Laois GAA club and primary school set to come together for 24 hour fundraiser
A Laois GAA club and primary school are set to come together for a 24 hour fundraiser later this week.
Arles-Kilcruise and Arles NS are...
Minister for Health accused of ‘leaving Laois pharmacies in the dark’
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has been accused of ignoring pharmacies in County Laois and across Ireland, by leaving them in the dark over...
Laois Libraries host food waste demos to tackle food waste and inspire Climate Action
Laois County Council, in collaboration with chef Yvonne Carty (Hey Pesto) hosted a series of innovative food waste cookery demonstrations across Laois libraries this...
Portlaoise Men’s Shed marks its 10th Anniversary as it goes from strength to strength
The idea of a men's shed in Portlaoise was born in 2012 at a meeting between Ray Harte (now secretary of the shed) and...
Laois PPN representatives heap praise on Garda drug awareness program
Laois PPN (Public Participation Network) representatives, Tom Jones and Sara Geraldine Rasool have commended the Garda HEED program.
HEED, which stands for Health, Education, Enforcement...
“Local firefighters need realistic offer on the table” – Laois Councillor and TD support...
A Laois County Councillor and a Laois TD have thrown their support behind retained firefighters who are currently on strike.
Sinn Fein's Aidan Mullins was...
Stops, schedule and timeframe – the new Portlaoise bus service explained
A new bus service for the town of Portlaoise is hoped to be in operation by early 2024.
The issue has long been a topic...
In Pictures: Mountmellick fire service pay a visit to local Montessori school
A Laois Montessori has had a wonderful visit from the local Fire Service, much to the delight of their young students.
Majella's Montessori in Mountmellick...
Laois retained fire service begin three weeks of industrial action amidst crisis
"Retained fire services have been in crisis for quite some time." That is the view of Keith Lewis, a Portlaoise Fire Fighter and Fire...
Laois dad set to walk from Malin Head to Mizen Head to raise funds...
A Laois dad is set to walk from Malin Head to Mizen Head in a bid to raise funds and awareness for autism.
Dermot McGann...
€465,000 available for community groups in Laois to build low carbon and sustainable communities
Laois PPN welcomed Community Groups from across Laois to the Community Climate Action Funding Workshop recently in The Cube, Portlaoise.
A fund of €465,000 over...
Laois biodiversity projects set to receive government funding as part of new Action Fund
€83,035 has been granted for Laois biodiversity projects under the Government’s Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF).
The projects in Laois that have been approved for...
Growing friendship sees Daniel and Majella O’Donnell open Rathdowney community gardens
A friendship that flourished over 35 years between the parish priest of Rathdowney Fr Martin Delaney, and Daniel O’Donnell, will see the renowned singer...
In Pictures: Sun shines bright on Timahoe Heritage Festival
Organisers of the Timahoe Heritage Festival couldn't have hoped for a better weekend as the hugely popular annual event took centre stage again in...
Laois set to receive €121,500 for flood works in critical areas
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Laois will receive €121,500 funding for flood works in critical...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois athlete Mary Mulhare honoured with Civic Reception
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships received a Civic Reception last week.
This is the highest honour that...
Laois in the spotlight – County features in YouTube series produced by Irish Dominicans
The county of Laois has been the focus of a groundbreaking YouTube series by a religious order in recent weeks.
The Dominican Order, founded in...
In Pictures: Highlighting the natural heritage of Laois for National Biodiversity Week
National Biodiversity Week, which took place at the end of May, is an opportunity for communities to celebrate the natural world and its many...
In Pictures: Three Laois schools make their mark at All-Ireland Vex Robotic Competition in...
Shanganamore Barrowhouse, Scoil Eoin Pol Naofa Ballyroan and Camross NS took part in the Vex Robotic Competition in the ATU Campus in Castlebar recently.
The...
Laois secondary school recognises 24 years of incredible service from three parents
Portlaoise College has recognised and honoured the remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication of three esteemed individuals.
These have served on the Parents Council for an...
In Pictures: Laois schoolchildren a class act for Music Generation Laois premiere
A total of 120 children aged between seven and 12 from Cloneyhurke, Rath and Paddock national schools were on song as they raised the...
Billionaire owned Abbeyleix House and Farm to host annual family day for charity
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, will open this Bank Holiday weekend to families and foodies across the...
Government approval granted for construction of 20 new homes in Mountrath
Approval has been granted to construct 20 new homes on Shannon Street in Mountrath.
The news was confirmed by Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming in a...
Mountmellick CS wins Trinity Access Programme’s Schools of Distinction Innovation Award
Mountmellick CS has been recognised by Trinity Access Programmes (TAP), Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their...
‘A unique insight into one of Ireland’s largest primary schools’ – New book launched
Students and teachers came together in Holy Family Senior School on Tuesday to launch a brand new book.
The book, entitled "Through the Lens", is...
Laois GAA club set to pedal to the max at 24 hour fundraiser this...
A Laois GAA club are set to get on their bikes for a 24 hour fundraiser this weekend.
Clonad GAA will be at the Portlaoise...
Over €13 million in funding for 12 Laois healthcare projects
Twelve Laois projects have been awarded a combined €13.29 million in funding from the Government's 2023 Capital Plan for the construction and equipping of...
In Pictures: Wonderful atmosphere again as huge crowds flock to Emo Court for Shine...
The sun shone and they came in their droves to Emo Court all through Saturday as Shine 2023, a one-day business trade fair and...
‘Sun cream and ice cream’ recommended as Shine set to go centre stage in...
A trade show featuring over 100 businesses and a gripping and gruelling, all-day fittest team competition, hosted in the stunning surrounds of Emo Court...
Clonenagh National School’s Summer Fete set to return after four year absence
After a four year absence, the Clonenagh National School Summer Fete will return on Sunday, June 11 from 1-5pm.
It promises to be a fun...
