Outrage as Laois teenager left stricken on soccer field as ambulance fails to arrive
A Laois teenager who sustained a serious injury in a soccer match at the weekend was left stricken on the field as an ambulance...
Sadness at death of Peter Carroll in Portlaoise
There's sadness in Portlaoise today following the death of Peter Carroll, a man who contributed hugely to Portlaoise and Laois GAA.
His funeral mass will...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Plane makes triumphant return home
A plane, last seen in public in Portlaoise over 100 years ago when it was one of the first planes in Ireland to take...
€28,000 in funding to support outdoor tourism in Laois forests as four car parks...
Four car parks in Laois that are used by people to park before they walk are set to receive a makeover.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan...
In Pictures: Great excitement as three time All-Ireland hurling winning captain visits Laois school
Wednesday September 8 was a day to remember for all at Timahoe NS as children and staff were treated to a visit from a...
Stradbally Community Development Association elect new committee following AGM
Stradbally Community Development Association (SCDA) held their AGM recently.
At the Social Services Centre on Main Street, Stradbally, a new committee was elected on the...
Permanent outdoor structures for two Laois towns following government funding of €161,794
Laois County Council have been allocated €161,794 under Fáilte Ireland’s Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme.
Hynd’s Square in Portlaoise has been allocated €129,446 while Durrow will...
In Pictures: Home are the heroes as Paralympic medallists get rousing reception
Not even a torrential downpour could dampen the spirits in Portarlington and Portlaoise this evening as Paralympic heroes Nicole Turner and Gary O'Reilly returned...
Laois Covid-19 vaccination centre moves as government confirm plans for booster jabs
Almost five months after it opened, Laois's mass Covid-19 vaccination centre has moved.
Since April, the centre has been located in the Midlands Park Hotel...
€50,000 for new community garden in Camross Village Park under CLAR programme
A new community garden is on the way to Camross following a government announcement today.
€50,000 has been allocated to the village for the project...
‘Deep shock and sadness’ following the tragic passing of well-known Laois man
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise in the surrounding areas following the news of the tragic passing of Owen 'Rake' McDonald.
Mr McDonald, from Colliers...
Deep sadness as a great Laois and Stradbally GAA Gael passes away
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today following news of the passing of Ted 'Teddy' Delaney.
Mr Delaney, of Kylebeg, Stradbally, in Laois, passed peacefully...
Spink Comhaltas invests €15,000 as part of return to music classes
Spink Comhaltas is investing €15,000 as part of a major investment to facilitate a return to in-person music classes from September 24.
The investment is...
Sadness in Stradbally as one their ‘kindest, most witty and most likeable characters’ is...
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today as one of its 'kindest, most witty and most likeable characters' has been laid to rest.
Larry Keenan,...
Details confirmed for homecoming of Portlaoise Paralympian medalists O’Reilly
Laois’s two Paralympic medalists are set to return home to Ireland tomorrow following their fantastic successes in Tokyo.
Portarlington’s Nicole Turner will come home from...
Parade planned for Turner as Paralympians set to arrive home following medal success
Laois's two Paralympic medalists are set to return home to Ireland this week following their fantastic successes in Tokyo.
Portarlington's Nicole Turner will come home...
WATCH: Beautiful video with well-known Cullohill woman on times gone by
Well-known Cullohill woman Nancy Roberts is the subject of short video production by local photographer and videographer Terry Smeaton as she looks back on...
Boil water notice lifted with immediate effect for all customers in Laois previously impacted
Following consultation with the Health Service Executive (HSE), Irish Water can confirm that the Boil Water Notice impacting customers supplied by The Strand Public...
Work set to begin following €190,000 investment in Portarlington tourist location
Works are set to commence in making this growing tourist attraction an even better place.
Derryounce Lakes recently received €190,000 in funding for improvement works.
The...
Housing stock in Laois to be boosted following €20bn 5-year Government plan
The launch of the Government’s Housing For All plan marks a significant step forward in the goal to ensure everyone has the option to...
Laois TD demands government maintain current PUP levels
Laois TD Brian Stanley has warned that new figures published show that large numbers of people in Laois and Offaly are still depending on...
New figures show vaccine uptake in Laois is third lowest in the country –...
Almost 86% of adults over the age of 18 in Laois have had at least one Covid-19 vaccine, according to HSE figures published by...
Laois father and son outline future for bees and highlight our important role in...
When Ella Townsend noticed a few bees in her garden, at first, she wasn’t concerned. A few bees were a common sight in most...
Value of construction-based grants ‘must be increased’ insists local Senator
A local Senator is calling for the value of grants that relate to refurbishments, retrofitting or construction to be increased.
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin who hails...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions from now until October
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced the continued relaxation of Covid-19 measures from now until October 22.
By October 22, all Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted...
Sadness in Camross following the passing of Martin Delaney
There was deep sadness in Camross recently following the passing of Martin Delaney.
Mr Delaney, who is predeceased by his wife Gladys, passed away peacefully...
Three Laois groups to benefit from €129,517 funding under CLÁR Programme
Ballyfin Community Development Association, St Aengus soccer club and Raheen National School are to benefit from €129,517 under the CLÁR Programme.
CLÁR Programme is a...
In Pictures: Laois GAA club raise more than €10,000 in aid of Pieta House
A Laois GAA club has raised more than €10,000 in aid of Pieta House.
On Saturday August 21, Crettyard hosted a 24-hour fundraiser in collaboration...
In Pictures: Killeshin community come together to open new walking facility at stunning local...
The tight-knit community of Killeshin, a couple of miles from Carlow town, enjoys one of the most scenic locations in Laois - and a...
Voluntary contributions to schools ‘crippling families’ finances’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD for Brian Stanley has expressed concern at schools needing to rely on voluntary contributions from families to fund the basic necessities
The...
