Laois vet provides advice on how to keep pets safe this Halloween
Halloween is fast approaching and while it is set to be a fun-filled occasion for many people, it can also be a difficult time...
Walk-in maternity vaccination clinic available in Laois this week for women and partners
Women attending maternity services in the Portlaoise and Mullingar Hospitals can avail of dose 1 and dose 2 vaccines at special walk-in COVID-19 vaccination...
Sadness at death of former Laois football and St Joseph’s great Seamus Fleming
The death has occurred of Seamus Fleming, a native of The Swan, suddenly, at the age of 72.
Mr Fleming was stationed as a Garda...
Death occurs of much-loved Portarlington doctor, Oonagh McKeagney
The death has occurred of Portarlington doctor Oonagh McKeagney who was aged in her early 90s.
Mrs McKeagney, a native of Galway, and her husband...
Calls for bollards to be erected near Laois secondary schools to prevent parking on...
A Laois County Councillor has called for bollards to be erected on cycling lanes near two Laois secondary schools to prevent cars from parking...
Flood relief works in Laois town ‘cannot wait any longer’ says Laois TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley says that the wait for flood relief works in Mountrath cannot continue any longer.
The Sinn Fein TD was speaking as...
In Pictures: Laois GAA club’s second ever ‘Pumpkin Patch’ event a huge success
Clonad GAA and CRG camogie hosted the second Laois Pumpkin Patch event over the Sunday and Monday of the October Bank Holiday weekend.
It once...
Laois teenager’s kindness hailed ‘an inspiration’ in campaign to bring a hospice to the...
The kindness of a Laois teenager has become an inspiration for a campaign that is trying to bring a hospice to the midlands.
Ruth Talbot,...
The need for a local bus service for Portlaoise Town raised in the Dail
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need for a local bus service for Portlaoise Town in the Dáil recently.
The improvement of local bus...
Death occurs of Paddy Fitzpatrick of the famed Knights Showband
The death has occurred of Paddy Fitzpatrick from Rosenallis, a highly-regarded former employee of Laois County Council, as well as renowned community man and...
Eight Laois projects receive €160,000 under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
Almost €160,000 is being allocated to Laois under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
This is part of €3.5 million in funding to support 189 outdoor...
Laois mam crowned Woman’s Way and Beko Mum of the Year for 2021
A Laois mammy has been crowned the Woman’s Way and Beko Mum of the Year for 2021.
Louise Lynam has scooped the prize from the...
Three ‘significant’ housing projects approved to bring 103 new homes to Laois
Approval has been granted for three housing projects in Laois by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
The three projects, in Portlaoise, Durrow...
Winner of the inaugural Laois Short Film Bursary Award for 2021 announced
The inaugural Laois Short Film Bursary of €10,000 has been awarded to Swandive Productions for their short film Superhuman.
The film explores universal themes, with...
Call made for sporting organisations in Portlaoise to collectively oppose master plan
Portlaoise Panthers basketball club are calling on all the sporting community to email Laois County Council and object to the draft master plans for...
Fundraising project to complete sports field, walkway and new community building to Laois village...
Camross Community Group are launching their fundraising Programme this weekend - beginning on Saturday October 23.
The money raised will go towards the completion of...
Momentum grows behind campaign for playground in Emo
Momentum is growing behind a campaign to develop a playground in Emo in the parish sports grounds where the GAA club, soccer club and...
Those eligible for booster jab encouraged to take it as 16 new Covid-19 deaths...
The Deputy Chief Medical Officer has encouraged those who are eligible for a booster vaccine to take it when offered.
Dr Ronan Glynn made the...
Portlaoise historian to launch new book detailing two centuries of local life
A young woman’s miraculous cure. The short life of a notorious murderess.
The disease that ravaged the locality in the 1830s. The long quest to...
Laois GAA clubs set to come together for second ever ‘Pumpkin Patch’ event
This October Bank Holiday weekend, Clonad juvenile club and CRG camogie are combining to run their second Pumpkin Patch event at the GAA grounds...
LOETB plant Hazel Tree in Mountmellick to commemorate National Traveller Mental Health Day
A tree planting event took place in Mountmellick Further Education and Training Centre (FETC) to commemorate National Traveller Mental Health Day recently.
The outdoor event...
Government confirm details for Covid-19 restriction changes from October 22
The government has confirmed the changes that will take place in regards to Covid-19 restrictions from Friday October 22.
Firstly, the government will immediately begin...
Tributes paid following the passing of ‘gentle soul who was a true Portlaoise legend’
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of Portlaoise native Billy Dargan.
Mr Dargan, from Harpurs Lane, passed peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital on...
Nationwide litter survey deems Portlaoise cleanest town and ahead of European norms
A nationwide litter survey has shown Portlaoise as the cleanest of 40 areas surveyed by An Taisce and cleaner than European norms.
The results of...
Laois man the winner of first Irish Community Air Ambulance and Embrace FARM Family...
A Laois man was named the winner of the first Irish Community Air Ambulance and Embrace FARM Family Draw.
Ciaran Fingleton from Ratheniska scooped the...
Laois woman pens book on mental health battle and how she overcame her suffering
They say that everyone has a story to tell - and it has taken one Portlaoise woman 33 years to document her mental health...
Laois TD and Councillor call for ‘action to be taken on Grand Canal’
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley and Cllr Aidan Mullins are calling on Waterways Ireland to carry out works essential works on the River Barrow.
Water...
Deep sadness in Laois community as ‘larger than life character’ sadly passes away
There is deep sadness in Emo and the surrounding areas this week following the passing of Conor Montague.
From Limetree, Woodbrook, Portarlington, Conor passed away...
Laois vintage club set for first ever memorial run for much loved late member
The first ever Martin Bergin Memorial Run will be held by Camross Vintage Club October 24.
Mr Bergin, a Camross native and founding member of...
Effigy of British soldier that was erected in Laois park moved to Carlow Museum
The effigy of Robert Hartpole, which was erected in the People's Park in Portarlington, was removed this week and relocated to Carlow Museum where...
