Approval granted for major new extension to Portlaoise Hospital
Planning permission has been granted for a new 2 and 3 storey extension to Portlaoise Hospital, TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
The proposed development includes...
Figures expose ‘shocking’ shortage of home carers in Laois says local TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to act urgently to ensure carers are available to assist people who need home...
Ghost estate in Laois village set to be completed as permission granted for 26...
Laois County Council have confirmed that planning permission has been granted for 26 new houses in Borris-In-Ossory.
Private developer M&M Holdings has been granted permission...
Peatlands communities urged to apply for share of €500,000 funding scheme
The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme for 2022 is now open and groups are being urged to make applications.
The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme is administered...
CONFIRMED: Health Minister announces new Covid-19 close contact rules to come into force from...
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced changes to Ireland’s self-isolation and restriction of movement rules following a Government meeting today.
For a period of...
‘Laois-Offaly residents being told it may be Christmas 2026 before their areas see high-speed...
An Independent TD for Laois-Offaly has described the anticipated connection date for high-speed fibre broadband for parts of Offaly and Laois as ‘utterly unacceptable’.
Carol...
WATCH: Laois poet’s video poem showcases our wonderful county
A Laois poet has released a video poem which showcases and highlights the beauty of our wonderful county.
Portlaoise's Laura Murphy released 'In Laois I...
Laois TD encourages people to claim tax relief on a range of expenses
January offers a good opportunity for people to avail of the tax reliefs to which they are entitled on expenses including medical bills and...
Death occurs of Sheila Heydon-Hughes, mother of local TD and Minister
The death has occurred of Sheila Heydon-Hughes, mother of local Kildare South TD and Junior Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.
Minister Heydon, who has been...
County Council place nine sites for new homes in Laois village up for sale
Nine new sites will be for sale so people can build their own homes in Castletown village - according to Laois TD Sean Fleming.
Laois...
A brilliant teacher and ‘the perfect gentleman’ – Wonderful tribute paid to the late...
Brother Gerald Macken sadly passed away on January 2 in what was his 90th year.
Originally from Ballaghaderreen in Roscommon, Gerald had a strong...
‘Minister must consider incentivising the use of organic fertilisers as a cost reduction measure’...
An Independent TD for Laois-Offaly has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to clarify the progress his department...
Sadness following the passing of Laois cycling enthusiast and hurley maker
There is deep sadness in Borris-In-Ossory today following the news of the passing of Pat 'Paddy' Campion.
Mr Campion died peacefully at the Midlands Regional...
Death occurs of well-known Portlaoise man Johnny O’Brien
The death has occurred of Johnny O'Brien, one of the great characters of Portlaoise, and a man well-known in business and community circles.
Mr O'Brien...
County Council approve 58 new homes near Laois train station
Laois County Council has approved a planning application to construct 58 new homes near Portarlington Train Station.
Werdna Limited are behind the development which is...
€10,000 raised for Laois Hospice as Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run a...
The annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run was a huge success with €10,000 raised for Laois Hospice.
Knock Vintage Men’s Shed and Ballyroan...
Sympathies paid to Laois TD and Councillor following sad passing of beloved sister
Sympathies have been paid to a Laois TD and County Councillor following the passing of their beloved sister.
Ann Fleming, sister of TD Sean and...
Over €210,000 secured for renovation of former Laois courthouse
The derelict Borris-in-Ossory courthouse has been granted over €210,000 in government funding to help restore the derelict building and develop it into a remote...
183 years after The Night of the Big Wind – an old Laois church...
On January 6, 1839 - 183 years ago today - a violent storm swept across Ireland and left a trail of destruction in its...
Top darts players set to play in Durrow in aid of Hero’s Aid charity
The recent World Darts championship on Sky Sports made for riveting viewing - and a selection of those will make their way to the...
Emo NS mark retirement of deputy principal Florence Fennelly
The staff and Board of Management of Emo National school finally got an opportunity to mark the retirement of Florence Fennelly who has been...
Laois and Offaly ‘have no connection yet under National Broadband Plan’ says Laois...
A Laois TD says he is 'gravely concerned about the pace of progress with the National Broadband Plan'.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley was speaking after...
Laois native receives award in Queen Elizabeth’s New Year’s Honours List
A Laois native has received an award from Queen Elizabeth II in the annual New Year's Honours List in the UK.
Dr John Fingleton, who...
Sadness in Timahoe at sudden death of Denis Lowry
The Timahoe area was saddened last week by the shock death of Denis Lowry.
Aged in his mid 60s, Mr Lowry was a highly-respected member...
New Year’s Day walk in Timahoe in memory of Johnny Dalton scaled back due...
The New Year's Day walk in Timahoe in memory of the late Johnny Dalton is being scaled back to a much smaller event due...
Sadness in sporting, business and community circles at death of Rory Culliton
Rory Culliton from Portlaoise - a man remembered as a gentleman and highly-respected in the local sport, business and community circles - passed away...
End of an era in Emo as community give great send off to the...
The Emo community paid farewell to Eddie Mulhall this week, a highly-regarded man who was one of the founding members of the local GAA...
More than 1,000 booster Covid-19 vaccine appointments available in Portlaoise
More than 1,000 Covid-19 booster vaccine appointments are available to book in Portlaoise between now and New Year's Eve.
The HSE have confirmed that appointments...
Day Care Centres in Portlaoise and Mountmellick due to reopen in New Year
Day Care Centres for the elderly in Portlaoise and Mountmellick are due to be reopened in early 2022.
Laois TD Brian Stanley shared the news...
In Pictures: Christmas comes early as construction company and Laois native donate toys to...
Santa Claus arrived early to Timahoe this year as the children of Naíscoil Kantara, at Timahoe NS were treated to a massive surprise in...
