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...
Laois brothers to take on fundraising Barrow Way Walk after little Evie’s life-saving care
A pair of Laois brothers are taking on a fundraising walk in aid of the Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin's Children's Hospital.
Crettyard brothers, Ciaran...
HSE apologises to residents of Erkina House as decision to close facility ‘paused’
The HSE has apologised to the residents of a mental health facility in Laois and paused plans to shut their home.
The news surrounding Erkina House...
In Pictures: Ukrainian refugees out in force for ‘Clean Up Week’ in Laois
Ukrainian refugees living in Laois came out in force to help during this week’s ‘Clean up Week’ last night.
They did so, they say, because...
Laois twins to the fore as popular RTE TV show comes to the rescue...
Laois twins were to the fore as popular RTE TV show DIY SOS came to the rescue of a Meath family last weekend.
The show,...
The MacCrossans historic bards to the O’Moores and their Crosbie descendants – Laois Heritage...
The Laois Heritage Society will hold its first in-person meeting since Covid tonight.
The meeting takes place in the Midlands Park Hotel and will hear...
‘Major staff vacancy levels identified in Laois Children’s Disability Networks’ says local TD
HSE services that deliver high levels of complex care to children and young adults with a disability in Laois are experiencing a significant staff...
Plan in place to construct 54 new homes in Laois town following Council announcement
Laois County Council have signalled their intention to construct 54 new homes in Portlaoise.
The idea to regenrate Hepburn Court was first mooted back in...
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...
