Almost €5.5 million allocated for Laois national, primary and secondary road repairs in 2022
Laois County Council has been allocated €5,409,157 for improvement and maintenance works on Laois national, primary and secondary roads in 2022.
This funding from Transport...
NPHET recommends earlier closure of pubs and restaurants plus capacity limits on outdoor events
NPHET has recommended a wave of new Covid-19 measures be implemented from this coming Monday.
According to the Irish Independent, a letter with the new...
Funding announced for Laois Sports Partnership and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
Laois Sports Partnership and the Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have been awarded government funding recently.
€69,972 has been granted to...
Kind-hearted Laois students pen Christmas story book with proceeds going to children’s charity
A group of kindhearted Laois students have penned a Christmas story book and will donate a portion of the profits to a children's charity.
The...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school host Christmas jumper day for St Vincent de Paul...
Students and staff at a Laois secondary school joined forces recently to fundraise for St Vincent de Paul.
Those in Mountrath Community School paid €2...
TD hits out at ‘shocking waiting times’ for child disability services in Laois
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley has hit out at what he called 'shocking waiting times' for child disability services in Laois.
Figures from the HSE, released...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Hospital opens new Viewing Room and Family Facility associated with the...
Portlaoise Hospital has today officially opened the doors of its new Viewing Room and Family Facility associated with the mortuary.
Development of the new facility...
Laois teacher recognised at Global Undergraduate Awards for study and research
A Laois primary school teacher has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony for the strength of her study and research.
Mary Immaculate College graduate...
Camross Parish Development wins €10,000 in the Aviva Broker Community Fund Awards
Camross Parish Development Association (CPDA) was recently awarded €10,000 in the Aviva Broker Community Fund awards.
Camross Parish Development Associations was nominated for this award...
Laois primary school gearing up to host annual fundraising Tractor Run
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School will take place in Coolrain on Tuesday December 28.
This fundraising event has proven to be...
Laois school release charity calendar following generous sponsorship by former pupil
They say school days are the happiest of our lives and they must hold fond memories for one hugely successful businessman if his recent...
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre for those aged 50 and over to open in...
The HSE will operate a walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre in Laois this Sunday.
The centre in Laois will by on the St Fintan’s Hospital...
St Stephen’s Day Tractor Run planned for Laois Hospice in memory of vintage enthusiast
A fundraising tractor run will take place on Stephen's Day in aid of Laois Hospice and in memory of a vintage enthusiast.
The Tom Kinsella...
Local Minister calls for abortion review to examine lack of services in Midlands
A review of abortion services in Ireland is being welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett - but she wants to see the lack of services...
Young Laois girl’s prize winning painting chosen to to illustrate the 2022 Texaco Children’s...
Back in September, a Laois student won a top prize in the 67th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
In the 6 years and under age category,...
Government announces allocation of €100,000 to revitalise Laois town
€100,000 has been granted by the Department of Finance to Laois County Council to specifically devise a plan to revitalise Rathdowney.
Laois County Council will...
Laois TD calls for youth adult travel card scheme to include private bus and...
A Laois TD has called on the National Transport Authority to extend the young adult travel card to include private and coach operators.
Currently, the...
In Pictures: Senior Navajo Nation diplomat finds her Laois roots
Doreen McPaul, Attorney General of the Navajo Nation, visited Mountmellick this week with her family to explore her Laois roots.
Ms McPaul, who was in...
Laois man’s stunning picture of local wood named Teagasc Forest Photo Competition winner
A Laois man has been named the overall winner of the Teagasc Forest Photo Competition for 2021.
The ‘Celebrating Our Forests and Wood Use’ competition...
Laois woman named Gala Inspiration Award winner for 2021 for selfless acts and inspirational...
Kathleen Sheridan is a most deserving winner of the Gala Retail Inspiration Awards 2021.
The Award pays tribute to those who make Ireland a better...
Local St Vincent de Paul issues urgent appeal for support ahead of Christmas
St Vincent de Paul in Stradbally has issued an urgent appeal for support ahead of Christmas.
Due to Covid-19, many of the fundraising events that...
Four Laois Social Enterprises awarded almost €25,000 in funding for renovations and repairs
Four Laois Social Enterprises have been awarded grants to assist them in carrying out renovations or repairs to their premises.
Minister for State at the...
Tree down on Laois road as Storm Barra continues to batters the country
A tree has fallen on a road in Laois as Storm Barra continues to make its way across the country this morning.
The Love Portarlington...
Portarlington man appointed as Peace Commissioner
Portarlington resident Dermot Muldowney has been appointed as Peace Commissioner for Offaly/Laois and the surrounding counties after receiving his warrant of appointment from the...
In Pictures: Magical atmosphere in Stradbally as the Little Town lights up for Christmas
There was a magical atmosphere in Stradbally on Sunday afternoon for the town's first Christmas market and the official turning on of the Christmas...
Paralympic hero Gary O’Reilly to be special guest at Timahoe New Year’s Day walk
The annual New Year's Day walk in Timahoe has attracted some star names over the years as the official special guest - and that...
Strong winds and heavy rain forecast as Storm Barra set to strike on Tuesday
Ireland is set to be battered by an Atlantic storm from Tuesday as Storm Barra is set to reach our shores.
As is typical with...
Operatic duo set to host charity Christmas Concert in aid of service for adults...
An operatic duo are set to host a charity Christmas Concert in aid of a service for adults with special needs.
Emo native Sarah Luttrell...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces range of additional Covid-19 public health measures as we head for...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced a range of new public health measures as we head for Christmas.
The measures come following a letter from Chief...
Laois town gearing up for lights and first ever Christmas market this weekend
Christmas will officially begin in Stradbally this weekend as their lights will be switched on this Sunday.
As well as all that, the first Stradbally...
