2022 Remembered: Laois and Offaly have new judge appointed as Newbridge solicitor promoted to...
April saw Andrew Cody appointment as an Ordinary Judge of the Laois-Offaly District Court, replacing Judge Catherine Staines.
The Government has decided to nominate Newbridge...
2022 Remembered: OPW confirm ‘no charge’ to be applied at Emo Court after fencing...
Emo Court regulars breathed a sigh of relief in April when it was confirmed that there was no planned charge for visiting the grounds.
The...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Mighty craic as U-9 footballers flock to O’Moore Park for...
One of the highlights of the year came in May when U-9 footballers from across the county descended on O'Moore Park for the big...
2022 Remembered: Changing of the guard as long serving fireman retires and his replacement...
Rathdowney Fire Station lost their long-standing station officer, Justin Kavanagh back in April.
There was a changing of the guard and history made all in...
Gardai appeal for information after woman seriously injured in Mountmellick collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred in Mountmellick this morning.
At approximately 9am, a van collided with a...
2022 Remembered: Laois midwife claims prestigious award and €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital for ‘beyond...
February saw Clinical Midwife Specialist, Claire Fitzpatrick awarded the prestigious WaterWipes Pure Foundation Fund Trophy as well as €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital.
A Laois midwife...
2022 Remembered: Billionaire brothers purchase Laois mansion and set to spend €2 million doing...
February saw Laois Councillors approve the sale of Victorian mansion, Millbrook House.
Two billionaire brothers have purchased a mansion that was in the ownership of...
2022 Remembered: Laois Bernese Mountain Dog excels at world famous Crufts
In March of this year, Castletown native, Fiona Stafford-Byrne brought two of her dogs to the world-famous Crufts dog show in London.
A Laois Bernese...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Stradbally parade returns in style as huge turnout in the...
A return to normality in March as schools and local groups from around Stradbally created a St Patrick’s Day parade to remember.
The Stradbally St...
‘Minister rules out increasing the age cut-off point for Community Employment Scheme workers’ says...
Community Employment Scheme workers who reach the age of 66 will not be allowed to continue participating in such schemes.
So confirmed the Minister of...
In Pictures: Christmas comes early to Laois school as students hold nativity play
The true spirit of Christmas took centre stage at Scoil Mhuire Fatima recently as the Timahoe NS Nativity took place.
Preparation for the Nativity began...
Ambulance response times deteriorate in the Midlands says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that emergency ambulance response times in the Midlands have deteriorated.
Figures obtained by Sinn Féin this week show...
Christmas convoy road run to take place in Ballyroan on St Stephen’s Day in...
St Stephen's Day is a great day to get out and about to a local event - and in Ballyroan this year, the Tom...
Killeen community carol service makes welcome return with first performance in three years
After a gap of three years, the Killeen Community Carol service will return this Thursday, December 22, in St Abban's church in Killeen.
The Killeen...
Sadness at death of Fr Denis Murphy, parish priest of Doonane
The death has occurred of Fr Denis Murphy, the popular parish priest of Doonane of the past 26 years.
Fr Murphy, originally from Goresbridge in...
In the Community: Rathdowney pharmacist Elaine Clarke on winter viruses, post-Covid observations and being...
This time of year, households are inevitably hit with an assortment of different ailments associated with the Winter months.
Hopefully, for most, these will...
Magic Mo to lead the way in Timahoe New Year’s Day walk
The New Year's Day walk in Timahoe has long been a reliable date in the diary - and after a couple of years off,...
Portlaoise Youthreach students raise over €2,500 for Pieta House following Christmas Market
Youthreach in LOETB’s Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre held a Christmas Market on December 8, raising over €2,500 for Pieta House in the...
Laois to benefit from €169 million EU Just Transition funding boost
Laois is one of the counties set to benefit from a €169m funding boost from the EU Just Transition scheme.
Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon...
Killeshin man writes the history of his local church and community
A book on the history of the Holy Cross Church in Killeshin and its community was recently published by well-known local author Pat Whelan.
The...
Baby joy as Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Thomasina Connell welcomes new arrival
Thomasina Connell, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, has given birth to a baby boy.
The Portlaoise-based Fine Gael councillor shared the news on social media...
Head colds in children: A Laois-based pharmacist advises on what to do and what...
A head cold is an umbrella term which encompasses all those annoying symptoms that we come to expect at some point during the winter...
In Pictures: All smiles as Christmas comes early to Clonaslee and Kinnitty
Christmas came early in Clonaslee and Kinnitty this year - as a very special guest made an appearance.
Clonaslee High Nelly Club rounded off a...
In Pictures: Four ‘little woodlands’ successful planted by students in Portlaoise
Laois County Council and LEAF Ireland are planting four Na Coillte Beaga (little woodlands) in three schools and one Education Centre in Portlaoise.
This project...
Laois dad completes remarkable fundraiser as daughter continues recovery following accident
A Laois dad has raised more than €6,500 for a charity that greatly helped his teenage daughter after she was involved in a serious...
Local TD calls for ‘swift and harsh penalties for any owner of a dog...
A local TD has called for immediate action to be taken to increase the enforcement of laws that control dangerous dogs or dogs that...
Much-loved Christmas tractor run in aid of Laois school to return after two year...
After a two year absence, Clonenagh National School in Mountrath has announced the return of their annual Tractor Run on Wednesday December 28.
The Tractor...
Spink Comhaltas gearing up for Ruby Anniversary in 2023 as memories sought for history
Spink Comhaltas is looking forward to celebrating a significant “roundy” birthday in 2023.
Founded on November 22, 1983, Spink was originally formed as Ballyroan Comhaltas....
Lucky Laois lotto player €63,807 richer following success in Wednesday’s draw
Three players won big in last night’s Lotto draw after matching 5 numbers and the bonus to scoop €63,807 each.
One of the tickets was...
Community set to come together for St Stephen’s Day run in memory of much...
Timahoe GAA and Tigh Mochua le cheile are coming together to create the inaugural Noel Ramsbottom St Stephen's Day Road Race and Family fun...