Weekend Read: Chef Sam Moody on his background, working in Ballyfin Demesne and his...
Sam Moody is all about connection: connection with the community; connection with the customers; connection with the producers; and connection with the soil.
The English-born...
Call for Laois people to nominate the teachers who have most inspired them
Is Laois home to some of the most inspiring teachers in Ireland?
A new national initiative, Teachers Inspire, is aiming to find out.
Teachers Inspire Ireland...
Meet the Laois woman who used her GAA coaching skills to help children in...
Sinéad Brennan is just back from East Africa, where she was coaching Gaelic football in some severely disadvantaged places.
Sinéad plays football for Crettyard Ladies...
A powerful new festival in the pipeline for Laois
The Power of Words Festival is a brand-new festival celebrating words, language and literature in all their shapes and forms, written, spoken, acted and...
‘Number of unwanted dogs in Laois is at crisis point’
The number of unwanted dogs in the county is currently at crisis point, according to the Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
In Pictures: National Learning Network Portlaoise hoist their fifth Green Flag
Wednesday marked the day that the National Learning Network (NLN) Portlaoise hoisted their fifth Green Flag.
Over 50 people attended the launch, which celebrated the...
Billionaire owned Abbeyleix House and Farm to host annual family day for charity
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, will open this Bank Holiday weekend to families and foodies across the...
Documentary looking for soon-to-be married Laois couples to star in
An Irish production company is looking for Laois couples on their way to getting hitched to feature in a new documentary series.
The new feature...
All ready to tee off as John Duggan Memorial Cup set for second year...
The second year of the John Duggan Memorial Cup is set to get underway in The Heath on Friday next, June 30.
John Duggan sadly...
News Diary: Top award for Portlaoise student in UL, new students in local secondary...
Busy times for Laois Alzheimer’s Society
The Heath Golf Club kindly hosted a Competition for Laois Alzheimer’s Society on Thursday, September 5, with 45 teams...
In Pictures: A place to meet, have a chat, connect and immerse yourself in...
The village of Timahoe was in prestine condition as a special guest arrived earlier this week to officially open the Timahoe Heritage Centre.
The Minister...
Star lineup as Rathdowney are set to go Cooking with the Stars in aid...
Rathdowney Community Development Group, in conjunction with the Parish, are hosting a 'Cooking with the Stars' night in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix on Thursday,...
‘Clear Our Paths’ – National Council for the Blind calls on dog owners to...
Data gathered by NCBI, as part of their Clear Our Paths campaign, shows that just 82 dog fouling fines were handed out by local...
Community effort to save medieval church in Laois village
A community-based project to save the Medieval Church at Kilmanman near Clonaslee has had a very successful first stage, with the help of funding...
Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week...
Laois Integration Network is appealing for help and assistance as a number of Ukrainian refugees begin their second week in tented accommodation in Stradbally.
Last...
In Pictures: Official Opening of new Portlaoise Link Road
After months and months of delays, traffic congestion and frustration, the brand new Portlaoise Southern Circular Road officially on Friday November 1
The project was...
In Pictures: Black and amber on show as Camross NS and Killanure NS gear...
The excitement is building in Camross as there are now just two days to go before Sunday's Laois SHC final.
They are going in search...
Money raised for Cuisle Centre as part of ‘Afternoon of Healing’
As part of Laois Connects, Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre held an 'Afternoon of Healing' recently.
The healing was provided, free of charge, by...
Public buildings across Portlaoise identified for ‘Low Carbon Town’ project
The Government’s Ireland 2040 Plan identified the town of Portlaoise as a national demonstration project for implementing sustainable and community driven urban renewal.
Portlaoise has...
2019 Remembered: The 2019 Laois Rose of Tralee winner is …
Back in April, we learned who the Laois Rose would be for 2019!
The Laois Rose of Tralee for 2019 is 21-year-old student nurse Sarah...
‘Not one dentist in Laois will take people under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme’
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the problems with the Dental Scheme and the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) in the Dáil.
The Laois...
Laois Macra na Feirme set to host National variety show semi final
Laois Macra na Feirme are hosting the National FBD Capers Semi-Final on Saturday 11th January in Mountmellick Macra Hall.
Doors opening at 7.00pm.
Teams from Mountmellick,...
Community Climate Action Project in Laois ‘sparks momentum for change’
The Council Chamber was alight with inspiration and dedication as community leaders and climate enthusiasts gathered for the Community Climate Action Fund project workshop.
Hosted...
Laois Open Door Theatre in full swing with rehearsals for new play
Laois Open Door Theatre are in full swing once again rehearsing for their new play.
'Move Over Mrs Markham' is a spicy, saucy comedy of...
New signage unveiled for historic settlement of Aghaboe Abbey
After a long campaign, the historic Aghaboe Abbey has rang in the new year by welcoming new signage into the community.
The initiative really sparked...
Rosenallis GAA to hold tractor and truck run next weekend
Rosenallis GAA are holding a tractor and truck run next weekend.
The event is in aid of the Irish Guide Dog Association Laois branch.
The run...
Local TD calls for clarity on what happens when wind turbines need to be...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called for greater levels of clarity on how the State intends to effectively recycle wind turbine blades.
Deputy Nolan, who...
Happy Birthday to Dan Donoher as fundraising efforts continue for special treatment
Young Dan Donoher from Ballybrittas celebrates his first birthday today as the fundraising efforts continue in a bid to get €2 million target for...
Portlaoise College going back in time as they are all set to host TY...
Portlaoise College will be hosting their TY musical ‘Back to the 80’s’ when it takes to the stage in the Dunamaise Arts Centre in...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, April 17, 2020
Six more confirmed cases in Laois
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 139.
These figures...