News in Brief: Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure; ‘Forgotten Farmers’ scheme; and Government...
Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure in Laois
11 projects in Laois will split over half-a-million euro to "deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure" local...
Jack and Jill’s Portlaoise Charity Boutique joins new JAM Card initiative
The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation's Portlaoise Charity Boutique is now officially JAM (Just A Minute) friendly, following the successful completion of JAM training...
Annual Lalor Rally returns to Laois this weekend to celebrate historic O’Leathlobhair Clann
The Annual Lalor Rally returns to Abbeyleix this weekend to celebrate the O’Leathlobhair Clann and their storied history.
All those of the name Lalor, O’Lalor,...
Local TD tells Dáil that dental services in Laois are ‘going backwards’
A local has highlighted dental services in Laois during a special Dáil session focusing on what he called "the public dental services crisis."
Independent Republican...
REVEALED: Shop that sold winning €1 million lotto ticket in Laois confirmed
Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise has been revealed as the store to have sold the winning Daily Million top prize ticket worth €1,000,000.
This...
Cosy Choir’s ten-year celebration concert raises €2,500 for Laois Hospice and Irish Guide Dogs
A Laois musical ensemble has presented cheques to two wonderful charities having raised €2,500 from a recent concert.
The Cosy Choir, based in Mountrath, held the...
News in Brief: Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo; 88 derelict buildings refurbished...
Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo
Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend "one of the most important procurement events of...
Laois has a new millionaire! National Lottery confirms top prize won for fifth time...
The National Lottery has delivered yet another millionaire in 2025 - and the winner is from Laois.
The news was confirmed this morning with the...
Towards a Future Floating – An exhibition of work in conjuction with Laois Arthouse...
Towards a Future Floating - An exhibition of work by artists Bernadette Kiely and Amelia Caulfield has been announced in a joint effort alongside...
Laois TD tells Dáil Éireann that ‘women with endometriosis have been ignored for far...
A Laois TD has told Dáil Éireann that "women with endometriosis have been ignored for far too long."
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley made the...
Portlaoise CBS announce five scholarship winners for incoming first years
Portlaoise CBS have announced that five of the first years for the 2025/2026 academic year have received scholarship awards.
‘From Each Their Best’ awards two...
Two Laois students win national carbon monoxide safety competition
Two students from Scoil Naomh Eoin Killenard have won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it...
Fundraiser launched for Laois family left devastated after fire destroys their home
A fundraiser has been launched to help a Laois family who have been left devastated after their home was destroyed by a fire.
Erin and...
In Pictures: Portlaoise community rallies for GAA Palestine at coffee morning
The Portlaoise Parish Centre was abuzz with warmth and generosity on Saturday, July 12, as the local community came together for a coffee morning...
Portlaoise nursing homes inspection oversight ‘not up to scratch’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has hit out at HIQA by saying that their nursing home inspection oversight is 'not up to scratch'.
Independent TD Brian Stanley...
Charity fashion show coming to Stradbally to help local refurbishments and promote sustainable fashion
Fashionistas from across Laois and further afield are set to descend on Stradbally next week for a highly-anticipated charity event.
The Fun Charity Fashion Show...
Almost 50 fewer pubs in Laois than in 2005, with 2,100 closures nationwide over...
There are almost 50 fewer pubs operating in Laois than there were in 2005, a decrease of over 30% over the past two decades.
With...
2 Johnnies set to land in Portlaoise to help Applegreen celebrate annual birthday
Applegreen is throwing a birthday party this July and they’ve enlisted Ireland’s The 2 Johnnies to lead the celebrations.
Taking place at Applegreen Midway, Junction...
Portlaoise Hospital team up with Gardai for new crime prevention programme
Portlaoise Hospital has officially launched Hospital Watch, a proactive crime prevention programme in the hospital setting.
Similar to a residential Neighbourhood Watch scheme, it operates...
Willie Aird: ‘Had Fine Gael not pressed ahead with our plan, the nationwide rollout...
More than 11,500 premises in Laois between homes, businesses, farms, schools and community organisations can now avail of high-speed broadband under the National Broadband...
Laois County Council host first Repair Café in The CUBE
The first ever Repair Café at The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise, was held recently.
The event was hosted by Laois County Council in...
In Pictures: Official Launch of the 61st National Steam Rally Steams Ahead in Stradbally
The countdown is officially on for the 61st National Steam Rally, following a successful launch event held at Stradbally Woodland Railway last weekend.
Hosted by...
’25 years on’ – special programme of events celebrating quarter century of Abbeyleix Bog
'25 years on', a special programme of events celebrating quarter century of Abbeyleix Bog will take place from Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July...
Local TD ‘really shocked’ as cost of Laois bus stops/shelters revealed at over €24,000...
A Laois TD has said he is "really shocked" at recently unveiled figures that reveal the cost of new bus stops/shelters in Portlaoise was...
News in Brief: Consultation into community and voluntary sector; new appointment by Laois Fianna...
Laois TD praises new consultation process in community and voluntary sector
A Laois TD has said a new consultation process offers stakeholders "an opportunity to...
In Pictures: Judges full of praise for Abbeyleix as part of Communities in Bloom...
Judges Alain Capelle and Anthony O’Neill visited Laois recently as part of the prestigious 'Communities in Bloom' competition.
Over the course of two packed days,...
Laois man set to be escort at this year’s Rose of Tralee festival
The Rose of Tralee festival isn't just about the girls.
A well-known Laois man will be among the escorts at this year's festival after being...
In Pictures: Embrace Farm holds its annual remembrance service in Abbeyleix
The church in Abbeyleix hosted a full house again last Sunday as people travelled from all over the country for the annual Embrace FARM...
In Pictures: American delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County, Tennessee, enjoy whirlwind trip around Laois
A delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County in Tennessee, USA, were in Laois this week to take in all that the County has to offer.
Franklin City/Williamson...
Changing of the guard at Dunamaise Arts Centre as director Michelle de Forge set...
Dunamaise Arts Centre CEO and Venue Director Michelle de Forge is to step down from her role at the end of this month, ending...
