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St Fintan's Hospital Portlaoise

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addresses MIDOC situation following question from Laois TD

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed the situation surrounding the out of hours GP service in Laois - known as MIDOC. At the end of last...
Irish group Vicarstown

Successful conversational Irish group announce plans to continue in Vicarstown

A group of conversational Irish speakers have been meeting in the Old School in Vicarstown for the past month. Significant interest in the group has...
Declan Bracken RIP

Funeral of well-known Laois man who died in England to take place this weekend

The funeral of Portlaoise man Declan Bracken, who died unexpectedly in the UK earlier this month, will take place in his native town this...
Brian Stanley, Pippa Hackett

Laois TD launches blistering attack on local Minister over deal between Coillte and British...

A Laois TD has launched a blistering attack on a local Minister for State over a controversial plan involving Coillte and a British investment...
Portlaoise Hospital Manager John Joyce

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise announces appointment of new General Manager

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of John Joyce as the new General Manager of the hospital. John joins the hospital with over...
Operation Transformation James Deegan

Operation Transformation off to Park-Ratheniska GAA as latest ad-break challenge hero chosen

Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Park-Ratheniska this week. Every episode of the hit show features an ‘ad-break hero’...
Ann Ramsbottom RIP (2)

Sadness and tributes paid as long serving former Laois school teacher passes away

Tributes have been paid following the passing of a long-serving school teacher who worked in Stradbally. Mrs Ann Ramsbottom, from Luggacurren but originally from Portarlington...
John Ullick Conroy Fundraiser main

Laois family raise huge sum for three worthy causes in memory of beloved late...

A Laois family came together to raise more than €11,000 for three worthy causes in memory of their beloved dad. John ‘Ulick’ Conroy, from Beladd...
Ballylinan Pharmacy Main

Excitement in Ballylinan as new pharmacy officially opens for business

The balloons and ribbons were out in Ballylinan on Monday afternoon as a new pharmacy officially opened its doors for business. Ballylinan Pharmacy is a...
The new fixtures for the hurling championships are here

Secondary school hurling final abandoned in Portlaoise after player taken to hospital

A secondary school hurling final was brought to an abrupt and upsetting end on Monday afternoon after a played collapsed on the field. Scoil Mhuire,...
Seamus Foyle RIP

Sadness in Laois community as ‘character who always had smile on his face’ passes...

There is sadness in the village of Timahoe this week following the passing of Seamus Foyle. Mr Foyle died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by his...
IDA Ireland

Laois TD calls on IDA to ‘up their game’ and describes figures for Laois...

Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has described the most recent statistics regarding IDA's promotion of Laois and Offaly as 'appalling'. According to figures he...
Disabled Persons Grant

Further planned upgrades of homes in Laois welcomed by Sinn Fein TD

Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has welcomed the further roll out of energy upgrades for council housing in the county. Deputy Stanley described the continuation...
Ballinakill Pride of Place (3)

Excitement building in Ballinakill ahead of Pride of Place Awards Ceremony

Ireland’s largest Community Awards will be hosted by Dublin City Council, tomorrow night, Saturday January 21, with hundreds of delegates expected to travel from...
East End Hotel

Concerns raised after asylum seekers ‘before courts in relation to stabbing incident’ moved to...

Concerns have been raised after a number of asylum seekers who were involved in a serious incident in Killarney on New Year's Day have...

End of an era as Courtwood community bids farewell to ‘Mrs O’Connell of The...

The small rural community of Courtwood is bidding farewell this weekend to Tess O'Connell, who passed away aged 89. Mrs O'Connell lived at her home...
Clonaslee fundraiser

In Pictures: Two clubs in Laois village enjoy successful fundraiser ahead of night at...

Clonaslee High Nelly Club and Clonaslee-St Manmans GAA joined forces to host an enjoyable day out in the village in support of OsKaRs participant...
Dick Sides Portlaoise RIP

Sadness in Portlaoise at the passing of legendary community champion Dick Sides

The town of Portlaoise is in mourning tonight with the news of the death of Dick Sides, a man who gave so much to...
Tommy Dunne Courtwood RIP

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...
Clonaslee GAA event

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...
Mary Mulhare main

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...
Tony Greene RIP

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,...
Sinbad and the Ring of Kerry

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,...
Playground

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...
Portlaoise parish church

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...
Bord Pleanala

‘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...
Portlaoise Garda Station

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...
Ikea Plan and Order Portlaoise

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...
Clonaslee Arts Main

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...