Budding scientists shine at SciFest in Heywood Community School
Heywood Community School was a hub of innovation and scientific inquiry recently as students took part in the annual SciFest science fair.
The event featured...
News in Brief: Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway, ‘improved infrastructure’ for housing, and further...
Laois Senator Calls on Government to back 'visionary' Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway
Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Government to...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music launch Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival coming in...
Laois School of Music recently launched the Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 7.
Cruinniú na nÓg is a...
Success for young Laois student once again at Intel Mini Scientist competition
Timahoe NS are celebrating another Science success after 6th Class student Tomás Ramsbottom won a category prize at the Grand Final of the Intel...
Laois playground to undergo massive upgrade after securing €20,000 government grant
A Laois playground is set to undergo a massive upgrade after it was approved for a €20,000 grant from the government.
According to Laois TD...
In Pictures: New walkway opened as Laois school host Active Week 2025
A Laois school unveiled a new walkway recently as part of their Active Week 2025 celebrations.
Holy Family senior school in Portlaoise celebrated Active Week...
The late Adam Kirwan remembered as Mountrath Community School host annual tournament
Mountrath Community School was a hive of activity on Friday last as the TY GAA Future Leaders students hosted their now annual ‘Future Leaders,...
Case made and feasibility study called for to build €25 million Regional Sports Complex...
The Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA) has called for a comprehensive feasibility study to explore the potential for locating a regional sports complex in...
In Pictures: MEP Nina Carberry joins Europe Day celebrations at Holy Family Senior School
It was a day of celebration in the Holy Family Senior School on Friday as they gathered to celebrate their third annual Europe Day.
Every...
Luxury Laois hotel recognised at Travel and Leisure T+L 500 list for 2025
Ballyfin Demesne has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list.
Travel + Leisure is a top travel media brand who...
Plan submitted to turn former Laois convent which has been vacant in decades into...
A planning application to turn a former Laois convent that has been vacant for decades into apartments has been submitted.
Vesta Construction Ltd is seeking...
Laois students among ten world finalists at Junk Kouture grand final to be shown...
Ten young design teams were crowned Junk Kouture World Finalists at the 2025 Dublin City Final, held at The Helix on Wednesday.
Among the ten...
Laois nine-year-old undertaking 1km swim to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
A nine-year-old girl from Laois is preparing to undertake a 1km swim in a bid to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Sadhbh O’Mahony...
Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run set to return this summer with proceeds going to...
A popular Laois fundraising event is set to return to the county this summer.
The official launch of the Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run 2025...
Laois students excel as ‘Grannie’s Revenge’ shortlisted at Young Filmmaker of the Year awards
Fifth and Sixth Class students from Scoil Bhride in Mountrath were honoured at the Young Filmmaker of the Year awards recently.
At the start of...
Major success for Laois secondary schools at LOETB STEAM showcase
A number of Laois secondary schools celebrated successes at the second annual LOETB STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths) Showcase held recently at...
Portlaoise GAA club set to take major step in redevelopment project
A stand, a gym, a clubhouse, 12 dressing rooms and indoor and outdoor astro turf facilities are part of Portlaoise GAA's development project, which...
From the Archives – Weekend Read: The story of the Portarlington to Mountmellick Tramway
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in August 2020 as part of National Heritage Week.
In September 2019, local media highlighted an online campaign...
Bike Week 2025 – ‘There’s never been a better time to hop on a...
Bike Week 2025 is rolling into Laois from Saturday, May 10, to Sunday, May 18, with over 50 fun-filled, free events taking place across...
Portlaoise Institute Creative Media Students launch first annual photography exhibition
The Creative Media students from Portlaoise Institute have announced their first Annual Photography Exhibition, taking place at Portlaoise Library.
The public is warmly invited to...
News in Brief: Aird appointed to Oireachtas Committees plus Stanley and McCormack take aim...
Laois TD appointed to two Oireachtas Committees
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has been appointed to two separate Oireachtas Committees, firstly, Agriculture and Food,...
Portlaoise College unveil two-story art installation which ‘brings environmental awareness to life’
A Laois school have unveiled the fruit of their labours as they strive to increase environmental awareness through the medium of art.
In fact, students...
In Pictures: Debut of Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions brings together singers, songwriters, poets and creatives...
This week saw the very first Portlaoise Spotlight Session at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Singers, songwriters, poets and creatives travelled from all across Laois and...
Stradbally Community Choir all set to perform at Greenfields Music Festival in Athy
The Stradbally Community Choir will be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest acts in Ireland this weekend.
The group are set to perform on...
Tourism Connect brings together the great and the good of Laois tourism
Tourism Connect - a tourism industry and networking event led by Fáilte Ireland - was held recently at Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event was...
Housing: Local TD says new National Policy will ‘ensure older people in County Laois...
A new National Policy designed to increase the delivery of housing for older people is due to be completed by the end of May.
This...
Return of Abbeyleix Tidy Towns’ No Mow May pollinator lawn art competition
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns has announced the return of its 'No Mow May' Pollinator Lawn Art Competition for 2025.
Following success of last year’s initiative, this...
Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme ‘needs to move at pace’ Laois TD says
A Laois TD has said that the Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme "needs to move at pace" following the latest report on the project.
Independent Republican...
Did you know there was once a Pope from Laois?
Did you know there was once a Pope from Laois? Yes, believe it or not, the village of Durrow has a special claim to...
In Pictures: Laois woman among 50 Gaels who took part in coast-to-coast ‘Swim for...
Portlaoise woman Sinéad Ní Chuinn was among 50 Irish-language speakers who braved the cold waters of Ireland’s coastline in a powerful display of solidarity...
