Residents, workers or visitors to Laois village called upon to give their views on...
Residents, workers and those who simply like to visit the village of Ballyroan are being asked for their views on the future.
The Ballyroan Community...
In Pictures: Massive contributions made as four Colaiste Íosagáin teachers retire
On Friday last, the large staff of Coláiste ĺosagáin gathered to mark the retirement of four colleagues who have long standing service to the...
In Pictures: Fr Seán Murphy returns to Rath to celebrate golden jubilee
Fifty years after he was ordained there, Fr Seán Murphy returned to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rath, on Saturday last to celebrate...
In Pictures: Laois PPN groups enjoy ‘Woodland Wellness Walk’ on World Mental Health Day
Laois PPN and their member groups enjoyed a “Woodland Wellness Walk” on World Mental Health Day as part of Laois Connects.
Laois Connects promotes positive...
Questions and Answers: Department releases further information on new arrangement for Ukrainian refugees in...
Yesterday, it was revealed that up to 950 Ukrainian refugees are to be accommodated in Stradbally for a 32-week period from early November.
They will...
BREAKING: Department signs new contract to house Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally for 32-week period
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth have signed a contract to house Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally for a 32 week period.
Starting...
Vicarstown designer’s art folders help to inspire peace
A Gen-Z designer from Laois’ inspired work featured prominently in the opening ceremony of the world’s largest gathering of future leaders that took place...
‘A Coaching Way’: Limerick All Ireland winning manager John Kiely to join star-studded panel...
Legendary Limerick hurling manager John Kiely will be joined by Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett and Mick Dempsey at the launch of Pat Critchley’s new book...
Laois Partnership Company officially open newly refurbished headquarters
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) were delighted recently to welcome invited guests to the opening of their newly refurbished headquarters.
With keynote speaker, Dr Eddie Murphy,...
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise pays tribute to hugely popular teacher described as a ‘legend’
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise recently wished an emotional farewell to Mr Seán O’Laoire, a man they described a "legend."
The school came together last Friday,...
Abbeyleix Bog Project host international volunteer week with visitors from all across Europe
The Abbeyleix Bog Project's international Volunteer week was a significant event that brought together volunteers from various countries, including Belgium, the UK, Ukraine, and...
Laois lottery players scoops €2.29 million jackpot, while time running out for Telly Bingo...
An online player in Laois has become the 32nd National Lottery millionaire of 2023, after scooping the €2,294,855 in Wednesday night’s draw.
The Laois player...
Sadness as young Laois-Israeli woman found dead following Hamas attack
A young Laois-Israeli woman who was missing following an attack by Hamas has been found dead.
Kim Damti was attending the Tribe of Nova trance...
New Orienteering Trails launched at Derryounce in Portarlington
Laois Sports Partnership, in partnership with Orienteering Ireland, has officially launched the Derryounce Orienteering Trails.
The trails are now available on the MapRun App, allowing...
Young woman missing after attacks in Israel has been a regular visitor to Laois
A 22 year-old woman who is missing in Israel after Hamas militants launched a series of surprise attacks on Saturday, has been a regular...
Gardai launch appeal for information to locate two missing Laois teenagers
Gardai have launched two appeals for information to help locate two missing Laois teenagers.
Nicole Doyle, 14, from Portlaoise, has been missing since Friday.
While Quentin...
Ukrainian women and children desperately plead to remain in Laois as Department announces move...
A group of Ukrainian women and children are desperately appealing with the powers that be to reverse their decision to move them from Laois...
In Pictures: Black and amber on show as Camross NS and Killanure NS gear...
The excitement is building in Camross as there are now just two days to go before Sunday's Laois SHC final.
They are going in search...
‘This is a truly great achievement and a special moment of immense pride for...
Abbeyleix has just been crowned Ireland’s Tidiest Town at an awards ceremony in Dublin today.
The prestigious achievement crowns years of hard work from a...
Ahead of a massive weekend for Abbeyleix – they have just won the Tidy...
It is a massive weekend for everyone in Abbeyleix and it has gotten off to the best possible start.
Abbeyleix have just been named Ireland’s...
Mountrath busy at work implementing new landscape plan
Mountrath Tidy Towns and the Mountrath Town Team have been have been busy creating a landscape plan to help revitalise and improve the town.
The...
Over a quarter million in funding designated for Laois Sports Partnership
Over quarter of a million euro has been designated for the funding of Laois Sports Partnership projects.
The €262,000 grant comes as part of the...
Tribute paid as long serving Laois teacher retires after 31 years of service
A tribute has been paid following the retirement of a long-serving Laois teacher who gave 31 years to the job.
Yesterday saw Pat Roe walk...
In Pictures: Over €3,000 for Ukrainian refugees raised at a fundraising event in Stradbally...
In a stunning display of generosity, a total of €3000 was raised at a service to celebrate Harvest and to welcome Ukrainian refugees at...
In Pictures: All the best images as Culture Night comes to Stradbally
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
In Pictures: All the best images from Culture Night in Mountrath and Emo
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
Councillors clash over Ukranian refugee site in Stradbally as video emerges of horrendous conditions...
There was a considerable disagreement at this month's meeting of Laois County Council, with Councillors clashing over the refugee situation in Stradbally.
Cllr Aisling Moran...
In Pictures: Culture night in Portarlington, Mountmellick and Borris-In-Ossory a big success
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
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...
In Pictures: Portlaoise well represented as Culture Night comes to Laois last Friday
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
