Confirmed: Covid restrictions to be lifted – ‘today is a good day’ says Taoiseach...
Gone, gone, gone!
Almost all Covid-19 restrictions will lapse from 6am tomorrow, it has been confirmed by Taoiseach Micheal Martin this evening.
In his latest national...
After almost two years closed, Portlaoise Leisure Centre will re-open at the end of...
After almost two years closed to the general public, the Portlaoise Leisure Centre will re-open on Monday, February 28.
Now operating under the name 'Laois...
Laois allocated more than €175,000 for Creative Ireland local authority projects
Laois County Council have been allocated €175,161 for Creative Ireland local authority projects.
This partnership between the Government Departments and Local Authorities is being enabled...
‘Great news for Portlaoise Hospital’ as senior dietitian for diabetic services set to be...
The HSE has confirmed that a recruitment process to hire a senior dietitian for diabetic services in Portlaoise Hospital is underway.
So says Sinn Fein...
Two Laois shops sell big winning tickets in €19 million weekend Lotto draw
Two Laois shops sold winning Lotto tickets of €36,687 each in Saturday's draw where the jackpot of €19 million was won.
149 players had five...
Laois Association Dublin pay tribute following sad passing of their secretary
The Laois Association Dublin has paid tribute following the sad passing of their secretary Michael Butler.
Abbeyleix man Michael died in St Vincent's Hospital after...
Laois hairdressers set to host Women’s Aid fundraiser in memory of Aisling Murphy
A Laois hair and beauty salon is planning a fundraiser for Women's Aid in memory of the late Ashling Murphy.
The 23-year-old Offaly primary school...
‘Damning poll finds more than half of adults have not heated their homes due...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has described the findings of a recent Amarach poll on the actions people have taken in response to...
Resignation of entire Disabled Drivers Medical Scheme Appeals Board ‘gravely concerning’ says Laois TD
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has expressed grave concern at news that the entire Disabled Drivers Medical Scheme Appeals Board has resigned.
According to Deputy...
Sadness in Portlaoise at the death of Tom Looby
The death occurred of Tom Looby last week, a well-known man in Portlaoise who had the distinction of winning Laois senior hurling medals in...
Search launched for Miss Laois in the 75th year of the Miss Ireland event
Diamonds are forever for the Miss Ireland Organisation as this year marks its 75th Jubilee of the competition with plans for the largest and...
End of an era in Courtwood and Rath community following death of Pete Corcoran
This week marked the end of an era in the small rural areas of Courtwood and Rath following the death of Pete Corcoran, one...
‘Cost for antigen tests is too high’ says Laois TD who calls on Health...
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has called on the Minister for Health to provide free antigen tests to 'hard pressed families'.
The Fine Gael TD has...
Sadness in Durrow at the death of John Woods
There was sadness in Durrow this week with the passing of John Woods, proprietor of the renowned Woods Bakery in the town for a...
Approval granted for major new extension to Portlaoise Hospital
Planning permission has been granted for a new 2 and 3 storey extension to Portlaoise Hospital, TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
The proposed development includes...
Figures expose ‘shocking’ shortage of home carers in Laois says local TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to act urgently to ensure carers are available to assist people who need home...
Ghost estate in Laois village set to be completed as permission granted for 26...
Laois County Council have confirmed that planning permission has been granted for 26 new houses in Borris-In-Ossory.
Private developer M&M Holdings has been granted permission...
Peatlands communities urged to apply for share of €500,000 funding scheme
The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme for 2022 is now open and groups are being urged to make applications.
The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme is administered...
CONFIRMED: Health Minister announces new Covid-19 close contact rules to come into force from...
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has announced changes to Ireland’s self-isolation and restriction of movement rules following a Government meeting today.
For a period of...
‘Laois-Offaly residents being told it may be Christmas 2026 before their areas see high-speed...
An Independent TD for Laois-Offaly has described the anticipated connection date for high-speed fibre broadband for parts of Offaly and Laois as ‘utterly unacceptable’.
Carol...
WATCH: Laois poet’s video poem showcases our wonderful county
A Laois poet has released a video poem which showcases and highlights the beauty of our wonderful county.
Portlaoise's Laura Murphy released 'In Laois I...
Laois TD encourages people to claim tax relief on a range of expenses
January offers a good opportunity for people to avail of the tax reliefs to which they are entitled on expenses including medical bills and...
Death occurs of Sheila Heydon-Hughes, mother of local TD and Minister
The death has occurred of Sheila Heydon-Hughes, mother of local Kildare South TD and Junior Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon.
Minister Heydon, who has been...
County Council place nine sites for new homes in Laois village up for sale
Nine new sites will be for sale so people can build their own homes in Castletown village - according to Laois TD Sean Fleming.
Laois...
A brilliant teacher and ‘the perfect gentleman’ – Wonderful tribute paid to the late...
Brother Gerald Macken sadly passed away on January 2 in what was his 90th year.
Originally from Ballaghaderreen in Roscommon, Gerald had a strong...
‘Minister must consider incentivising the use of organic fertilisers as a cost reduction measure’...
An Independent TD for Laois-Offaly has called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, to clarify the progress his department...
Sadness following the passing of Laois cycling enthusiast and hurley maker
There is deep sadness in Borris-In-Ossory today following the news of the passing of Pat 'Paddy' Campion.
Mr Campion died peacefully at the Midlands Regional...
Death occurs of well-known Portlaoise man Johnny O’Brien
The death has occurred of Johnny O'Brien, one of the great characters of Portlaoise, and a man well-known in business and community circles.
Mr O'Brien...
County Council approve 58 new homes near Laois train station
Laois County Council has approved a planning application to construct 58 new homes near Portarlington Train Station.
Werdna Limited are behind the development which is...
€10,000 raised for Laois Hospice as Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run a...
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...
