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...
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...
