Funeral details announced for Laois man who died in South Africa
The funeral of Jim McCormack, the Portlaoise native who died suddenly in South Africa earlier this week, will take place this Saturday morning in...
Abbeyleix school visit prompts Senator to again call for urgent action
Following a visit to Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix this week, Senator Pippa Hackett has again called on the Department of Education to take immediate...
Increased investment in Local Link to enhance services between Cashel and Portlaoise
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly have announced the new 858 service connecting Portlaoise to Thurles, which will operate Monday to Sunday further enhancing the...
In Pictures: End of an era as Laois primary school bid farewell to 120-year-old...
Last week marked the end of an era in the small rural community of Trumera, as the local primary school students said farewell to...
In Pictures: Fifth annual Rathdowney-Errill Golf Classic a huge success
The picturesque Rathdowney Golf Club was a hive of activity on Friday and Saturday of last week as it played host to the Flynn’s...
Laois childcare costs have hit ‘all time high’ says Laois TD
The costs of childcare in Laois have reached an 'all time high' - according to a Laois TD.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says that they...
‘You can expect to meet him down the local’ – Billionaire Irish entrepreneur plans...
The new owner of a €20 million Laois mansion intends to live in the property and develop it for personal use.
Yesterday, we revealed how...
‘Sale close’ on historic 1,100-acre €20 million Laois estate with Stripe billionaire John Collison...
Back in 2019, the most expensive property in Laois went on the market - and now it appears that a sale is very close.
Abbey...
In Pictures: Laois cyclists make it to Slea Head as gruelling charity cycle trip...
This weekend, three employees of Powerpoint Engineering in Portlaoise completed their massive 576 km cycle from Malin Head in Donegal to Slea Head in...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach confirms delay to reopening of indoor dining citing ‘Delta concern’
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that the reopening of indoor dining in pubs and restaurants is to be delayed.
Indoor dining was set to be...
Death occurs of much-loved Laois man in South Africa
The death has occurred of Portlaoise man Jim McCormack in South Africa.
Mr McCormack, who moved to South Africa with his wife Esther in 2017...
In Pictures: Families remember those sadly lost to farm accidents at Embrace FARM service
The 8th annual Embrace FARM (Farm Accident Support Network) Ecumenical Remembrance Service took place in Abbeyleix on Sunday.
This is a farming organisation which was...
A wonderful musician, teacher and baker – remembering the late Brother Augustine (Gus) Freeley
There was sadness in Castletown recently following the passing of Brother Augustine (Gus) Freeley.
Originally from Mayo, Brother Gus came to Castletown at the age...
Local girls behind new coffee venture in Togher Woods
Togher Woods on the edge of Portlaoise town has been a much-visited local landmark for years - but even more so over the past...
‘Emergency three year rent freeze required’ as rents in Laois continue to rise
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for an emergency three year nationwide rent freeze.
The Sinn Fein TD was speaking on the matter in the...
Music Generation Laois to receive funding for cross-border cultural projects
Music Generation Laois will receive €12,000 of funding for cross-border cultural projects under Cooperation with Northern Ireland Scheme 2021.
Started in 2012 Music Generation Laois...
And they’re off – three Portlaoise employees begin 575km Malin to Slea Head cycle...
Starting today, three employees of Powerpoint Engineering in Portlaoise will commence a three-day, 575km cycle from Malin Head in Donegal to Slea Head in...
‘Delight’ as Laois shop sells €75,000 winning scratch card to lucky punter
One person is €75,000 richer after a Laois shop sold them a very lucky scratch card.
Downey's Centra in Portlaoise sold the winning ticket recently.
And...
School Meals Programme to continue over the summer holidays says Laois TD
Funding for the School Meals Programme will continue throughout the summer holidays, Laois TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
The objective of the scheme is to...
In Pictures: Historic day for Laois school as Brazilian Ambassador visits following amazing fundraising...
It was an historic day in Rath National School in Laois yesterday as the Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland paid them a very special visit.
Ambassador...
Laois woman at the heart of the gruelling Bristol Channel swim in support of...
On July 22, five middle aged women will set off in relay format to swim across the Bristol Channel at its widest point –...
In Pictures: Laois family make donation to four organisation who saved their dad’s life...
A Laois man, his sister in law and his friend cycled, ran and kayaked to raise €7,000 for the services who helped save his...
New Patient Advocacy Service established to assist those in Laois who wish to to...
A newly established Patient Advocacy Service is offering support to people in the Laois area who want to make a complaint about the care...
Mink farming in Laois set to be ‘phased out’ under new government bill
A fur farm in Laois will be forced to cease operations by 2022 under a new government bill.
The Journal.ie is reporting that Minister for...
€40,000 to be distributed to almost 70 clubs in Laois to help them return...
Over €40,000 is to be distributed to almost 70 clubs in Laois to help them return to sport and physical activities post Covid-19 lockdown,...
‘€180 billion cost of Climate Bill is obscene and it must be challenged’ says...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has launched a scathing attack on the Government's Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021.
Deputy Nolan...
Three Laois schools included in the Safe Routes to School Programme
Three Laois schools have been selected for inclusion in the first round of the Safe Routes to School Programme.
The scheme announced in March of...
Miss Laois secures place in Miss Ireland Grand Final with trip to Puerto Rico...
The recently crowned Miss Laois has qualified for the Miss Ireland Grand Final.
Portarlington nurse Alison Dyer, will take her place alongside another 29 county...
Emergency services attending scene of ‘two-vehicle’ crash on busy Laois road
Gardai and emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Laois this afternoon.
The incident occurred on the N80 Mountmellick to Portlaoise Road...
Laois County Council team up with top chef for online demonstration on tips for...
Top chef Catherine Fulvio will host a Summer Cookery Demonstration, on the Laois County Council Facebook page this evening, to show you how to...
