Two people taken to hospital following fire at Laois apartment block
Two people have been taken to hospital following a blaze that broke out at an apartment block in Portarlington this morning.
The fire, at an...
‘Pop Up Don Phalaistín’ being considered as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge cultural events
Laois County Council are exploring the possibility of including 'Pop Up Don Phalaistín' as part of their cultural events for the Seachtain na Gaeilge...
Laois Partnership Company launches ‘new vision’ for network of local development companies in Ireland
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) recently launched the Local Development Companies Network (LDCN), formerly known as the Irish Local Development Network, at an event in...
In Pictures: Laois students begin their fashion journey as part of Junk Kouture 2025
A number of Laois students have begun their fashion journey as part of the global phenomenon known as Junk Couture.
A total of 16 students from...
Applications wanted in Laois for ‘Adopt a Monument Scheme’
Community groups in Laois are being encouraged to apply to join the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument scheme which is all about empowering local...
13 historic buildings across Laois awarded over €185,000 in Conservation Grants
13 historic buildings across County Laois have been awarded just over €185,000 in recent Conservation Grants.
The buildings are spread around the county from Rathdowney...
The unsolved murder of a Portlaoise woman to be the focus of TG4 documentary
The unsolved murder of a Portlaoise woman is set to be the feature in the latest installment of a TG4 documentary.
Marú Inár Measc is...
Laois school experiences success at FÍS Film Awards 2025
Students from Laois were announced as winners at this year’s FÍS Film Awards which took place recently.
The pupils, who entered the renowned short movie...
Contractor responsible for public lighting in Laois ‘should be sacked’ local County Councillor says
The contractor responsible for public lighting in County Laois "should be sacked" a local County Councillor has said.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy Bracken made the...
New York! New York! LaoisToday team to travel to the Big Apple for St...
St Patrick’s Day in New York. Of all the iconic destinations for our national holiday, New York is the big one.
Connecting with the Irish...
New Primary Health Centre for Rathdowney but Borris-in-Ossory and Durrow set to miss out
The Health Services Executive (HSE) have provided an update on their plans for Primary Health Centres in five towns across County Laois.
There were positive...
DPP to appeal sentence handed down to killer of Laois man Joe Drennan
The Director of Public Prosecutions has informed the family of the late Joe Drennan that they will appeal the sentence handed down to his...
Coillte ‘working closely with Gardaí to protect Slieve Bloom Mountain Trails’
The state’s forestry agency, Coillte, has confirmed that it has been in contact with An Garda Síochana as part of enforcement efforts aimed at...
‘Ireland must act to immediately ban male participants from female sports’ Local TD says
A local TD has said “Ireland must act to immediately ban male participants from female sports.”
The statement came from Independent TD Carol Nolan, who previously...
News in Brief: Childminders grant now available, lessons from Storm Éowyn, plus growth in...
Equipment grant now available for Laois childminders
The call has been put out to all childminders in Laois to avail of the 2025 Childminding Development Grant.
The...
Second march demanding justice for Joe Drennan announced as local TD presses for law...
There will be a march this weekend to once again demand justice for the late Joe Drennan.
The march will be held in the Drennan...
Newly elected Laois Senator calls on government to intervene to stop sell off of...
Newly elected Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has slammed the decision to sell off Bord Na Móna Recycling.
On Friday, Bord na Móna said it...
Weekend Read: JP bows out after 40 brilliant years with Portlaoise Pantomime
As Portlaoise Pantomime Group celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, JP Cahillane, the Kerryman who co-founded it with the late Sean O’Reilly, is bowing...
‘Walk for Justice’ – Event organised in Laois for the late Joe Drennan demanding...
A 'Walk for Justice' will take place in Mountrath this weekend demanding justice for the late Joe Drennan.
The Mountrath student, 21, was killed in...
Crettyard man named Federation of Irish Sport Volunteer of the Year for 2024
The Federation of Irish Sport has announced that Paddy Brennan has been named Laois’s 2024 recipient of the Volunteers in Sport Awards.
Paddy will be...
Busy times in Ballinakill with planning permission awarded to two new developments
February remains a busy month across the county, with Laois County Council awarding planning permission, in one form or another, to a variety of...
Laois family urging community to ‘go all in against cancer’ this Daffodil Day
A Laois family are urging the county to "go all in against cancer" for Daffodil Day 2025.
The Fennelly family, Frank, Cathy and Florence, used...
Portarlington Rugby Club to host Family Table Quiz on Saturday, February 15
A Laois sports club are set to host a family fundraising event later this month with excitement beginning to build.
Portarlington RFC are set to...
New data shows Laois has second lowest disposable income of any county in Ireland
New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that Laois has the second lowest disposable income of any county in Ireland.
The data shows...
Laois Sports Partnership – A year of growth in sport and physical activity participation
Laois Sports Partnership (LSP) received €855,516 in funding for sport in 2024, with almost 10,000 participants involved across a total of five Community Sports...
Clonaslee to launch plans for St Patrick’s Day celebration
The St Patrick's Day parade in Clonaslee has really gathered momentum since the community belatedly got it up and running for the first time...
News in Brief: Credit Union Community Fund, Laois Supporters Club and Healthcare Roadshow in...
Applications Open for Mountmellick Credit Union's 2025 Community Fund
Mountmellick Credit Union has launch their 2025 Community Fund, with up to €30,000 in funding available to...
Community groups across Laois encouraged to apply for national literacy fund
Community groups in Laois are being encouraged to apply to a national fund which aims to address literacy needs tight across the country.
The Adult...
Road to Recovery Road Run to be held in aid of Friends of Portlaoise...
There is great excitement for the launch of the Road to Recovery Road Run with all proceeds going to support the Friends of Portlaoise...
Laois TD lambasts new government over health, housing, families and workers
Laois TD Brian Stanley has lambasted the new government - saying their first action was to create more 'jobs for the boys'.
In a statement...
