In Pictures: Laois County Council hold public consultation to hear views of the county’s...
On Tuesday of last week Laois County Council held a public consultation event in Bloom HQ, Mountrath, in order to seek the input and...
Death occurs of Tom Phelan, a former Labour Party General Election candidate in Laois
Tom Phelan of Clonkeen, Portlaoise and formerly of Ballinakill was a staunch Labour Party stalwart and standard bearer all his life.
He was a tireless campaigner...
Laois families and friends sought for Fáilte Ireland promotional video
Fancy getting your head on the telly?
Like to do something to promote Laois?
As part of a promotional campaign for Fáilte Ireland, a video is...
In Pictures: Laois PPN hold a ‘Wild Food Wander’ at Ballintubbert House and Gardens
On a bright and sunny morning, Laois Public Participation Network (PPN) were recently delighted to hold a 'Wild Food Wander' at Ballintubbert House and...
Portlaoise Garda Station holding open day today to give insight into their daily work
Portlaoise Garda Station are holding an open day today from 12pm-3pm with a sensory hour from 11am-12pm.
The event is set to give a real...
HSE encouraging the public to stay safe and help protect hospitals and emergency departments...
As the August bank holiday approaches the HSE is encouraging the public to consider all care options before attending Emergency Departments (EDs) in the...
Back in business: Laois cake shop owner delighted to re-open after battling cancer
From crunching the numbers to having her cake and eating it, Sarah Walsh followed her passion in opening Miscellany Cakes.
Today (Friday, July 29),...
A range of free activities planned as Heritage Week Event Guide launched
A guide to all the free, fun, family-friendly events taking place in Laois for Heritage Week has been launched.
The week, which takes place from...
Local Senator welcomes Cabinet approval to legislate for the designation of safe access zones
The Cabinet has given approval to legislate for the designation of safe access zones around healthcare premises to safeguard access to termination of pregnancy...
Internationally renowned American actor set to visit Laois ‘before the end of the summer’
An internationally renowned Hollywood actor and his family are set to visit Laois by the end of the summer.
George Clooney, his wife Amal, and...
Laois County Council to paint rainbow pedestrian crossing in support for LGTBQI+ community
Laois County Council are to show their support for the LGTBQI+ community by painting the rainbow colours on a pedestrian crossing.
The decision was reached...
Portlaoise Rail and Sleeper Depot is fundamental to the future of rail transport in...
A major infrastructure showcase organised by Iarnrod Eireann at the Rail and Sleeper Depot, Old Knockmay Road in Portlaoise took place recently.
Minister of State...
14 friends to climb Croagh Patrick as Fight for Johnny’s Girls continues at pace
On the last Sunday of July each year, thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick in Mayo for 'Reek Sunday'.
This year, they will be joined...
New funding to improve library facilities across Laois announced
New Government funding has been announced to improve library facilities in Laois, Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has said.
Deputy Flanagan was speaking after Minister...
Laois community set to show their support as massive fundraiser planned for Camross man...
The renowned Camross community spirit will come to the fore on the weekend after next as they plan a massive fundraiser for Ciaran Moore...
Laois Councillor hits out at hospitality over ‘price gouging’ and calls for government action
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at what he has deemed as 'price gouging' that he says is taking place in the hospitality...
Local group tackle Croagh Patrick in aid of Renal Dialysis unit in Tullamore
On Saturday last a group of local people took on the challenge of climbing Croagh Patrick in aid of the Renal Dialysis unit in Tullamore. ...
Leeds Utd legend Jermaine Beckford to be special guest in Laois this week
There's not too many soccer players who can say they scored at the Stretford End in Old Trafford to knock Man Utd out of...
Shop for Ukrainian refugees in Portlaoise to close this weekend and be re-branded
Laois Integration Network have announced that a ‘Zero Cost Shop’ named ‘Siopa Fáilte’ for Ukrainian people living in Laois, will close on Saturday July...
Local Minister meets Laois Credit Unions to discuss future plans to help their movement
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Finance, met with all of the Credit Unions in Laois recently to discuss plans to...
Portarlington hosting Cultural Ukraine Day with special event this evening
The town of Portarlington has opened its arms wide to welcome many members of the Ukraine community, who have fled their country in recent...
AIB must abolish service charges after closing cash facilities, says Laois TD
Banks refusing to take cash from customers must abolish service charges, Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has said.
Deputy Flanagan was speaking after Allied Irish...
New car park and improvement works at Laois train station set to be completed
The major ongoing improvement works at Ballybrophy Train Station are due to be fully completed by August.
So says Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin who...
New Croí Cónaithe fund will ‘help refurbish vacant properties, increase home ownership and revitalise...
A new Government fund called Croí Cónaithe will support bringing vacant and underused buildings in Laois towns and villages back into residential use, a...
Assurances over the future of Portlaoise Hospital given following Dail discussion
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that there are no plans to downgrade Portlaoise Hospital's A&E Department.
The Minister was questioned on the subject...
Funeral details announced for Portlaoise man who died tragically while swimming
Funeral details have been announced for Michael Timmons, the Portlaoise man who died tragically while swimming in Derryounce Lake in Portarlington last Saturday.
Mr Timmons...
Laois primary school granted planning permission for four new classrooms
St. Fiacc’s National School in Graiguecullen has been granted planning permission for four new general classrooms.
The planning permission approved by Laois County Council is...
Plans in place as ‘Power of Words Festival’ set to return to Laois next...
The Power of Words Festival is getting set for another wonderful weekend celebrating Words - written, spoken, acted and sung - in Abbeyleix.
The festival...
New funding for two Laois retailers to grow and enhance online capability confirmed
New funding has been announced for two Laois retail businesses to expand their online offering and presence to customers at home and abroad.
Fine Gael...
Laois Traveller Pride event set to take place later this week
Laois Traveller Action Group (LTAG) have announced that they will be hosting a celebration to coincide with ‘Traveller Pride Week’.
This is a week long...
