Portlaoise set to hold two-day St Patrick’s Street Festival this year
After two successive years without a St Patrick's Day parade, Portlaoise will hold a two-day festival in the town this year.
The Portlaoise St Patrick’s...
Sadness at death of young Laois woman after long illness
The death has occurred of young Laois woman Roxy Phelan at her home in Abbeyleix after a long battle with cancer.
Originally from Rathdowney, she...
In Pictures: Stunning creations assembled as seven Scoil Chriost Ri entries confirmed for Junk...
Junk Kouture is back for another year and the Transition Year students in Scoil Chriost Ri have been extremely busy over the last few...
Laois Councillor pledges that historic Laois bridge will remain wooden following renovation works
A Laois County Councillor has pledged that The Woodenbridge will remain in its original state after renovation works have been completed.
Fine Gael Councillor John...
Laois involvement in ‘Freezbury Challenge’ aiming to raise funds for Pieta House
A group of young men are putting their bodies to the test this February in a bid to raise money for the suicide prevention...
Snow, wind and rain expected as Laois County Council issue Storm Eunice warning
Laois County Council have issued a warning ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice which is set to batter us on Friday.
The Atlantic Storm...
Campaign launched to ‘Save The Woodenbridge’ following ‘concrete’ structure proposal
A campaign has been launched to save The Woodenbridge in Laois as it has been threatened with replacement.
Michael G Phelan of The Woodenbridge Paddlers...
Sadness at death of Arthur Buckley, a hugely influential and long-standing member of Mountrath...
Mountrath Golf Club have paid tribute to Arthur Buckley who passed away this week.
Mountrath Golf Club members are saddened with the news of the...
Refuge centre for victims of domestic violence in Laois a step closer following Tusla...
Portlaoise Refuge has been listed as a priority in the publication of the Tusla review of accommodation services for victims of domestic, sexual and...
Meet the Portarlington lady leading a community called ‘Partners in Positivity’
A Portarlington woman and her trusty Dublin side-kick have formed a thriving community that promotes positive mental health.
Partners in Positivity is a Podcast that...
HSE confirm completion date for day-care services renovation works in Portlaoise and Mountmellick
A completion date for renovation works at two day care service facilities in Laois have been confirmed by the HSE.
This were given to Independent...
Sadness at death of legendary Mountmellick community woman Mary B Culliton
At the funeral mass of Mary B Culliton (nee O'Gorman) in Mountmellick, Fr Michael Murphy remarked that if a token from all the various...
Government allocates more than €13 million for the improvement of roads in Laois
Almost €13.5 million will be spent on improvements to roads and cycling infrastructure following a government announcement.
The majority of the money, €6,549,000, will be...
Basketball club and Portlaoise parish at loggerheads over future over St Mary’s Hall
Portlaoise Panthers and Portlaoise Parish, who own St Mary's Hall, are at loggerheads over the future of the facility.
In a lengthy statement released yesterday,...
In Pictures: Some great images as young Laois musicians perform at Dunamaise Arts Centre
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra enjoyed the experience of performing the intimate Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise on Sunday afternoon.
This...
Laois TD calls for Pandemic Bonus to be paid to prison nurses
A Laois TD has called for the Pandemic Bonus to be extended to include nurses who work in the Irish Prison Service.
Fine Gael's Charlie...
Laois teenager ‘thrilled, delighted and surprised’ as heifer fetches €2,500 in aid of Laois...
Thrilled, delighted and surprised was how 14 year old Laois schoolgirl, Ruth Talbot described the sale of her Friesian heifer - the 500th Hooves...
Portlaoise College launches fundraiser: ‘Spin for the Outdoor Gym’
Portlaoise College in association with their parents council are delighted to launch "Spin for the Outdoor Gym" fundraiser to raise funds for a state...
Huge boost for Laois secondary school as €124,000 granted for new all-weather pitch
A Laois secondary school has received a huge boost today after they were granted substantial funding for a new all-weather facility.
St Fergal's College Rathdowney...
Who’s getting what? The full list of Laois recipients as almost €4 million in...
Almost €4 million in grants has been awarded to a range of clubs and organisations in Laois in the latest round of Sports Capital...
Mountmellick Macra raise €14,096 for the Cuisle Centre
Members of the organising committee involved in Mountmellick Macra’s Light Up Truck and Tractor Run, which was held in late December, recently presented their...
Midlands hospitals issue plea to only attend emergency services if ‘absolutely essential’
The HSE have issued a plea to people to only present to the Emergency Departments in Portlaoise and Tullamore hospitals if 'absolutely essential'
"Midland Regional...
Laois-born Sir Erik Bennett dies in Oman – but will return to Aghaboe for...
The Laois-born Sir Erik Bennett - who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth over 30 years ago - has died in Oman aged in his...
Three Laois organisations benefit after €6,650 raised from Christmas live animal crib
Three Laois organisations have benefited financially after €6,650 was raised following a successful Christmas live animal crib.
The money raised has been equally divided between...
Laois midwife claims prestigious award and €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital for ‘beyond incredible’ patient...
A Laois midwife has been given a prestigious award and €2,500 for Portlaoise Hospital for her 'beyond incredible' patient care.
Claire Fitzpatrick, Clinical Midwife Specialist...
Sadness in Rathdowney and beyond at the passing of PJ Butler
There was sadness in Rathdowney and beyond this week at the death of the widely-respected PJ Butler.
Mr Butler served as secretary of Rathdowney IFA...
Laois teenager raises almost €4,000 for two charities after sheering his impressive locks
A Laois teenager raised almost €4,000 for two charities after sheering off his very impressive mullet.
Sam Birrane, from Portlaoise, shaved his head last month...
WATCH: Laois secondary school students raise funds for Embrace FARM with annual Tractor Run
A Laois secondary school hosted its annual charity tractor run on Friday February 4.
A total of seventeen tractors converged on the scenic Knockbeg College...
Tom Kinsella Road Run raises incredible €10,000 for Laois Hospice
The annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run was a huge success with €10,000 raised for Laois Hospice.
Knock Vintage Men’s Shed and Ballyroan...
Fundraiser launched for talented Laois teenager following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched for a talented Laois teenager following news of his cancer diagnosis.
Eoin Coss, who hails from Mountmellick, received the shock...
