Laois community cinema confirms it is set to reopen
A Laois community cinema has announced that it is set to reopen this month.
The Balcony Cinema in Mountmellick has been closed throughout 2021 due...
Tributes paid following the passing ‘lovely gently spoken lady’ Rita Keenan
Laois County Councillors paid tribute to the late Rita Keenan at Monday's monthly Council meeting.
Mrs Keenan passed away peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded...
Community group set to open volunteer-driven barista coffee shop at Laois tourist attraction
A community group are set to open a new volunteer-driven barista style coffee shop on the site of a popular tourist attraction in Laois...
National Broadband Plan facing ‘catastrophic failure in first year of contract’ says Laois TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley says that National Broadband Ireland is facing a 'catastrophic failure in the first year of its contract' as they are...
Fancy owning your own mansion? Laois County Council have just acquired one and plan...
Anyone who fancies owning their own mansion will have the opportunity to purchase one in Laois shortly.
This is after the Council executed a Compulsory...
13 Laois road locations selected for €463,500 investment in improvement works
13 Laois road locations have been selected for €463,500 investment in improvement works.
A mix of local and regional roads across the county have been...
Decision on plans to build new car park at busy Laois tourist attraction due...
A decision on a planning application to construct a new car park at a popular tourist attraction is due next month.
Nicholas Dunne has applied...
In Pictures: Woodenbridge Paddlers 60 Day Challenge supporting the Erkina Blueway Project concludes in...
The final day of a 60-day fundraising challenge at a Laois tourist attraction was a huge success.
The Woodenbridge Paddlers Association was recently been granted...
Tributes paid as ‘legend’ of Portlaoise Pantomime passes away
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise and throughout the county of Laois following the passing of Laura Kilkenny.
Mrs Kilkenny on Tuesday June 1 and...
Disabled persons organisations call for reversal of ‘disablist national planning policy’
Voice of Vision Impairment (VVI) and the newly formed Physical Impairment Ireland (PII) have criticised what they say is 'the crude implementation of the...
Parents of tragic young Laois man who died by suicide urge support for SOSAD...
The parents of a young Laois man who tragically took his own life have issued a heartfelt plea to people to support this weekend's...
Economic Recovery Plan guarantees extension of 9% tourism VAT rate for businesses in Laois
The Economic Recovery Plan launched by Government sets out a range of supports and investment for the tourism industry in Laois, including the extension...
Three Laois playgrounds to share in €30,000 grant for upgrade works
€30,000 in funding under the Local Authorities Play and Recreation Grant to support outdoor play as part of the Summer of Play initiative has...
Deep sadness as ‘true gentleman’ and ‘great Gael’ passes away
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan today following the news of the passing of one of its most loved sons.
Jimmy 'Bronson' Farrell sadly passed...
Major housing development planned for Laois town as application submitted
A major housing development is on the cards in a Laois town after planning permission was submitted recently.
Portarlington is set for 58 new homes...
Internationally renowned Laois journalist and author publishes first novel
A Laois author who is renowned internationally as a soccer journalist has published his first novel.
James Corbett, who lives in Vicarstown with his wife...
Laois remote working centres added to ConnectedHubs.ie network
Two Laois remote working centres are now connected to the ConnectedHubs.ie Network which is the National Network of remote working hubs announced this morning...
Portlaoise Leisure Centre grass and astroturf pitches set to reopen following breakthrough
The grass and astroturf pitches in Portlaoise Leisure Centre are set to reopen following a breakthrough.
At a recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District,...
Laois mental health advocate launches second ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk
A Laois mental health advocate and his partner have launched a second ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk.
Earlier this month, Mark Condon and...
€748,000 Just Transition Funding for conservation of medieval churches and pollinators in Laois and...
A major new project linking conservation of medieval heritage and biodiversity has been launched by Laois and Offaly County Councils.
The three year project has...
Laois school set for car wash fundraiser this Sunday
A Laois primary school are all set for their big fundraiser this weekend.
Members of The Heath National School are going to be looking to...
What the summer holds – Government confirm details for pubs, restaurants, foreign holidays, music...
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed an easing of Covid-19 restrictions throughout the summer months.
Ireland was...
Trilogy Triathlon all set to go the extra mile for great cause and calling...
Trilogy Triathlon Club in Portlaoise, working in conjunction with Pop Up Races and Eventmaster, are all set to host a virtual 100km in June.
The...
Brian Shaves For Shine – Laois man to shear locks in aid of mental...
A Laois man is to shave off all of his hair in aid of a mental health charity.
Brian Dunne hasn't cut his hair for...
Making the case for reopening the astro pitches at Portlaoise Leisure Centre next month
From June 7, leisure centres around Ireland will be permitted to reopen their doors for the first time in 2021.
However, this will not be...
In Pictures: Summer on the way as Laois outdoor pool prepares for reopening
Preparations are well underway to reopen Laois's only outdoor public pool.
Ballinakill Outdoor Pool was closed throughout 2020 but trojan work has gone on over...
12-month waiting list for a driving test in Laois raised in the Dail
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of the delays in receiving a driving test in the Dail recently.
The Sinn Fein TD questioned Minister...
Laois man shortlisted for .IE Digital Town Awards 2021
A Laois man has been recognised for his unique digital contribution to local town.
Robbie Quinn from Abbeyleix has been shortlisted for the national ‘Local...
People in Laois with disabilities encouraged to apply for social housing
Irish Wheelchair Association has launched a national campaign 'Think Ahead Think Housing' to tackle the shortage of social housing for people with disabilities across...
Weekend vandalism forces Laois GAA club to relocate life-saving defibrillator
A Laois GAA club have been forced to relocate a piece of life-saving equipment following weekend vandalism.
Shanahoe GAA club was broken into and the...
