Laois Palestine Solidarity Campaign says ‘message being lost’ after arrests at Dail following protest
A member of the Laois Palastine Solidarity Campaign says the group's overall message is being lost following events outside the Dail over the weekend.
Laois...
Impassioned appeal for funds as SOSAD charity in danger of closing
The SOSAD mental health service, which has seven centres in Ireland including one in Portlaoise, is in danger of closing due to a considerable...
In Pictures: Daffodil Day a huge success as Holy Family Senior School host fundraiser
A fantastic morning was spent in the Nano Nagle Hall on the Holy Family Schools Campus in Portlaoise on Friday March 28 to mark...
€1.7 million loan approved for works on Portlaoise and Portarlington Leisure Centres
Laois County Council has this week sanctioned a loan of €1.7 million from the Housing Finance Agency Plc.
The loan is for "essential works" on...
‘Outstanding’ Portlaoise College students awarded with German, French and Irish scholarships
Portlaoise College has once again demonstrated its commitment to language learning by awarding prestigious summer school scholarships in German, French, and Irish to outstanding...
Well wishes as Laois school principal who ‘helped deliver wonderful modern campus’ has retirement...
Many colleagues, both past and present, gathered recently in the Seven Oaks Hotel for the retirement dinner of former Knockbeg College principal, Mike Carew.
A...
Laois farm support organisation shortlisted in national sustainability awards
Embrace FARM in Shanahoe has been shortlisted for the RDS Sustainability Awards in the Rural Social Impact Award category.
These awards aim to celebrate not...
‘Urgent shortage’ of places for special education schools in Laois raised in Seanad Éireann
The "urgent shortage" of places for special education schools in Laois has been raised on the national stage.
Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack brought...
New Chair to be elected at upcoming Laois Integration Network AGM
Laois Integration Network (LIN) are to hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, April 3, in Laois Partnership Office at New Road, Portlaoise...
Young Laois teacher set to be remembered as friends prepare to embark on fundraising...
A young Laois teacher is set to be remembered as a group of his college friends are preparing to embark on a fundraising half-marathon...
In Pictures: Launch of Pollinator Lesson Plan inspires teachers in Laois
Laois Education Support Centre (LESC) recently launched Pollinator Lesson Plans for teachers aimed at enhancing biodiversity education in schools.
The initiative was a collaboration between...
In Pictures: All smiles and great craic at Laois Irish Countrywomen’s Association’s Irish Night
The Laois Irish Countrywomen's Association's Irish Night was held in Sue Ryder Ireland, Kilminchy, Portlaoise on Friday March 21.
This initiative was supported by Creative...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute Open Day a resounding success
Portlaoise Institute hosted its highly anticipated Open Day on Wednesday, March 26, welcoming over 300 students and parents eager to explore the diverse range...
Laois mother on the brink of being made homeless is ‘asking for help’
A Laois mother is asking for help as she and her family find themselves on the brink of being made homeless.
Denise Malone, from Ballyfin,...
Laois TD says changes to housing scheme ‘will cause havoc’ for tenants and ‘will...
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley said the proposed changes to the Tenant in Situ Scheme "will cause havoc."
The scheme allows Local Authorities to...
€200,000 funding awarded for restoration works on Donaghmore Workhouse and Agricultural Museum
€200,000 has been approved for restoration works on a site of major historical significance here in Laois.
The old Donaghmore Workhouse, just outside Rathdowney, was built...
2025 Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s to be held in Colt GAA
East Midlands Parkinson’s - the local Parkinson’s Ireland group for Laois and Kildare - will host “Walk in the Park for Parkinson's” on Saturday...
Incognito art sale featuring several Laois artists in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s...
A number of Laois artists have once again shown what huge hearts they have in donating an array of unique artworks for this year’s...
Joe Drennan case raised in Dáil Éireann as Laois TD calls for ‘consistency’ and...
A Laois TD has called for greater "consistency" and "common sense" in the way sentencing guidelines are set out for judges.
Laois Independent Republican TD...
Laois TD tells Dáil Éireann that new fire station for Rathdowney ‘needs to be...
A Laois TD has impressed upon Dáil Éireann the pressing need for a new fire station in the county.
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley...
Two Laois students honoured at Carlow College Scholarship Awards
Two students from Laois have been recognised for their academic excellence at the Carlow College Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
The pair were among 19 scholarships awarded...
In Pictures: Laois students take a trip to Italy to see artwork from the...
Heywood Community School students in 6th year Art travelled to Rome and Florence recently.
At the end of February, they headed to Italy to view...
In Pictures: Ballyfin’s Dash to 44 – a wonderful, novel, community event and brilliant...
Given the glorious weather we've been having the past couple of weeks, it was a real stroke of bad luck for the participants in...
Laois teenager shines in unique Abbey Theatre performance for LauraLynn
A Laois teenage boy shone as he took part in a unique production at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre recently.
The performance, entitled The March of the Goldendoodles,...
‘Encouraging’ early numbers prompt calls for extension to Portlaoise Bus Service
The new Portlaoise Bus Service has been roundly praised this week following the first month of operations in the town.
The National Transport Authority (NTA)...
News in Brief: Music grants, Nitrates Derogation, affordable housing and mental health services
New grants available for music education in Laois schools
New grants are available for music education in Laois schools with local music groups and organisations...
Portlaoise and Abbeyleix get nature boost as community groups receive grant support
Laois community efforts to protect and promote local plants, wildlife and nature are getting a major boost with two local projects being supported to...
Road safety in Portlaoise under increased scrutiny following several recent ‘horrifying tragedies’
Road safety in Portlaoise is under increased scrutiny in recent weeks, following a number of tragic fatalities on the town's roads.
Independent Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley...
Ballyfin NS set for record setting run on Saturday in attempt to raise funds...
Ballyfin NS has organised a record breaking run to take place on Saturday March 22.
The Dash to 44 Challenge is a fundraiser for a...
New fire station in Stradbally moves a step closer as approval granted for tenders...
Laois County Council has announced that The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has given approval for the Council to invite tenders for...
