Former Ireland international Ian Harte set to attend fundraising event in Portlaoise
Former Leeds United and Republic of Ireland full back Ian Harte has been announced as the special guest for Kolbe Special School fundraiser on...
Gardaí seeking public assistance in tracing Laois teenager, Abbie Glynn, reported missing since Sunday
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a Laois teenager - 17-year-old Abbie Glynn, from Ballybrittas.
Abbie was last seen on...
In Pictures: Laois Tidy Towns visit to the Biodiversity Demonstration Garden
Members from Laois Federation of Tidy Towns met at the Laois Education Support Centre to enjoy a guided tour of the Biodiversity Demonstration Garden...
Planning Permission lodged for new Coláiste ĺosagáin Portarlington secondary school
An important milestone has been reached in Coláiste ĺosagáin’s quest for a new school.
Planning permission has now been submitted to Offaly County Council for...
In Pictures: Bank Holiday Monday style as Dunamase College celebrate 2024 Debs
There was serious style in Portlaoise yesterday as the students of Dunamaise College gathered for their Debs.
Top Square in Portlaoise was a hive of...
From the Archives – Bank Holiday Weekend Read: Looking back at the extraordinary life...
Siun Lennon wrote this piece on LaoisToday in January 2019.
In October 2018, the news broke that a French-born Stradbally woman, Elizabeth O’Kelly, who passed...
Camross Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann all set for All-Ireland Fleadh in Wexford
Camross Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will represent Laois and Leinster in eleven different disciplines at this year’s All-Ireland Fleadh.
The group, which this year celebrates its...
In Pictures: Huge crowd in attendance for latest edition of the Mountrath Community School...
There was serious style in Mountrath last night as the students of Mountrath Community School gathered for their Debs.
The school itself was where all...
Camross receives over €250,000 in EU funding for business initiative
Over €250,000 has been awarded to the Poet’s Cottage Community Café in Camross under the European Union's Just Transition Fund.
The grant will enable the...
Four Laois projects selected to share €385,000 Community Recognition Fund
Laois TDs Sean Fleming and Charlie Flanagan have announced that four Laois projects to share in a €385,000 Community Recognition Fund.
The Community Recognition Fund...
In Pictures: Serious style as Heywood CS continue the 2024 Debs season
There was serious style in Ballinakill last night as the students of Heywood Community School gathered for their Debs.
Market Square in the village was...
Two Laois Schools added to receive free hot meals from September
Students in Presentation Primary School, Portarlington and St. Abban’s Primary School, Killeen, will receive hot meals from September under the Hot School Meals programme.
This...
Plea made for people to join Abbeyleix Fire Service as staff hold recruitment drive
A plea has been made for people to join the Abbeyleix Fire Service with staffing levels described as 'critical'.
Members of the service are out...
Town Hotel, formerly known as O’Loughlins, no longer home to Ukrainian refugees
The Town Hotel, formerly known as O'Loughlin's Hotel in Portlaoise, is no longer housing Ukrainian refugees.
The news was confirmed by Interim CEO of Laois...
New legislation sees parental leave extended from seven weeks to nine
The parents leave and benefit has been expanded from seven weeks to nine weeks.
Under the new legislation parents will be able to claim nine...
In Pictures: Ossory Agricultural show’s 126th edition a huge succes
Crowds swarmed to The Ossory Agricultural Show as it celebrated its 126 anniversary on Sunday.
The family-oriented show had something for everyone.
With over 280 categories...
Mona McSharry’s Laois family ‘so proud’ following Olympic bronze medal success
On Monday night, Ireland achieved its first medal of the 2024 Olympic Games when Mona McSharry claimed bronze in the women’s 100m breast-stroke final...
Anger and frustration after ’60 black bags’ containing rubbish dumped into Laois river
There was anger and frustration in the Laois County Council chamber this week over dumping that took place in the River Douglas.
This is a...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Credit Union celebrates Community Fund Awards 2024
Mountmellick Credit Union recently hosted a heartwarming evening for the Community Fund Awards 2024, celebrating the incredible efforts of local groups.
Speaking at the event,...
Inclement summer weather leading to fears of flooding and road safety issues
There has been no summer to speak of, with considerably more rain than is to be expected for the summer months.
This has led to...
Strong Laois link to Mona McSharry’s thrilling Olympic swimming success
A nation held its breath this evening as Irish swimmer Mona McSharry claimed an Olympic bronze medal in thrilling circumstances in the women's 100m...
In Pictures: Laois PPN host Midlands regional meeting at Castle Durrow
Delegates from across the Midlands received a warm welcome to County Laois at the wonderful Castle Durrow, for the MRPPN meeting hosted by Laois...
Road safety ‘now the number one issue in Laois’ amid growing concerns in Camross...
"Road safety is now the number one issue in Laois," a local County Councillor has said, amid growing concerns in both Camross and Ballyfin.
Cllr...
Woodenbridge Paddlers announce latest challenge for Autism, travelling from Boston to New York
The Woodenbridge Paddlers have announced their latest Paddle Challenge to support the new Centre For Autism in St Fergal's College, Rathdowney.
The challenge will be...
Rathdowney urged to ‘move with the times’ amid accusations of discrimination against rural Laois...
A local County Councillor has called for Rathdowney to "move with the times," while another has accused Laois County Council of "discrimination" against rural...
Durrow Scarecrow Festival set to get underway – for the last time in its...
The highly anticipated Durrow Scarecrow Festival returns this Sunday - for what will be the last year of the event in its current guise.
The...
Hollywood actor to run marathon with ‘miracle’ Laois woman after 40th birthday
Colin Farrell has paid a moving tribute to a close friend marking her ‘miracle’ 40th birthday – and revealed he is running a marathon...
In Pictures: Glitz and glamour at the Portlaoise College Debs
The 2024 debs season in Laois is underway and there was serious style in Portlaoise on Sunday evening.
The class of 2024 from Portlaoise College...
Roadworks scheduled for popular Laois tourist destination in Slieve Bloom mountains
The Cathole Falls is among the most popular visitor attractions in Slieve Bloom Mountains, along with Glenbarrow Waterfall and the Ridge of Cappard boardwalk.
The...
Young Laois man opens up on overcoming mental health battles
This article contains detailed content relating to suicide and depression. Some viewers may find it distressing. Reader’s discretion is advised.
This a glimpse into a...
