Sadness in Mountmellick at the passing of the highly-regarded Larry O’Rourke
There is sadness in Mountmellick and surrounding areas at the death of Larry O'Rourke, who for many years worked as the manager in the...
Shock and sadness at the death of the well-known Mick Doran
There is sadness in the Clonad community and beyond this weekend with the news of the sudden passing of Mick Doran.
Mick worked with Eircom...
€100,000 for Rathdowney to develop ‘Town Centre First’ plan
€100,000 in funding is being provided to the town of Rathdowney under a new Government initiative to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra to perform in Dunamaise Arts Centre!
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra is to perform on the stage of the Dunamaise Arts Centre, on Sunday, February 13,...
Sadness following the passing of Rita Fitzpatrick – mam of Supervet Noel
There is sadness in Ballyfin this week following the passing of Rita Fitzpatrick at the age of 92.
Mrs Fitzpatrick, of Esker, Mountmellick, passed peacefully...
HSE Excellence Award for Midlands Public Health following response to Covid-19
The Midlands Public Health group, which includes members from Laois, has been awarded the HSE Excellence Award.
The team were presented with the accolade recently...
Four Laois businesses step forward to sponsor Portlaoise College’s sports teams
Following a recent drive, Portlaoise College have secured sponsorship for jerseys for their volleyball, camogie, basketball and soccer teams.
Local businesses of Allbooks, Shaws, Thomas...
Local TD questions need for €22,000 afforestation poll ‘when Department already has the answer’
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has questioned the necessity of a poll conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on...
Billionaire brothers purchase Laois mansion and set to spend €2 million doing it up
Two billionaire brothers have purchased a mansion that was in the ownership of Laois County Council.
The sale of Millbrook House, on the former De...
Costa Del Errill – Beach resort in Laois receives planning permission
A beach resort is on its way to Laois after County Council planners gave the proposal the green light.
Laois may be about as far...
Funeral details for Laois woman tragically killed in farm accident confirmed
The funeral details of a Laois woman who died tragically in a farm accident have been confirmed.
Kathleen Seale, née Collier, passed away on Monday...
No day care services available in Laois as all three are currently closed
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of a lack of day care services throughout Laois in the Dail recently.
Deputy Stanley explained how...
Death occurs of Jack Kelly from Portarlington at the age of 102
The death has occurred of Jack Kelly from Portarlington, one of Laois's oldest people, at the age of 102,
Born in 1919, Jack would have...
Organisers apply for licence as planning for Electric Picnic continues at full pace
After two years without an Electric Picnic, plans for this year's festival in Stradbally are continuing at full pace - with the formal licence...
Health and Safety Authority notified after Laois woman tragically dies following farm accident
The Health and Safety Authority has been notified following a tragic farm accident in Laois yesterday.
The woman, aged in her 60s, was killed following...
Shock at sudden death of young Portarlington teacher
There is widespread shock in Portarlington today at the sudden death of Colaiste Iosagain teacher Emily Seery.
A native of Edenderry in Offaly and only...
Public urged to share experiences of defects in apartments and duplexes in Laois
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has today urged people to share their experiences of housing defects relating to...
New water mains confirmed for The Swan village and surrounding areas
Irish Water have confirmed that a new water mains is to be installed which will vastly improve the water supply in The Swan and...
Cost of living ‘gone through the roof’ as Laois TD warns increasing supply of...
A Laois TD has warned that increasing the supply of houses alone will not be enough to halt home purchase and rental costs.
Sinn Fein...
Laois groups invited to apply for share of €6.6 million Late Late Toy Show...
The huge generosity of viewers to the Late Late Toy Show Appeal is being turned into action with groups which support children in Laois...
Sadness in Timahoe and Stradbally communities at the passing of the much-loved Chrissie Kelly
There is sadness in the Timahoe and Stradbally communities this week following the death of Chrissie Kelly (nee O'Connor).
Mrs Kelly passed away following a...
Laois train users advised of disruption for two weeks due to ‘track removal works’
Iarnród Éireann has reminded customers on the Limerick to Ballybrophy via Nenagh line that two weeks of track renewal works will take place.
These will...
In Pictures: The Abbeyleix Climate Project wins major national award
The Abbeyleix Climate Action Project has been awarded the prestigious Supporting Sustainable Communities award in the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards.
The project...
WATCH: Gardai launch investigation after fire engulfs building in Laois town overnight
Gardai are investigating a fire that broke out in the early hours of this morning in Laois.
Dramatic footage captured the blaze that occurred at...
Laois secondary school launch Academic Challenge with prizes to be won for 4th and...
This year, in place of their annual STEM conference, Portlaoise College is offering an Academic Challenge competition for 4th and 5th class primary school...
Laois GAA club pays tribute following sad passing of ‘dedicated supporter’
There is sadness in Ballickmoyler this week following the passing of Margaret Brennan.
From Arles, Ballickmoyler, Ms Brennan passed away suddenly on Saturday January 22.
A...
Laois schools granted funding of €230,000 under the 2022 Summer Works Scheme
Four Laois schools have been granted funding of €230,000 under the 2022 Summer Works Scheme.
Camross National School, Barnashrone National School, St Fergal’s College Rathdowney...
Laois residents raise concerns for their village ahead of meeting on County Development Plan
A residents group who are representing people who live in Ballylinan have raised their concerns over proposals contained in the County Development Plan.
Laois County...
€3 million allocated for Laois for cycling and walking infrastructure in the county
Laois has been allocated €3 million for improvements to cycling and walking infrastructure across the county.
Nationally, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has allocated funds...
Sadness in Shanahoe at the passing of the highly-regarded Martin Kirwan
There was sadness in the rural community of Shanahoe this week with the passing of the highly-regarded Martin (Murt) Kirwan.
The Kirwan family haulage business...
