€226,000 funding for Laois local sports partnership under the dormant accounts fund
€226,000 in funding has been announced for Laois Local Sports Partnership under the Dormant Accounts Fund.
€134,000 will be allocated for hubs, €45,000 for urban...
Four students and apprentices from Laois set to compete at WorldSkills Ireland 2024
WorldSkills Ireland is returning to the RDS, Simonscourt from the September 25 to 27.
The event is expected to attract over 27,000 people including students,...
Colt GAA Club to host 2024 Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser “A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.
Sponsored by Home Instead, this...
End of an era as iconic Portlaoise publican reflects on his wonderful career
Iconic Laois publican, Seamus Donoghue has called time on his long tenure as the proprietor of Donoghue's Pub in Market Square, Portlaoise.
For 52 years,...
List of free events in Laois for Culture Night 2024
Culture Night 2024 will take place on Friday, September 20, with a long list of events announced across Laois.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is...
Laois soccer club looking for new home ground after sudden and rapid growth
One of Laois's newest soccer clubs, Cappakeel FC are on the lookout for a new and permanent home.
Originally formed as a splinter club away...
After 14 years together, meet the Laois triplets who embark on college life following...
It would have been about this time 14 years ago when the Donnery triplets were preparing for the first day of school.
Now, with a...
The road to a go-getting glittering career: James MacInerney on life ‘finding joy’ as...
The Ballacolla road in Abbeyleix was the unlikely backdrop for the creation of most of the work in make-up artist (MUA) James MacInerney’s fantastical exhibition...
In Pictures: Transmitter rock as Portlaoise College celebrates new academic year
Portlaoise College's students rocked their way into the new academic year with its annual commencement event in the school courtyard.
Local band Transmitter provided the...
In Pictures: Laois County Council’s Energy Awareness Week launched
Energy Awareness Week was successfully launched in Laois with organisers saying it 'sparked enthusiasm throughout the community for sustainable energy practices'.
The event, hosted by...
All systems go as Knock Vintage Men’s Shed set to host annual threshing festival
Knock Vintage Men’s Shed will bring the country’s rich agricultural heritage to life when it hosts its annual threshing festival in Spink this weekend.
“The...
Laois business shortlisted for prestigious National Organic Awards
Bord Bia has announced the shortlist of organic food and drink producers for the National Organic Awards 2024 and a Laois company has made...
Allegations made against seven Laois schools in the historical sexual abuse Scoping Inquiry
The Scoping Inquiry report into sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders has identified 308 schools where the alleged abuse took place.
In total,...
Met Eireann forecast ‘Indian Summer’ with temperatures to hit 25 degrees
Wednesday brought heavy showers across Laois but the forecast is for a dramatic improvement in our weather.
Within days, conditions will change dramatically with temperatures...
Prestigious Rás na mBan set to travel through Laois this Thursday
Ireland's most prestigious women's cycling race is set to traverse Laois tomorrow, with Stage 2 of this year's Rás na mBan beginning in Portlaoise,...
Laois County Council honoured with OPW Energy Progress Award
Laois County Council has been awarded the prestigious OPW Energy Progress Award, recognising the Council’s outstanding achievement in surpassing a 30% energy reduction milestone.
This...
New HSE immunisation programme to protect newborn babies against RSV launched at Portlaoise Hospital
A new HSE immunisation programme to protect new born babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available in Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Babies born...
Posthumous degree bestowed upon young Laois man who tragically died in Limerick last year
University of Limerick (UL) has posthumously bestowed a degree upon a young Laois man who tragically died last year.
Joe Drennan was awarded a posthumous...
Ballyfin woman’s remarkable return to education after half a century
Whether it’s scrolling through a social media feed on the phone or finishing off a book before bedtime, most of us take for granted the everyday...
Mental Health organisations launch ‘Laois Goes Green’ for World Suicide Prevention Day
A large number of organisations working in the mental health area have come together to launch ‘Laois Goes Green.’
The new campaign is in recognition...
Portlaoise College ready for international educational exchanges and collaboration
Following from the school's successful participation in European Languages Week, Portlaoise College has successfully secured funding through the Erasmus+ programme for the current school...
Laois among highest pub clousure rates in the country report reveals
Nearly 50 pubs have closed in Laois over the past two decades, the 5th highest rate in the country a report has revealed.
A report...
Planning Permission granted to two sports clubs in Laois for improvements and modifications
Two sports clubs in the county have been awarded planning permission from Laois County Council for improvements and modifications.
St Joseph's GAA Club have had...
Laois company raises staggering sum following charity cycle through Spain for Down Syndrome Centre...
A Laois company has completed a charity cycle for the Down Syndrome Centre Midlands and raised a staggering amount of money.
PowerPoint Engineering, based in...
31st Annual Luggacurren 10K – date for your diary
A date has been set for the 2024 installment of the much-anticipated Luggacurren 10k.
This year will mark the 31st anniversary of the annual 10k,...
In Pictures: Music Generation welcome guests on open evening
The Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois opening evening took place on Tuesday August 27.
Individuals and families from all over descended upon...
In Pictures: Serious style in Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy at annual debs
There was serious style on display across the county border last night as students in Ardscoil na Trionoide celebrated their Debs.
While this school is...
In Pictures: Special guest Ian Harte poses with fans at fundraiser for Kolbe Special...
Former Leeds United and Republic of Ireland full back Ian Harte was the special guest for Kolbe Special School fundraiser earlier this week.
The event...
Over 300 midlands jobs to go as Offaly manufacturing plant set to shut down
Cardinal Health, the medical manufacturing plant in Offaly is shutting down on a phased basis, it has been announced.
Concern had arised yesterday when the...
17-year high sees almost 150,000 people immigrate to Ireland in just 12 months
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has confirmed that approximately 150,000 people immigrated to Ireland in the 12 months between April 2023 and April 2024.
The...
