Ambulance response times deteriorate in the Midlands says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that emergency ambulance response times in the Midlands have deteriorated.
Figures obtained by Sinn Féin this week show...
Christmas convoy road run to take place in Ballyroan on St Stephen’s Day in...
St Stephen's Day is a great day to get out and about to a local event - and in Ballyroan this year, the Tom...
Killeen community carol service makes welcome return with first performance in three years
After a gap of three years, the Killeen Community Carol service will return this Thursday, December 22, in St Abban's church in Killeen.
The Killeen...
Sadness at death of Fr Denis Murphy, parish priest of Doonane
The death has occurred of Fr Denis Murphy, the popular parish priest of Doonane of the past 26 years.
Fr Murphy, originally from Goresbridge in...
In the Community: Rathdowney pharmacist Elaine Clarke on winter viruses, post-Covid observations and being...
This time of year, households are inevitably hit with an assortment of different ailments associated with the Winter months.
Hopefully, for most, these will...
Magic Mo to lead the way in Timahoe New Year’s Day walk
The New Year's Day walk in Timahoe has long been a reliable date in the diary - and after a couple of years off,...
Portlaoise Youthreach students raise over €2,500 for Pieta House following Christmas Market
Youthreach in LOETB’s Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre held a Christmas Market on December 8, raising over €2,500 for Pieta House in the...
Laois to benefit from €169 million EU Just Transition funding boost
Laois is one of the counties set to benefit from a €169m funding boost from the EU Just Transition scheme.
Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Longford, Roscommon...
Killeshin man writes the history of his local church and community
A book on the history of the Holy Cross Church in Killeshin and its community was recently published by well-known local author Pat Whelan.
The...
Baby joy as Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Thomasina Connell welcomes new arrival
Thomasina Connell, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, has given birth to a baby boy.
The Portlaoise-based Fine Gael councillor shared the news on social media...
Head colds in children: A Laois-based pharmacist advises on what to do and what...
A head cold is an umbrella term which encompasses all those annoying symptoms that we come to expect at some point during the winter...
In Pictures: All smiles as Christmas comes early to Clonaslee and Kinnitty
Christmas came early in Clonaslee and Kinnitty this year - as a very special guest made an appearance.
Clonaslee High Nelly Club rounded off a...
In Pictures: Four ‘little woodlands’ successful planted by students in Portlaoise
Laois County Council and LEAF Ireland are planting four Na Coillte Beaga (little woodlands) in three schools and one Education Centre in Portlaoise.
This project...
Laois dad completes remarkable fundraiser as daughter continues recovery following accident
A Laois dad has raised more than €6,500 for a charity that greatly helped his teenage daughter after she was involved in a serious...
Local TD calls for ‘swift and harsh penalties for any owner of a dog...
A local TD has called for immediate action to be taken to increase the enforcement of laws that control dangerous dogs or dogs that...
Much-loved Christmas tractor run in aid of Laois school to return after two year...
After a two year absence, Clonenagh National School in Mountrath has announced the return of their annual Tractor Run on Wednesday December 28.
The Tractor...
Spink Comhaltas gearing up for Ruby Anniversary in 2023 as memories sought for history
Spink Comhaltas is looking forward to celebrating a significant “roundy” birthday in 2023.
Founded on November 22, 1983, Spink was originally formed as Ballyroan Comhaltas....
Lucky Laois lotto player €63,807 richer following success in Wednesday’s draw
Three players won big in last night’s Lotto draw after matching 5 numbers and the bonus to scoop €63,807 each.
One of the tickets was...
Community set to come together for St Stephen’s Day run in memory of much...
Timahoe GAA and Tigh Mochua le cheile are coming together to create the inaugural Noel Ramsbottom St Stephen's Day Road Race and Family fun...
Mountmellick, Ballinakill, Ballyroan and Abbeyleix also benefit from Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Earlier today, we brought you the news that Portarlington had benefited with €500,000 worth of funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
This money...
Deep sadness as Laois father passes away following accident in Spain
There is widespread shock and sadness in Portarlington this week following the tragic passing of a father and husband.
Shane O'Neill died on Sunday following...
Shock and sadness in Laois town as mother of three passes away suddenly
There is shock and sadness in Portarlington following the news that a mother of three has passed away.
Denise Geoghegan passed away suddenly on Tuesday...
Portarlington community project to receive €500,000 funding from Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Portarlington has secured €500,000 for a new community development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
This money will be used to develop a community...
In Pictures: Great turnout and craic at fundraising Tractor Run on The Heath
There's nothing like a fundraising Tractor Run to bring a rural community together.
And so it was on The Heath on Sunday morning as a...
‘Unsustainable immigration levels are pushing us toward the tipping point of catastrophe’ claims local...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to engage with Ireland’s EU partners to pause immigration applications.
The Independent TD...
HSE reminds people to check when next COVID-19 booster due ahead of Christmas
The HSE is urging everyone to check they are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
They are speaking especially to healthcare workers, people...
First ever midlands midwifery conference – involving Portlaoise Hospital – a great success
The HSE Midlands Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit and the Regional Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education presented the Inaugural Midlands Midwifery...
In Pictures: Magical evening in Vicarstown for Drive-Thru Santa experience
The small village of Vicarstown was buzzing on Saturday evening for the now-annual Drive-Thru Santa experience.
First introduced in 2020 as a response to the...
Tributes paid and ‘town in mourning’ as talented Laois teenager is laid to rest
Sympathies have been paid in the chamber of Laois County Council as a Mountmellick teenager was laid to rest this morning.
14-year-old Eoin Coss passed...
Two Laois schools added to Safe Routes to School programme
Two Laois primary schools have been included in Round 2 of the Safe Routes to School programme announced by Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State...
