Laois man spotted on a Dublin Bus as he has become the new face...
Portlaoise comedian, Jimmy Kavanagh - actor and writer comedy troop, Club Valentine - has become the new face of the TFI Leap Card.
The Leap...
In Pictures: Poetry Day Ireland celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library
Poetry Day Ireland was celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library with a stellar line up of local poets.
Following refreshments, Amanda Hyland, Assistant Librarian and...
Mortgage holders ‘denied relief by Government decision’ says Laois TD as interest rates set...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the government has prevented mortgage holders from gaining relief ahead of proposed interest rate increased.
The Laois TD...
In Pictures: Serious style as St Joseph’s celebrate 50th anniversary of first ever championship...
Ballintubbert House was the venue for the 50th anniversary celebration of the first senior championship win for St Joseph’s on a sunny May Bank...
Mental health and suicide intervention charity Teac Tom issues urgent appeal for help
Angela Hayes, founder of Teac Tom, is appealing for the financial help so badly needed to keep the charity afloat.
Teac Tom is a community...
€1.4 million in Housing Adaptation Grants has been allocated for Laois
€1.4 million funding has been approved for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability in Laois.
The total €1,421,438 funding is...
The story of Cholmely Harrison and how Emo Court came into state ownership
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday last September to make the 25th anniversary of Emo Court coming into state ownership.
It's arguably the most popular...
The fascinating story of Michael Scully, a renowned photographer who has been practicing his...
For more than half a century, photographer Michael Scully has been capturing special moments in Laois.
From Stradbally, but living most of his life in...
Portarlington woman is Laois ambassador for Marie Keating fundraiser
A Portarlington-based mother of two is the Laois ambassador for the 100k in 30 days event in June which will raise funds for the...
Laois TD calls on Government to ‘stop making false announcements and put in place...
“The Government’s affordable housing plan is in crisis as they delivered no affordable homes in Laois or Offaly last year.’’
So says Laois TD Brian...
Promotion of literacy and reading see Portlaoise College achieve Wellread National Award
Members of the Portlaoise College Wellread Committee attended the Wellread National Awards this week where their good work was honoured.
At this ceremony, schools from...
Laois TD calls on Minister to prioritise investment into Child and Adolescent Mental Health...
Laois TD, Brian Stanley has called on Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to prioritise investment in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
The Sinn...
‘Ruthless and prolonged exploitation of electricity prices must be brought to an end’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that exorbitant and unsustainable electricity and energy prices continue to financially cripple households and businesses.
This, she...
Traffic restrictions around Portlaoise as the Dubs come to town
A crowd of more than 10,000 is expected in O'Moore Park this afternoon as the Dublin footballers take on Laois in the Leinster championship...
Second ever Laois Pride parade and festival planned for this September
Following on from a successful inaugural year, Laois Pride has been announced for a second series of events.
Laois Pride parade and festival will take...
Meet the Laois woman who used her GAA coaching skills to help children in...
Sinéad Brennan is just back from East Africa, where she was coaching Gaelic football in some severely disadvantaged places.
Sinéad plays football for Crettyard Ladies...
Dumped couches set on fire, rubbish discarded and residents disrupted – Awful situation at...
A quite simply awful situation has been allowed to unfold at the back of three Laois housing estates.
A meeting in Laois has heard how...
In Pictures: 95th anniversary of famous flight marked in Portlaoise
A special ceremony was held at Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise to mark the 95th anniversary of the first east west transatlantic flight recently.
This took...
Long-serving Laois Garda retires from the force after 33 years of services
A long serving Laois Garda has retired from the force following 33 years of active service.
Dave Dundon, from Timahoe, retired on Sunday April 16...
Consultants appointed as work to develop Energy Master Plan for Portarlington continues
The Portarlington Business Association (PCA) Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) group has appointed Tipperary Energy Agency (TEA) as consultants to work with the group to...
Mountrath Sustainable Communities Town Plan to be launched this week
The Mountrath Town Strategy Group are set to host the official launch of the ‘Mountrath Sustainable Communities Town Plan’ at an event this Tuesday...
Family and GAA club of late David Brown throw support behind ten-year-old Laois boy’s...
The county is still reeling from the tragic passing of David Brown just more than a week ago.
David was a lover of sport and...
From New York to Cullohill – the story of the new Laois Rose
In the early hours of Easter Monday morning last in the ballroom of the Midlands Park Hotel, a new Laois Rose was crowned.
Because of...
Members of Laois Comhairle na nÓg gather at Croke Park to celebrate national showcase
Over 500 young people involved in Comhairle na nÓg, including members from Laois, gathered at Croke Park stadium recently.
This was to showcase and celebrate...
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...
