End of an era – local newsagents set to close its doors after almost...
It's the end of an era in Monasterevin this weekend as the landmark Kelly's Newsagents pull down the shutters for the final time after...
Laois celebrant scoops another major Irish Wedding Industry Award
The winners of the highly coveted weddingsonline awards 2023 were announced recently at a gala dinner celebration at the Mullingar Park Hotel.
Rev Brenda O’Grady,...
Top Laois artists go undercover for Incognito 2023 in aid of Jack and Jill...
Laois artists have once again illustrated their hearts of gold with 15 local artists taking part in Incognito 2023.
This is Ireland’s most mysterious online...
A day at the races – Point-to-Point takes place in Stradbally this Sunday
Laois Foxhounds hold their first spring Point-to-Point next Sunday, April 16, on the grounds of Stradbally Hall, the venue for the fixture for over...
Martin Bergin Memorial Run in aid of Ciaran Moore Rehabilitation fund to take place...
The Martin Bergin Memorial Run will take place on Sunday April 16 in Camross with all funds raised going towards a very worthy cause.
All...
In Pictures: Durrow the venue as Laois Public Participation Network hosts midlands region meeting
Laois Public Participation Netowrk welcomed delegates from across the Midlands for the Midlands Region PPN Meeting at the end of March.
The wonderful Castle Durrow...
Local TD says she is inundated with calls from parents about ‘who recommended explicit...
A local Independent TD says that her offices are seeing a significant increase in the number of parents and educators contacting her about the...
Driving test delays set to be shortened as government announces recruitment of 75 testers
The government have announced approval for 75 additional driver testers to be hired by the Road Safety Authority.
This will bring the potential total number...
Four Laois projects awarded over €150,000 by Community Monuments Fund
Four Laois projects have been awarded €153,040 under the Community Monuments Fund.
The core objective of the Community Monuments Fund is to support the conservation,...
Laois dental scheme crisis underlined by Dentist Association Figures says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the information released this week by the Irish Dental Association (IDA) 'clearly shows the extent of...
Appalling situation as people charged with serious crimes ‘kicking out’ at those seeking justice...
"I have witnessed people charged with serious crimes kicking out or jostling into other who are there to seeking help from the courts."
A meeting...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital launches community midwifery-led clinic and antenatal education
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise Maternity Services has announced two exciting new developments in maternity care for women of the midlands.
A Community Midwifery-Led Clinic and...
In Pictures: Spontaneous People-Spontaneous Paintings exhibition opens at Laois Arthouse
The Laois Arthouse in Stradbally is running an exhibition called 'Spontaneous People/Spontaneous Paintings'.
This two-person exhibition which opened recently, brings together works by artists Diana...
Laois farm land drops 8% in price in 2022
The average price for farm land in Laois fell by 8% in 2022, the first time since 2018 that it showed a decline.
According to...
Portlaoise man recently appointed as Commissioner for Oaths
Portlaoise man John O'Neill was recently appointed a Commissioner for Oaths by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
A Commissioner for Oaths is a...
In Pictures: Dunamaise Arts Centre hosting new collection of Ireland’s finest monuments
Dunamaise Arts Centre is currently hosting a stunning new collection of photographs of Ireland’s finest archaeological monuments until April 30.
‘Monumental Ireland - A New...
WATCH: Laois secondary school comes together to raise more than €10,000 memory of beloved...
A Laois secondary school has come together in recent weeks to raise thousands of Euro for charity in memory of one of their former...
Weekend Read: Chef Sam Moody on his background, working in Ballyfin Demesne and his...
Sam Moody is all about connection: connection with the community; connection with the customers; connection with the producers; and connection with the soil.
The English-born...
Sadness at the death of much-loved Portlaoise boutique owner ‘Pippy’
The death has occurred of the much-loved Portlaoise boutique owner Mary 'Pippy' McEvoy (nee Booth).
Fondly known wide and far as 'Pippy', proprietor of the...
Laois woman appointed as new interim Director of Nursing at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of Olivia Lafferty as the new Interim Director of Nursing of the hospital.
Olivia takes up the...
Motorists urged to drive safely as hundreds of athletes set to hit the road...
Trilogy Triathlon Club will host its annual club race, TriLaois tomorrow Saturday, April 1, around Portlaoise.
It’s the largest one day sporting event in the...
Young Laois children forced to close egg honesty box following fourth robbery
Two young Laois children have been forced to close an honesty box selling eggs - after they were robbed for a fourth time last...
Renowned Michelin Star Chef set to open new restaurant in Laois
Sam Moody is stepping down as as Executive Head Chef at Ballyfin Demesne to open his own restaurant in Laois.
The English-born chef won a...
#PrioritiseKolbe Committee say that latest statement for Laois TD Sean Fleming fails to address...
An action group set up to reverse the decision to cut funding for a new school building for Kolbe says a statement by Sean...
Laois artist Alan Meredith receives special mention at prestigious awards
In a ceremony at the Royal Hibernian Academy recently, sculptor Alan Meredith received a special mention at the prestigious Golden Fleece Awards.
Established by Lillias...
Hot Meals Programme set to be rolled out for all primary schools in Ireland
The Hot School Meals Programme is set to be rolled out to every Primary School in Ireland.
As previously announced Hot School Meals are to...
Eligible community and sports clubs in Laois encouraged to apply for CLÁR funding
Sports and community groups in Laois could be set to benefit from additional funding, Fine Gael Deputy Charlie Flanagan has said.
Deputy Flanagan is encouraging...
Abolition of adult public hospital in-patient charges set to come into place from April
Legislation to abolish adult public in-patient hospital charges in public hospitals has been finalised in the Dáil and is set to come into practise...
Devin is crowned Laois spelling bee champion in the 10th year of the annual...
Devin McEvoy has been confirmed as this year’s winner of the County Laois Eason Spelling Bee Final.
Devin McEvoy, who is a pupil at St...
Laois to benefit from €107k funding package to conserve and safeguard heritage sites
€107,100 has been allocated for works to be carried out on four historic structures across county Laois.
This scheme, confirmed by Minister for State Sean...
