Deep sadness following the passing of much loved Laois business owner and proud GAA...
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of one of its most loved sons.
Denis 'Dinny Spokes' Kavanagh passed away on...
People of Laois to receive immediate assistance with cost-of-living pressures
Four measures to help with the cost of living will be paid this week and provide huge relief for the people of Laois.
This is...
Death occurs of John Conway, legendary figure in Laois GAA circles
The death has occurred of John Conway from Arles, widely regarded as one of the best Laois footballers of all time and a man...
Music Generation Laois launch a new song project for children in Laois
Over the next 12 months, Music Generation Laois will work with primary school children from to compose a series of original songs under an...
15 new homes approved for existing housing estate in Laois town
The Government has announced the approval of 15 new social houses for the Moanbaun Close estate in Mountrath.
According to Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming,...
In Pictures: Laois student joins the debate as Seanad na nOg takes place
Abigail Lalor, one of the Laois Comhairle members, participated in Seanad na nOg this year.
This event gave young people the opportunity to debate a...
Home Care services and need to open all bed in Abbeyleix hospital raised in...
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the need to improve home care and open all beds in Abbeyleix Hospital in the Dáil recently.
The Sinn Fein...
In Pictures: Laois Leaves Festival a huge success with a range of well attended...
The Leaves Festival 2022 brought the best of Irish writing and music to Laois last week.
The festival to welcomed Booker Prize shortlisted Claire Keegan...
Community and voluntary groups encouraged to apply as funding announced for energy costs
The Government has launched a new €10 million Fund to support community and voluntary groups with the increased energy costs.
The Community and Voluntary Energy...
‘National Ambulance Service notified of 100 incidents of assaults against staff’ says local TD
Information provided by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to the Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has revealed that the Service has recorded 100...
Almost €1.5 million awarded to Laois town for construction of enterprise hub
Durrow Community Enterprise Hub has been awarded €1,456,983 as part of the Our Rural Future fund.
This project is one of 23 landmark rural regeneration...
In Pictures: Zach Tuohy honoured for AFL success with Civic Reception by Laois County...
Laois County Council was a hive of activity recently as the incredible Zach Tuohy received a Civic Reception.
The Portlaoise man was joined by members...
Laois’s Inch House triumphs at the European tourism sustainability awards
Laois’s luxury country house Inch House Ireland has been named Best Sustainable Accommodation in Ireland at the European tourism sustainability awards - GrINN Awards...
Remarkable Gemma announced as Laois Family Carer of the Year for 2022
Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, has announced that the 2022 Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Gemma...
Sadness at death of Sean Duffy, highly-regarded former Midlands Health administrator
The death has occurred of Sean Duffy from Monasterervin, a highly-regarded figure in the health system for a long number of years.
Mr Duffy had...
In Pictures: Residents of Knockmay area honoured for all their brilliant work
The Knockmay community was honored by a reception in Laois County Council on November 1.
This was in recognition of all the wonderful work done...
‘Ministers must consider providing accommodation to ease nurse and teacher staffing crisis’ says local...
Government must consider prioritising a supported accommodation policy for nursing, medical and teaching staff who are being forced to leave their jobs or relocate...
Laois TD calls for further investigation as report shows OPW spending on renting buildings
The Public Accounts Committee has been called upon to further examine findings of an internal Office of Public Works (OPW) report revealing that hundreds...
Plans in place as Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day Slieve Bloom Walk gears up for...
The Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day Slieve Bloom Walk launched its 30th walk in aid of the Laois Hospice Foundation in the Heritage Centre Clonaslee...
‘Significant funding increase projected for Laois Offaly educational disadvantage fund’ says local TD
Funding allocated to the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) since 2020 from The Reach Fund (formerly the Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage...
A plan aimed at developing Rath-Ballybrittas set to be launched this weekend
A public launch event for the Rath-Ballybrittas Local Area Plan will take lace on Saturday November 12 in Rath National School from 3pm-6pm.
The author...
Six Laois venues successful applicants as Night-Time Economy Support Scheme announced
Six Laois venues were deemed successful applicants of the €4 million in funding to assist off peak entertainment in our towns and cities.
A total...
‘It Takes a Village’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit launched in Graiguecullen
Co-operative Housing Ireland and Soar recently launched their ‘It Takes a Village’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit at Saint Fiacc’s Hall, in Graiguecullen.
The Toolkit...
Sadness in Laois secondary school as much loved teacher passes away
There was deep sadness in Mountrath over the weekend following the passing of a much loved teacher.
Ms Imelda Healy, who was originally from Ballyraggett...
Weekly 25 card drive returns to Vicarstown after almost three-year absence
One of the many victims of the Covid-19 pandemic was the sheer volume of indoor activities that went by the wayside.
But with life eventually...
Warning issued after two local GAA clubs have life-saving devices stolen
A warning has been issued after two local GAA had life-saving devices stolen in recent days.
Last night, both St Joseph's GAA in Laois and...
Book which tells the story of a Laois grandmother who worked in France during...
A fascinating new local history publication by Laois native Mary Conliffe will be launched in Donaghmore Workhouse Museum tonight at 7pm.
Dr Niall O’Doherty, Editor...
Huge midlands waiting list for access to child disability network teams says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says he has received figures showing there is a huge waiting list for Child Disability Network Teams CDNT’s...
Impressive line-up assembled for free public talk in Portlaoise on sport and mental health
The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) will host a free public talk on sport and mental health at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event...
Towns in Laois sought to build sanctuary running groups as part of new programme
The Sanctuary Runners are calling on people in towns across Laois to come together to form new running, jogging and walking groups.
Launching their new...
