In Pictures: History in Clonaslee as first parade is a roaring success
The community of Clonaslee was all set to have their first ever St Patrick's Day parade on March 17 2020.
The small matter of a...
In Pictures: Stradbally parade returns in style as huge turnout in the Little Town
The Stradbally St Patrick's Day parade returned in all its glory this morning as a huge crowd turned out - to both take part...
In Pictures: Vicarstown community up and out early for Laois’s first parade since 2019
The small rural community of Vicarstown had the honour of being Laois's first St Patrick's Day parade in three years this morning.
Notwithstanding the various...
Popular Laois steam train set to reopen for the first time since 2019
A popular Laois steam train is set to get back on the tracks for the first time since October 2019.
The Stradbally Woodland Railway will...
‘The sound of bombs was chilling’ – Ukrainian mam and daughter settling into life...
A Ukrainian mother and daughter are adjusting to life 3,000km away from their home after managing to escape the war following the Russian invasion.
Iryna...
After a three-year break, the Rathdowney Panto is back!
Having not been on stage since 2019, the Rathdowney pantomime makes a return next week with the production of Rags to Riches in Japan.
The...
‘We have fuel in the bogs while people are freezing in their homes’ –...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called on the government to at least temporarily suspend the current system of regulation that is preventing...
‘Government must act if cartel-like behaviour emerges around increasing fuel prices’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said called for the government to act if 'cartel like behaviour emerges around increasing fuel prices'.
Deputy...
Camross man to represent Laois at Macra’s 15th annual Mr Personality Festival
Sylvester Phelan will represent Laois at the 15th Annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny County Macra na Feirme.
The festival will...
Three Laois Gardaí among new recruits as 70 further members sworn in
Three young Laois men were among the 70 new recruits sworn in as members of An Garda Síochána yesterday in Templemore.
Alan Kinsella from Courtwood,...
Momentous day as new playground is officially opened in Ballinakill
It was a day of significant pride and excitement in the community of Ballinakill today when the new playground was officially opened.
The great and...
Remembering the late Brother Michael Mackey – a 92-year-old priest who dedicated his life...
There was sadness in Castletown at the end of February following the passing of the much loved Brother Michael Mackey.
Originally from Freshford in Kilkenny,...
Portlaoise Panthers claim €5,000 as county winners of Texaco Sport initiative
Portlaoise Panthers Basketball Club is to receive €5,000 in funding under this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative.
Under the scheme – similar to that...
Laois woman the big winner following Irish Guide Dogs Annual Draw
A Laois woman is the owner of a brand new car after she was named the winner of the Irish Guide Dogs Annual Draw.
Bernadette...
Laois sisters claim Irish Dancing glory at Leinster Championships
Two Laois sisters claimed Leinster Championship Irish Dancing glory over the weekend.
Rioghán and Laoise Delaney from The Rock are part of the Lynam School...
Government measures on fuel ‘do not go far enough’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD says that the planned cut in excise duty by the government will 'not go far enough' to help with rising fuel...
20 cent reduction on petrol and diesel prices on the way as government to...
Motorists can expect so see petrol and diesel prices fall from midnight following a change in excise duty.
The government is set to announce a...
Laois mammy set to head to Ukrainian border to help with humanitarian effort
A Laois mother of three is set to head off across the continent next week to join the humanitarian effort on the Ukrainian border...
Local TD calls on government to reassess rejection of horticulture report as ‘food security...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has said that Government must now move to immediately re-examine a series of decisions that it took in...
€96,000 allocated to Laois County Council under Built Heritage Investment Scheme
€96,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for 12 projects under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2022.
Tenakill House in Raheen received the highest...
War in Ukraine: Vigil in Portlaoise, local school does their part and Laois brewery...
Portlaoise vigil
Laois Integration Network are hosting a vigil outside County Hall, in Portlaoise at 6pm this evening, Tuesday, March 8.
Laois people are invited to...
Death occurs of Christy O’Brien, one of Laois’s greatest hurlers of all time
The death has occurred of Christy O'Brien from Borris-in-Ossory, regarded as one of the greatest Laois hurlers of all time. He was just short...
Mountrath Goes Green – Laois town confirms theme of this year’s St Patrick’s Day...
The Laois town of Mountrath have confirmed the theme of their St Patrick's Day Parade - and it is all about recycling.
'MOUNTRATH GOES GREEN...
In Pictures: Big turnout at ‘Save The Woodenbridge’ public rally
There was a big turnout at a public rally in Laois on Sunday which was called 'Save the Woodenbridge'.
It has been proposed that the...
Laois politicians report ‘positive’ meeting with HSE officials on the future of Abbeyleix Hospital
Laois politicians were happy following a meeting with HSE officials on the future of Abbeyleix Hospital which took place recently.
The primary purpose of the...
Rally being held today to ‘Save the Woodenbridge’
A public rally to 'Save the Woodenbridge' is taking place at 12 noon today at the well-known location between Durrow and Ballacolla.
It has been...
Portarlington Rugby Club holding reception for Ukrainian community
Various communities across Ireland are doing what they can to help Ukraine at their current time of incredible difficulty and tomorrow in Portarlington, the...
‘There are boys and girls of 16 and 17 who have never seen a...
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the collapse of the School Dental Scheme and the Medical Card Dental Scheme with Taoiseach Micheál Martin...
Local TD confirms government to discuss fuel rebate and support for hauliers as prices...
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has confirmed to Independent TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan, that Government is to review issues surrounding the level of fuel...
Laois business man and local GAA clubs organise Ukrainian relief appeal
A Laois businessman and a number of local GAA clubs have come together to launch a Ukrainian relief appeal.
Ger Hyland of Hyland Transport has...
