Charity groups commend the community of Stradbally for their welcome and work with Ukrainian...
Laois Integration Network (LIN) and the Portlaoise/Stradbally St Vincent de Paul have commended the exemplary work being done by the Stradbally community in helping...
Fibre broadband rollout past the half-way mark in Laois
At the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, National Broadband Ireland (NBI) announced that the fibre network rollout in the county has passed the half-way...
From Portlaoise to Paris – Colleagues embrace pedal power to raise money for Down...
A four-day charity cycle covering a distance of 540km from Portlaoise to Paris got underway on Wednesday morning last, September 20.
The primary goal of...
‘Laois households desperately need mortgage interest relief’ says Sinn Fein TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Government to introduce mortgage interest relief to alleviate the pressure on struggling households across...
Several Laois Credit Unions facing serious reduction in opening hours
Durrow, Mountrath, and Rathdowney credit unions are facing a drastic reduction in the number of days they will be open for business.
As things currently...
Make Way Day 2023 – helping people with differing abilities
Make Way Day is all about changing the small things can have a very big impact on people with differing abilities.
This year's event will take...
In Pictures: Rain fails to dampen spirits as crowds flock to Day 1 of...
A crowd of almost 70,000 people braved the wind and rain to come to Ratheniska on Tuesday for Day 1 of the Ploughing Championships.
Despite...
Laois TD Fleming expects current government to run full Dail term
Laois TD and Minister for State Sean Fleming expects the current government to complete its full five year term.
With the Dail returning from its...
In Pictures: Creative celebration in Timahoe as ‘Croí na gCruthú’ is unveiled
Friday last was a day of celebration at Scoil Mhuire Fatima as the school unveiled its new outdoor learning space.
Unfortunately, the weather didn’t facilitate...
Legendary Laois coach Pat Critchley publishes new book ‘A Coaching Way’
All-Star Hurler and renowned coach Pat Critchley captures a
lifetime of coaching experience in his new book ‘A Coaching
Way’ which will be launched in the...
‘I was compelled to help in some way’ – Adopted Laois man launches fundraiser...
A recruitment consultant who lives in Portarlington is behind a fundraiser for Laois Domestic Abuse services.
Terry Byrne (39) who works for Choice People Recruitment,...
Solution found as extra bus to be put on from Monday to accommodate children...
An additional school bus will be on the road from this Monday, September 18, to accommodate children from Emo and The Rock.
A solution has...
Gardai seeking public’s assistance to trace Laois man who is missing almost two weeks
Gardai are seeking the public's assistance to locate a Laois man who has been missing for almost two weeks.
59-year-old Brian Barry was last seen...
Laois man offering a welcome base for Irish supporters during Rugby World Cup in...
Rugby World Cup fever has certainly gripped France as the competition enters its second week and the host country are riding the crest of...
Councillors fume over proposal to construct 13, 180 metre high wind turbines in rural...
Several Laois County Councillors have voiced their total opposition to a proposal which would see 13 wind turbines constructed in a rural part of...
Domestic violence charity to host golf event and raffle at Laois golf club
Teach Tearmainn, County Kildare’s only dedicated domestic violence refuge and support service, will host a Charity Golf Event on Friday, September 15, in Portarlington...
Telly Bingo player who purchased winning ticket in Laois has just weeks left to...
Telly Bingo players in Laois are being urged to check their old tickets from the Friday, July 14, draw as a Snowball prize worth...
Established Laois business set to close its doors today after almost 50 years of...
Long-established Portlaoise business The Office Centre is set to close its retail shop on Main Street in the town today.
The decision brings to an...
In Pictures: Laois Councillor hits out at facilities for Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the facilities that the Ukrainian refugees who are living in Stradbally are using.
Independent Councillor Aisling Moran,...
Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week...
Laois Integration Network is appealing for help and assistance as a number of Ukrainian refugees begin their second week in tented accommodation in Stradbally.
Last...
In Pictures: 69th annual Clonaslee Show proves another big success
The Clonaslee Show has incredible history, going back over 70 years – and it returned on Sunday with another great family day out.
Having returned...
More than €3 million in additional funding confirmed for Laois County Council in 2024
Laois County Council will receive €11,620,533 in 2024 in its base line funding in respect of the Local Property Tax.
This, according to Laois TD...
Parents to ‘battle on’ following meeting over the lack of school bus places in...
A public meeting in Emo on Thursday evening heard how at least seven students in the Emo/The Rock area have been left without school...
“I feel absolutely honoured” – Global make-up sensation to be first Grand Marshall of...
Following on from a successful inaugural year, Laois Pride are in the middle of a week long festival that will culminate in Portlaoise on...
Popular Laois gift shop announces closure following nine years in business
A popular Laois gift shop has announced that it will close its doors for this final time this Saturday - September 9.
Breda's Gift Shop...
Gardai unveil ‘Back to School’ – Road Safety Awareness programme following devastating first nine...
2023 has already been devastating for road safety, with 127 deaths on Irish roads to date.
That represents 24 more than the same period 2022...
Public meeting called to address ongoing school transport issue in Laois
Emo/ The Rock Parents' Group, representing families whose children attend Mountmellick Community Group, have called for a public meeting over the ongoing school transport...
Explained: Nine questions and answers as 750 Ukrainian refugees to arrive in Stradbally this...
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has released a statement outlining the details for the housing of Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally...
White Horse Guitar Club appeal for return of mandolin that went missing at Electric...
A band who rocked the Salty Dog and Trailer Park stages at Electric Picnic on Sunday are seeking the public's help.
White Horse Guitar Club...
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...
