WATCH: Laois mammy confirmed as one of the leaders for Operation Transformation
The brand new season of Operation Transformation appears on our TV screens on Wednesday night - and there is now added Laois interest.
This year’s...
MIDOC arrangement is an ‘interim’ solution only says Laois TD
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has described the out of hours GP service as an ‘interim solution only’.
Last night, Fianna Fail TD Sean...
2022 Remembered: Two Laois routes feature in new book ’50 best Irish Walks’
May was a proud month for the county as two Laois routes made their way into the '50 Best Irish Walks.'
There is a wide...
Remembering some of the great Laois people who sadly left us in 2022
As one year ends and the next one begins, we often find ourselves looking back on the people we have lost.
Laois lost a number...
MIDOC services to ‘continue as normal’ in Laois following high level discussions
The out of hours GP service in Laois is to continue to operate as normal - Laois TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
There has been...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Story behind the beautiful mural at the former County Hotel...
Wonderful pictures of Ciarán Dunlevy's Portlaoise mural from back in June.
There has been a lot intrigue over the last few weeks as a beautiful...
Extreme sadness following tragic death of Ronan Culleton
Tributes have been paid to Ronan Culleton, the young Laois dad who passed away in hospital in Dublin this week following an accident before...
2022 Remembered: Momentous occasion as Laois quadruplets enjoy first day of play school
A happy memory from August as Laois quadruplets attend their first day of play school.
Starting play school is a big deal in any household...
2022 Remembered: Meet the Laois man proudly flying our flag and making a big...
Ballinakill native Mike Dunphy was honoured by Laois County Council in September, acknowledging the work he has done in representing and promoting the county...
2022 Remembered: Explained: What the new structure on the Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise actually...
Back in August we looked at Protectour, the new artwork being erected in Portlaoise.
Anyone driving on the Abbeyleix Road or Fr Browne Avenue bear...
Well-known Laois woman to be the first ‘Ad Break’ hero on Operation Transformation
Well-known Stradbally woman Ann Simpson is set to be the first 'Ad Break Hero' on Operation Transformation - which is being recorded at Court...
2022 Remembered: New visitor facilities launched at Emo Court and Parklands ahead of summer...
Minister Patrick O’Donovan launched the new visitor fascilities at Emo Court back in May.
On a day of great excitement at Emo Court and Parklands on...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: A selection of images from Shine 2022 at Emo Court
Rewind the clocks back to May for the Shine 2022 festival at Emo Court.
What a day!
The crowds flocked to Emo Court in their thousands...
2022 Remembered: A first for Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise as it offers a new...
February
The Midland Regional Hospital (MRH) in Portlaoise is offering patients with type 1 diabetes a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course.
It aims to teach participants how to...
2022 Remembered: Three Laois Gardaí among new recruits as 70 further members sworn in
A solid Laois involvement as An Garda Síochana welcomed their new recruits in March.
Three young Laois men were among the 70 new recruits sworn...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Serious style as Park-Ratheniska celebrate double championship winning 2021 season
A look back at the Park-Ratheniska dinner dance from April.
There was serious style in the Midlands Park Hotel on Easter Sunday as Park-Ratheniska held...
2022 Remembered: First section of Triogue Way – a new walking and cycling link...
Phase 1 of Triogue Way - Portlaoise's latest walking and cycling trail - was officially opened in April.
This week saw the official opening of...
2022 Remembered: Young Laois woman selected to battle it out for the title of...
A look back to July as Clonaslee native, Sarah Corbet prepared to take part in Miss Ireland 2022.
The Miss Ireland competition will take place...
2022 Remembered: Powerful new mural unveiled in Portlaoise to mark Midlands LGBT+ first birthday
March saw the unveiling of Portlaoise's latest mural, a wonderful piece marking the first birthday of the the Midlands LGBT+ project.
A very impressive new...
2022 Remembered: Back in business: Laois cake shop owner delighted to re-open after battling...
A major good news story from July as Sarah Walsh made a triumphant return to her passion project, Miscellany Cakes.
From crunching the numbers to...
2022 Remembered: Laois and Offaly have new judge appointed as Newbridge solicitor promoted to...
April saw Andrew Cody appointment as an Ordinary Judge of the Laois-Offaly District Court, replacing Judge Catherine Staines.
The Government has decided to nominate Newbridge...
2022 Remembered: OPW confirm ‘no charge’ to be applied at Emo Court after fencing...
Emo Court regulars breathed a sigh of relief in April when it was confirmed that there was no planned charge for visiting the grounds.
The...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Mighty craic as U-9 footballers flock to O’Moore Park for...
One of the highlights of the year came in May when U-9 footballers from across the county descended on O'Moore Park for the big...
2022 Remembered: Changing of the guard as long serving fireman retires and his replacement...
Rathdowney Fire Station lost their long-standing station officer, Justin Kavanagh back in April.
There was a changing of the guard and history made all in...
Gardai appeal for information after woman seriously injured in Mountmellick collision
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that occurred in Mountmellick this morning.
At approximately 9am, a van collided with a...
2022 Remembered: Laois midwife claims prestigious award and €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital for ‘beyond...
February saw Clinical Midwife Specialist, Claire Fitzpatrick awarded the prestigious WaterWipes Pure Foundation Fund Trophy as well as €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital.
A Laois midwife...
2022 Remembered: Billionaire brothers purchase Laois mansion and set to spend €2 million doing...
February saw Laois Councillors approve the sale of Victorian mansion, Millbrook House.
Two billionaire brothers have purchased a mansion that was in the ownership of...
2022 Remembered: Laois Bernese Mountain Dog excels at world famous Crufts
In March of this year, Castletown native, Fiona Stafford-Byrne brought two of her dogs to the world-famous Crufts dog show in London.
A Laois Bernese...
2022 Remembered: In Pictures: Stradbally parade returns in style as huge turnout in the...
A return to normality in March as schools and local groups from around Stradbally created a St Patrick’s Day parade to remember.
The Stradbally St...
‘Minister rules out increasing the age cut-off point for Community Employment Scheme workers’ says...
Community Employment Scheme workers who reach the age of 66 will not be allowed to continue participating in such schemes.
So confirmed the Minister of...
