St Vincent de Paul in Stradbally announce vintage clothing sale ahead of Electric Picnic
It is Electric Picnic week in Stradbally and excitement is building ahead of lift-off on Friday.
Getting your outfits right for the weekend can be...
‘The Sheep Who Couldn’t Sleep’ – Laois author launches third children’s book
The Sheep Who Couldn’t Sleep is the third children's book by Laois author Brendan McDonald.
This heart-warming bedtime story is common in so many...
Sadness at death of Willie O’Reilly from Portlaoise, renowned guitarist with the famed Knights...
The funeral has taken place of Willie O'Reilly, the Portlaoise man who was well known in music and sporting circles and was a central...
Warm welcome as Abbeyleix awarded €100,000 in funding for streetscape enhancement
The town of Abbeyleix is to benefit from €100,000 Streetscape Enhancement funding from the Department Rural and Community Development.
The funding was announced this morning...
Meet the Laois woman who is an author and a very successful dairy farmer
Growing up, it was never Lorna Sixsmith’s intention to farm. Today the author and dairy farmer milks 160 cows at Garendenny, Crettyard, alongside her...
In Pictures: Laois PPN member groups enjoy ‘Ramble at the Rock’
On a beautiful Sunday morning, Laois PPN held a 'Ramble at the Rock' event in partnership with Laois Heritage Office as part of Heritage...
In Pictures: Annanough GAA Family Fun Day proves a big success
One of the most missed things throughout all of Covid was the various community days held in towns and villages around the country.
On Saturday...
In Pictures: Wetlands in Capard, Heath House and Donaghmore Workhouse Pagent at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
Heritage Week celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural...
In Pictures: Meadows for Pollinators in Abbeyleix and Bats and Rooks Walk in Portlaoise...
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
Heritage Week celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural...
International school feeding charity welcomes Midlands woman to their team
Angela Moore, from outside Roscrea, has been appointed the new Supporter Engagement Officer for an international school feeding charity called Mary’s Meals.
Mary’s Meals is...
Portlaoise Train Station improvement works granted planning permission
Planning permission for improvement works at Portlaoise Train Station have been granted.
The news was confirmed recently by Laois TD and Minister for State Sean...
Primary health care centre in Laois’s biggest town may not be built until 2026
Portlaoise may have to wait until 2026 for a primary health care centre to be constructed - a Laois TD has said.
According to Fianna...
Leinster rugby stars in Portlaoise as part of 12 County Tour
Anyone around Portlaoise on Thursday evening might have been forced to do a double take as a selection of Irish international rugby stars strolled...
In Pictures: Talented Ukrainian artist exhibiting works in Portlaoise Parish Centre
A talented Ukrainian artist is exhibiting her incredible works in the Portlaoise Parish Centre until Friday September 2.
Oksana Rohovska is originally from Lviv in...
In Pictures: De Vesci Family history and Fitzmaurice Flag presentation at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
Heritage Week celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural...
SOSAD set to link up with Portlaoise GAA for ‘Walk For The Town’ fundraiser
This Friday, 26 August, Portlaoise GAA Club are hosting a huge fundraiser in association with SOSAD called “Walk For The Town” which will be...
Back to business as new principal and vice-principal welcome students to Laois secondary school
The new senior management team of a Laois secondary school officially opened their doors for the academic term yesterday.
Principal, Dympna Kelly and Deputy Principal...
In Pictures: Biodiversity chat in Portlaoise Library and Errill Famine Commemoration at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
It celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural Heritage...
Laois TD calls for extra capacity on School Transport Scheme
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that children are again being turned away from school transport this year 'due to a failure by the...
In Pictures: All-Ireland winning Laois soccer team honoured with Civic Reception by County Council
There were joyous scenes in the Laois County Council Chamber recently as a remarkable team were honoured.
The All-Ireland winning Portlaoise AFC U-14 Girls team...
Laois venue named in Ireland’s top dog-friendly wedding venues
A Laois wedding venue has been included in a list of the most 'dog-friendly' locations to celebrate tying the knot in Ireland.
Ballintubbert Gardens and...
In Pictures: Fountains of Abbeyleix and prehistoric pottery in Mountrath at Heritage Week
Laois Heritage Week took place from August 13–21 in venues across the county.
It celebrated all the best of the built, natural and cultural Heritage...
Date set for works to begin on final phase of Laois town’s Community Nursing...
The HSE has confirmed that the final schedule of works for Abbeyleix Community Nursing Unit will begin next week.
According to Laois TD Charlie Flanagan,...
Kind-hearted Laois farmers join ‘Fight for Johnny’s Girls’ by raffling off Belgian Blue
A group of kind-hearted Laois farmers are joining the 'Fight for Johnny's Girls' by raffling off a Belgian Blue heifer called Peppa.
The fundraiser is...
‘Elderly people are waiting years for their first hearing aids’ says local TD
Elderly residents of Laois and Offaly are being shut out from social and family participation and are having their quality of life dramatically reduced...
Laois town set to get new Primary Health Care Centre
Mountrath is to get a new Primary Health Care Centre at a new location in the town.
The Minister for State at the Department of...
Laois woman takes up position as Secretary General of Irish Pharmacy Union
A Laois woman has taken up the position of Secretary General of the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU).
Sharon Foley, from Ballylinan, whose appointment was announced...
In Pictures: Fundraising walk in aid of Renal Dialysis Unit in Tullamore a huge...
A ‘Warming up Dialysis’ fundraising walk took place on Saturday August 13 in Clonaslee.
There was a great turn out on the evening with even...
Laois TD welcomes promised reforms of An Bord Pleanála after ‘reputation tarnished’
Sinn Féin TD and Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, Brian Stanley, has welcomed the promised reforms of An Bord Pleanála.
The Laois TD's comments...
In Pictures: Camogie memories with Anna May as Ballylinan crew gather for reunion
Carefree days of changing into playing kit behind open car doors and in ditches, and trips to Belfast and other parts of the country...