All systems go as 27th Laois Vintage Rally set to take place in August
Laois Vintage Limited launched their 27th annual sponsored vintage road run in aid of Laois Hospice at Treacy’s Bar in The Heath recently.
The event...
‘Monsignor John Byrne Plaza’ unveiled as popular Portlaoise priest honoured in Jubilee year by...
It was a wonderful occasion in Holy Family Senior and Junior Schools yesterday as a popular priest was recognised in his Jubilee year.
Monsignor John...
Laois football captain the guest of honour as Mayo National School open their new...
A new playground has recently been opened in Mayo National School in Crettyard.
Other work was also completed as outdoor classrooms were given a facelift,...
Anna May McHugh receives Honoray Doctarate Award in Trinity College
Anna May McHugh, who has been the managing director of the National Ploughing Championships since 1973, has been acknowledged for her selfless work at...
Laois based artist wins prestigious international award in London
Laois based artist, Evgeny Chubatyy, has been awarded with the prestigious Salaski Award at the Chelsea Art, London.
The prize winning piece was first exhibited...
Almost €2 million in Just Transition funding to be invested in two Laois projects
Fáilte Ireland has announced the first round of approved investment grants for projects under the EU Just Transition Fund.
And two Laois projects have been...
Portlaoise College announces scholarships for incoming First-Year students
Portlaoise College have announced the recipients of this year's scholarships for incoming first-year students.
The highly competitive scholarships are each worth over €1,100.
They have been...
In Pictures: A magical weekend of creativity during Laois Cruinniú na nÓg
Cruinniú na nÓg, the national day of creativity for children and young people, was held over the weekend, with children throughout Laois given the...
Laois duo to cycle Malin Head to Mizen Head for CJ’s Rainbow Charity
CJ McCann, from County Roscommon, was just 21-months-old when he lost his battle with ATRT (atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor) — a rare and aggressive...
In Pictures: Laois PPN celebrate tenth anniversary in Roundwood House
The Laois PPN Secretariat and Staff celebrated their 10 year anniversary in Roundwood House last week.
The group represents over 650 community groups in County...
Laois TD urges government to ‘revert funding cuts to special needs resources’
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has spoken out in the Dáil regarding 'funding cuts to the special needs services as well as the summer...
Children’s Eye Clinic set to return to Portlaoise next year
The Children’s Eye Clinic in Portlaoise is set to return to the hospital in early 2025.
Previously the service was available in Portlaoise Hospital where...
Picture Our Future: Exhibition showcasing Laois Climate Action at Portlaoise Library throughout June
Picture Our Future, a unique and engaging free exhibition, is set to run at Portlaoise Library throughout June, blending art and climate action communication...
Big-hearted Portarlington students donate Confirmation money to suffering children
A group of big-hearted Confirmation students in Portarlington have embraced the Christian spirit of the Sacrament of Confirmation by donating a portion of the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the updates from Day 2 of the Laois Local...
Day 2 of the Local Election count is here and this time we will actually do some counting.
The 2024 Local Election count got underway...
5th classes from Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS in Mountmellick release ‘Bodhrán Games’ music video
Yelps and cheers of delight filled the classrooms of Scoil Phádraig Naofa on Thursday, as the school premiered their brand new ‘Bodhrán Games’ music...
Four Laois farmers in the running at 2nd National Dairy Awards
The 2nd National Dairy Awards take place in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise next week and four Laois farmers are in the running.
The...
Castletown National School get approval for two new special educational needs classrooms
Castletown National School can now proceed with construction works of two new special educational needs classrooms, a drop-off point for students and new parking...
In Pictures: Laois Association Dublin celebrate 75th anniversary
The Laois Association Dublin celebrated their 75th anniversary with an event in Dublin recently.
The group was established in 1949 as a one off group...
Communication officer needed to share ‘all of the great work undertaken by Laois County Council’
Laois County Council have been urged to appoint a Communications Officer to share the work undertaken by the Council with the community and the...
Laois County Councillors accused of ‘election stunt’ with June 7 almost upon us
There was a huge dispute between councillors of Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District, with the Fianna Fáil councillors accused of "an election stunt" by their political...
Several new ASD classes announced for Laois primary and secondary schools
Six Laois primary schools and four secondary schools have been approved for additional ASD classes.
These classes will help children with autism integrate into the...
Almost €700,000 in funding for projects in Durrow and Portlaoise under Outdoor Recreation scheme
Just under €700,000 in funding has been confirmed for two Laois projects under the Government's Outdoor Recreational Investment Scheme.
The Durrow Community/Family Cycle Trails have...
Calls for Government to provide full contributory pension to foster parents
A Laois County Cllr has called on Roderic O'Gorman TD, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability and Youth, and Heather Humphries TD Minister for Social...
Weekend Read: Cold water poured on Regional Sports Centre – but Councillors remain persistent
Laois County Council have poured cold water on talks of a Regional Sports Centre in Portlaoise, saying they are not "in a position to...
WATCH: Stunning musical performances at Portarlington Further Education awards
You could have heard a pin drop in The Heritage in Killenard this week when the attendees at the Portarlington Further Education and Training...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College and Knockbeg College host Sixth Year graduations
The school year for secondary level students came to an end on Friday for all those bar the ones doing state exams.
In Portlaoise College...
In Pictures: Laois PPN celebrate World Bee Day 2024
The Laois Beekeepers association celebrated ‘World Bee Day’ 2024 by welcoming members of Laois PPN groups to the Dunamaise Beekeepers Association Apiary in Stradbally...
Graiguecullen road named after legendary local priest Fr John Fingleton
Almost seven years after he passed away, a significant road on the Laois-Carlow border has been named after the legendary priest Fr John Fingleton,...
Local Economic and Community plus Climate Action plans launched for Laois
Laois County Council and Laois Community Development Committee have launched their Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) and Local Authority Climate Action Plan (LACAP).
The...
