In Pictures: Laois students organise creative charity fundraiser ‘Anything But a Bag Day’
A Laois school has undertaken a wonderful new initiative as they continue their path to a more sustainable future.
In a display of creativity and...
€2,500 up for grabs as Laois County Council launch Youth Volunteers Scheme
Laois County Council have launched a Youth Volunteers Scheme aimed at people aged 18-25 who cannot get a job this summer.
Due to Covid19, this...
End of an era as popular Portlaoise woman retires from much-loved local bakery
Phelan's grocery shop and bakery in Market Square in Portlaoise is like going on a lovely trip down memory lane - a store that...
Coronavirus: Over 1,000 new cases and three further deaths
There are 1,012 new cases of Coronavirus as well as three further deaths, according to the figures released this evening.
As of midnight Friday 9th...
Portlaoise business does their part and features in emotional episode of DIY SOS
The latest episode of DIY SOS was a particularly emotional one and described by host Baz Ashmawy as its "hardest and most heartbreaking story...
Laois student wins second place in Midlands Science and British Council Competition
A young Laois girl has won a prize at the British Council ‘Honeycomb Moon’ Baking in space competition.
Zoe Carton from Portlaoise claimed second place...
Emergency services at the scene of motorway accident at Junction 14
Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a crash at Junction 14 on the M7 motorway.
The incident occurred earlier this morning on near...
Warm tributes paid as legend of handball in Laois passes away
There is deep sadness in Durrow today following the passing of James 'Jimmy' Fogarty.
Mr Fogarty is widely regarded as the founder of handball in...
Laois man with a big heart brings Christmas cheer to his town
A Laois man with a big heart brought some Christmas cheer to his town once again this year.
Ned Horan rode around Mountmellick on a...
102-year-old woman receives first Covid-19 vaccine at St Vincent’s in Mountmellick
This is great news!
The government's Covid-19 vaccination programme continues around the country and today, it came to St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit in Mountmellick.
Around...
Praise for Laois Gardai as swift actions help save a person’s life
There has been high praise for two Laois Gardai who's swift actions ultimately saved a life.
Sergeant Ingrid Moore and Garda Michael Kenneally were on...
Coronavirus: 101 further deaths and 879 new cases – 16 of them in Laois
There have been a further 101 Coronavirus-related deaths and 879 new cases announced this evening by the health authorities.
83 of these deaths occurred in...
Child in hospital with ‘serious injuries’ following incident involving quad in Laois
A child is in hospital with 'serious injuries' following an incident involving a quad bike yesterday.
Gardai say they were called to the Dooary area...
‘I like to have a snoop on Twitter but I’m not interested in what...
Twitter can be an unforgiving place at the best of times but for someone in the public eye like RTE presenter and Laois native...
Coronavirus: 14 further death and 359 new cases as decision on Johnson and Johnson...
The health authorities have announced 14 further Coronavirus-related death and 329 new cases - the lowest number of new cases reported on a single...
New group to examine directing more government work to post offices
There could be a boost for post offices in Laois as a new group has been set up to look at sending more work...
Barry Cowen calls for more localised communication as Covid rates in Offaly the worst...
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Barry Cowen is calling on the HSE and NPHET to increase detailed local communications to areas were Covid-19 cases...
Steps 4 Sandy Lane – Fundraiser launched for new IT equipment in Laois school
One of Laois's smallest primary school is set to embark on a big fundraiser throughout the month of April.
Sandylane NS is a small primary...
Coronavirus: 34 further deaths and 473 new cases – as hospital numbers continue to...
There have been 34 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 473 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today...
Concerns raised over ‘inevitable’ post office closures in Laois
The government is being urged to urgently protect community post offices in the wake of further warnings from the Irish Postmasters’ Union that more...
O’Dempsey’s GAA mourn the passing of club legend Mick Keogh
The death of Mick Keogh has marked the end of an era in the O'Dempsey's GAA club as the hugely popular local man made...
Coronavirus: Seven further deaths and 418 new cases as Varadkar hopes most restrictions lifted...
There have been seven further Coronavirus-related deaths and 418 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
5 of these occurred in...
Laois people asked to attend jobs fair in Dublin
Career Zoo, Ireland’s premier career event, is calling on Laois people to head to the Convention Centre in Dublin next Saturday to avail of thousands of...
Laois salon owner says there is a shortage of hair stylists in the county
Local salon owner David Finn says there is a shortage of hair stylists in Laois.
David is currently recruiting for his Portlaoise based salon, The...
Stradbally celebrates GAA success at St Patrick’s Day parade
Stradbally GAA and the Bill Delaney Cup took centre stage on Main Street this morning at their St Patrick's Day parade.
Martin Murphy's Stradbally senior...
Making the case for reopening the astro pitches at Portlaoise Leisure Centre next month
From June 7, leisure centres around Ireland will be permitted to reopen their doors for the first time in 2021.
However, this will not be...
Friends and family come together to remember Denis Cahill
A friend of a young Laois man who died by suicide last December has come up with a novel idea to remember him and help...
Laois County Council agree to sell three pieces of land to members of the...
Laois County Council have agreed to sell three pieces of land to members of the public.
At a recent meeting of Laois County Council, Councillors...
Former Mountjoy governor to speak in Mountrath
John Lonergan, the former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, will give a talk in Mountrath next week.
He will address parents in Mountrath Community School on...
Laois woman at the heart of the gruelling Bristol Channel swim in support of...
On July 22, five middle aged women will set off in relay format to swim across the Bristol Channel at its widest point –...