Gardaí seeking public assistance in tracing 35-year-old Charlene Loughrey, reported missing from Portlaoise
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 35-year-old Charlene Loughrey who is reported missing from Portlaoise, since Sunday morning last,...
Independent Ireland to hold public meeting in Portlaoise next week
New political party, Independent Ireland, have announced that they will hold a public meeting in Laois next week.
The event, which will be held in...
Renewable Energy company planning to connect solar farm to Coolnabacky substation
East Laois Solar Farm Ltd have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission to expand their operations in the Stradbally area.
Included in the...
In Pictures: Embrace FARM hosts its Annual Remembrance Service for bereaved farm families
On Sunday, June 30, Embrace FARM held its Annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service, inviting farm families to remember loved ones lost within their community.
Over the...
Debut Performance of new Laois Community Choir and Intergenerational Day in Portlaoise Parish Centre...
Age Friendly Laois have joined forces with LOETB Community Education, Music Generation Laois, Portlaoise Family Resource Centre and Youthwork Ireland Laois to deliver two...
Four Laois Gardai among 157 new recruits who pass out from Templemore
157 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána at a ceremony in Templemore College last week.
Of those, four hail from County...
Have you or a loved one been affected by addiction? If so, this could...
Ciara Buckley and David Delaney have announce an upcoming project, ‘12’, which aims to explore addiction and celebrate recovery through various artistic expressions.
Scheduled for...
The CUBE’s visit to Denmark ‘provided an insight into potential opportunities’ in Europe
Caroline Hofman, Managing Director of Portlaoise’s Low Carbon Centre of Excellence The CUBE, recently travelled to Denmark as part of a delegation from the...
Laois Hunt Pony Club shine at annual Abbeyleix House and Farm Family Day
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, opened to families and foodies across the country this past weekend for...
‘Good progress’ made on €18 million Flood Relief Scheme for Mountmellick
A Laois TD has said there has been "good progress" made on the €18 million Flood Relief Scheme for Mountmellick.
This follows on from Chairperson...
Portlaoise GAA to scale up clubhouse plans after support from bereaved family members of...
Portlaoise GAA Club has announced a redevelopment of their grounds at Rathleague thanks to the support from the family of the late Eoin and...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois footballers join Ratheniska NS for Sixth Year graduation
On Wednesday last, the 6th class pupils of Ratheniska NS finished off a busy week and said goodbye to their school for the last...
Call made for boundary fence to be repaired in Laois housing estate
A call has been made for Laois County Council to repair a boundary fence that has fallen down in a Laois housing estate.
A resident...
Boglands Festival 2025 – a homecoming ‘for all sons and daughters of Mountmellick around...
There is a global movement brewing in a Laois town, with news of a world-wide homecoming planned for next year.
2025 will see the return...
In Pictures: Kites 4 Gaza Laois latest event held by Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign
The people have Laois have once again come out to show their support for the people of Palestine in their ongoing struggle for survival.
The...
Lidl hoping to open third location in Laois with new supermarket proposed
Lidl Ireland have made an application to Laois County Council seeking planning permission to construct a third supermarket in the county.
The application is for...
Funding unveiled to help Laois libraries reach out to marginalised groups and people with...
Funding of €13,141 has been unveiled for library supports in Laois as part of the Government's Dormant Accounts Action Plan.
The funding will "assist public libraries...
Aer Lingus industrial action leading to phone scams with one Midlands family losing €2,000...
Laois residents are being warned to be vigilant of reports a new scam related to the ongoing issues within Are Lingus, with one Midlands...
Students at Ratheniska National School complete inspiring 3km run challenge
Over the last six weeks, students from Third- to Sixth-Class in Ratheniska National School have undertaken the challenge of completing a 3km run.
The students...
Old Fort Festival 2024 tells story of Portlaoise’s evolution from medieval beginnings to thriving...
From a military fort constructed to suppress the native clans to a thriving town in the heart of an independent Ireland, Portlaoise has witnessed...
Mountmellick and Portarlington Flood Relief Schemes under spotlight at Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee
Laois took centre stage in Government buildings last week as the Mountmellick and Portarlington Flood Relief Schemes came under the spotlight.
Chairperson of the Office...
Planning: Applications made for medical clinic in Mountrath, car rental hub in Portlaoise, ball...
Medical Clinic, Mountrath
Giselle Lopes Semedo dos Reis has applied to the County Council seeking planning permission to form a new medical clinic in Mountrath.
The...
Laois Macra unveil plan to host New Year’s Eve Ball
We may be in the height of the summer - but one Laois group have unveiled and announced plans for a celebration at the...
Renewed calls for increase in rate of pay for carers currently in receipt of state...
Renewed calls have been made to increase rate of pay that currently apply to carers in receipt of state pensions.
There is a belief that older...
Lalors, Lawlors and Lawlers are invited to a clan reunion in Laois in July
The Lalor Clan are celebrating their 30th anniversary in The Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix on July 12-14.
If you are a Lalor, Lawlor or Lawler...
Laois students honoured at ceremony recognising their grá for Gaeilge
Students from Timahoe National School were presented with a Gaelbhratach flag at a ceremony in Roscrea for their promotion of the Irish language.
The student...
Local cousins’ lemonade stand at Cemetery Sunday helps raise money for The Friends of...
Six young cousins from Laois have come together for the second year in a row in a marvellous display of community spirit and youthful...
Former Laois mink farm and processing plant set to be replaced just months after...
The owners of a former mink farm and processing plant in Laois have applied to the County Council for planning permission in the hopes...
Abbeyleix all set for rally hosted by Raheen vintage club for charity in July
Raheen Vintage Club is set to host a rally on July 14 in Corbally, Abbeyleix.
The rally will support great causes such as Laois Hospice,...
Laois musicians set to star at national harp festival in Louth
There are a variety of Laois musicians taking part in 'An Chúirt Chruitireachta', an annual harp festival in Louth from June 30 to July...
