Sadness in Borris-in-Ossory at the death of well-known shop owner Frances Coyne
The death took place this week of Frances Coyne (nee Egan), a long-serving and hugely respected shopkeeper in Borris-in-Ossory.
Mrs Coyne took over the running...
Laois house prices expected to rise by up to 5% in 2023
The price of the average three-bed semi Laois is expected to rise by 5% in the next 12 months, according to a survey by...
‘Local community employment supervisors pay demand is finally recognised’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the government has recognised and conceded that Community Employment (CE) Supervisors have a legitimate pay claim.
Supervisors...
Children’s Flu vaccine walk-in clinics available in Portlaoise and Tullamore this week
The HSE has announced that walk-in flu vaccination clinics for children aged 2-17 years will be stood up from this week in community vaccination centres...
Local Minister encourages people to claim the Rent Tax Credit for 2022 now
Minister Pippa Hackett is highlighting the tax credit available from this month to anyone paying rent on private rental accommodation.
Introduced in Budget 2023, this...
Sadness in Ballacolla following passing of mother and wife who was ‘beautiful, kind person’
There is sadness in Ballacolla and Cullohill areas this week following the passing of a Laois mother and wife who has been described as...
Laois teenager to represent Ireland at American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup
A 13-year-old girl who lives in Vicarstown will represent Ireland at the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in Texas from June 29 to...
‘Farmers must not bear additional costs for increased TB testing or control’ says local...
A local TD has insisted that farmers not be asked to pay more in order to increase TB testing or control.
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly...
Big crowd expected as Great Heath Run set to return for first time since...
After a Covid-19 enforced absence, hundreds are set to take part in the annual Great Heath Run this weekend.
The Great Heath Run, organised by...
Sadness in Camross following the passing of the much loved Mary (Maria) Lalor
The death occurred suddenly of Mary (Maria) Lalor of Garrafin in Camross and formerly Killenure on January 3.
Marie and her husband Fint resided at...
Latest Operation Transformation Ad Break hero announced as attention turns to Portlaoise
Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Portlaoise this week.
Every episode of the hit show features an 'ad-break hero'...
Construction begins to bring high speed broadband to more than 4,000 households in Laois
National Broadband Ireland has announced that construction has commenced to deliver high-speed broadband to almost 4,300 premises in the Mountrath and Ballylinan deployment areas.
In...
Conversational Irish group continues in Vicarstown this Wednesday
The first gathering for the new conversational Irish group in Vicarstown attracted a good crowd last week with the venture set to continue for...
Sadness at death of much-loved Portlaoise man Kevin O’Brien
There is widespread sadness in Portlaoise and surrounding areas this week at the death of Kevin O'Brien.
Kevin passed away peacefully at home following a...
UPDATED: Gardai confirm that Mountmellick teenager found safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that 17-year-old Stephen Cawley has been found safe and well.
The teenager had been missing from the Mountmellick area for almost a...
Organisations working with victims of crime in Laois to receive additional funding
More funding for organisations working with victims of crime will ensure that anyone who suffers as a result of crime in Laois will receive...
New year brings new digital jury platform for Laois
People in Laois can start using a new Courts Service online portal to answer jury summons; to follow the status of their reply; and...
‘Waste burning exemption must be extended as lack of alternatives continues to be a...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan has requested a further extension to the exemption deadline for the controlled burning of uncontaminated wood, trees, tree...
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Shock as animal carcasses dumped in scenic part of rural Laois
There was shock in a rural part of Laois this week as the remains of two dead animals were dumped in a popular walking...
‘Minister for Health must take the lead in tackling hospital crisis in Portlaoise and...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said called on the Minister for Health to 'show real leadership and take the lead in tackling the...
Restaurant located on the grounds of popular Laois golf course announces closure
A restaurant located on the grounds of a popular Laois golf course has announced that it has closed down.
Seve's Bar and Restaurant, which has...
More than €9,000 raised for Cuisle Centre as ‘Towns Cup’ returns to Portlaoise
A golf competition which took place in Portlaoise over the Christmas break raised more than €9,000 for the Cuisle Cancer Support Centre.
The 'Towns Cup'...
Two clubs in Laois village set to collaborate for a fundraiser ahead of night...
Clonaslee is kicking off 2023 in style with a fantastic day out planned in collaboration between two village clubs – Clonaslee High Nelly Club...
Tax changes to give Laois people a boost to battle cost of living says...
Income tax changes announced in Budget 2023 that take effect from January 1 will put more money back in people from Laois’s pockets.
So says...
Death occurs of John McDonald, stalwart of Arles-Kilcruise GAA club for many years
The wider community around Arles-Kilcruise GAA club have lost two great stalwarts in recent months.
John McDonald, of Ashfield, Ballickmoyler, was laid to rest on...
Laois families to save more than €2,000 in annual childcare bill due to subsidy...
Parents in Laois will potentially save thousands on the cost of childcare thanks to increased subsidies that kicked in recently.
The reduction was made possible...
Ballylinan community bid sad farewell to Pat Julian
Ballylinan said farewell to one of the pillars of their community on Christmas Eve with the funeral of Pat Julian, a highly-respected and much-loved...
Conversational Irish group to begin weekly meetings in Vicarstown for month of January
We all like to be able to use a little bit of Irish from time to time.
But what we learned in school over the...
Sadness in Portarlington at the death of Rose McCann
There is sadness in Portarlington this week with the news of the death of Rose McCann, a woman who made a lifelong contribution to...
In Pictures: Laois school launches local History and folklore collection as part of Christmas...
A Laois school held a ‘Celebration of Christmas’ which coincided with the launch of their local history and folklore collection.
‘Tracing Our Past-Scoil Fionntáin Naofa,...
