In Pictures: Vikings, the Round Tower and great fun at Timahoe festival
After two years where no large events were permitted, this summer is shaping up to be an action-packed couple of months with festivals on...
In Pictures: Folly Festival in Cullohill is officially launched ahead of comeback event
The small village of Cullohill was buzzing on Friday night as the official launch of the Folly Festival took place ahead of this year's...
‘Increased HAP discretion rates welcome but rent freeze still required’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has given a qualified welcome to the increased discretion on rent limits for Housing Assistant Payments (HAP) in...
Portlaoise business man to tackle Cork half marathon this weekend in aid of very...
A well-known Portlaoise businessman is set to hit the streets of Cork this Sunday to run a half marathon in aid of a very...
New counselling service available in Laois to help people experiencing harmful gambling
A new support service to assist people dealing with harmful gambling is now available at Portlaoise Family Resource Centre.
The ‘National Problem Gambling Support Service’...
‘More local production and local jobs would help to offset inflation in prices’ says...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley claims that producing a greater quality of our food locally would go some way to countering inflationary pressures.
Speaking...
Water upgrade announced for Laois village as Irish Water continues to invest in county
Securing the water supply across Laois remains a 'top-priority' say Irish Water as they announced a programme of improvement works for Emo.
The project, due...
In Pictures: Big day planned for ‘Laois le Chéile – Laois Together’ event in...
Laois Integration Network and Music Generation Laois are organising a joint initiative for this year’s ‘Cruinniú na nOg’ celebrations in Laois.
The event is...
Community Mentoring Programme at Portlaoise College goes down a treat
In partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Portlaoise College recruited a number of parent volunteers to act as Community Mentors to Third Year students in...
Free public Wifi now available in Portlaoise town following rollout of new EU scheme
Free public Wifi is now available in parts of Portlaoise Town centre following the launch of a new European initiative which promotes free connectivity...
Stanley: Sinn Féin Bill will tighten regulation around Airbnbs – and free up more...
Laois-Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the ‘Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill’ proposed by his party and passed unopposed through first stages...
Sadness in Rathdowney at passing of former school principal Michael Dillane
There is sadness in Rathdowney this week at the death of Michael Dillane, the former highly-regarded principal of St Fergal's College.
Originally from Ballylongford in...
A further €238,000 for Laois clubs after Sports Capital Grant appeals
Six Laois clubs have shared almost €238,000 following appeals in the Sports Capital Grant scheme.
The news follows on from the announcement in February when...
Fleadh Cheoil season underway ahead of Portlaoise hosting provincial finals next month
Laois Comhaltas organization got into full swing last weekend with the start of the Fleadh Ceoil season.
The Fleadh was launched on Sunday, May 29,...
In Pictures: Glorious occasion at Laois Africa Day in Portlaoise
Africa Day Laois took place on the grounds of Portlaoise Leisure Centre on Saturday last in glorious weather conditions where the large crowd were...
Calls for a passport office to open in the midlands to tackle application backlog
Government must consider setting up a passport processing office in and for the midlands region.
That was the position put forward by Independent TD for...
In Pictures: Excellence commended at Portlaoise CBS annual Awards Day
St Mary’s CBS Portlaoise official held their annual Awards night recently in the school.
A wide variety of awards were presented to Sixth years and...
In Pictures: Bealtaine Workshop at Laois Arthouse a huge success
A series of workshops took place in the Laois Arthouse as part of the Bealtaine Festival this month.
It ran on Wednesday May 4, 11,...
Rev for Trev: Tractor Run in Mountrath this weekend in aid of Pieta House...
A tractor run is leaving Mountrath mart this Sunday, May 29 at 2 pm.
The run is in memory of Trevor Wallace who died a...
In Pictures: Shanganamore schoolchildren enjoy event with The Last Beekeeper
It was just so thoroughly enjoyable, engaging, and educational.
An ecologically sound, environmentally friendly immersive experience which proved especially enjoyable for the students and staff...
In Pictures: First outing of John Duggan Memorial Cup a huge success
The first outing of the revamped Portlaoise CBS Past Pupils Golf Society proved a huge success recently.
The John Duggan Memorial Cup was the prize...
Questions raised over new Portlaoise courthouse building as ‘no timeline for construction’ available
Questions have been raised over when a new courthouse will be constructed in Portlaoise.
These come following an inquiry from Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol...
Planning continues at pace ahead of the return of the Ploughing Championships to Laois
Over 70 people attended the first local organising meeting in Ratheniska last night for this year’s National Ploughing Championships and 67th World Ploughing Contest.
The...
‘Government response to Post Office crisis will meet with a lukewarm reception’ says local...
There is 'widespread suspicion' around the 'nature and intent' of Government proposals to support the Post Office network.
So says Independent TD for Laois Offaly...
Young Laois artist scoops top prize in prestigious national competition
A young Laois student scooped the ‘Special Judges Category’ prize in the 2022 ‘Something Fishy’ national poster competition.
Katie O’Neill, a sixth-class pupil from Presentation...
Good news for Portlaoise Hospital as patient survey on care produces glowing results
Over 90% of patients admitted to Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise say they had 'a good, or very good experience of care'.
The findings are contained...
Laois TD provides progress update on new Garda station building
It is expected the tender for the re-development of Portlaoise Garda Station will be issue in the third quarter of this year.
So says Laois...
Prestigious national awards for Laois students at Enterprise finals
Students from Laois were awarded national prises at the Student Enterprise Programme recently.
Laois students won 1st place in the Creative Business Idea Video Competition...
Planning permission granted for the extension of Laois primary school
Planning permission has been granted to Castletown Primary School for a new extension for two classrooms for children with autism.
These new Autism Spectrum Disorder...
Local Minister hires Ukrainian refugee as new parliamentary assistant
A local TD has announced that she has hired a Ukrainian refugee as her new parliamentary assistant.
Green Party Minister for Laois-Offaly, Pippa Hackett, has...