The Harps pay heartfelt tribute following the sad and tragic passing of Rory Deegan...
The Harps have paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Rory Deegan who tragically passed away in Greece earlier this week.
22 Rory, who is...
New research finds cocaine is the most common drug for which individuals are seeking...
A Health Research Board (HRB) report into drug treatment demand has found that 12,009 cases were treated for problem drug use in 2022.
Almost four...
In Pictures: All smiles as Daniel and Majella O’Donnell officially open Rathdowney community gardens
There were plenty of smiles in Rathdowney on Wednesday as two Irish celebrities were in town for a very special occasion.
A friendship that flourished...
€120,000 funding awarded to support seven heritage-led regeneration plans across Laois
Government funding of almost €120,000 has been awarded for Laois heritage projects.
The Government funding through the Heritage Council grant will go towards supporting seven...
Changes in Kildare & Leighlin diocese see Portlaoise priest set to move to Stradbally...
Changes in the Kildare & Leighlin diocese will see a priest, currently in Portlaoise, move to help out in the parish of Stradbally.
The changes...
In Pictures: Laois Federation of Tidy Towns hosts seminar promoting community engagement and sustainability
The Laois Federation of Tidy Towns held its recent seminar, which took place on June 19 at the Camross Community Hub.
The seminar brought together...
No maps, no accommodation and no training – But two Laois men are bidding...
Two Laois men are going to get themselves accidentally lost out west, all in the name of a good cause.
Cormac Doyle and Jack Connolly,...
Official opening of the new playground and multi-use games area in Borris-in-Ossory
Tuesday, 20th of June 2023 saw the official opening ceremony of An Ríocht Spraoi, Borris-in-Ossory's new Community Playground, at Ossory Court.
Outgoing Cathaoirleach of Laois...
In Pictures: Tributes paid to retiring Laois school principal following 25 years at the...
The principal of Ballyfin National School, Michael Moloney, retired after 25 years at the helm, at the end of this school year.
A native of...
House prices in Laois fall as supply begins to stablisie but remain below average
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €235,000, 1% lower than what it...
Celebrations on the double for centenarian Sr Mary Tighe of Errill
June is a momentous month for Sr Mary Tighe from Kylemelawn, Errill. For hot on the heels of her 100th birthday celebrations, she marked...
Second annual 5k run through grounds of Kildangan Stud in memory of the much-loved...
June 30 marks the fourth anniversary of Alan Mahon, who passed away while climbing Mt Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe in 2019.
For a...
In Pictures: All smiles and glorious sunshine as Gaelscoil Phortlaoise raise ninth Green Flag
There were plenty of smiles in the glorious sunshine as Gaelscoil Phortlaoise came together to raise their ninth Green Flag yesterday morning.
This Green Flag...
A number of Laois locations are joining an app designed to tackle food waste
Food waste is one of the greatest crises facing humanity today and Ireland is as guilty an offender as any country in the world.
10%...
Tree planted, time-capsule buried and balloons released as Laois primary school celebrates 75 years
There were great celebrations in Crettyard yesterday as a Laois primary school celebrated 75 years since it first opened its doors.
Newtown National School basked...
Laois GAA club aiming to become the centre of their community as walkway to...
"A GAA club has to be more than just a team - it must be an integral part of the community."
Those were the words...
Laois to host seven Street Feasts this Sunday with organisers calling on everyone to...
Street Feast 2023 - the national day of street parties and community celebrations - will take place on Sunday, June 25.
Six Laois Feasts have...
Planning permission sought for large new residential development in Laois
Laois County Council have received a request for planning permission for a large new residential development.
The site in question is at Canal Road in...
In Pictures: St Peter’s Church and Graveyard officially re-opened in Portlaoise
Thomasina Connell, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council officially re-opened old St. Peter’s Church and Graveyard in Portlaoise recently.
Significant work has been completed in recent...
All ready to tee off as John Duggan Memorial Cup set for second year...
The second year of the John Duggan Memorial Cup is set to get underway in The Heath on Friday next, June 30.
John Duggan sadly...
Portlaoise Businesses invited to event for Portlaoise Energy Master Plan
An information session for businesses in Portlaoise and surrounding areas on the future Portlaoise Energy Master Plan will be held this week.
Laois County Council...
Rural Laois primary school unveils plans for a brand new building with a modern...
Gaelscoil Shlí Dála has unveiled plans to build a brand new primary school at their current location in Ballaghmore.
The school, which has two mainstream...
Laois bogs inspire artist as selection of paintings and sculptures unveiled
The bogs of Laois, Offaly and North Tipperary inspired a selection of paintings and sculptures by visual artist Bridget Flannery which were officially opened...
Local children raise money for Portlaoise Hospital through a Lemonade stand
Two Laois children showed ingenuity and incredible kindness to raise much needed funds for Portlaoise Hospital recently.
Seán and Róise Tynan had the great initiative...
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...
