WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Laois farmer pleads with dog owners after lambs and ewes brutally...
*The images contained at the bottom this article are distressing but we have published them to show what can happen when livestock are attacked...
HSE plea to parents and carers regarding Kinder Egg products at home
The HSE has urged all parents and carers of young children to check and make sure that they do not have Kinder Egg products...
‘Disbelief and anger’ as the ‘sale and marketing of turf is to be prohibited’
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said there is a sense of disbelief and anger within rural communities following confirmation that the sale...
Camross man flies the Laois flag proudly at Macra Mr Personality Festival 2022
The 15th Macra Mr Personality Festival took place in the Springhill Court Hotel on April 8 and 9 in Kilkenny.
The festival was hosted by...
Childcare in ‘urgent need of reform to reduce costs’ says Laois TD
'We have one of the most expensive childcare systems in the European Union'.
So says Laois TD Brian Stanley who was speaking on the issue...
In Pictures: New church group officially opens in Laois town
A new Church called the Irish Reformed Church was inaugurated in Mountmellick last weekend.
The Christian Reformed Church professes the Apostles' Creed, Nicene Creed, and...
Local TD calls for government and An Post action ‘before post masters ballot on...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called on the Taoiseach to provide clarity on the timing and intention of Government regarding the publication of a...
Laois pub named in Ireland’s Top 20 for ‘pints, music and the time of...
A Laois pub has been named in the list of the top 20 in Ireland for 'pints, music and the time of your life'.
The...
After a two-year Covid-19 enforced absence, Clean Up Laois Week returns
After a two year break, Spring Clean Up Week is set to return to Laois later this month.
National Spring Clean has been operated by...
Laois groups gain insight into EU funding opportunities at online meeting
Laois Public Participation Network held their first County Plenary of 2022 for their Member Groups recently.
This was an online event, which was chaired by...
French Ambassador to Ireland set to visit two Laois towns next week
The French Ambassador to Ireland is set to visit two Laois towns on Wednesday April 13.
Ambassador Vincent Guérend is set to arrive at French...
‘Let us get away from plastic and remove it from society’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has called on the government to put a ban on plastic packaging during a debate in the Dail.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley...
More than €350,000 allocated for the improvement of rural Laois roads
€351,880 has been allocated to Laois County Council under the Local Improvement Scheme for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways.
The funding under this...
Explained: With €10,000 up for grabs, how does Ireland’s Fittest Club competition at Shine...
A crowd of 5,000 people is expected to attend Shine 2022, a new one-day business and sport extravaganza in the grounds of the spectacular...
Changing of the guard as long serving fireman retires and his replacement makes history
There was a changing of the guard and history made all in the one swoop as a Laois fire station recently.
It was the end...
Laois artists donate work ahead of sale in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s...
A number of Laois artists have generously donated their art for Incognito 2022 in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.
Ireland’s biggest online...
Four young Laois girls excel in Dermot Earley Youth Leadership Initiative
Four young ladies who play camogie with Banríon Gael in Portarlington graduated from NUIG with a Level 5 Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and...
In Pictures: Inclusivity the key to new upgrade at Portlaoise Leisure Centre’s Playground
Inclusivity was the central message as a brand new upgrade to the playground at Portlaoise Leisure Centre was unveiled recently.
Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Conor...
Stunning Laois creation qualifies for Junk Kouture grand final as competition goes global
The Junk Kouture grand final takes place early next month and one stunning creation from Laois has made it through.
The Junk Kouture Dublin City...
In Pictures: Laois group tackle Dysart Woods as part of Climb with Charlie campaign
All over Ireland this weekend, people donned their walking boots and 'Climbed with Charlie', as part of a nationwide fundraiser organised by former RTE...
First section of Triogue Way – a new walking and cycling link – opens...
This week saw the official opening of the Triogue Way (Phase 1), providing a direct walking and cycling link from the Portlaoise Southern Circular...
Sadness at the death of John O’Reilly Senior, from Harristown near Graiguecullen
The death has occurred of John O'Reilly Senior from Harristown near Graiguecullen at the age of 82.
A highly-regarded farmer, who was well known across...
The list of local walks on tomorrow for the Climb with Charlie campaign
There are four official walks in Laois tomorrow as part of the Climb with Charlie campaign as well another one just across the border...
New law imminent to give Laois County Council power to use CCTV to tackle...
A new law aimed at giving Laois County Council the power to use CCTV to help prosecute those who dump illegally is on the...
Four Laois historical structures share in €124,490 of funding for improvement works
€125,490 has been allocated for four historic properties in Laois under the Historic Structures Fund.
The Abbeyleix Old Church will receive €50,000 and this will...
Electric Vehicle Grant benefiting those in large cities more than rural areas says Laois...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the grant of €10k towards the purchase of new Electric Vehicles (EV’s) has benefited people in large...
Fur farm in Laois faces closure following introduction of new legislation
Fur Farming is set to be banned in Ireland following the passing of The Animal Health and Welfare and Forestry (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021.
The...
Almost €70,000 of funding approved for six Laois swimming pools
Sport Ireland and Ireland Active have announced a €3.2 million funding package for swimming pool operators across the country.
Six Laois swimming pools have been...
Need for domestic violence accommodation in Laois raised in the Dail
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the absence of domestic violence accommodation in Laois and Offaly in the Dáil this morning.
Minister of State at...
Laois student representatives welcome proposed Leaving Certificate reforms
A new way of doing the Leaving Cert has been welcomed by two Laois students who are members of the Irish Second Level Student's...
