Age Friendly Laois launches ‘Reframing Aging’ campaign for Positive Ageing Week
Positive Ageing Week 2022 runs from September 25 to October 1 and celebrates ageing and the contribution and agency of older people.
The theme of...
Meet the Laois woman who injected some creativity into her retirement with fabulous results
A former anaesthetist is injecting lots of creativity into her retirement.
Kate Ramsbottom from Ratheniska who worked at both Portlaoise and Tullamore hospitals, now crafts...
Gardai confirm traffic management plan ahead of the National Ploughing Championships
Gardai have confirmed details of their traffic management plan ahead of the start of the National Ploughing Championships tomorrow.
With an anticipated in excess of...
Laois school set for Ploughing Championships where they will raffle a quad to raise...
A Laois school have secured a spot at the Ploughing Championships this week where they will raffle a quad to raise much needed funds.
Kolbe...
Laois man seeking to achieve World Record for charity fundraiser at Ploughing Championships
Dairy farmer turned massage therapist Patrick Kelly from Castletown will attempt to set a world record in driving a tractor and trailer in reverse...
In Pictures: Laois ploughing host World Ploughing at Stradbally Hall
People from all over the world descended upon Stradbally once again as Laois Ploughing hosted members of the World Ploughing association.
Stradbally Hall is no...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is encouraging patients to know, check and ask about their...
Staff at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise have been raising awareness about medication safety to mark World Patient Safety Day which takes place tomorrow, Saturday,...
Laois communities invited to apply for grants biodiversity grants under new scheme
Laois communities working to protect and promote local plants and wildlife are being invited to apply for funding from a partnership initiative by The...
Vacant home refurbishment scheme should be extended to rural areas says Laois TD
The Department of Housing should extend the Croí Cónaithe scheme to rural areas with populations above 400 - a Laois TD has said.
Fine Gael...
Sadness as retired Garda who was a decorated Laois footballer passes away
There is deep sadness in Laois today following the passing of a retired Garda who was also a talented footballer.
Leo Brennan, originally from Wolfhill...
Large crowd expected for the colour run at the Portlaoise Plaza in aid of...
A large crowd is expected at the Portlaoise Plaza in on Sunday, October 9, for a charity run in aid of Portlaoise Rugby.
The run...
Screening service to identify Sepsis in children launched at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
A new screening form to identify Sepsis in children has been launched at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
This will help identify sepsis in children at...
Shock and sadness as Laois man passes away suddenly in New York
There is shock and deep sadness following the news that a Laois man has passed away suddenly at his home in New York.
Enda Corcoran...
€126,500 CLÁR funding announced for three community projects in Laois
Three community projects in Laois will share €126,500 under the CLÁR Programme it has been announced.
The investment is the latest to be delivered under...
‘Minister confirms cost of report on Ireland’s energy security has reached €170,000’ says local...
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that the report on the review of Ireland’s energy security will be published before the end of 2022.
Minister...
Tusla launches urgent national foster care recruitment appeal in Laois
Tusla - Child and Family Agency - has launched a fostering recruitment campaign in Laois.
The aim of the campaign is to recruit new foster...
Sadness and shock at sudden death of well-known Laois woman in France
The death has occurred of Frances Sheeran, a native of Coolrain, in Cannes in the South of France.
Frances was aged in her early 60s...
In Pictures: Irish Steam Preservation Society present €5,000 cheque to children’s cancer charity
The Irish Steam Preservation Society recently presented a cheque of €5,000 to a children's cancer charity.
The Stradbally based group made the donation to Aoibheann’s...
Wonderful tribute to Brother Mike Murphy who spent 35 years in Castletown
There was sadness at the end of July in Castletown following the passing of Brother Mike Murphy.
Mike was born Aubrey Murphy in Newmarket, Co...
Increase in income threshold for social housing in Laois widely welcomed
The publication of revised social housing income levels that will apply across the Laois Local Authority area.
The change will be implemented via Ministerial Regulations...
Local Minister welcomes extension of 50% fare reduction to the commercial bus sector
Laois-Offaly based Minister Pippa Hackett has welcomed the extension of the Young Adult Card and Student Leap Card fare initiative to the commercial bus...
Dunne family ‘get together’ set to revive tales of glory from Ballydavis and the...
Visitors to the Heath couldn’t help but be curious when travelling past the iconic Ballydavis House.
The building is just shy of the golf club...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin announces €20m funding for new hospice in Midlands
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced capital funding of €20m for a new specialist palliative care inpatient unit for the Midlands.
The new 20-bed unit, to...
‘Urgent Government intervention required to ensure nursing homes remain open’ says local TD
A local TD says there is now 'a clear and present threat to the ongoing viability of critically important nursing home facilities'.
Independent TD for...
Excitement builds in Ballinakill ahead of Pride of Place Awards Judging Day
This year County Laois will be represented in the 2022 IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition by Ballinakill.
The Competition gives communities across Ireland...
Meet the Laois woman playing a big role the 20th anniversary celebrations of the...
A Stradbally native is at the centre of planning for the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris – The Centre...
Teac Tom Giving Light and Hope walk set to return after Covid-19 absence
Teac Tom are holding their annual Giving Light and Hope walk which will be held in Castletown on Sunday September 11.
The walk will get...
Much anticipated Fadó Faces exhibition launches at Dunamaise Arts Centre
The Fadó Faces exhibition, which recently opened at Dunamaise Arts Centre, celebrates the lives and stories of older people in County Laois.
This is done...
Death occurs of John Miller from Spink, highly-respected in farming, business, community and sporting...
The death has occurred of John Miller from Spink, a man highly respected in farming, business, community and sporting circles.
He was aged in his...
Momentous occasion as Laois quadruplets enjoy first day of play school
Starting play school is a big deal in any household - but when you've a family of quadruplets, it's on an entirely different level...