In Pictures: History made as The Heath hosts first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade
History was made in The Heath this morning as they hosted their first ever St Patrick's Day Parade.
In lovely sunshine, the community came together...
News in Brief: Funding for Laois historic structures, Mountrath musical, and Easter panto in...
€171,000 funding for Laois heritage and historic structures projects
€171,000 has been earmarked for Laois heritage and historic structures projects, through the Built Heritage Investment...
Five Laois students receive entrance awards from Trinity College in Dublin
Five Laois students were among a total of 626 first-year students from Ireland and overseas who received prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards for the 2023/4...
RTE cameras set to capture the occasion at first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade...
The RTE cameras will be present in The Heath on Sunday when history is made as the local community there will hold its first...
University of Limerick unveils journalism competition in memory of late Laois student
The Department of Journalism in University of Limerick (UL) has established a competition in memory of Joe Drennan (21), a final year journalism student,...
Conservation improvement works approved for landmark Laois tourist destination
Conservation improvement works have been approved for a landmark Laois tourist destination.
Laois County Council has awarded planning permission for the Office of Public Works...
Parents at Errill National School seeking Autism Supporting Diversity facility
The parents at Errill National School are campaigning for an Autism Supporting Diversity (ASD) facility, with a petition well underway.
The parents say their children deserve...
Stradbally the biggest accommodation centre for Ukrainians as new rule come into place on...
Stradbally is the biggest of five Designated Accommodation Centres to provide 90 days of accommodation for new arrivals from Ukraine.
New rules governing how Ireland...
Scoil Chriost Ri finalists fly to Belgium for study tour with Certified Irish Angus
Three Laois students flew out to Belgium last month as part of the Certified Irish Angus Schools Beef Competition.
Scoil Chriost Ri students Jill Sheehy,...
‘The best business in town’ is up for sale and attracting ‘heaps of interest’
A Portlaoise business that has been described "the best business in town" is attracting "heaps of interest" LaoisToday has learned.
It emerged in January that...
In Pictures: Laois students crowned All-Ireland champions at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition
There is huge excitement in Timahoe as two students have been crowned All-Ireland champions at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition.
Scoil Mhuire Fatima students Emma...
Two Laois students recognised for Academic Excellence at TUS Athlone
The academic accomplishments of 70 exceptional students at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) were celebrated at a prestigious Dean’s Honours List ceremony...
Internationally renowned chef’s new restaurant and guesthouse given green light in Laois
Laois County Council have approved planning permission for Millbrook House, Abbeyleix to be converted from residential use to guest house accommodation.
It was announced in...
LOETB take over old GameStop building in Lyster Square
Laois County Council have awarded planning permission to a number of new initiatives and projects across Portlaoise town.
The Laois Offaly Education and Training Board...
Exciting lineup announced for Knock National School’s Spring Concert
Knock National School are hosting what promises to be a wonderful Spring Concert this week.
The event will be held in St Lazarian's Church in...
Builder appointed as Sophia Housing and Laois County Council move forward with ambitious and...
The formal contract signing to appoint a builder of 52 homes in the town centre Portlaoise, and a range of public amenities works was...
Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society confirmed as Grand Marshalls for this year’s Portlaoise...
Dunamaise Theatre and Portlaoise Musical Society have been today announced as joint grand marshalls in celebration of their 25th anniversaries.
The St Patrick’s Day Committee...
Resounding Referendum defeat as Laois-Offaly records third highest No vote on both counts
The Laois-Offaly constituency voted overwhelmingly No in both of Friday's referenda votes, posting the third highest No percentage in the country in both.
The Family...
Laois-native’s luxury clothing line recognised at SETU’s entrepreneurship showcase
Hollianne Phelan, from Portlaoise is the founder of Cotone Collection, a wellness and lifestyle brand focused on creating high-comfort, high-quality sleepwear from natural fabrics.
Hollianne...
In Pictures: Environmental excellence at celebrated at annual gathering of Laois Tiday Towns groups
The community of Abbeyleix took centre stage at the recent AGM of Laois Tidy Towns where environmental achievements and initiatives were celebrated.
The event commenced...
Details announced as ‘Clean Up Laois Week’ set to return next month
Laois County Council are asking local communities to spring into action to join the fight against litter again this Spring.
To participate groups, communities, neighbours and...
Laois Walk For Peace to be held in Portlaoise this Saturday in solidarity with...
A Walk For Peace has been organised this weekend in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
The protest will take place in Portlaoise on Saturday...
Planning permission granted for 99 new houses and créche in Laois village
Planning permission has been granted to construct a 99-house housing development and a creche in Ballylinan.
JC Brenco Developments Ltd has been awarded planning permission...
In Pictures: Success for Mountmellick at All-Ireland Macra competition
Mountmellick Macra club was placed second in the Capers competition which took place last month.
Capers is a variety show with Banteer from Cork coming...
‘Children in Laois deserve better mental health services’ says Sinn Fein TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that "children in Laois-Offaly deserve better mental health services and should not have to wait long...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute hosts second annual Wellness Day
Portlaoise Institute recently hosted a their 2nd annual Wellness Day, inviting students, staff, and members of the community to indulge in a range of...
In Pictures: Winners crowned and entrepreneurship alive at annual Laois Student Enterprise Awards
Two students from Portlaoise CBS were crowned the overall winners at the Laois Student Enterprise Awards on Tuesday afternoon.
Johnny Phelan and David Reddin impressed...
‘All we are looking for is some respect’ – Portlaoise Cemetery committee unhappy as...
Members of the Portlaoise Cemetery Committee and the Portlaoise County Councillors were unhappy with a plan presented to them by Council officials aimed at...
News in Brief: Laois receives disability funding, Town Plans for Rathdowney and Mountmellick, and...
€3.5 million Disability and Participation Awareness Fund now open to Laois organisations
The National Disability and Participation Awareness Fund has been launched, with €3.5 million...
Durrow Post Office saved as premises to remain open until move to new building...
The post office in Durrow will not be closing down on Friday as was previously announced.
Earlier this week, Laois TD Sean Fleming reported that...
