Laois group takes first steps to become the first carbon neutral steam heritage operation...
The Stradbally Woodland Railway (SWR), the oldest heritage railway in Ireland run entirely by volunteers, has successfully completed the country’s first trial of biomass...
In Pictures: HeyDay Studios official launch a huge success
HeyDay Studios, set up by Ciara Drennan and Pauline McEvoy, held its official launch recently.
HeyDay Studios contains a photographic studio and an art studio and...
Bishop Nulty in attendance as Laois church celebrates 50th anniversary
The celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Our Lady Queen of the Universe Church in Errill reached a fitting conclusion...
Consultation on Mountmellick Fllod Relief Scheme opens as local TD urges ‘no delay’
An online public consultation on the proposed Mountmellick flood relief scheme, which runs from 6pm today until May 3, has now opened.
The town was...
The Mountrath Festival Committee are bringing back the 80’s
The Mountrath Festival Committee are bringing the 80's back for a fun Hawaii themed disco.
Eddie Kirwan's marquee will be turned into an 80's Hawaii...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 46 new cases as pubs to seek compensation if...
There have been a further 46 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Ireland - with nine more of them in Laois.
Today's nine new cases continues...
Laois families wanted to enter a new television talent show
A brand new television talent show has been announced and a call has been issued for Laois' most talented families to enter.
TG4, in conjuction...
Glowing tributes paid to retiring principal as she calls time on teaching career
Rath National School gave an almighty send off to Principal Ann Garry this week as she hands over the reigns after teaching in the...
Coronavirus: One further death and 687 new cases as EU set to introduce vaccine...
The health authorities have announced one further Coronavirus-related death and 687 new cases.
12 of today’s cases are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incidence...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Story behind the beautiful mural at the former County Hotel...
Wonderful pictures of Ciarán Dunlevy's Portlaoise mural from back in June.
There has been a lot intrigue over the last few weeks as a beautiful...
In Pictures: Cakes For Cathail a huge success as family ‘overwhelmed’ by community support
Fundraising efforts for the family of a young Laois boy continue apace across the county.
Cathail Dooley is a four-year-old from The Rock in Laois...
Laois secondary school welcomes 144 new first years through their doors
Thursday August 23 saw 144 young boys and girls starting their secondary school journeys at Portlaoise College.
Students were greeted by their Year Head Mr...
Concerns raised over sexual and serious assault of prison officers in Portlaoise
A sexual assault of a female prison officer and a serious assault of another prison officer at Midlands Prison Portlaoise were highlighted as issues...
Local Minister calls for abortion review to examine lack of services in Midlands
A review of abortion services in Ireland is being welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett - but she wants to see the lack of services...
Covid-19 Nursing Homes panel seeking submissions in light of expected impact of virus over...
The Covid-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel is inviting written submissions as part of its work as they seek to make recommendations in light of the...
TD urges opposition at all costs to hospital downgrade
The proposed closure of accident and emergency services in Portlaoise will undoubtedly put lives at risk, according to Deputy Fiona O’Loughlin.
Following media reports of...
Coronavirus: 613 new cases with 28 of them in Laois
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 10 people with COVID-19 have died.
However, eight of those died prior to September.
There has...
Camross Macra compete well in ‘The Cube: The Battle of The Clubs’
The Cube The Battle of The Clubs was held recently, in The Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow, Laois.
The Charity partner for this year was The...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 575 new cases as review of AstraZenaca to take...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 575 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s cases just...
Laois social enterprises urged to apply for share of €500,000 fund
A new €500,000 initiative designed to raise awareness of the positive role played by Social Enterprises has been launched.
This scheme will provide grants to...
Coronavirus: One further death and 269 new cases as Minister insists no change to...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 269 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the cases notified...
Laois GAA club set to host ‘spooky’ Halloween Walk this weekend
A Laois GAA club are set to host a 'spooky' Halloween Walk for all the family this weekend.
Crettyard GAA are encouraging all of the...
Kolbe: ‘It breaks my heart every morning,’ Laois mother describes a parent’s heartbreak at...
Sitting in the front room of her home in Portlaoise, Geneviève Finane-Fagan tearfully describes the heartbreak herself and every other parent, teacher and staff member...
Mental health role needs to be reinstated in the Midlands, says Laois County Councillor
A Laois County councillor has issued calls for the role of a creative workshop supervisor to be reinstated for young people in the Midlands at...
How to manage Leaving Cert stress information evening
A local TD is set to host a public meeting with school leavers and parents about how to manage stress during the Leaving Cert...
Sadness in Portarlington at the death of Rose McCann
There is sadness in Portarlington this week with the news of the death of Rose McCann, a woman who made a lifelong contribution to...
Further increase in social housing income limits confirmed by local TDs
A further increase in income eligibility limits which will see more people across Laois eligible for social housing has been announced.
Social housing income limits...
Shop for Ukrainian refugees in Portlaoise to close this weekend and be re-branded
Laois Integration Network have announced that a ‘Zero Cost Shop’ named ‘Siopa Fáilte’ for Ukrainian people living in Laois, will close on Saturday July...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital opens new Viewing Room and Family Facility associated with the...
Portlaoise Hospital has today officially opened the doors of its new Viewing Room and Family Facility associated with the mortuary.
Development of the new facility...
Santa’s Helpers raises €21,000 for Laois children just in time for Christmas
A Laois charity has raised a whopping €21,000.
Santa’s Helpers was formed last year and is the brain child of Mountmellick physio Darren Conroy and...