Plans in place as ‘Meals on Wheels’ service to be reintroduced in Portlaoise
Fine Gael Councillor Thomasina Connell says that steps are being taken to reintroduce the 'Meals on Wheels' service to Portlaoise after a year absence.
"Meals...
Laois students shortlisted for national award for their social innovation project
Students from Laois have been shortlisted to a national award for their social innovation project.
The Young Social Innovation awards, now in their 23rd year,...
Local TD raises concern about number of GPs in Laois/Offaly
Speaking in the Dáil, Brian Stanley TD has raised his concerns about the "shockingly low" number of GPs in relation to the population of...
Laois farmer ‘highly commended’ by judges at Guinness Ireland Regenerative Barley Awards
A Laois farmer has been recognised at the Guinness Ireland Regenerative Barley Awards.
Bobby Miller, a farmer from Stradbally, was 'highly commended' by the judges.
The...
€1 Million announced for developments at Laois National Enterprise Park
€1 million investment has been announced for Junction 17 National Enterprise Park Development at Togher in Portlaoise.
The funding, which is part of the European...
Crettyard brothers to lead charity walk for homeless charity in memory of late sister
The family and friends of the late Ann Delaney from Crettyard will undertake a sponsored walk on the morning of Saturday, May 25 to...
Rev for Trev 2024: Tractor run in Mountrath set for May in memory of...
In the quiet town of Mountrath, a heartwarming event is on the horizon, bringing together a community in remembrance and support.
Rev for Trev, now...
In Pictures: Golf charity event raises €14,000 for two great causes
A golf charity event in Portlaoise Golf Club has raised over €14,000 for Cuisle Cancer Support Centre and Kolbe Special School - both located...
A large number of affordable housing schemes in Laois officially opened
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, visited a number of new social and affordable housing schemes in Laois recently.
Accompanied by Laois...
Almost €1 million in funding for improvements for projects in Ballyroan, Rathdowney and Mountrath
Almost €1 million in Government funding has been allocated for community projects in three Laois areas.
€500,000 has been awarded to Ballyroan for the redevelopment...
In Pictures: Laois PPN rollout crime prevention initiative at Portlaoise Men’s Sheds
Portlaoise Men’s Sheds were the first Community Group in the Portlaoise Municipal District to be supported by Laois PPN (Public Participation Networks) with their...
The hidden epidemic of ‘Problem Gambling’ and how a Laois group is offering support...
Are you spending more on gambling than you can afford? Are you having to borrow from friends and family to sustain it?
If so, you...
List of events announced for Laois Bealtaine Festival for older people in May
Laois County Council Arts have partnered with the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Library Service to present a selection of creative projects during the...
List of walks for Slieve Bloom Walking Festival on May bank holiday weekend
The Slieve Bloom Walking Festival - one of Ireland’s oldest walking festivals - is twenty-eight years running this year.
The 28th annual event will take...
Historic day as Laois school reach All-Ireland Basketball Final
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U-14 'A' All-Ireland Basketball Cup Final
The Scoil Chríost Rí U-14 basketball team have fallen short at the final...
In Pictures: All smiles as several housing developments containing 252 homes opened in Laois
Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien, was in Laois today where he officially opened several housing developments across the county.
On a whistle-stop tour, the Fianna...
Young talent from Laois take to the field at Aviva Stadium for the rugby...
Students from Ballylinan National School were showing off their rugby skills at the AVIVA Stadium recently.
The students were among more than 350 children from...
Darkness Into Light Portarlington set to host ‘the most important sunrise of the year’
"The most important sunrise of the year" is less than three weeks away, as the Darkness into Light 5km walks will get underway across...
First ever cost rental homes scheme set to be officially opened in Laois
Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien, is set to open the first ever cost rental homes scheme in Laois today.
The Fianna Fail TD will be...
More than €1.1 million in funding announced for rural areas in Laois
A funding allocation of €1,106,270 has been granted for repairs and improvements on non-public rural roads and laneways.
This funding will fall under the Local...
Late Adam Kirwan remembered as GAA President pays special visit to Mountrath Community School
Monday last was a proud day for the students and staff of Mountrath Community School as they welcomed GAA President Jarlath Burns to the...
In Pictures: Laois students organise creative charity fundraiser ‘Anything But a Bag Day’
A Laois school has undertaken a wonderful new initiative as they continue their path to a more sustainable future.
In a display of creativity and...
In Pictures: Laois company honoured with two prestigious business awards
A Laois business owner has become the proud recipient of two prestigious honours recently.
Founder and CEO of G’s Gourmet Jams, Ms Helen Gee, has...
International business students from SETU Carlow identify major tourist potential of Laois town
A group of international student's from one of the region's leading universities have given a presentation to Laois County Council this week, offering ideas,...
Young Laois person receives Garda Youth Award for his ‘commitment to choosing the right...
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Danny Talbot,...
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns group to receive Civic Reception following All-Ireland success
Laois County Council will host a Civic Reception for Abbeyleix Tidy Towns, following the town’s All-Ireland victory last year.
The group will be welcomed to...
The Woodenbridge, a tourism attraction in south Laois, has officially reopened
The rebuilding of the iconic Woodenbridge on the River Erkina and the upgrading of its sister bridge on the canal section was officially opened...
Laois youth group honoured at Garda Youth Awards for their dedication to community inclusivity
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...
Laois students who endured tremendous personal loss honoured at Garda Youth Awards
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...
Works to begin on new Kolbe School ‘in weeks’ says Laois TD following Education...
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan says that construction to build the new Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise will commence 'in weeks'.
This was the conclusion that...
