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In Pictures: Ballyfin GAA Run a massive success once again

Ballyfin GAA hosted their immensely popular annual run/walk around the grounds of the Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday. This year’s route encompassed even more of the...
Jeremiah Grant

Live gig planned on Saturday evening in aid of Laois Domestic Abuse Service

A live gig aimed at raising much needed funds for the Laois Domestic Abuse Service will take place on Saturday. Monsters of Craic will take...
National Ploughing Championships

No change in attendance for National Ploughing Championships as request for ‘pilot event status’...

There will be no change in the attendance at the upcoming National Ploughing Championships. The event will be held 'behind closed doors' as just 500...

Memorial run for well-known Laois man to take place next month

A memorial walk/run has been organised in memory of highly popular Laois man Alan Mulhall for Sunday, October 14. Alan's wife Vikki is holding the...

Laois school leads the way on Leaving Cert PE

Laois school Scoil Chriost Ri, Portlaoise is among the 80 secondary schools nationwide, to be part of the first phase implementation of Physical Education...
Coronavirus updates

Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 358 new cases – as six stillbirths and one...

There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 358 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today. With 6 new cases announced...

Have your say on Laois social and cultural strategies

Laois Public Participation Network will hold a public open meeting on Wednesday, January 17 in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise to discuss a number of...

Hugely popular restaurant chain coming to Portlaoise

Lovers of Asian food are in for a treat. A hugely popular Asian restaurant chain is coming to Portlaoise soon. Lana Asian Street food has restaurants...
Portlaoise Wifi

Laois County Council launch free public Wifi in two Laois towns

Laois County Council have launched free public Wifi in Portarlington and Stradbally. The free public Wifi in Portarlington and Stradbally towns will provide free access...
outdoor dining grants

Economic Recovery Plan guarantees extension of 9% tourism VAT rate for businesses in Laois

The Economic Recovery Plan launched by Government sets out a range of supports and investment for the tourism industry in Laois, including the extension...
houses

New scheme for rural dwellers in Laois ‘will enable them to build their own...

A Laois TD says that the new Ready to Build Scheme will provide further housing options for people in Laois who wish to build...

This Laois dog who travelled to Dublin and back is looking for his owners

One very good boy made a Lassie-like trip up to Dublin and back again yesterday, and people are now on the quest to find...
Cork native Kevin Donovan will run for charity in Rosenallis tonight

32 Counties, 32 Races, one man – who is coming to Laois

Cork native Kevin Donovan (33) from Midleton Co Cork is taking part in a race in every county in Ireland in aid of two...
The punters were out in force in Rosenallis yesterday

Catch up on all the excitement from the Rosenallis parade

The wet weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the large crowd who lined the street in Rosenallis to celebrate St Patrick's Day. They were treated...

Watch: Heywood Community College students react to shortlist announcement

The reaction of the young Heywood Community College students to the news that they have been shortlisted for Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards...

In Pictures: A look inside the Laois mass vaccination centre poised to open this...

It has hosted weddings, dinner dances lip sync battles, Bingo Loco nights and all sorts of events and conferences - but the main function...
Niamh Cahill

The Laois woman on her amazing journey back from life-threatening brain injury

At the age of 19, Mountrath woman Niamh Cahill was struck down with a rare brain infection, one that saw her spend a week...
Brian Stanley on Covid-19

Laois TD urges cross party support for Bill ‘to protect student renters and their...

Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for cross party support for a Sinn Fein Bill that will come before the Dail on Wednesday. The party...
Post Offices

Laois’s remaining post offices ‘must be protected’

Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the remaining post offices in Laois 'must be protected' in order to prevent further closures. He has welcomed...

‘Significant milestone’ for Laois school as works commence on new AstroTurf pitch

Portlaoise College is abuzz with anticipation as the commencement of works on its new astroturf pitch marks a significant milestone for the school and...

Local climate change group set for meeting in Laois

We are living in a time of huge change. Urgent and global conversations are happening in our classrooms, on our airwaves, on TV and in...

GOAL appeals to Laois people to tog out for Jersey Day

Irish humanitarian aid agency GOAL is appealing to the people of Laois to show their true colours and get on their kit for GOAL...

In Pictures: All smiles as Daniel and Majella O’Donnell officially open Rathdowney community gardens

There were plenty of smiles in Rathdowney on Wednesday as two Irish celebrities were in town for a very special occasion. A friendship that flourished...

A Laois golf club is seeking €100,000 in loans from its members

The Heath Golf Club is looking to secure a €100,000 loan from its members to help it through cash flow problems. The Heath - which...

Laois artist reaches one million streams on Spotify

Today a Laois musician announced that they have reached a staggering one million streams on the music streaming service Spotify. Portlaoise teenager Curtis Walsh announced...

Angry council exchanges as blame is dished out over hospital plan

The five-year strategy by the HSE which includes the downgrade of Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise will be “physically removed” from Dr Susan O’Reilly’s hands...

Dairy farmers protest in Portlaoise over milk prices

Dairy farmers took to the streets of Portlaoise today to protest over claims that 'Dunnes Stores and Aldi are undermining the sustainability of fresh...
Portlaoise Hospital

Portlaoise Diabetic Clinic ‘blocked for providing services’ says Laois TD

Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the situation where Portlaoise Hospital is being blocked from providing full services to Type 1 Diabetics...
A Women's and Men's Shed group meet up

Laois groups encouraged to apply as funding announced for Women’s Sheds

New funding of €100,000 to support Women’s Sheds across Ireland and Laois groups have been encouraged to apply. So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...

End of an era in two Laois schools as well-known principals retire

Two Laois schools are on the look out for new principals this week after a husband and wife duo decided to retire simultaneously. Liam O'Neill,...