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...
Updated: Gardai in Laois locate missing teenager
Portlaoise Gardaí have located a missing teenager.
17-year-old Lia Hughes went missing from Portlaoise since the early hours of Sunday August 29
But thankfully she has...
County trophies visit residents of Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington
Martin Murphy, the manager of the victorious Portarlington senior football team who won the 2020 Laois championship recently, paid a visit to Oakdale Nursing...
Laois mass vaccination centre to operate on ‘walk-in’ basis this Saturday
The HSE has confirmed that the mass vaccination centre in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise will operate as a ‘walk-in’ facility for three...
UPDATED: Missing Laois man found safe and well
Gardai have confirmed that a missing Laois man has been found safe and well.
Jarren O'Brien, who is aged 23 and hails from the Old...
In Pictures: Laois Garda honoured with prestigious medal for life-saving act of bravery
A Laois Garda has received a prestigious medal following a remarkable act of bravery that saved lives.
Sergeant Pat Carroll, who hails from Abbeyleix, was...
€260,000 opportunity for five Laois towns under Town and Village Streetscape Enhancement Scheme
Mountrath, Mountmellick, Rathdowney, Ballinakill and Ballylinan communities have the opportunity to share in €260,000 worth of financial support for the upgrade and enhancement of...
No change in attendance for National Ploughing Championships as request for ‘pilot event status’...
There will be no change in the attendance at the upcoming National Ploughing Championships.
The event will be held 'behind closed doors' as just 500...
Youth organisations and services to benefit from €32,000 in Capital Grant funding
Laois/Offaly Education and Training Board has been awarded €32,302.23 in capital grants to support youth organisations, and local youth services and clubs.
This funding will...
Hospital waiting lists surge as Laois TD calls for urgent action
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for urgent action to tackle the hospital waiting list in Laois.
According to the Sinn Fein deputy, the number...
Kind-hearted Laois farmer set to auction bullock in aid of ‘Field of Dreams’
A kind-hearted Laois farmer is set to auction off a bullock in aid of a local community project.
Paul Ryan, a farmer living in Camross,...
Warm tribute paid to Barbara Lawlor, the Laois woman who was a key Fianna...
The death has occurred of Laois native Barbara Lawlor in Dublin, with her political ally Conor Lenihan leading the tributes with a heart-felt post...
16 Laois pharmacies sign up to provide COVID-19 vaccines to those aged 12 and...
The information in this article was based on correspondence from the HSE on August 23. We have since learned that not all pharmacies are...
In Pictures: Stradbally Town celebrate 25 years with fun day and Alan Mulhall Memorial...
The sun shone brightly as Stradbally Town celebrated 25 years in existence on Sunday.
The club was formed in 1996 when Stradbally United and Stradbally...
Profit of over €300,000 for Portlaoise parish as income remains steady despite pandemic
The Portlaoise parish made a profit of over €300,000 in 2020, despite the various Coronavirus-related restrictions.
Income - from their basket collections, shrines, lotto, development...
Death occurs of former school principal and Fine Gael activist Donnchadh Ó Riordáin
The death has occurred of Donnchadh Ó Riordáin, the former principal of Mountrath Vocational School.
Donnchadh passed away peacefully at home in Clonincurragh, Mountrath, on...
Gardai appeal for road users to take great care this weekend following six deaths...
Following the deaths of six road users in the last 24 hours, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are issuing an...
Three Laois competitors set to represent Ireland at European Eventing Championships
The 2021 Junior and Young Riders European Eventing Championships gets underway in Sweden next week - and Laois will be represented.
Jim Tyrrell from Portlaoise...
7.5 million litres of water saved across Laois since 2018
Irish Water has saved over 7.5 million litres of water across Laois since commencing the Leakage Reduction Programme in 2018.
Irish Water has worked closely...
In Pictures: ‘Tour Round The Tower’ a big success as Laois Heritage week continues
Laois PPN hosted a "Tour Round the Tower" in partnership with Laois Heritage as part of Laois Heritage Week 2021 recently.
Timahoe Round Tower rises...
Local TD says huge costs preventing Laois students from attending universities in Dublin
Independent TD for Laois and Offaly, Carol Nolan, says that huge costs facing third level students in Dublin are forcing them to choose colleges...
Planing permission sought for 30 new homes in county’s biggest housing estate plus plans...
Planning permission has been lodged to build 30 new homes in Laois's biggest housing estate.
Kilminchy in Portlaoise is the biggest estate in the county...
€24,000 in funding allocated for conservation work on Laois river
A project on River Erkina in Laois has been awarded funding for fisheries conservation.
Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency with responsibility for the protection...
Sunflower power charity event to be held in Laois this weekend for two great...
The sun will be shining on The Heath this weekend - no matter the weather.
On August 21 and 22, from 11am to 5pm, whatever...
Meeting to be arranged over pollution fears in Laois town over heavy traffic levels
A meeting is set to be held to discuss a solution to the heavy traffic volume levels that are being experienced in a Laois...
Doctor raises health concerns as 43,000 vehicles pass through Laois town every week
A doctor has aired his concerns for people's health as it has been revealed that more than 43,000 vehicles are passing through Abbeyleix each...
Laois TD throws support behind plans to develop sports ground green infrastructure facility in...
Back in February, Portlaoise Rugby Club unveiled plans which could see their grounds developed into a multi-purpose sports facility to also cater for the...
Laois TD’s party publishes plan aimed at tackling back to school costs
Sinn Féin have launched proposals that they say would tackle the costs associated with children returning to school.
Under their play, Laois TD Brian Stanley...
Portlaoise ICU nurse walking 100 miles to raise money for the Mater Foundation
A Portlaoise ICU nurse is walking 100 miles in order to raise funds for The Mater Foundation.
Gerard Hosey, who lives in Carlow, was inspired...
‘Laois/Offaly rent pressure zones not working’ says local TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to introduce an emergency rent freeze and build more affordable houses, cost-rental units and council...
