School’s out for summer but St Colman’s Wellness Workshop in Stradbally proves a big...
School may be out for summer but the Sonas Kids Wellness Workshop in St Colman's NS in Stradbally proved a popular and enjoyable attraction...
Inspirational Laois youngster set to shave head once again in aid of young Laois...
Some people are just incredible - and Mountmellick native Dillon Payne certainly falls into that category.
Three years ago, the then 15-year-old Dillon saw his...
Updated visitation guidance for nursing homes to ‘normalise’ experience for residents and families once...
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all of us - but one section of society who has really been adversely affected is those living in...
‘Cathail is a kind-hearted and football mad kid’ – The young Laois boy who...
Just under three weeks ago, the lives of one Laois family were turned upside-down with the news of a cancer diagnosis.
Cathail Dooley is a...
Plans to construct almost 100 new homes on site where previous development was scrapped...
Planning permission to construct 99 new homes on a similar site to where it had once been proposed to build 262 new homes has...
In Pictures: Food and craft market gets off to positive start in Vicarstown
A new food and craft market got up and running in Vicarstown on Sunday last as a number of local community groups came together...
Funding for emergency heating works at Laois primary school granted
Funding for emergency heating works at a Laois primary school has been granted.
Clough National School has qualified under the Emergency Works Scheme.
While the funding...
Laois village retains Post Office as new location found and shop opens
A Laois village has retained its Post Office after a location for a new shop was found.
Back in February, An Post sought a 'retail...
Sadness in Castletown and Pike of Rushall communities at death of Hannah Delaney
There is a deep sadness in the Pike of Rushall, Castletown and surrounding areas this week following the untimely passing of Hannah Delaney.
Mrs Delaney...
Laois duo to attempt novel fundraising challenge in aid of Cuisle Centre
What's Batman without Robin?!
Two Laois men are going to take on a very novel challenge later this month as they attempt to cycle and...
Fundraiser launched in aid of young Laois boy following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched in aid of a young Laois boy who has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Cathail Dooley,...
Brand new artisan foods and crafts market set to be hosted in Laois on...
A food and crafts market will take place tomorrow - July 11 for the first time in Annanough GAA grounds.
The Vicarstown Canal Artisan Foods...
More than 5,000 Laois people waiting for a driving or theory test
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has criticised Minister Eamon Ryan for 'the chaos his lack of action and difficulties he has caused for those...
Lives and stories of older Laois people to be celebrated a drive-in art exhibition...
‘Fadó Faces’, an outdoor drive-by art exhibition celebrating the lives and stories of older people in Laois, will take place next weekend.
The exhibition intends...
Four Laois community organisations to benefit from almost €50,000 from Covid-19 Stability Fund
Four Laois community organisations will receive funding through the COVID-19 Stability Fund.
The fund focuses on organisations providing support and services to not-for-profit organisations in...
Sadness following the passing of retired Garda in Laois village
There was sadness in the village of Ballybrittas this week following the passing of Seamus (Jim) Downey.
A former member of An Garda Siochana, Mr...
Sinn Féin Bill would halt ‘runaway rents in Laois’ says local TD
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that a Bill put forward by his party would half 'runaway rents' in Laois.
Since 2013, rents in Laois...
Laois jobs at risk in horticulture sector says local TD as she calls for...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that a lack of decisive action by various Government Departments has led to a crisis of...
Tributes paid as long-serving Laois teacher retires after 35 years of service to rural...
Tributes have been paid as a long-serving Laois teacher has retired after 35 years of service to a rural school.
Acting Principal and Deputy Principal...
Laois County Council set to use drones to catch illegal dumpers from 2022
Laois County Council have invested in drones in a bid to catch illegal dumpers.
Under GDPR regulations, the use of CCTV and drone technology to...
Plans in place for Laois children to receive Confirmation in O’Moore Park next month
Around 340 boys and girls from the Portlaoise parish are set to receive their Confirmation in O'Moore Park next month.
According to Fr David Vard,...
Laois TD calls for reform of grant scheme for upgrading septic tanks
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for the grant scheme for the upgrading of septic tanks to be reformed.
He said that almost half of...
€1,000 donated to community groups supporting diversity and inclusion across Laois
Tesco Ireland has announced that the latest round of donations from its Community Fund will be shared among community groups supporting diversity and inclusion...
Major rift in Irish equestrian camp over failure to send qualified riders to Olympics...
This past week has seen the equestrian community in Ireland and abroad embrace the #letthemride campaign on social media.
The story behind the hashtag centres...
Deep shock and sadness following the passing of much loved Laois man
There was deep shock and sadness last night following the passing of a much loved Laois man.
Raymond Dunne, from The Swan in Laois, passed...
Big plans ahead as sustainable energy community group continues to strengthen in Laois town
A sustainable energy group set up by the Portarlington Business Association has been meeting weekly online for the past six months.
The group, called the...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois’s Trad Summer School a huge success
Music Generation Laois's Trad Summer School took place recently.
From Thursday to Saturday last week, the summer school occurred in the Laois Music Centre.
This was...
In Pictures: ‘We Care Weekend’ a huge success with more than €15,000 raised
The last weekend in June saw Trilogy Triathlon Club host it’s 'We Care Weekend'.
Over two days, thousands of kilometres were covered by club members....
Final draw made for €130 Laois GAA monster draw with thousands of euro in...
A total of 25 clubs had winners in the final Laois GAA €130 county board ticket draw held this evening.
The draw was streamed live...
UPDATED: 14 Laois pharmacies sign up to provide Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to those aged...
14 Laois pharmacies have signed up to provide Janssen Covid-19 vaccines - the HSE has confirmed.
This single shot vaccine can be given to those...
