In Pictures: Laois PPN hosts successful bike heritage tour in Vicarstown
Laois PPN, as part of Bike week and their overall Climate Action Project for 2023, hosted a Bike Heritage Tour on Saturday last in...
In Pictures: Clonaslee College say goodbye to the Leaving Cert Class of 2023
Last Tuesday, May 23, Clonaslee College hosted their annual graduation ceremony for sixth year students.
It was a night filled with laughter, tears, and memories....
Portlaoise and Tullamore Hospital discharge delays raised in Dáil
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need to address capacity issues in local Emergency Departments.
Speaking in the Dail, he has also spoke...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College complete 10km route for annual Bike Week celebration
Portlaoise College hosted a fun filled cycle event as part of their annual Bike Week celebration, in partnership with Laois Bike Week.
The sunny weather...
In Pictures: Accessible gym officially opened at Irish Wheelchair Association branch in Portlaoise
The Irish Wheelchair Association Portlaoise Accessible Gym was officially opened this week.
This project, which was funded by Sport Ireland Dormant Account Capital Project, is...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school’s Irish society going from strength to strength
This year Dunamase College welcomed the establishment of the Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) within the school community.
The Cumann Gaelach was created by teachers Chloe...
‘Energy companies must cut their consumer prices to reflect cheaper wholesale electricity’
Energy companies must pass on savings to their customers after wholesale electricity prices were dramatically reduced in the last year.
So says Deputy Charlie Flanagan...
New HSE chief set to visit Abbeyleix Hospital as 12 beds remained unopened due...
The new HSE chief, Bernard Gloster, is set to visit Abbeyleix Hospital 'in the near future'.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley who requested...
In Pictures: International musician and school choir come together for brilliant concert
The Catholic church in Rathdowney was the atmospheric venue for the recent concert featuring Rebecca Storm and musically talented students in St Fergal’s College.
The...
Gardai renew appeal for information into ‘fatal incident’ which led to death of Laois...
Gardaí in Portlaoise are renewing their appeal to the public for information in relation to a fatal incident that led to the tragic death...
A Laois village with plenty going on – CCTV, defibrillators, new footpaths and tree...
Donaghmore Community Alert Group and Donaghmore Tidy Towns joined forces on Monday night last to express thanks to those who contributed to the projects...
Vintage run fundraises for Castletown memorial to honour the many young people from the...
The newly formed Castletown Vintage Club will hold a tractor and car run this Saturday, May 20, to fundraise for a new memorial marking...
48 projects in Laois awarded more than €1 millon under Community Recognition Fund
A range of projects across the county of Laois have been awarded more than €1 million under the Community Recognition Fund.
The fund is designed...
‘We feel part of a community’ – Residents in new Laois housing development express...
Residents of a new Laois housing development have expressed their joy and delight at moving into their new homes.
The Maltings in Portlaoise was officially...
In Pictures: Academic excellence and sporting achievements recognised at Knockbeg College holds awards day
The Knockbeg College annual Parents' Day Mass and Awards Ceremony was held recently to acknowledge and reward the wonderful achievements and efforts of the...
Modular homes a potential solution to getting 1,800 Laois people off the housing waiting...
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien says that government are exploring all options for reducing the number of people on the housing waiting list in...
Minister for Housing officially opens 100 new homes at four housing developments in Laois
Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien was in Laois this afternoon where he officially opened 100 new homes at four different developments.
The Minister began his...
Just 22 homes in Midlands available as rent prices in Laois continue to increase
Rent prices in Laois have risen once again as the supply of available homes remains remarkably low.
These were the key findings from the latest...
Portlaoise Hospital marks International Nurses Day 2023 and International Day of the Midwife
The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise marked International Nurses Day 2023 on Friday with the theme of Our Nurses Our Future.
IND 2023 aims to highlight the...
‘Number of unwanted dogs in Laois is at crisis point’
The number of unwanted dogs in the county is currently at crisis point, according to the Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
Wide range of activities confirmed as Laois County Council Launch Bike Week 2023
The National Transport Authority (NTA) and Laois County Council have announced details of Bike Week 2023, which runs from today until Sunday May 21.
Among...
“Rental crisis a ticking time bomb for old and young in Laois”
Local Area Representative for the Labour Party, Eoin Barry says the Alone and Threshold report published this week highlights the hardening of inequality through...
A day at the races – Second Point-to-Point of the season takes place in...
Laois Foxhounds hold their second Point-to-Point this Sunday, May 14, on the grounds of Stradbally Hall, the venue for the fixture for over 20...
Government intervention called for as the price of food continues to rocket
The government has been called upon to intervene as food prices in the country continue to increase.
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley hit out at...
Zero pesticide exceedances found in Laois public drinking water supplies in 2022
There were no exceedances for pesticides in the public drinking water supplies in Laois in 2022, Uisce Éireann has confirmed.
However, the utility is urging...
In Pictures: Laois represented at PPN National Retreat in Athlone
Resource and support workers from PPNs across Ireland attended the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone for the PPN Workers Retreat recently.
The 31 PPNs across...
In Pictures: Sightless Cinema Network provides ‘reel’ benefits
Laois County Council’s arts office, along with South Dublin and Meath arts offices, have formed a partnership to establish the Sightless Cinema Network.
This is...
In Pictures: ‘Music at the Malthouse’ well attended with huge talent on show
Music at the Malthouse, Stradbally, an annual festival by Music Generation Laois, took place over the weekend.
Music at the Malthouse features unique musical collaborations...
In Pictures: Laois primary school celebrates 50 years of Ireland in the EU with...
50 years ago last January, Ireland officially joined the European Economic Community - which later became the European Union.
Today, May 9, is known as...
Arles NS students complete 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois
The pupils of Arles National School have just completed a 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois.
Music Generation Laois is part of Ireland’s National...
