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...
Three Laois students receive All-Ireland scholarships to cover duration of their studies
Three Laois students have been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.
Jessica Gill, Stanislaw Walkowiak and...
In Pictures: Laois Schools claim big prizes at new LOETB STEAM awards
There was great success for a number of Laois schools at the new LOETB STEAM showcase event in Portlaoise College recently, when the work...
In Pictures: Incredible sum of money raised by Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day walk for...
Clonaslee St Stephen's Day Walk volunteers presented their cheque to members of the Laois Hospice Foundation recently.
A total of €31,878 was presented by Sheila...
Two Laois students win top prizes at 70th edition of Texaco Children’s Art Competition
Two Laois students have won top prizes in this year’s 70th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
In the 12-13 year age category, Beth Phelan (13), from...
Young Laois girl’s organ donation helps save four people’s lives
There was extreme sadness in a rural Laois community following the tragic death of a young girl in July 2022.
Hannah Kealy from Cremorgan, Timahoe,...
A fourth Vitality Hub announced for Laois will ‘support physical activities, sports and wellness...
Laois Sports Partnership, in association with Sport Ireland, have announced that Laois have received funding for their fourth Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub.
This...
‘Significant milestone’ for Laois school as works commence on new AstroTurf pitch
Portlaoise College is abuzz with anticipation as the commencement of works on its new astroturf pitch marks a significant milestone for the school and...
In Pictures: 96th anniversary of famous flight marked in Portlaoise
On Friday 12th April - 96 years to the day - a special commemorative ceremony was held at Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise to mark...
Laois residents suffer harrowing dog attack while walking in Portlaoise
Three Laois residents and their dogs were the victims of a frenzied dog-attack while out walking in Portlaoise town this weekend.
The harrowing experience took...
In Pictures: Friends of Portlaoise Hospital Gala Fundraising Ball a huge success
There was serious style on show at the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday as the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital hosted a Gala Fundraising Ball.
There...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Rotary Club hosted concert in aid of Kolbe Special School
A fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School took place in Portlaoise on Saturday, April 13 and was well attended.
Portlaoise Rotary Club are...
Laois youth club ‘committed to preserving the best interests of younger children’ honoured at...
A Laois youth club has has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
The Senior...
Fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School to take place on Saturday
A fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School is set to take place in Portlaoise on Saturday, April 13.
Portlaoise Rotary Club are behind...
Laois Garda scoops third place at Mr Personality Festival 2024
A Laois man has scooped third place at the 17th annual Mr Personality Festival, which took place in the Talbot Hotel Clonmel last week.
Michéal...
Iconic Woodenbridge over the River Erkina will officially reopen to the public this Sunday
The iconic Woodenbridge over the River Erkina will reopen to the public on Sunday, April 14, with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 2pm.
Laois County...
Laois group finish runners-up at All-Ireland Credit Union schools quiz finals
The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) held the Credit Union Schools Quiz All-Ireland final recently and a Laois group took home medals
In a...
Back to the 80s proves a big hit for Mountrath Community School Transition Years
Mountrath Community School's Transition Year students recently captivated audiences with their spectacular performance of "Back to the 80s" at Saint Philomena’s Hall in Mountrath.
Running...
Portlaoise Hospital helping to raise awareness of signs and symptoms of sepsis
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has launched a campaign to highlight the signs and symptoms of the life-threatening condition, sepsis.
Activities taking place in the hospital...
Rainbow Gathering could make sensational return to Rosenallis more than 30 years on from...
The year is 1993 and approximately 2,000 people have descended on the small townland of Ballyhupahaun, Rosenallis.
On August 25, a group of ‘Rainbow Gatherers’...
In Pictures: Laois hosts Live Well Expo 2024, helping people ‘improve their own health...
The Live Well Expo returned to Portlaoise over the weekend, as Healthy Laois and Age Friendly Laois hosted the largest Health and Wellbeing show...
News in Brief: Proposed renovations for rural Laois national school and popular tourist accommodation
Barnashrone National School
The Board of Management of Barnashrone National School have sought planning permission from Laois County council to redevelop the rural school nestled...
Bord na Mona ‘very open to proposals’ for tourists attractions in Laois according to...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has led a Sinn Féin party delegation in a meeting with the senior management team of Bord Na...
Order of Malta Cadets honoured at Garda Youth Awards for their commitment and community...
Two young people from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Ciara Long...
Young Laois volunteer honoured at Garda Youth Awards for dedication to helping her community
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Rachel Fennelly of...
Young Laois person described as ‘the very definition of quiet leadership’ honoured at Garda...
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Matty Doyle...
In Pictures: People First Credit Union host successful information evening as scholarship now available
People First Credit Union held their Free Practical Information Evening for students and their parents, aimed at providing valuable insights for those in 5th...
Mountrath community group teams up with local architect to develop regeneration project
The reimagining of a Laois town has been selected as one of the three new projects to receive development funding of €10,000 under the...
Two young brothers with strong Laois connections have climbed Croagh Patrick in memory of...
Two young brothers from Birmingham, England with strong Laois connections have recently taken on the challenge of climbing the 2,507 feet of Croagh Patrick.
Tadhg...
Major works to be carried out on two protected structures in Laois
Laois County Council have given the go-ahead for works to be carried out on two protected structures in the county, including one of Laois's...
