Momentous day as new playground is officially opened in Ballinakill
It was a day of significant pride and excitement in the community of Ballinakill today when the new playground was officially opened.
The great and...
Remembering the late Brother Michael Mackey – a 92-year-old priest who dedicated his life...
There was sadness in Castletown at the end of February following the passing of the much loved Brother Michael Mackey.
Originally from Freshford in Kilkenny,...
Portlaoise Panthers claim €5,000 as county winners of Texaco Sport initiative
Portlaoise Panthers Basketball Club is to receive €5,000 in funding under this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative.
Under the scheme – similar to that...
Laois woman the big winner following Irish Guide Dogs Annual Draw
A Laois woman is the owner of a brand new car after she was named the winner of the Irish Guide Dogs Annual Draw.
Bernadette...
Laois sisters claim Irish Dancing glory at Leinster Championships
Two Laois sisters claimed Leinster Championship Irish Dancing glory over the weekend.
Rioghán and Laoise Delaney from The Rock are part of the Lynam School...
Government measures on fuel ‘do not go far enough’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD says that the planned cut in excise duty by the government will 'not go far enough' to help with rising fuel...
20 cent reduction on petrol and diesel prices on the way as government to...
Motorists can expect so see petrol and diesel prices fall from midnight following a change in excise duty.
The government is set to announce a...
Laois mammy set to head to Ukrainian border to help with humanitarian effort
A Laois mother of three is set to head off across the continent next week to join the humanitarian effort on the Ukrainian border...
Local TD calls on government to reassess rejection of horticulture report as ‘food security...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said that Government must now move to immediately re-examine a series of decisions that it took in...
€96,000 allocated to Laois County Council under Built Heritage Investment Scheme
€96,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for 12 projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2022.
Tenakill House in Raheen received the highest...
War in Ukraine: Vigil in Portlaoise, local school does their part and Laois brewery...
Portlaoise vigil
Laois Integration Network are hosting a vigil outside County Hall, in Portlaoise at 6pm this evening, Tuesday, March 8.
Laois people are invited to...
Death occurs of Christy O’Brien, one of Laois’s greatest hurlers of all time
The death has occurred of Christy O'Brien from Borris-in-Ossory, regarded as one of the greatest Laois hurlers of all time. He was just short...
Mountrath Goes Green – Laois town confirms theme of this year’s St Patrick’s Day...
The Laois town of Mountrath have confirmed the theme of their St Patrick's Day Parade - and it is all about recycling.
'MOUNTRATH GOES GREEN...
In Pictures: Big turnout at ‘Save The Woodenbridge’ public rally
There was a big turnout at a public rally in Laois on Sunday which was called 'Save the Woodenbridge'.
It has been proposed that the...
Laois politicians report ‘positive’ meeting with HSE officials on the future of Abbeyleix Hospital
Laois politicians were happy following a meeting with HSE officials on the future of Abbeyleix Hospital which took place recently.
The primary purpose of the...
Rally being held today to ‘Save the Woodenbridge’
A public rally to 'Save the Woodenbridge' is taking place at 12 noon today at the well-known location between Durrow and Ballacolla.
It has been...
Portarlington Rugby Club holding reception for Ukrainian community
Various communities across Ireland are doing what they can to help Ukraine at their current time of incredible difficulty and tomorrow in Portarlington, the...
‘There are boys and girls of 16 and 17 who have never seen a...
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the collapse of the School Dental Scheme and the Medical Card Dental Scheme with Taoiseach Micheál Martin...
Local TD confirms government to discuss fuel rebate and support for hauliers as prices...
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed to Independent TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan, that Government is to review issues surrounding the level of fuel...
Laois business man and local GAA clubs organise Ukrainian relief appeal
A Laois businessman and a number of local GAA clubs have come together to launch a Ukrainian relief appeal.
Ger Hyland of Hyland Transport has...
Former Laois-based doctor involved in a massive humanitarian fundraiser for Ukraine
A former Laois-based doctor is involved in a massive humanitarian campaign that has been launched in response to the war in Ukraine.
Kateryna Kachurets, who...
Laois primary school and Dunamaise Arts Centre receive funding under separate schemes
Mayo National School in Crettyard is to receive funding under the Emergency Works Scheme 2021.
The money, issued by the Department of Education,is to repair...
‘Urgent need’ to update National Strategy to Combat Energy poverty says local TD
Laois-Offaly TD Carol Nolan has called on the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to immediately update the national Strategy to Combat Energy...
Laois author publishes two more books in the brilliant ‘Declan Kirby GAA Star’ series
Laois author Michael Egan is set to publish two more books in his children's series Declan Kirby GAA Star.
The Killenard man, who works as a...
Powerful new mural unveiled in Portlaoise to mark Midlands LGBT+ first birthday
A very impressive new mural to mark the first birthday of the the Midlands LGBT+ project was unveiled in Portlaoise yesterday when Minister of...
Laois community rallies to send supplies to Ukraine
When there's a war raging on the far side of the continent, there's a certain sense of helplessness in this part of the world.
But...
Portarlington group seeking to raise €20,000 for upkeep of the beautiful Derryounce Lakes
A community group in Portarlington are hoping to raise €20,000 for the general maintenance of the Derryounce Lakes, Trails and Parklands.
Portarlington Community Development Association...
€500,000 for Killeshin Digital Hub as projects in Mountrath, Knock and Camross also funded
The rural area of Killeshin on the outskirts of Carlow town has developed considerably over the past number of years due to tireless community...
Rosenallis-based Ukrainian among those to travel home to assist war effort
A Ukrainian man who had been working in Rosenallis is among those who have travelled back to their home country to join the war...
Wheelchair accessible swing comes to Laois playground after years of campaigning
After years of campaigning, a Laois playground has finally had its wheelchair accessible swing installed.
Portlaoise Leisure Centre is having huge work carried out on...
