Laois shop that sold winning €50,000 EuroMillions ticket revealed as search on for the...
The search is on to find the lucky player who scooped €50,000 after a winning EuroMillions ticket was sold in Laois.
Dunne's Store on the...
National Council for the Blind to open new charity shop in Portarlington next week
A charity who specialize in supporting those with sight-loss is set to open a new shop next week.
The National Council for the Blind Ireland...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Community School Musical – Return to the 80’s – a huge...
The musical ‘Return to the 80’s’ was held in the Mountmellick Arts Centre on November 31 and December 1 by Mountmellick Community School.
The cast...
Minister for Health provides strong assurance on Portlaoise Hospital future
“We are in the business of investing in this hospital. We are in the business of growing services in this hospital. We are in...
In Pictures: Legendary athlete Martin McDonald honoured at Civic Reception
Legendary Laois athlete Martin McDonald was honoured by Laois County Council for his recent success in the world masters mountain running championships.
The Ballyroan man...
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...
Sadness following the passing of a Laois man who made a huge impact on...
There is sadness both in Ireland and abroad following the passing of a much-loved Laois man this week.
Jack Cuddy, 2 Mill Lane, Mountrath and...
In Pictures: Laois Secondary School host successful production of the popular musical Annie
A Laois secondary school recently held a successful musical in their school hall.
All eyes were on the students of Heywood Community School where they...
Laois motorists ‘will be hit hard by toll hikes’ says local TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that any increase in toll charges on the M7, M4, M50 or M1 will hit motorists and hauliers...
Sadness in Mountmellick and surrounding areas at death of Mary McElwee
There is sadness in Mountmellick, Rosenallis, Killenard and surrounding areas following the death of Mary McElwee this week.
Mrs McElwee (nee Daly), a native of...
In Pictures: Laois actor visits local school for successful drama workshop
Actor and filmmaker Emmet Byrne facilitated drama workshops with children in Timahoe National School recently.
Emmet and workshop facilitator Caitríona Kenny were with 1st, 2nd...
Laois primary school set to host Christmas themed tractor run in aid of playground...
A tractor run for both young and old is fast approaching as The Heath NS hosts a Christmas themed event on Sunday December 11.
The...
In Pictures: Big attendance as workshop held to help inform the new Healthy Laois...
The Healthy Laois Unit of Laois County Council held a Consultation Workshop in the LOETB Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise recently.
Led by Emma O’Connor,...
Excitement building in Laois town ahead of arrival of Operation Transformation TV cameras
The Laois town of Stradbally is well used to being thrust into the national spotlight - and it is set to do so again...
In Pictures: Magical Laois Ladies celebrated for All-Ireland success with Civic Reception
The wonderful Laois Ladies footballers were celebrated at a civic reception in Laois County Council last week.
The Ladies gave us a wonderful year in...
€14 million ‘major and immediate’ investment announced for Portlaoise Hospital
A €14 million investment has been approved for a major extension to the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
The news was confirmed by Laois TD Sean...
Tributes paid following sad passing of kind-hearted Laois woman who gave her life to...
Tributes were paid in the Laois County Council chamber on Monday following the sad passing of Catherine Quigley.
Mrs Quigley, from Rockdale in Portlaoise, passed...
Over €250,000 awarded to two Laois outdoor recreation projects under new scheme
Two outdoor recreation projects in Laois are set to receive over €250,000 in funding between them following an announcing from Minister Heather Humphreys this...
First phase of new 67-home development in Portlaoise set to be handed over early...
Work on a brand new housing development adjacent to Portlaoise Train Station is progressing very well.
Clúid Housing’s new development, called Goldencroft, was recently inspected...
Laois County Council set to honour legendary local athlete Martin McDonald
Legendary Laois athlete Martin McDonald is set to be honoured by Laois County Council for his recent success in the world masters mountain running...
Works for new Divisional Garda HQ in Portlaoise to begin in December or start...
Works on the new Portlaoise Garda station are expected to commence before the end of this year or at the start of 2023.
Minister of...
Main Street in Portarlington to be closed to traffic on Sunday as ESB set...
Main Street in Portarlington is set to be closed to traffic on Sunday so the ESB can carry out essential works.
So confirmed Sinn Fein...
Case made for Laois secondary school to receive brand new sports hall
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Minister for Education to approve funding for a sports hall at St Fergal’s College...
Laois TD welcomes €5,000 increase in income eligibility limits for social housing
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has welcomed the €5,000 increase across the three income eligibility limits for social housing.
Deputy Flanagan was responding to confirmation...
Social Welfare Bill will help thousands of families and individuals in Laois with increased...
The Social Welfare Bill 2022 gives effect to Budget 2023 measures will help thousands of individuals and families in Laois with increased payments according...
In Pictures: ‘Activations’ launched in Laois ahead of meetings in December and January
‘Activations’, a capacity research and development programme for artists aged 55+ in Laois, was recently launched at The Laois Arthouse.
This was done by Muireann...
‘Worsening housing emergency in Laois exposed by latest Daft.ie rent report’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has demanded that the Minister for Housing ‘take emergency action to tackle run away rents’ in Laois.
Deputy Stanley was...
In Pictures: ‘The Light Within’ – an Irish Quaker story – finishes filming in...
‘The Light Within’ – An Irish Quaker story has completed filming in Laois with an expected screening of the film in early Spring at...
Kind-hearted 75-year-old Laois woman set to take part in Concern Worldwide Fast this weekend
Seventy-five-year-old fundraiser and former aid worker Alice Culliton from Mountmellick will take part in her annual 24 hour fast for Concern Worldwide this Saturday,...
Event to remember revolutionary women of Laois set to take place this afternoon
An exhibition on Cumann na mBan is currently running in Stradbally Library and Art House.
The exhibition is part of a long-term and ongoing engagement...