Laois groups gain insight into EU funding opportunities at online meeting
Laois Public Participation Network held their first County Plenary of 2022 for their Member Groups recently.
This was an online event, which was chaired by...
French Ambassador to Ireland set to visit two Laois towns next week
The French Ambassador to Ireland is set to visit two Laois towns on Wednesday April 13.
Ambassador Vincent Guérend is set to arrive at French...
‘Let us get away from plastic and remove it from society’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has called on the government to put a ban on plastic packaging during a debate in the Dail.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley...
More than €350,000 allocated for the improvement of rural Laois roads
€351,880 has been allocated to Laois County Council under the Local Improvement Scheme for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways.
The funding under this...
Explained: With €10,000 up for grabs, how does Ireland’s Fittest Club competition at Shine...
A crowd of 5,000 people is expected to attend Shine 2022, a new one-day business and sport extravaganza in the grounds of the spectacular...
Changing of the guard as long serving fireman retires and his replacement makes history
There was a changing of the guard and history made all in the one swoop as a Laois fire station recently.
It was the end...
Laois artists donate work ahead of sale in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s...
A number of Laois artists have generously donated their art for Incognito 2022 in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.
Ireland’s biggest online...
Four young Laois girls excel in Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative
Four young ladies who play camogie with Banríon Gael in Portarlington graduated from NUIG with a Level 5 Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and...
In Pictures: Inclusivity the key to new upgrade at Portlaoise Leisure Centre’s Playground
Inclusivity was the central message as a brand new upgrade to the playground at Portlaoise Leisure Centre was unveiled recently.
Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Conor...
Stunning Laois creation qualifies for Junk Kouture grand final as competition goes global
The Junk Kouture grand final takes place early next month and one stunning creation from Laois has made it through.
The Junk Kouture Dublin City...
In Pictures: Laois group tackle Dysart Woods as part of Climb with Charlie campaign
All over Ireland this weekend, people donned their walking boots and 'Climbed with Charlie', as part of a nationwide fundraiser organised by former RTE...
First section of Triogue Way – a new walking and cycling link – opens...
This week saw the official opening of the Triogue Way (Phase 1), providing a direct walking and cycling link from the Portlaoise Southern Circular...
Sadness at the death of John O’Reilly Senior, from Harristown near Graiguecullen
The death has occurred of John O'Reilly Senior from Harristown near Graiguecullen at the age of 82.
A highly-regarded farmer, who was well known across...
The list of local walks on tomorrow for the Climb with Charlie campaign
There are four official walks in Laois tomorrow as part of the Climb with Charlie campaign as well another one just across the border...
New law imminent to give Laois County Council power to use CCTV to tackle...
A new law aimed at giving Laois County Council the power to use CCTV to help prosecute those who dump illegally is on the...
Four Laois historical structures share in €124,490 of funding for improvement works
€125,490 has been allocated for four historic properties in Laois under the Historic Structures Fund.
The Abbeyleix Old Church will receive €50,000 and this will...
Electric Vehicle Grant benefiting those in large cities more than rural areas says Laois...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the grant of €10k towards the purchase of new Electric Vehicles (EV’s) has benefited people in large...
Fur farm in Laois faces closure following introduction of new legislation
Fur Farming is set to be banned in Ireland following the passing of The Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021.
The...
Almost €70,000 of funding approved for six Laois swimming pools
Sport Ireland and Ireland Active have announced a €3.2 million funding package for swimming pool operators across the country.
Six Laois swimming pools have been...
Need for domestic violence accommodation in Laois raised in the Dail
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the absence of domestic violence accommodation in Laois and Offaly in the Dáil this morning.
Minister of State at...
Laois student representatives welcome proposed Leaving Certificate reforms
A new way of doing the Leaving Cert has been welcomed by two Laois students who are members of the Irish Second Level Student's...
Laois more than halves number of households on social housing waiting lists in five...
Laois has more than halved the number of households on the social housing waiting list over the last five years.
So figures released from the...
More than €6,000 raised for young Laois girl as she continues cancer battle
More than €6,000 has been raised in aid a of a young Laois girl who is undergoing a cancer battle.
13-year-old Olivia Loj from Mountmellick...
Laois Domestic Abuse Service approved for €42,500 in government funding
Laois Domestic Abuse Service has been approved for €42,500 in government funding.
This funding will assist Laois Domestic Abuse Service to increase their ability to...
Almost €1.4 million granted to Laois in Housing Adaptation Grants
€1,389,375 of funding has been approved for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability in Laois.
The total €1,389,375 funding is...
‘Minister must explain why a €200,000 rural water report will not be published’ says...
An Independent TD has called on the Minister for Housing to explain why his department has not published a report on ‘Research and information...
In Pictures: Online radio drama workshops as Laois Sightless Cinema unveiled
People with a visual impairment from Laois are currently being offered Sightless Cinema online radio drama workshops for the first time.
The programme takes place...
In Pictures: Laois Sports Partnership launch their fifth Strategic Plan
Laois Sports Partnership launched their fifth Strategic Plan at an event in Mountrath last week.
The plan has been developed around five thematic themes; Active...
Average asking price of Laois house now €225,000, 10% up on a year ago
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €225,000, 10% higher than what it...
Climb with Charlie – Laois group set to take on Fossey Mountain in support...
On Saturday April 2, Charlie Bird will climb Croagh Patrick in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.
The former RTE...
