Three Laois areas receive funding under Local Community Water Projects scheme
Three Laois areas are to benefit from the Community Water Development Fund issued by the Local Authority Waters Programme.
€4,500 is going to the Nore...
Issue of Erkina House raised in the Dail as Minister told ‘existing residents wish...
The ongoing issue of the future of Erkina House in Rathdowney was raised on the floor of the Dail recently.
Back in April, Deputy Brian...
‘For Better, For Worse’ – Mountmellick all set for three-act comedy show this week
Mountmellick Macra presents For Better, For Worse by Jimmy Keary, a laugh out loud three-act comedy on June 17, 18 and 19 in Mountmellick...
Laois Libraries to host online history talk on Labour movement in revolutionary decade
Laois Libraries is set to present Revolutionary Workers, an online talk with Terry Dunne, Laois Historian-in-Residence, and Francis Devine, labour historian.
This is the second...
In Pictures: Wonderful atmosphere as Mountmellick school event draws the crowds
The primary school campus in Mountmellick was a hive of activity on Friday night as Scoil Padraig Naofa hosted a brilliant event to celebrate...
All systems go for Buds & Blossoms Garden Festival in Spink this Sunday
The Spink Community Field is the place to be this Sunday, June 12, as the Laois Garden Festival returns for the first time since...
In Pictures: All smiles as Rathdowney-Errill host success golf classic
The Annual Rathdowney-Errill GAA Golf Classic took place in the beautiful surroundings of Rathdowney Golf Club recently.
Over the years the event has established itself...
Mountmellick school to host food festival this evening following ambitious two-year programme
The young students in Mountmellick BNS love to think big - and this evening on the school grounds they will host a food festival...
More than €3,000 raised as Laois brothers gear up for fundraising walk after little...
A pair of Laois brothers are gearing up to take on a fundraising walk in aid of the Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin’s Children’s...
Call for increase in Laois registrations as Street Feast returns following Covid absence
For the first time in three years, neighbours and communities will be able to reconnect and celebrate together in person at Street Feast 2022.
Registrations...
Vacant Special Education Needs Organiser position for Laois-Offaly to be filled by next month
The National Council for Special Education has confirmed to Independent TD Carol Nolan that the vacant position of Special Education Needs Organiser for Laois-Offaly...
In Pictures: Story behind the beautiful mural at the former County Hotel revealed
There has been a lot intrigue over the last few weeks as a beautiful new mural has gone up on a former Laois hotel.
Renowned...
Local groups and organisations in Laois asked to apply for funding to upgrade Community...
Community groups and organisations in Laois are invited to apply for a new round of funding for the upgrade and refurbishment of community centres,...
Local TD calls for ‘consumers and farmers to be protected from below cost selling’
While consumers must be protected from soaring rises in food prices, efforts must also be doubled to ensure that farmers and food producers are...
In Pictures: Vikings, the Round Tower and great fun at Timahoe festival
After two years where no large events were permitted, this summer is shaping up to be an action-packed couple of months with festivals on...
In Pictures: Folly Festival in Cullohill is officially launched ahead of comeback event
The small village of Cullohill was buzzing on Friday night as the official launch of the Folly Festival took place ahead of this year's...
‘Increased HAP discretion rates welcome but rent freeze still required’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has given a qualified welcome to the increased discretion on rent limits for Housing Assistant Payments (HAP) in...
Portlaoise business man to tackle Cork half marathon this weekend in aid of very...
A well-known Portlaoise businessman is set to hit the streets of Cork this Sunday to run a half marathon in aid of a very...
New counselling service available in Laois to help people experiencing harmful gambling
A new support service to assist people dealing with harmful gambling is now available at Portlaoise Family Resource Centre.
The ‘National Problem Gambling Support Service’...
‘More local production and local jobs would help to offset inflation in prices’ says...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley claims that producing a greater quality of our food locally would go some way to countering inflationary pressures.
Speaking...
Water upgrade announced for Laois village as Irish Water continues to invest in county
Securing the water supply across Laois remains a 'top-priority' say Irish Water as they announced a programme of improvement works for Emo.
The project, due...
In Pictures: Big day planned for ‘Laois le Chéile – Laois Together’ event in...
Laois Integration Network and Music Generation Laois are organising a joint initiative for this year’s ‘Cruinniú na nOg’ celebrations in Laois.
The event is...
Community Mentoring Programme at Portlaoise College goes down a treat
In partnership with Trinity College Dublin, Portlaoise College recruited a number of parent volunteers to act as Community Mentors to Third Year students in...
Free public Wifi now available in Portlaoise town following rollout of new EU scheme
Free public Wifi is now available in parts of Portlaoise Town centre following the launch of a new European initiative which promotes free connectivity...
Stanley: Sinn Féin Bill will tighten regulation around Airbnbs – and free up more...
Laois-Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the ‘Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill’ proposed by his party and passed unopposed through first stages...
Sadness in Rathdowney at passing of former school principal Michael Dillane
There is sadness in Rathdowney this week at the death of Michael Dillane, the former highly-regarded principal of St Fergal's College.
Originally from Ballylongford in...
A further €238,000 for Laois clubs after Sports Capital Grant appeals
Six Laois clubs have shared almost €238,000 following appeals in the Sports Capital Grant scheme.
The news follows on from the announcement in February when...
Fleadh Cheoil season underway ahead of Portlaoise hosting provincial finals next month
Laois Comhaltas organization got into full swing last weekend with the start of the Fleadh Ceoil season.
The Fleadh was launched on Sunday, May 29,...
In Pictures: Glorious occasion at Laois Africa Day in Portlaoise
Africa Day Laois took place on the grounds of Portlaoise Leisure Centre on Saturday last in glorious weather conditions where the large crowd were...
Calls for a passport office to open in the midlands to tackle application backlog
Government must consider setting up a passport processing office in and for the midlands region.
That was the position put forward by Independent TD for...
