Plans in place to revive Past Pupils Golf Society in memory of beloved late...
Plans are in place to revive the Portlaoise CBS Past Pupils Golf Society and rename it in memory of a beloved late teacher.
John Duggan...
€70,000 to be spent on five bus shelters in three locations in Laois
€70,000 is to be spent on the construction of five bus shelters in three locations in Laois.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley who...
In Pictures: Laois primary school host successful fundraiser in aid of Ukraine
A Laois primary school held a successful fundraising event to raise money for those affected by the war in Ukraine.
Pupils and staff in Scoil...
Couch to 50km – new cycling programme starting in Portlaoise this week
Are you looking for something to do - or a new fitness challenge?
With the evenings getting longer and the summer months stretching out in...
The list of Laois locations for Darkness into Light tomorrow morning
For the first time since 2019, the Darkness into Light walks take place across the country.
Virtual events were held in 2020 and 2021 due...
Sadness and shock in Killenard and surrounding areas at sudden death of Alan Kavanagh
The community of Killenard was stunned this week with the shock and sudden passing of Alan Kavanagh.
Only in his late 30s, Mr Kavanagh was...
Trip to Abu Dhabi and Late Late Show appearance ahead for Laois girls following...
The Junk Kouture grand final took place last night and one stunning creation from Laois has made it through to the World Final.
The Junk...
Laois High Nelly Club set for fundraiser in aid of Temple Street Hospital
Clonaslee High Nelly Club are set to host a fundraising cycle in aid of Children's Health Foundation in Temple Street.
It promises to be a...
Portlaoise Hospital celebrates its staff on international Day of the Midwife
Portlaoise Hospital is celebrating the work undertaken by their team of midwives on International Day of the Midwife.
International Day of the Midwife is celebrated...
Laois secondary school’s TYs gearing up for their production of Aladdin and His Magic...
Rehearsals are in full swing as a Laois secondary school is gearing up for their TY musical which begins next week.
After a three year...
In Pictures: Laois town celebrates Poetry Day Ireland in style
Mountmellick recently celebrated Poetry Day Ireland with an event at the Hare's Corner in the MDA Business Campus.
Mountmellick made it a poetry-filled afternoon on...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois secondary school heads on first foreign school tour...
TY students in Mountrath Community School embarked on a stunning and exciting cultural school tour to Verona, Venice and Lake Garda in Italy recently.
The...
Extreme sadness at death of young Laois Garda Adrian Kelly
There is widespread sadness at the death of Adrian Kelly from Ballaghmore, a highly-regarded member of An Garda Síochána.
Adrian was stationed in Borris-in-Ossory where...
Laois Fire Service set to go to Hell and Back for autism charity
Members of the Laois Fire Service are going to Hell and Back to support AsIAm - Ireland's National Autism Charity.
The member, from Portarlington, Portlaoise,...
Podcast series gives insight into the homelands and cultures of Direct Provision residents in...
'Home Stories' is a podcast series that offers insights into the lives, hopes and childhood memories of residents of Direct Provision and Emergency Accommodation...
‘Micro-generation customers must wait until at least July to receive payment or credit’ says...
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) is not setting a date or deadline for the timing...
Death occurs of Sean Ramsbottom, former chairman of Laois GAA
The death has occurred of Sean Ramsbottom Senior from Timahoe, the former highly-respected chairman of Laois GAA. He was in his 94th year.
Mr...
Pesticides detected in Borris-in-Ossory public water supply – though not a threat to public...
An exceedance of the pesticide Glyphosate has been detected in the Borris-in-Ossory public water supply.
Though the levels are not a threat to public health,...
In Pictures: Paralympic hero Gary O’Reilly honoured by Laois County Council
The Paralympic success of Portlaoise's Gary O'Reilly was an incredible moment in 2021 and he was formally honoured by Laois County Council on Thursday...
Laois County Libraries to host series of online local history talks
Laois County Library is hosting a series of online history talks in the coming weeks as part of its Decade of Centenaries Programme.
Laois and...
Portlaoise features on Ireland AM as efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees receive national attention
The Virgin Media cameras came to Portlaoise this week as Ireland AM completed an outside broadcast.
They were there to see the new ‘Zero Cost...
‘Government must address parent’s concerns around the impact of the refugee crisis’ says local...
There is concern among parents and within schools after it was confirmed that schools could be asked to accommodate more than 40,000 new students...
Shock and sadness in Ballacolla as much-loved community man Seamus Maher passes away suddenly
The wider community of Ballacolla was thrown into a deep sense of shock and sadness early this week with the news of the sudden...
Portarlington’s Spring Clean a big success as big drop in litter levels recorded
The Tidy Town's 'Spring Clean' of Portarlington on Saturday April 23 was a big success.
Over 120 volunteers took part at 34 different locations across...
OPW confirm ‘no charge’ to be applied at Emo Court after fencing leads to...
The Office of Public Works has confirmed that no charge for visiting Emo Court or its gardens is planned.
Concerns were raised by locals recently...
Potential for Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trails laid bare as ambitious project is officially...
Only four years ago the Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail project was still in its infancy.
Though the seed of the idea had been sown...
Sadness in Ballybrittas and surrounding areas at death of Johnny Doonan
There is sadness in Ballybrittas and the surrounding areas following the death of Johnny Doonan.
A former employee of the ESB, Johnny was known far...
Peat on Laois bogs has to be moved ‘for environmental reasons’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that attempts to prevent the movement of harvested peat off three Laois bogs 'is illogical and will damage...
Laois library services keen to do their part to welcome Ukrainian people to the...
Laois County Council’s library service, like the rest of the community, are eager to welcome any Ukrainian people seeking shelter here.
In that context, everyone...
Vikings to descend upon Laois village this weekend where a champion will be crowned
The Golden Ravens are due in Timahoe this weekend where a champion will be crowned.
The Viking battle re-enactment group have proved a big hit...
