High-profile event as two well-known personalities to launch fundraising cookbook for Laois primary school
The week has come for a former RTE newsreader and a culinary queen to come together to launch a cookbook for a Laois primary...
‘Urgent action required’ as NCT waiting times in Laois now extend to seven or...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan says that 'urgent action is required' as wait times for NCT in Laois are more than seven months.
Deputy...
New special education needs facility approved for Mountrath Community School
A new special education needs facility, consisting of three classrooms, has been approved for Mountrath Community School.
This involves the reconfiguration of six existing mainstream...
HSE confirm that Laois MIDOC service set to continue as permanent solution sought
The HSE have confirmed that the current arrangement involving the MIDOC service is set to continue.
So says Fine Gael Councillor Thomasina Connell following a...
Funeral details announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Provisional funeral arrangements have been announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who was killed in a tragic accident in New Zealand.
From Ballacolla,...
In Pictures: Big crowd in the chamber as well-known Laois man Teddy Fennelly receives...
A Laois man who was named the National Heritage Hero in 2022 received a Civic Reception recently.
This is the highest honour that Laois County...
East Laois Macra group set to host vintage car, truck and tractor run in...
A vintage car, truck and tractor run will take place in Laois next month in aid of an addiction treatment centre.
East Laois Macra members...
Laois TD pledges ‘unwavering support for people of Ukraine’ on one-year anniversary of war
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has pledged his unwavering support for the people of Ukraine on the one year anniversary of the war with Russia.
The...
‘It’s time to confront the energy companies, and for once, the Taoiseach agrees with...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan. has said she welcomes the response of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to her in relation to energy prices.
Deputy Nolan...
Laois Firefighters to go to ‘hell and back’ for fundraiser this summer
Eighteen people including officers from Laois and Kildare county fire and rescue fire services are currently in training to take part in a gruelling...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as they are experiencing ‘high attendances’
Portlaoise Hospital has released a statement as the hospital is experiencing 'high attendances'.
The hospital is asking people where possible to seek assistance elsewhere before...
All smiles as Laois shop sells winning All Cash Spectacular ticket worth €200,000
It was a day of huge celebrations at Lotto HQ in Dublin after two separate syndicates from Dublin and Laois claimed in excess of...
Laois TD calls for eviction ban to be extended in the county until December
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley told the Minister for Housing in the Dáil this week that the eviction ban must be extended until...
GAA club’s 6km run through the grounds of stunning Ballyfin Demesne set to return...
Ballyfin GAA are holding their annual 6k run/walk all through the breathtaking grounds of Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday, February 26 at 11.30am.
The 6K route...
Laois TD confirms more than €18 million allocated for road improvements 2023
Minister Sean Fleming has confirmed the total government allocation of €18,860,448 for the improvement and upkeep of roads in Laois for 2023.
In recent days,...
Laois GAA club gearing up to host 5km and 10km run this weekend
A Laois GAA club are gearing up to host a 5km and 10km run this weekend.
Graiguecullen GAA are hosting the event as the final...
First mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit for the Midlands set to be live on Friday
The first Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Unit to operate in the Midlands will be in operation on the grounds of the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore...
Former newsreader and top culinary personality set to launch fundraising cookbook for Laois primary...
A former RTE newsreader and a culinary queen will come together to launch a cookbook for a Laois primary school in early March.
Honorary Laois...
Sadness as well-known Laois man Pat Hooban passes away
There is deep sadness in Laois following the passing of the well-known and highly-regarded Pat Hooban.
Mr Hooban, a well-known builder and a very popular...
‘No progress for foreseeable future’ on delivering bypass of Laois town
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) have confirmed that there will be no progress for the foreseeable future on delivering the long awaited N80 Mountmellick Bypass...
Laois wedding celebrant wins three major Irish Wedding Industry Awards
A wedding solemniser and family celebrant, based in Castletown, has beaten off stiff competition to win three major wedding industry awards.
Reverend Brenda O’Grady won...
In Pictures: Wonderful exhibition by St Colman’s National School at Laois Arthouse
Wonderful exhibitions of artworks titled ‘We Are Artists’ were presented by Junior and Senior infant students in St Colman’s NS took place on Wednesday...
‘Energy companies have nowhere left to hide when it comes to price demands’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that energy companies have been left with 'nowhere to hide' when it comes to justifying the...
Two Laois students move to top of the class at Royal College of Surgeons...
Two Laois students were awarded first and second places based on their aggregate marks across all modules in the Royal College of Surgeons recently.
Eimear...
In Pictures: Parents go back to school in Portlaoise College for successful STEM evening
Recently Portlaoise College hosted their 8th annual STEM evening for 4th and 5th class students and their parents.
This evening was held for parents and...
Memorial 5km run for late Laois dad in aid of Teac Tom set to...
A memorial 5km run in aid of Teac Tom and in memory of a Laois dad will take place this evening.
Owen Hiney, who worked...
Calls for Laois secondary school to receive new PE hall made in the Dail
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need for St Fergal’s College Rathdowney to have a PE hall in the Dáil.
The Laois TD...
€13.5 million for regional and local roads improvements announced for Laois
A €626 million investment programme for 2023 for regional and local roads has been announced and of this allocation, €13.5m will come to County...
Stellar line-up announced as Spink Comhaltas confirm new music festival
Spink Comhaltas have announced the launch of a new music festival in Abbeyleix which will take place on March 25 and 26.
The theme of...
Carnival atmosphere planned for Laois town as St Patrick’s Day theme confirmed
Mountrath is set to be alive with colour, glitz and glam this St Patrick's Day as the Carnival comes to town.
The theme ‘Carnival’ was...
