Young Laois artist shortlisted for competition at National Gallery of Ireland
A young Laois artist has been shortlisted for this year’s Zurich Young Portrait Prize at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Ayesha Siddique, who is just...
O’Moore Park Confirmations postponed to September following increase in Covid-19 cases
Around 340 boys and girls from the Portlaoise parish will have to wait a little longer to receive their Confirmation in O’Moore Park.
Plans were...
Meet the Laois man who is embarking on a mammoth task to raise mental...
Wesley Reilly is almost half way through a mammoth task in a bid to raise mental health awareness following the passing of his friend...
In Pictures: St Abban’s AC Summer Camp a huge success
Summer camp excitement returned to St Abban’s AC on Tuesday August 3.
120 children gathered with great excitement to see what the week’s activities would...
In Pictures: Laois town receives glorious new clock following huge community effort
The people of Mountmellick received their brand new clock at the end of July.
Following a huge community effort, the town hall clock was installed...
In Pictures: Smiles all around as Laois PPN members enjoy trip to Heywood Gardens
Laois PPN recently held a 'Heritage Walk at Heywood Gardens' in partnership with Laois Heritage.
Attendees got to explore and learn about one of the...
€17,500 in funding approved for youth services in Laois
Laois Offaly Education and Training Board has been approved for €17,500 funding under a new Resilience and Effectiveness Initiative.
Funding provided under the Resilience and...
Shave or Dye ‘Hoolie for Cathail’ set to take place this weekend
Mountmellick Central Hub are set to present their first in-person event in almost two years this weekend - and all for a brilliant cause.
Cathail...
‘The window to act on climate change is closing’ says local Senator
Local Senator Pippa Hackett says the time window available for the world to act on climate change is closing rapidly.
The Green Party woman was...
Rent prices in Laois increase by 8% as supply continues to dry up
The price of renting a home in Laois has increased in Quarter 2 of 2021.
The average rent price in Q1 of 2021 was €1,056...
€136,524 for 68 local projects in Laois under the Community Enhancement Programme
€136,524 in grants have been allocated for 68 local projects in Laois under the Community Enhancement Programme.
The Community Enhancement Programme is funded by the...
Sadness at death of well-known Portlaoise woman Patsy Keating
The death has taken place of Patsy Keating (nee Lynch), a well-known and liked Portlaoise woman.
Mrs Keating, who lived in Fieldbrook on the Dublin...
End of an era as 170-year-old Laois post office shuts its doors for pastures...
Friday August 5 marked the end of an era in the village of Borris-In-Ossory as the present Post Office closed its doors for the...
Portlaoise Hospital Emergency Department figures ‘highlight the need for certainty’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need for 'certainty on Portlaoise Emergency Department'.
Figures the Laois TD obtained in reply to a Parliamentary...
Warm tribute at Laois County Council meeting to the late Ray Dunne
The sudden death of Ray Dunne from The Swan in July came as a huge shock to all who knew him back in July...
Waste water treatment plant in Laois village to be upgraded
Laois County Council has granted planning permission to Irish Water for the upgrade to Castletown waste water treatment plant.
This is important news for the...
€260,000 funding announced to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts in Laois
Laois County Council has been allocated €260,000 under The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative which will provide funding to property owners to improve the facades and...
New government grants for parent and toddler groups available in Laois
New government grants will be available for Parent and Toddler Groups in Laois, according to Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council and Fine Gael Councillor,...
HSE confirm ‘hundreds’ attend Laois walk-in vaccine centre as plans for second day confirmed
The HSE has confirmed that 304 people attended their walk-in vaccination centre at the Midlands Park Hotel on Bank Holiday Monday.
When those who had...
Victorian Laois mansion goes up for sale at reasonable price – but there is...
Back in May, Laois County Council executed a Compulsory Purchase Order on a derelict mansion in Abbeyleix.
They have since put the Victorian mansion up...
Social media influencer teams up with Laois woman Emma for StepTember Challenge
A top social media influencer is urging the public to join her for a 10,000-steps-a-day challenge next month for charity Debra Ireland.
Trisha Lewis, whose...
Billionaire Irish entrepreneur who recently bought €20 million Laois mansion purchases airport in Kildare
An Irish billionaire who recently bought a €20 million mansion in Laois has now purchased a majority stake in an airport in Kildare.
According to...
One man dies and another seriously injured following multi-vehicle crash on M7 in Laois
One man has died and another has been seriously injured following a multi-vehicle crash on the M7 in Laois today.
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating...
Why one corner of Laois will be fully behind Team GB in the Tokyo...
The Tokyo Olympics are in full swing on the other side of the world and the games are now into their final week.
Track cycling...
€6.45 million in major health funding is announced for Laois
€6.45 million in capital expenditure on key major health projects in Laois has been announced for 2021.
These figures, for five different projects, are contained...
In Pictures: More than €26,000 raised following 12 hour cycle in aid of young...
A 12-hour cycle in aid of a young Laois boy has generated more than €26,000.
Cathail Dooley is a four-year-old from The Rock in Laois...
Laois TD calls on Taoiseach to sort ‘chaos with Digital Covid Passports’
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called upon Taoiseach Micheal Martin to intervene in the 'chaos with digital Covid Passports'.
According to the Sinn Fein Deputy,...
Expectant Laois mother hits out at ongoing maternity restrictions
An expectant Laois mother has hit out at the ongoing restrictions that are being imposed on parents during labour.
At present, partners of mothers are...
Local sawmills forced to import timber as Laois TD calls for urgent action
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for urgent to sort out timber supplies.
According to the Sinn Fein TD, sawmills in the county are being...
Laois GAA club launch fundraiser in aid Pieta House
A Laois GAA club are organising a big joint fundraiser that will help raise money for Pieta House as well as the club's development...
