New York Diary: High spirts, sing-songs, the Crettyard connection and memories of trips past
Spirits were high as the Timahoe Male Choir (and their eclectic mix of groupies) departed on Friday morning.
Though some booked separately and travelled via...
Planning permission awarded for new café in Camross and new playschool in Shanahoe
Laois County Council have given approval to two recent planning permission applications for community developments in rural parts of the county.
Camross Heritage CLG have...
11 Community centres to receive funding totalling close to €800,000
It has been announced that 11 community centres in Laois are to receive funding for upgrades and refurbishments.
Three of the centres, in Clonaslee, Killeshin...
Two Laois woodlands shortlisted in coveted RDS Forestry Awards
John Joe Dunne, from Mountmellick and Kenneth Worrell and Eoin Worrell, from Worrell Harvesting Ltd in Mountrath, have been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry...
Laois students learn dangers of vaping as the exhibit at Science Blast
The health effects of vaping was a hot topic in Dublin last week as the children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe exhibited their project...
Laois cancer survivor tells her story as she encourages support for Daffodil Day
A young Laois woman has opened up about her cancer story as she encourages everyone to support Daffodil Day later this month.
Ellen Deegan from...
Planning permission awarded for two major developments in Mountmellick
Laois County Council have awarded conditional planning permission for two significant community developments in Mountmellick.
The Board of Management at Scoil Phadraig Naofa received approval...
Changes to Housing Aid for Older People Grant ‘far too confusing’ as grants no...
There has been serious opposition to changes in regulations to the Housing Aid for Older People Grant that means grants are no longer available...
Laois club asking for help to build new floodlit 4G Astroturf pitch
A Laois soccer club is asking for community support as they strive to improve facilities for both their club and the wider area.
It was...
Statutory right to home care ‘would allow older people in Laois to remain at...
Older people must be helped to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, Fine Gael County Councillor Conor Bergin has...
‘Justice for my Father’ in shops now as Austin Stack presents book to Michael...
Justice for my Father - a new book published by Portlaoise man Austin Stack on his lifelong quest to seek justice for his father's...
Portlaoise CBS twins crowned winners of Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2025
Two students from Portlaoise CBS were crowned the overall winners at the Laois Student Enterprise Awards this afternoon.
Conor and Ross Dunne impressed the judges...
Spring Equinox celebrations at ‘Walk Away from the Darkness’ event
A Laois wellness hub has put plans in place for a wonderful celebration of this year's Spring Equinox.
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub is asking...
Promising young Laois jockey with ringside seat for Cheltenham
The annual Cheltenham festival goes centre stage this week and a young Laois woman will have a ringside experience as she continues her apprenticeship...
List of start times for 15 St Patrick’s Day parades around Laois
St Patrick’s Day is right around the corner with a number of local parades set to captivate towns and villages throughout Laois.
Rathdowney have chosen...
News in Brief: €3.5 million travel grants, Laois Greenway project, Second Hand Acquisitions Programme...
€3.5 million for Active Travel Projects and Bus Stops for Laois
€3.5 million has been allocated to Laois for Active Travel Investment Grants and Bus...
Customer was king to Val McCartney as he retires after 44 years’ service
The farming community around Ballacolla gathered at the local Tirlán premises on Friday last to wish Val McCartney well as he retired after 44...
Kilminchy School House clinches national title for ‘remarkable’ fifth time
The Portlaoise-based Kilminchy School House has been honoured with the title of Business All-Star Laois Early Learning Centre of The Year 2025.
It is the...
Laois politicians call for emergency funding for mental health charity
Two Laois politicians have issued an urgent call for immediate Government funding to prevent the closure of SOSAD, a vital mental health charity that...
New HSE Health App described as ‘a game-changer’ is now available for free download
Patients in Laois now can access all their health information with the launch of the new HSE app.
The HSE Health App gives patients easy...
Over €2.5 million received in funding for derelict Laois houses under refurbishment grant scheme
A total of 48 derelict homes in Laois have been brought back into use since July 2022 with the help of a grant scheme...
Excitement building as The Heath set to host second ever St Patrick’s Day parade
After its exciting debut last year, The Heath St Patrick’s Day parade returns for its second instalment on Monday, March 17.
The parade is organised...
Vulnerable families and young people ‘left without any hope of securing their own home’...
Vulnerable families and young people are being "left without any hope of securing their own home" in Graiguecullen.
That is according to Mr Aaron Kelly,...
Planning permissions sought for new guesthouse in Laois town
Laois County Council are in the process of reviewing a recent planning application that would see new tourist accommodation developed in the county.
A joint...
Mountrath CS celebrates first Annual Patrons’ Day while Robotics team scoop Sportsmanship Award
Mountrath Community School marked its inaugural Patrons' Day with a celebration in the school on Tuesday, March 4.
This is a new tradition that honours...
Grant approved to improve water quality and biodiversity in Portlaoise
A grant of close to €40,000 has been awarded to a water quality project in Portlaoise to work towards an improvement of water quality...
Laois Down Syndrome harvesting new crop of shamrock ahead of St Patrick’s Day fundraiser
Laois Down Syndrome (LDS) are set to begin harvesting their new crop of shamrock tomorrow morning, Wednesday, March 5.
Every year, LDS purchase skillets of...
‘Spring into action’ – Registration open as Clean Up Laois Week returns
Clean Up Laois Week makes its annual return at the end of the month, with the anti-litter initiative set to run from Monday, March...
€3.3 million Borris-in-Ossory courthouse development moves a step closer with tenders to be published...
The planned transformation of the Borris-in-Ossoy courthouse will move a step closer next month when tenders are issued for the refurbishment of the landmark...
Planning: New AstroTurf pitch for Laois national school plus housing developments in Portlaoise and...
February was a slow month for major planning applications in Laois, especially compared to the high level of activity seen in January.
However, there was...
