Social Enterprises provide ‘significant social and economic value’ to communities
Laois County Council has been urged to consider the "significant social and economic value" of Social Enterprises for communities across the County.
Cllr Thomasina Connell...
In Pictures: Famous musician Sharon Shannon visits Laois primary school
Famous Irish Musician Sharon Shannon visited the Abbeyleix South National School recently.
Third and fourth class students had just finished
an extensive study of some of...
Call reiterated for a pedestrian crossing at new Stradbally housing estate
A call for a pedestrian crossing at a new housing estate in Stradbally has been made once again.
Independent Councill Aisling Moran brought forward the...
Portlaoise CBS sure to wow with ‘The Addams Family Musical’
St Mary's CBS are delighted to present 'The Addams Family Musical.'
Following on from the success of ‘Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat’, St...
Mountmellick to host Boglands Festival for St Patrick’s Day
Central Festival Group Community Care Team Mountmellick are holding a new festival launching from over two days March 16 and March 17.
They started this...
History of the Pike of Rushall explained as Council remove ‘unnecessary signposts’
Those present at a recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal were treated to a history on the Pike of Rushall as part of a...
Well-known Laois GAA referee releases song with all proceeds going to ‘Do It For...
A Laois GAA referee has released a song with all proceeds going to the 'Do It For Dan' campaign.
Seamus 'Shay' Mulhare, from The Heath,...
Knockbeg students raise more than €12,000 by dying their hair blond for breast cancer...
Students at Knockbeg College recently presented the proceeds of a fundraiser that they took it upon themselves to run over the last six weeks.
Members...
Further support needed for St Fintan’s staff and patients, say Laois-Offaly TD
Sinn Féin TD for Laois-Offaly Brian Stanley is calling on the HSE to do more to protect staff and patients at St Fintan’s Hospital...
Public meeting called to establish second Women’s Shed in Portlaoise
A public meeting to establish a second Women’s Shed in Portlaoise will be held on Thursday March 7 in the Parish Centre in Portlaoise...
Deep sadness in Laois following tragic passing of Declan Doocey
There is deep shock and sadness in Laois following the tragic passing of the well-known Declan Doocey.
Mr Doocey died following an accident in Mountrath...
Scoil Chriost Ri finalists fly to Belgium for study tour with Certified Irish Angus
Three Laois students flew out to Belgium last month as part of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Beef Competition.
Scoil Chriost Ri students Jill Sheehy,...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, May 29, 2020
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,645 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of six from yesterday.
While there has been a total of...
New Timahoe walking facilty Esker Lane is officially opened
The opening of the redevelopment of Esker Lane took place in Timahoe on Sunday where a nice crowd gathered to mark the occasion.
Roghan Headen,...
Coronavirus: One more death and eight newcases as increase in outbreaks in houses
The Department of Health have announced a further one death from Coronavirus as well as eight new cases.
The one death recorded continues the trend...
Iconic Woodenbridge over the River Erkina will officially reopen to the public this Sunday
The iconic Woodenbridge over the River Erkina will reopen to the public on Sunday, April 14, with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 2pm.
Laois County...
€1 million winning lotto ticket sold in Portlaoise – as appeal goes out for...
The National Lottery has appealed to its Lotto players in Portlaoise to check their tickets for last Saturday’s draw after it was confirmed that...
In Pictures: All smiles as several housing developments containing 252 homes opened in Laois
Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien, was in Laois today where he officially opened several housing developments across the county.
On a whistle-stop tour, the Fianna...
Second confirmed case of Coronavirus in Laois GAA club
A second adult player has tested positive for Coronavirus in the Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe hurling club.
The player was involved in a junior hurling game with the...
In Pictures: Residents of Portlaoise complete groundbreaking climate action course
Diverse organisations participants celebrate the completion of a ‘groundbreaking’ climate action course in Portlaoise.
The course aims to equip communities with vital skills to tackle...
Additional car charging facilities sought for Abbeyleix
Only one electric car charging point in Abbeyleix isn't nearly enough and a request should be made to the ESB to instal additional points...
Several new ASD classes announced for Laois primary and secondary schools
Six Laois primary schools and four secondary schools have been approved for additional ASD classes.
These classes will help children with autism integrate into the...
155 new houses coming to Laois town following An Bord Pleanala ruling
155 new houses are coming to Portlaoise after An Bord Pleanala gave the development the green light.
Boderg Developments put forward plans earlier this year...
‘Monsignor John Byrne Plaza’ unveiled as popular Portlaoise priest honoured in Jubilee year by...
It was a wonderful occasion in Holy Family Senior and Junior Schools yesterday as a popular priest was recognised in his Jubilee year.
Monsignor John...
Laois hurling captain among 3,000 at first ever virtual IT Carlow graduation
For the first time in its 50-year history, Institute of Technology Carlow has begun the first of ten virtual conferring ceremonies that will see...
Artist Paddy Critchley presents new exhibition at Laois Arthouse
An exhibition of work by artist Paddy Critchley is about to go on display at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally.
The exhibition, entitled 'Staidéar Neamhbheo/Still...
Laois secondary school students seeking to spread Christmas joy to children in need
Students at local Portlaoise school Scoil Chríost Rí are seeking the public's help in making Christmas a special time for children in need this year.
A...
Hollywood actor to run marathon with ‘miracle’ Laois woman after 40th birthday
Colin Farrell has paid a moving tribute to a close friend marking her ‘miracle’ 40th birthday – and revealed he is running a marathon...
GAA clubs encouraged to sign up to ‘Ireland Lights Up’ for 2021
‘Ireland Lights Up’, the popular walking initiative, is returning in January 2021 in partnership with the GAA, Operation Transformation and Get Ireland Walking.
For a...
Laois community enjoys heated outdoor swimming pool powered by solar panels
Solar panels are allowing communities in Laois and neighbouring counties to enjoy a heated outdoor swimming pool this summer, thanks to funding by EirGrid,...
