Vintage clothes sale in St Vincent de Paul in Stradbally this weekend
St Vincent de Paul in Stradbally have a vintage sale this weekend in their shop in the town.
"We have racks jam-packed with all things...
Laois’s most popular baby names of 2021 are revealed
Jack and Grace were the most popular baby names chosen by parents in Laois in 2021.
The latest figures are revealed in a CSO publication...
Laois teenager instrumental in the establishment of discount travel card for those aged 19...
A Laois teenager has played a role in a new discount travel card which will hopefully be released nationally in April.
Caoimhe Moore, a Fifth...
Citizen science project aimed at improving water quality in Laois launched
A citizen science partnership empowering citizens to take part and collect data in a programme of water quality testing on the River Nore and...
Emo Court set to host major new one-day business and sporting event this May
Emo Court and Parklands will host a major new one-day business and sporting event this May, which is expected to attract up to 5,000...
Grants of up to €50,000 available in Laois as CLAR Programme details announced
The Government has launched a €7million fund to develop community facilities and amenities in rural areas under the 2022 CLÁR Programme.
The CLÁR Programme is...
Laois TD calls for the planned May increase in Carbon Tax to be halted
A Laois TD has called on the Government to halt the May increase on Carbon Tax in order 'not to heap further pressure on...
Meet the Laois director whose short film has been selected to be shown at...
A young Laois man's short film is set to be shown at the prestigious Dublin Film Festival.
Robert O'Sullivan, a 21-year-old from Ballyfin, is the...
New bill aims to combat the scourge of derelict buildings in Laois and across...
Laois Green Party representatives have welcomed the Vacancy Dereliction and Regeneration Bill 2022 which was launched yesterday.
Under this Bill, homes that are vacant in...
Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme launched as Laois TD encourages those eligible to apply
A major Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme has been launched that will support dozens of outdoor adventure projects across the country.
This €15 million fund...
In Pictures: All smiles as Ballyroan-Abbey and Abbeyleix celebrate incredible 2020 minor double success
There was serious style in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel at the weekend as a group of teenagers finally got to celebrate their unprecedented success.
In...
Laois driving licence services must be reinstated to the Council says local TD
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that driving licence services should be reinstated to Laois County Council.
This comes after it was revealed last week...
Laois parents encouraged to apply as School Transport Scheme for 2022/23 opens for applicants
New applications for the school transport scheme for the coming school year 2022/23 are now being accepted.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has encouraged parents to...
Lower public transport fares needed now not in May says local Labour representative
Labour's representative in Laois has called on the government to introduce the promised lower fares on public transport immediately.
It was announced previously that people...
‘Government must maintain and increase supports for 1,724 people living with epilepsy in Laois-Offaly’...
Independent TD for Laois and Offaly, Carol Nolan, has extended her support to the 1,724 people within the constituency who are currently living with...
Abbeyleix daycare in limbo but some progress on Portlaoise and Mountmellick
Local TD Brian Stanley has said that badly-needed progress has been made on Portlaoise and Mountmellick Day Care Centres - but that the situation...
A first for Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise as it offers a new program for...
The Midland Regional Hospital (MRH) in Portlaoise is offering patients with type 1 diabetes a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) course.
It aims to teach participants how to...
Frustration expressed over withdrawal of day care services from Abbeyleix
There is extreme frustration with the current situation where day care services are no longer being offered in Abbeyleix hospital.
The issue was raised at...
Portlaoise set to hold two-day St Patrick’s Street Festival this year
After two successive years without a St Patrick's Day parade, Portlaoise will hold a two-day festival in the town this year.
The Portlaoise St Patrick’s...
Sadness at death of young Laois woman after long illness
The death has occurred of young Laois woman Roxy Phelan at her home in Abbeyleix after a long battle with cancer.
Originally from Rathdowney, she...
In Pictures: Stunning creations assembled as seven Scoil Chriost Ri entries confirmed for Junk...
Junk Kouture is back for another year and the Transition Year students in Scoil Chriost Ri have been extremely busy over the last few...
Laois Councillor pledges that historic Laois bridge will remain wooden following renovation works
A Laois County Councillor has pledged that The Woodenbridge will remain in its original state after renovation works have been completed.
Fine Gael Councillor John...
Laois involvement in ‘Freezbury Challenge’ aiming to raise funds for Pieta House
A group of young men are putting their bodies to the test this February in a bid to raise money for the suicide prevention...
Snow, wind and rain expected as Laois County Council issue Storm Eunice warning
Laois County Council have issued a warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice which is set to batter us on Friday.
The Atlantic Storm...
Campaign launched to ‘Save The Woodenbridge’ following ‘concrete’ structure proposal
A campaign has been launched to save The Woodenbridge in Laois as it has been threatened with replacement.
Michael G Phelan of The Woodenbridge Paddlers...
Sadness at death of Arthur Buckley, a hugely influential and long-standing member of Mountrath...
Mountrath Golf Club have paid tribute to Arthur Buckley who passed away this week.
Mountrath Golf Club members are saddened with the news of the...
Refuge centre for victims of domestic violence in Laois a step closer following Tusla...
Portlaoise Refuge has been listed as a priority in the publication of the Tusla review of accommodation services for victims of domestic, sexual and...
Meet the Portarlington lady leading a community called ‘Partners in Positivity’
A Portarlington woman and her trusty Dublin side-kick have formed a thriving community that promotes positive mental health.
Partners in Positivity is a Podcast that...
HSE confirm completion date for day-care services renovation works in Portlaoise and Mountmellick
A completion date for renovation works at two day care service facilities in Laois have been confirmed by the HSE.
This were given to Independent...
Sadness at death of legendary Mountmellick community woman Mary B Culliton
At the funeral mass of Mary B Culliton (nee O'Gorman) in Mountmellick, Fr Michael Murphy remarked that if a token from all the various...
