35 new homes confirmed in Laois for people who are homeless
35 new homes will be provided in Laois for people who are homeless, Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
Minister Darragh O’Brien, TD and...
Laois tourist attraction set to be the venue for largest cancer fundraising initiative in...
Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world and it is coming to Laois in 2022.
It sees local communities coming...
Laois village to host New Year’s Day walk and tractor run in aid of...
A Laois village is gearing up to host its annual New Year's Day walk and tractor run.
Ballacolla will be the place to be as...
Laois primary school’s annual fundraising Tractor Run cancelled ‘due to rising Covid numbers’
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School has been cancelled for a second successive year.
The event was due to take place in...
In Pictures: Christmas spirit in Laois secondary school with annual door competition
Once again, the festive cheer rolled out in Mountrath Community School as the annual Christmas doors competition took place last week.
The organising teacher Orla...
Laois community hopeful new CCTV scheme will be launched in early 2022
A fine attendance assembled in Newtown Mill recently for the AGM of the Woodenbridge Community Alert.
The gathering were given an update on the Community...
Two ambulances and fire brigade called to site of ‘illegal drug and drink rave’...
A popular tourist spot on the Laois-Offaly border was the scene of an 'illegal drug and drink rave' over the weekend.
Derryounce Lakes and Woodlands...
Local group selling community calendars in aid of SOSAD charity
A new Laois branch for the SOSAD Charity was set up in 2021 and a local business are currently selling calendars to raise funds.
Gló...
In Pictures: All smiles in Laois school as they raise sixth Green Flag
At a school assembly last week, the pupils and staff of Clough National School celebrated the awarding of their sixth Green Flag for Global...
Laois TD highlights dramatic increase in fuel bills and calls for change in schemes
A Laois TD has highlighted the dramatic increase in the cost of fuel bills that home owners are now experiencing.
Speaking in the Dail recently,...
HSE confirm details of two more booster walk-in Covid-19 vaccine days in Laois before...
The HSE have announced details of two more days of booster walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics in Laois before Christmas.
One of these will take place...
End of an era as Mountmellick shop Horan’s to close its doors for final...
December 31 will mark the end of an era in Mountmellick when Horan's shop on Parnell Street in the town will close its doors...
Death occurs of Des Browne, much-loved Portlaoise jeweller
The death has occurred of Des Browne senior, the man who established Browne's Jewellers in Portlaoise and a man highy-regarded in business and sporting...
No scrooges in Portlaoise Institute as Christmas fundraiser a success for two charities
Student Council Members at Portlaoise Institute have put their shoulders to the wheel during the festive season and fundraised for the Children’s Health Foundation...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces further Covid-19 measures – but slightly deviates from NPHET recommendation
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced a range of new public health measures as we head for Christmas week.
The measures come following a letter from...
Almost €5.5 million allocated for Laois national, primary and secondary road repairs in 2022
Laois County Council has been allocated €5,409,157 for improvement and maintenance works on Laois national, primary and secondary roads in 2022.
This funding from Transport...
NPHET recommends earlier closure of pubs and restaurants plus capacity limits on outdoor events
NPHET has recommended a wave of new Covid-19 measures be implemented from this coming Monday.
According to the Irish Independent, a letter with the new...
Funding announced for Laois Sports Partnership and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
Laois Sports Partnership and the Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have been awarded government funding recently.
€69,972 has been granted to...
Kind-hearted Laois students pen Christmas story book with proceeds going to children’s charity
A group of kindhearted Laois students have penned a Christmas story book and will donate a portion of the profits to a children's charity.
The...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school host Christmas jumper day for St Vincent de Paul...
Students and staff at a Laois secondary school joined forces recently to fundraise for St Vincent de Paul.
Those in Mountrath Community School paid €2...
TD hits out at ‘shocking waiting times’ for child disability services in Laois
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley has hit out at what he called 'shocking waiting times' for child disability services in Laois.
Figures from the HSE, released...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital opens new Viewing Room and Family Facility associated with the...
Portlaoise Hospital has today officially opened the doors of its new Viewing Room and Family Facility associated with the mortuary.
Development of the new facility...
Laois teacher recognised at Global Undergraduate Awards for study and research
A Laois primary school teacher has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony for the strength of her study and research.
Mary Immaculate College graduate...
Camross Parish Development wins €10,000 in the Aviva Broker Community Fund Awards
Camross Parish Development Association (CPDA) was recently awarded €10,000 in the Aviva Broker Community Fund awards.
Camross Parish Development Associations was nominated for this award...
Laois primary school gearing up to host annual fundraising Tractor Run
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School will take place in Coolrain on Tuesday December 28.
This fundraising event has proven to be...
Laois school release charity calendar following generous sponsorship by former pupil
They say school days are the happiest of our lives and they must hold fond memories for one hugely successful businessman if his recent...
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre for those aged 50 and over to open in...
The HSE will operate a walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre in Laois this Sunday.
The centre in Laois will by on the St Fintan’s Hospital...
St Stephen’s Day Tractor Run planned for Laois Hospice in memory of vintage enthusiast
A fundraising tractor run will take place on Stephen's Day in aid of Laois Hospice and in memory of a vintage enthusiast.
The Tom Kinsella...
Local Minister calls for abortion review to examine lack of services in Midlands
A review of abortion services in Ireland is being welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett - but she wants to see the lack of services...
Young Laois girl’s prize winning painting chosen to to illustrate the 2022 Texaco Children’s...
Back in September, a Laois student won a top prize in the 67th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
In the 6 years and under age category,...
