11 Laois schools receive Green-Schools flag awards for environmental excellence
11 schools across Laois were awarded their Green-School flag on May 14, an award for environmental management in primary and secondary schools.
All the Laois...
Truck and Tractor run set to take place in Timahoe in aid of national...
There is a Truck and Tractor run taking place in Timahoe on Saturday May 25 with all proceeds going towards the national school in...
In Pictures: Alan Meredith launches solo exhibition in Stradbally
Artist, Alan Meredith launched his first solo exhibition in Laois Arthouse on May 11 in Stradbally.
The exhibition remains open until June 21 Tuesday to...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College students achieve national award following groundbreaking project
The project Bridge Ability, led by Portlaoise College students has secured two national awards.
The students claimed a prize of €1,000 for their school, both...
Planning Permission granted for new residential development in Portarlington
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to Kingscroft Developments Ltd for a residential development in Cooltederry, Portarlington.
The development is to comprise of 67...
Speech and Language Therapist to represent Laois at Blue Jean Country Queen Festival
The 2024 Blue Jean Country Queen Festival, organised by Meath Macra na Feirme, will take place in Athboy this coming June Bank Holiday Weekend...
HSE issue update following reports of ‘measles cases in maternity unit’ at Portlaoise Hospital
The HSE has released a statement following reports of measles cases at Portlaoise Hospital.
A patient in the hospital's maternity unit contacted LaoisToday and said...
Laois player scoops half a million euro in EuroMillions Plus Top Prize win
A player in Laois has woken up half a millon euro richer this morning after they scooped the EuroMillions Plus Top Prize of €500,000...
Young man from Laois honoured at Garda Youth Awards for ‘giving back to the...
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Patryk Paszkiewicz,...
In Pictures: Residents of Portlaoise complete groundbreaking climate action course
Diverse organisations participants celebrate the completion of a ‘groundbreaking’ climate action course in Portlaoise.
The course aims to equip communities with vital skills to tackle...
90 members of an Garda Síochana are currently suspended on full pay
It was revealed that there are 90 gardaí currently suspended and receiving full pay by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee after a question was...
€3.3 million announced for redevelopment of Borris courthouse
€3.3 million has been secured for the renovation of the courthouse in Borris-in-Ossory to turn it into a digital hub.
Local Fine Gael Councillor Conor...
Seven homes available in Portlaoise through Affordable Purchase Scheme
Laois County Council have opened application for seven homes through the Affordable Purchase scheme in Portlaoise.
They will welcome applicants for the seven beautiful ‘A’...
New Darkness into Light walk confirmed for Laois this weekend
"The most important sunrise of the year” is taking place this weekend, as the Darkness into Light 5km walks will get underway across the...
Laois top waiting list for speech and language therapy assesments
The HSE have confirmed that Laois are among the counties with the largest waiting list for speech and language therapy.
This was revealed to Independent...
Brand new ‘off leash’ dog park set to open outside Portlaoise this weekend
Calling all dog lovers - a brand new 'off leash' dog park is set to open its doors outside Portlaoise this weekend.
Woofland Dog Park...
Almost €400,000 in funding announced for 19 Laois sports clubs
€388,415 in funding has been announced or 19 clubs across Laois with the ‘Sports Capital and Equipment fund’.
The announcement, which was made this morning,...
Laois farm wins Sustainable Rural Innovation Award at RDS Sustainability Awards
Ballyfin farmer Brendan Guinan won an award at a national festival on biodiversity and sustainability.
The festival, hosted in the RDS in Ballsbridge, Dublin is...
REVEALED: Where Laois ranks overall in numbers of refugees and asylum seekers taken in...
The county-by-county breakdown of Ukrainian refugees and other applicants for international protection (asylum seekers) shows that Laois has taken some of the lowest numbers...
Heywood Community School Teacher elected as chairperson of national teaching body
The teaching council have announced Heywood teacher Eamon Dennehey as the newly elected chairperson of the organisation.
Dennehey, who is originally from Kerry has been...
In Pictures: All smiles as Abbeyleix Tidy Towns recognised for All-Ireland success
Laois County Council hosted a Civic Reception for Abbeyleix Tidy Towns following the town’s All-Ireland victory last year.
The group, led by chairperson Robbie Quinn,...
In Pictures: LOETB music learners shine in debut performance in Portlaoise
The vibrant atmosphere of Kavanagh's Bar and Venue in Portlaoise was infused with the tunes of a new musical ensemble, The Resonators.
The group, formed...
Gardai appeal for information following disappearance of Laois teenager
Gardai have issued an appeal for information following the disappearance of a Laois teenager.
Lorcan Meehan, 17, was last seen on Sunday night, May 5,...
Car damaged and clubhouse smashed at Laois GAA club following Bank Holiday weekend attack
A Laois GAA club was the victim of vandalism following an attack at their premises on Bank Holiday Sunday.
Graiguecullen GAA club shared details of...
‘Cycling is for Everyone’ – Bike Week 2024 celebrating the joys of cycling
Bike Week 2024, an annual celebration promoting the joys of cycling, is taking place throughout Ireland from May 11 to 19.
The theme - "Cycling...
Laois youth group honoured at Garda Youth Awards for work with refugees, asylum seekers...
A group of young people from Laois have been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in...
In Pictures: Brand new ‘Vitality Hub’ opens in Abbeyleix
Abbeyleix launched their own ‘Vitality Hub’ on April 29. The hub is for all members of the community to take part in fitness and...
Portlaoise avail of investment scheme to improve facilities in the town
Portlaoise has received a number of improvements to access routes within the town thanks to a grant from Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Towns Capital Investment...
Laois County Council set out path to deliver over 600 social houses across next...
Laois County Council have set out a path to deliver 631 social houses across the next two years in all areas of the County.
Laois...
In Pictures: European flag raised and diversity celebrated at Holy Family Senior School
It was all smiles in Holy Family Senior School yesterday as they raised their first ever European Flag.
Every year, on May 9, Europeans celebrate...
