Local hairdresser donates €4,000 worth of product to frontline workers in Portlaoise hospital
The goodness of people continues to come to the fore as the country continues to battle with the Coronavirus pandemic.
Hairdressers are among the many...
In Pictures: Big crowd as second ever Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day parade a huge...
The second ever Clonaslee St Patrick's Day Parade took place in the village this afternoon.
The 12pm start meant that the morning rain had abated...
Gardaí issue warning for drivers this St Patrick’s weekend – as 34 killed so...
Gardai will out in force targeting drivers under the influence of drink and drugs over the St Patrick’s Weekend.
This is a traditionally a high...
Hurling legend being laid to rest in Clonaslee
A hurling legend is being laid to rest in Clonaslee.
Having won two All-Irelands, five Leinster titles, three railway cups and one national hurling league,...
In Pictures: Folly Festival in Cullohill is officially launched ahead of comeback event
The small village of Cullohill was buzzing on Friday night as the official launch of the Folly Festival took place ahead of this year's...
WATCH: Laois man completes two marathons in seven days in memory of Mountmellick friend
Completing one marathon is a extraordinary challenge, but to run two within the space of a week on two different continents is something else...
Tributes paid to Ballylinan principal on his retirement
Tributes have been paid to Fran Moloney who has retired from his role as principal of St Patrick's NS in Ballylinan after almost 30...
Success for Portlaoise CBS at TY Mini Company competition
St Mary's CBS Portlaoise were represented by four mini companies at the PDST Get up and Go competition in Kilkenny yesterday.
It was a hugely...
In Pictures: Huge crowds turn out for Liam Kealy memorial match
The winding roads around St Joseph's GAA club in Kellyville were busier than usual on Thursday night. And why wouldn't they be.
This was no...
More than €3,000 raised as Laois brothers gear up for fundraising walk after little...
A pair of Laois brothers are gearing up to take on a fundraising walk in aid of the Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin’s Children’s...
Coronavirus: 23 further deaths and 1,370 new cases as Laois 14-day rate drops significantly
There have been a further 23 Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,370 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
Of today's new...
Laois artist reaches one million streams on Spotify
Today a Laois musician announced that they have reached a staggering one million streams on the music streaming service Spotify.
Portlaoise teenager Curtis Walsh announced...
Two Laois students set to receive All-Ireland JP McManus Scholarships for academic excellence
Two students from Laois have been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.
The 2022 leaving certificate...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra to perform in Dunamaise Arts Centre!
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra is to perform on the stage of the Dunamaise Arts Centre, on Sunday, February 13,...
EXPLAINED: What are the restrictions in Laois, Offaly and Kildare for new lockdown?
For the next two weeks - from August 8 to 22 - Laois will be one of three counties under a new partial lockdown...
Laois based Garda appointed to senior position in the force
A Laois based Garda has been appointed to the position of Deputy Commissioner in an Garda Siochana.
Anne Marie McMahon, who is a native of...
Local group selling community calendars in aid of SOSAD charity
A new Laois branch for the SOSAD Charity was set up in 2021 and a local business are currently selling calendars to raise funds.
Gló...
In Pictures: Operation Transformation rolls into Portarlington as leaders make appearance
The Operation Transformation bandwagon rolled into Portarlington on Friday evening with the latest ad break challenge being recorded in the town.
Having been in Stradbally,...
The search is on for Laois people to take part in Ireland’s Fittest Family
Ireland's Fittest Family are on the search for Laois families who are strong, fit and fast to compete in the country's most extreme competition...
Over €1 million funding announced for historic Portarlington Market House
Over €1 million in funding has been announced this morning for the historic Market House located in the square in Portarlington.
The landmark building was...
Deputy Flanagan leads the tributes as long-serving Fine Gael activist and former councillor Dave...
Deputy Charlie Flanagan has led the tributes following the death of Dave Conroy from Derrycloney, Mountmellick, a long-time supporter of Fine Gael and a...
Stradbally man launches solo run to fund mental health services in schools
A young Stradbally man has launched his own campaign to improve mental health services in Laois schools.
Dean Maher, 21, was inspired to do something...
‘Somebody is going to be attacked’ – Residents of Laois housing estate fume as...
Residents in a Portlaoise housing estate say they have been left 'angry' and 'frustrated' following a meeting with Laois County Council officials over the...
Portlaoise Hospital Emergency Department figures ‘highlight the need for certainty’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need for 'certainty on Portlaoise Emergency Department'.
Figures the Laois TD obtained in reply to a Parliamentary...
In Pictures: ‘Be Dog Smart’ programme proves Magic at Portlaoise school
It was all about Magic at Portlaoise Educate Together N.S. last week for the ‘Be Dog Smart’ programme.
Paul Cleary and his elegant seven year...
In Pictures: Laois Secondary School host successful production of the popular musical Annie
A Laois secondary school recently held a successful musical in their school hall.
All eyes were on the students of Heywood Community School where they...
In Pictures: Busy times at Laois secondary school with Wild Atlantic Way, road safety...
The students of Mountrath Community School have been extremely busty lately as they have taken part in a range of different activities.
Last week, the...
Limited spaces still available for upcoming Internet Safety Workshop in Laois for children
There are limited spaces still available for an upcoming Internet Safety Workshop for parents, guardians and children in 3rd to 6th class.
The workshop will...
€40,000 to be distributed to almost 70 clubs in Laois to help them return...
Over €40,000 is to be distributed to almost 70 clubs in Laois to help them return to sport and physical activities post Covid-19 lockdown,...
Young Laois scientists lead the way at SciFest awards
Mountrath Community School came away with three awards at SciFest in Carlow IT on Wednesday 25 April.
Young entrepreneurs
Alice Carew and Aoife Dunne received two...