Laois secondary school’s Green Committee hosting ‘Swap Shop’ next week
A Laois secondary school's Green Committee is gearing up to host a 'Swap Shop' next week.
Mountmellick will be holding the event for students on...
Popular Portlaoise priest set to take up new role in Abbeyleix
Popular Portlaoise priest Fr Paddy Byrne is set to leave for a new role as parish priest in Abbeyleix, also taking in Shanahoe and...
Weekend Read: Portlaoise native’s veggie app supports sustainable eating
A Portlaoise native is doing his bit to ensure that we eat more vegetables.
Bernard Grandjean, son of GP Deirdre Honan who had a practice...
Update on Portlaoise South Circular Road progress
A Laois County Council representative has given an update on the Portlaoise South Circular road project, which will connect the Timahoe Road to the Abbeyleix...
Local TD says she is inundated with calls from parents about ‘who recommended explicit...
A local Independent TD says that her offices are seeing a significant increase in the number of parents and educators contacting her about the...
In Pictures: History of the O’Moore clan remembered at launch of the Fort Protector
Last Friday June 28 marked the official launch of the Fort Protector Conservation Phase and Old Fort Festival at the newly revamped Fitzmaurice Place.
The...
Laois TD calls on government intervene and help people with ‘rip-off energy bills’
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley is urging TDs to support struggling workers and families overwhelmed by the cost of energy.
Deputy Stanley says that...
Laois mother raising funds in bid to grant her son inclusion in preschool
A Laois mother has set up a GoFundMe page to grant her son Cian access outside when he attends preschool.
Portlaoise woman Olivia O'Donovan set...
In Pictures: Laois PPN hosts successful bike heritage tour in Vicarstown
Laois PPN, as part of Bike week and their overall Climate Action Project for 2023, hosted a Bike Heritage Tour on Saturday last in...
In Pictures: Serious style at the Scoil Chríost Rí debs
Debs season is well and truly underway around the county.
And last night saw the girls of Scoil Chriost Ri strut their stuff.
There was a...
Laois bogs inspire artist as selection of paintings and sculptures unveiled
The bogs of Laois, Offaly and North Tipperary inspired a selection of paintings and sculptures by visual artist Bridget Flannery which were officially opened...
My pick for the Picnic: Must-see act The2Johnnies
The act I'm most looking forward to seeing this year is The2Johnnies.
The band from Tipperary have some serious tunes and their love of GAA...
Ministerial visit uncovers a hidden gem at Laois’s fingertips
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, began her grand tour of Laois this morning by officially opening the refurbished Mountmellick Arts Centre.
The...
Castletown Community Sports Field set to host fundraising auction
Castletown Community Sports Field development are holding an Auction on Sunday the 29th September at 2pm in Castletown Community centre.
This is been done to...
‘I think people are just surprised to see a young priest’: Fr David Vard...
As a 31-year-old who is an avid Munster rugby fan, is savvy on social media, enjoys travel and dotes on his nephew and nieces,...
In Pictures: Stradbally fire service presented with commemorative medals
The Stradbally fire service were presented with 1916-2016 commemorative medals last Monday night to celebrate 100 years of service.
The presentation took place in Stradbally...
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...
Laois TD Stanley calls for action as Laois Home Help situation is ‘past breaking...
Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley is calling on the Government and the Minister for Health to sort out much-needed frontline services as Laois Home...
HSE CEO visits Abbeyleix Community Campus to meet management, staff and patients
CEO of the Health Service Executive, Bernard Gloster visited Abbeyleix Community campus on Thursday last.
Mr Gloster met with management, staff and patients who work...
Camross Parish Development Association get in on Climate Action during Science Week
National Science Week was a big hit across the county with many people partaking in different events.
This year's theme was 'Climate Action' and Camross...
In Pictures: Heywood CS host extremely successful first ever SocVol day
Volunteerism was high on the agenda in Heywood this week as the secondary school hosted its first ever Societies and Voluntary Organisations (SocVol) Day.
Organised...
Laois dentists pick up prestigious honours at Irish Dentist Association Awards
Padraig O’Reachtagain has been named ‘Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2019’ for the compassionate treatment he provided to a woman who was injured...
Two Laois groups honoured at all-Ireland community awards ceremony
Laois community groups triumphed at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards on Friday evening at a gala ceremony in Armagh city.
Stradbally/ Vicarstown/ Timahoe...
WATCH: 10 men sharing a bedroom with no windows – video footage shows cramped...
Video footage has emerged of the accommodation being shared by asylum seekers in Portarlington which shows as many as 10 men sharing a bedroom...
High-achieving Laois student receives Dublin City University Scholars Award
Dublin City University has recognised more than 120 undergraduate students for their academic achievement in this year’s Leaving Certificate and A-level exams.
This took place...
Camross Macra compete well in ‘The Cube: The Battle of The Clubs’
The Cube The Battle of The Clubs was held recently, in The Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow, Laois.
The Charity partner for this year was The...
Action called for as people in Laois waiting on a driving test for almost...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on Minister Eamon Ryan to take action regarding long waiting times for driving tests.
Deputy Stanley says...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College wow in talent show
Students at Portlaoise College have an ocean of hidden talent amongst them.
They had the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities during the Talent...
Mountrath Community School students and teachers’ whirlwind adventure to Paris
In a whirlwind adventure that combined education with the spirit of the Christmas season, 25 Leaving Cert students and two teachers from Mountrath Community...
Laois testing facility in operation as battle against Coronavirus continues
This is the site of the testing facility for the Coronavirus in Laois.
A building belonging to the HSE in Emo is where you are...