Death occurs of Tommy Dunne senior, well-known figure in GAA community and building industry
The death has occurred of Tommy Dunne senior, a highly-regarded figure in the Laois GAA community and a well-known builder in Portarlington, Ballybrittas and...
Incredible line up of guests confirmed for Clonaslee St Manman’s GAA fundraiser event
Talk about a stellar line up of stars!
Nine-time All Ireland-winning hurler Tommy Walsh, Waterford legend Dan Shanahan and Westmeath great Dessie Dolan are among...
European Cross Country medal winning Laois athlete set to receive Civic Reception
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships is set to receive a Civic Reception.
This is the highest honour...
Tributes paid following sudden passing of Laois man who was ‘an absolute gentleman’
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of a Laois man who has been described as 'an absolute gentleman'.
Tony Greene,...
Excitement building as all in Portlaoise panto get set for ‘Sinbad and the Ring...
Oh, yes it is! Portlaoise pantomime group’s eagerly awaited production this year is ‘Sinbad and the Ring of Kerry.’
Promising to banish the January blues,...
Call made for brand new playground to be constructed in Killeshin
Local residents and families are calling for the installation of a playground in Killeshin.
The community has come together to advocate for a safe and...
Concert in aid of Ukraine to be held at Portlaoise Parish Church this weekend
A free concert in aid of Ukraine will be held in St Peter and Paul's Church in Portlaoise on Sunday January 22.
The concert will...
‘Fallout from An Bord Pleanála chaos is hitting rural home building applications hard’ says...
People in rural Ireland 'are being left in planning limbo due to the inordinate delays within the An Bord Pleanála planning and appeals process'.
So...
Joy as life-saving piece of equipment unveiled at Portlaoise Garda Station
Portlaoise Garda Station, in collaboration with Laois Chamber Alliance, has unveiled a piece of life-saving equipment.
The pair have announced that a new defibrillator has...
In Pictures: Kind-hearted Laois locals come together to free a swan tangled in fishing...
A group of Laois people came together last week to free a swan that had become distressed in a lake.
The incident occurred on Thursday...
Explained: What the ‘Plan and Order’ point that Ikea intend on opening in Portlaoise...
If ever a statistic showed how much the Irish are obsessed with all things house and home, it's that the Dublin Ikea outlet is...
Weekend Read: Arts activity blooms in Laois village with plans for further initiatives
The scenic Slieve Bloom village of Clonaslee has enjoyed a groundswell of activity in the arts over the past twelve months and there are...
Sadness in Borris-in-Ossory at the death of well-known shop owner Frances Coyne
The death took place this week of Frances Coyne (nee Egan), a long-serving and hugely respected shopkeeper in Borris-in-Ossory.
Mrs Coyne took over the running...
Laois house prices expected to rise by up to 5% in 2023
The price of the average three-bed semi Laois is expected to rise by 5% in the next 12 months, according to a survey by...
‘Local community employment supervisors pay demand is finally recognised’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the government has recognised and conceded that Community Employment (CE) Supervisors have a legitimate pay claim.
Supervisors...
Children’s Flu vaccine walk-in clinics available in Portlaoise and Tullamore this week
The HSE has announced that walk-in flu vaccination clinics for children aged 2-17 years will be stood up from this week in community vaccination centres...
Local Minister encourages people to claim the Rent Tax Credit for 2022 now
Minister Pippa Hackett is highlighting the tax credit available from this month to anyone paying rent on private rental accommodation.
Introduced in Budget 2023, this...
Sadness in Ballacolla following passing of mother and wife who was ‘beautiful, kind person’
There is sadness in Ballacolla and Cullohill areas this week following the passing of a Laois mother and wife who has been described as...
Laois teenager to represent Ireland at American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup
A 13-year-old girl who lives in Vicarstown will represent Ireland at the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in Texas from June 29 to...
‘Farmers must not bear additional costs for increased TB testing or control’ says local...
A local TD has insisted that farmers not be asked to pay more in order to increase TB testing or control.
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly...
Big crowd expected as Great Heath Run set to return for first time since...
After a Covid-19 enforced absence, hundreds are set to take part in the annual Great Heath Run this weekend.
The Great Heath Run, organised by...
Sadness in Camross following the passing of the much loved Mary (Maria) Lalor
The death occurred suddenly of Mary (Maria) Lalor of Garrafin in Camross and formerly Killenure on January 3.
Marie and her husband Fint resided at...
Latest Operation Transformation Ad Break hero announced as attention turns to Portlaoise
Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Portlaoise this week.
Every episode of the hit show features an 'ad-break hero'...
Construction begins to bring high speed broadband to more than 4,000 households in Laois
National Broadband Ireland has announced that construction has commenced to deliver high-speed broadband to almost 4,300 premises in the Mountrath and Ballylinan deployment areas.
In...
Conversational Irish group continues in Vicarstown this Wednesday
The first gathering for the new conversational Irish group in Vicarstown attracted a good crowd last week with the venture set to continue for...
Sadness at death of much-loved Portlaoise man Kevin O’Brien
There is widespread sadness in Portlaoise and surrounding areas this week at the death of Kevin O'Brien.
Kevin passed away peacefully at home following a...
UPDATED: Gardai confirm that Mountmellick teenager found safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that 17-year-old Stephen Cawley has been found safe and well.
The teenager had been missing from the Mountmellick area for almost a...
Organisations working with victims of crime in Laois to receive additional funding
More funding for organisations working with victims of crime will ensure that anyone who suffers as a result of crime in Laois will receive...
New year brings new digital jury platform for Laois
People in Laois can start using a new Courts Service online portal to answer jury summons; to follow the status of their reply; and...
‘Waste burning exemption must be extended as lack of alternatives continues to be a...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan has requested a further extension to the exemption deadline for the controlled burning of uncontaminated wood, trees, tree...