Outrage over HSE plan to close mental health facility in Laois and relocate residents...
There is outrage over a HSE decision to shut a mental health facility in Laois and relocate residents to Tullamore 'without consultation'.
The news surrounding...
€190,000 in funding secured for five Laois projects under Community Monuments Fund
More than €190,000 has been secured for five Laois projects under the Community Monuments Fund.
Ballylynan church and graveyard has received the highest alocation with...
In Pictures: Laois primary school comes together to raise funds for those impacted by...
A Laois primary school came together and raised almost €400 in aid of those impacted by the war in Ukraine recently.
Scoil Bhrìde, Mountrath, held...
In Pictures: Serious style as Park-Ratheniska celebrate double championship winning 2021 season
There was serious style in the Midlands Park Hotel on Easter Sunday as Park-Ratheniska held their dinner dance.
2021 is a year that will go...
‘Mounting anger’ as micro-generation solar panels support scheme ‘still not operational’
There is mounting anger among farmers, families and landowners who invested in Micro-generation solar panels in the expectation that they would be able to...
In Pictures: Mighty craic at Timahoe Easter Egg Hunt and novelty Tractor Run
Tigh Mochua le chéile held their annual Easter egg hunt and kids novelty Tractor Run on Saturday in Timahoe.
The event was a huge success...
Death occurs of Fr Kevin Daly, former president of Cistercian College Roscrea and Abbot...
The death has occurred of Fr Kevin Daly, the former president of Cistercian College Roscrea and former Abbot of Mount St Joseph Abbey.
A native...
Laois woman scoops €10,000 prize at the RDS Craft Awards 2022
A very talented Laois woman was recognised for her abilities recently at the RDS Craft Awards 2022.
Laois ceramicist, Laura Matikaite is one the five...
Audiology services set to be returned to Laois ‘before the end of the month’
Audiology services are set to be returned to Laois before the end of the month - according to TD Brian Stanley.
The Sinn Fein TD...
Every child starting school in Laois to receive free Little Library Book Bag
Laois Libraries have announced a new initiative that will see every child starting school in September receiving a free Little Library Book Bag.
To help...
Local TD calls for Children’s Allowance to be extended to all secondary school students
Government must give now serious consideration to extending receipt of the Children’s Allowance to parents and guardians of full-time students in second level education...
Government contradiction over proposal to ban the sale of turf from September
Government officials have contradicted each other with statements made about the potential banning of the sale of turf from September.
Last night, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar...
Plans to close mental health facility in Laois and move residents to Tullamore should...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the HSE and the Department of Health to reverse its plans to close Erkina House in...
Laois school’s Parent’s Choir going from strength to strength with plans for performance coming...
Portlaoise College has always had a strong community spirit consisting of management, staff, students and parents.
Sinead Walsh is the Chairperson of the Parent's Council...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Tidy Towns hosts Laois Federation of Tidy Towns Seminar
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns hosted the Laois Federation of Tidy Towns Seminar recently.
The well-attended event kicked off with a tour of the village and community...
Laois and Offaly have new judge appointed as Newbridge solicitor promoted to the role
The Government has decided to nominate Newbridge based solicitor Andrew Cody for appointment as an Ordinary Judge of the District Court.
President Michael D Higgins...
First-ever Nursing and Midwifery awards presented at Portlaoise Hospital
Five nurses and midwives at Portlaoise Hospital have been named as winners of the first ever HEART Awards.
H.E.A.R.T stands for Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect...
Contract signed for 94 new car parking spaces to be constructed near Laois train...
Laois County Council has contracted with Ardain Developments Limited for the provision of a 94 space Public Carpark at Railway Street in Portlaoise.
The site,...
Volunteers requested by Foroige to support young people in Portlaoise
Foróige Portlaoise UBU Youth Service is looking for adults who are interested in supporting Foróige to come forward.
Foróige Portlaoise UBU Youth Service is located...
In Pictures: First Festival of Flight in Laois a huge success
The first ever Festival of Flight held to celebrate the rich history of aviation and exploration in Laois has been a resounding success.
The events,...
Plans in place ahead of largest Spring clean in the midlands in Laois town
Portarlington will be holding its annual spring clean from 10am to noon on Saturday April 23.
It is the largest of its kind in the...
Six organisations awarded more than €100,000 funding from the Laois-Kilkenny Community Benefit Fund
EirGrid has awarded €103,675 to six community groups and not-for-profit organisations near the Laois-Kilkenny Reinforcement Project.
This is the first of three phases of funding...
WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Laois farmer pleads with dog owners after lambs and ewes brutally...
*The images contained at the bottom this article are distressing but we have published them to show what can happen when livestock are attacked...
HSE plea to parents and carers regarding Kinder Egg products at home
The HSE has urged all parents and carers of young children to check and make sure that they do not have Kinder Egg products...
‘Disbelief and anger’ as the ‘sale and marketing of turf is to be prohibited’
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said there is a sense of disbelief and anger within rural communities following confirmation that the sale...
Camross man flies the Laois flag proudly at Macra Mr Personality Festival 2022
The 15th Macra Mr Personality Festival took place in the Springhill Court Hotel on April 8 and 9 in Kilkenny.
The festival was hosted by...
Childcare in ‘urgent need of reform to reduce costs’ says Laois TD
'We have one of the most expensive childcare systems in the European Union'.
So says Laois TD Brian Stanley who was speaking on the issue...
In Pictures: New church group officially opens in Laois town
A new Church called the Irish Reformed Church was inaugurated in Mountmellick last weekend.
The Christian Reformed Church professes the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, and...
Local TD calls for government and An Post action ‘before post masters ballot on...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the Taoiseach to provide clarity on the timing and intention of Government regarding the publication of a...
Laois pub named in Ireland’s Top 20 for ‘pints, music and the time of...
A Laois pub has been named in the list of the top 20 in Ireland for 'pints, music and the time of your life'.
The...
