Government urged to increase ‘unsustainable’ income threshold for social housing
The Government is being urged to increase the income threshold for social housing, with the current thresholds described as "unsustainable."
The call came from the...
Laois ‘missing a trick’ by not doing more to promote Rock of Dunamase as...
Laois, as a county, is "missing a trick" by not doing more to promote the Rock of Dunamase as a major tourist destination.
That is...
Proposals laid out which could see changes made to National Electoral Register
Proposals have been laid out this week by Laois County Council which could see changes made to the National Electoral Register.
The first proposal would...
Laois County Councillors fume over new plans to reduce speed limits
New speed limit restrictions are set to be rolled out across Laois from Friday, February 7.
The Department of Transport have decided that default speed...
Portlaoise College Transition Year students set to bring “Grease” to life
Portlaoise College's Transition Year students are ready to take the stage with their highly anticipated production of Grease.
The performances will take place at the...
Laois man embarks on epic 32-county journey to raise funds for local sports club
A Laois man is set to take on an incredible challenge as he prepares to visit all 32 counties in an effort to raise...
Water supply ‘returning to normal’ in Laois following Storm Éowyn – Uisce Eireann
Uisce Éireann says that water supply in Laois is 'returning to normal' following the impact of Storm Éowyn.
The state body, known previously as Irish...
Laois to host event highlighting suicide prevention and bereavement support services
A free suicide bereavement support awareness event will take place on Thursday, January 30, from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event...
Planning permission awarded to several housing developments and community projects across Laois
Laois County Council has recently approved a series of planning applications across various industries and services in the county.
Brook Advantage Limited have been given...
Laois school rallies to prevent deportation of family whose ‘lives would be in danger...
Close to 1,700 people have signed a petition to the new Minister for Justice asking them to stop the deportation of a family from...
Six Laois students receive Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Awards
Six Laois students have been recognised at the Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Awards at ceremonies held in the University throughout the week.
The Trinity College...
Laois village ‘left in complete darkness’ amid ‘urgent’ appeals for public lighting
A village in Laois "urgently needs public lighting" as the community has been left "in complete darkness."
That is according to Laois TD Brian Stanley,...
Laois County Council issue road updates as Storm Éowyn continues to roar
Laois County Council have issued a new statement in relation to the ongoing situation across the county amid Storm Éowyn.
It was reported earlier this morning...
Laois County Council crews mobilising as trees down and roads impassable across the county
Laois County Council say that repair crews are mobilising from 11am in a bid to attempt to clear up some of the damage from...
Laois County Council issue advice for staying safe during and after the Red warning...
As Storm Éowyn roars across Ireland this morning, Laois County Council has issued advice for people in a bid to keep them safe during...
Planning Permission: Applications submitted for 19 new homes in Laois plus a solar farm...
Laois County Council has received planning applications from two separate developers that would see the construction of 19 new homes in the county.
Kingscroft Developments...
‘The Slieve Blooms are not going to become the wild west for reckless quad...
"Quads and scramblers laying waste to Slieve Bloom bike and walking trails" according to a TD.
Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan, formerly a TD...
In Pictures: Paris art trip proves inspiring and educating for Laois students
5th-year and LCA Art students from Portlaoise College had the experience of a lifetime as they visited Paris last week as part of their...
News in Brief: New tree wall in Portlaoise; donations for DEBRA; and business connectivity
Lions Club support Portlaoise Tidy Towns
Portlaoise Lions Club have added their support to Portlaoise Tidy Town with the news that they will be funding...
STATUS RED: Schools set to close on Friday as Met Eireann extends highest storm...
Schools in Laois are set to close on Friday as Met Eireann has extended its Status Red warning to include Laois.
This is as the...
In Pictures: All smiles as Bishop Nulty officially opens Laois school’s new astro on...
It was a historic day in St Colman's National School Stradbally as their new astro facility was officially opened by Bishop Denis Nulty.
The Bishop...
Status Orange warning announced as Storm Éowyn to batter the country on Friday
Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for the entire country as Storm Éowyn is set to batter the country on Friday.
The...
‘We bought a house in March and now we’re homeless’ – How a dream...
People in Laois are being made 'homeless, leading to stress, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts'.
That is according to one man who says of he...
News in Brief: Growth in housing and recruitment across Laois as well online safety...
Record number of new homes commenced in Laois in 2024
New Government data shows a massive increase in the construction of new homes in Laois...
News in Brief: Isle of Dogs; AONTAS Awards; Culture Night; and Entrepreneur Of The...
‘Isle of Song’ launches in Laois
'Isle of Song' is an exciting new song-writing project taking place between March and October 2025 with children and...
‘The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned’ during the recent cold snap
"The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned" during the recent cold snap, Laois County Council has heard.
Speaking at the first meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal...
Laois GAA club announce fundraising event at exclusive Ballyfin Demesne
A Laois GAA club have announced an exciting fundraising event set to take place at one of the county's most exclusive locations.
Ballyfin GAA are...
Laois-Offaly Families For Autism receives AXA Community Award
Laois Offaly Families For Autism (LOFFA) recently received an award of €2,500 as part of the AXA Community Awards, an initiative which aims to...
Weekend Read: Vonnie Bolton – Children’s books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career
Vonnie Bolton is a fascinating person with a fascinating life story, encapsulating two children's books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career.
Her debut book...
Lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise described as ’embarrassing’
The lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise has been described as "embarrassing" as efforts continue to restore the service in the...
