Sadness as ‘proud Laois GAA supporter’ and ‘dedicated club man’ passes away
Going to matches in O'Moore Park won't be the same for many people with the news this evening of the sad death of Joe...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 448 new cases as Covid cases in schools drop...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 448 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today...
Laois man behind Physical Impairment Ireland considering run for political office
The Laois man who is one of the driving forces behind Physical Impairment Ireland says he is considering putting himself forward for election.
Raheen native...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 379 new cases as half a million people now...
There have been nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 379 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
Sadness following the passing of much loved Brother who spent 30 years in Castletown
There was sadness in Castletown recently following the passing of Brother Oliver (Tom) Deane just days before his 93rd birthday.
Brother Oliver was originally from...
Laois mental health advocate launches ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk
A Laois mental health advocate and his partner have launched a 'wipe your worries away' teddy bear walk.
Mark Condon, from Ballycarroll outside Stradbally, went...
Student nurses and midwives to receive backdated promised €100 pandemic grant
Student nurses and midwives are set to receive a backdated promised Pandemic Placement Grant of €100 per week by June 1.
The payment applies for...
€136,000 announced to support community groups impacted by Covid-19 in Laois
Out of €4.5 million to support community groups impacted by Covid-19, a total of €136,524 will be made available in Laois.
So says local Fianna...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 381 new cases as calls made for ‘once off’...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 381 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
WATCH: Portlaoise Hospital launch midwifery-led clinic on International Day of the Midwife
A new Midwifery-Led Clinic within maternity services at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise was launched last week.
The clinic was officially launched on International Day of...
National Broadband Ireland – The situation in Laois in year two of the seven...
Broadband - Unless you live in an urban part of Laois, it is definitely something that has caused you to throw out an expletive...
Non-essential retail, sports training, haircuts and inter-county travel all permitted as Covid restrictions ease...
The re-opening of society after the enforced restrictions of the past year takes a significant step forward from today as a number of regulations...
Up and Coming: Portlaoise girl Leanne Donovan on her exciting venture for Irish Graduates
The pandemic has brought out the very best in some young Laois people. Our new series ‘Up and Coming’ is designed to highlight the...
Trilogy Triathlon members going the extra mile for great cause
Trilogy Triathlon Club recently launched a nationwide campaign called ‘We Care’.
The virtual 100km event is currently live for registrations through Pop Up Races and...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 514 new cases as vaccine delivery breaks daily record...
There have been a further two Coronavirus-related deaths and 514 new cases according to figures released this evening.
Of the cases notified today:
259 are...
‘Don’t Underestimate Asthma’: Laois girl speaks on National Asthma Week
A Laois girl has explained her daily struggle with severe asthma to mark National Asthma week.
Portarlington girl Rebecca Houlihan spoke to Paul Downey on...
Coronavirus: One further death and 408 new cases as EU agree deal for extra...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 408 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
The Department are no longer...
More than 1,300 in babies in Laois still waiting on crucial development checks
The HSE has confirmed that 1,343 babies in Laois are still waiting on their 9-11 month developmental check.
According to local Fianna Fail Senator Fiona...
In Pictures: Laois U-20 hurlers raise funds for Pieta House with Darkness Into Light...
In normal times, social media on this Saturday would be awash with pictures of being getting up early and going for a run or...
Weekend Read: Treo Nua Portlaoise Resource Centre – a decade of community work
The Treo Nua Portlaoise Resource Centre was set up in Laois ten years ago and has grown immensely over the last decade.
The facility, located...
HSE announce free walk-in Covid-19 test centre to open in Laois next week
The HSE has announced that a free walk-in Covid-19 test centre will open in Laois next week.
St Fintan's Hospital in Portlaoise will be the...
Concern raised over the ‘state’ of railway bridge in Laois town
Concern has been raised in Portarlington over the shocking disrepair of the Railway building at the station.
According to Fianna Fail senator Fiona O'Loughlin, the...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 434 new cases as Laois rate remains low
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 434 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
Search launched to find Laois’s Unsung Heroes with cash prizes up for grabs
Laois-based MACE stores are offering people the opportunity to share in a prize-fund of €10,000 in a community initiative whereby customers and the public...
Laois’s remaining post offices ‘must be protected’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the remaining post offices in Laois 'must be protected' in order to prevent further closures.
He has welcomed...
Laois TD highlights housing and rental crisis in the county and hits out at...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has highlighted was he says is the housing and rental 'crisis' that exists in the county.
Speaking on Sinn Féin’s housing...
Coronavirus: 8 further deaths and 393 new cases as HSE writes to hospitals to...
There have been 8 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 393 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today...
Laois man claims €250,000 prize following recent Lotto win
A Laois man has claimed his quarter of a million euro prize following his recent Lotto win.
The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, scooped...
‘Groundbreaking’ new Climate Action Walk set for Abbeyleix
A ground-breaking new Climate Action Walk for Abbeyleix will be launched online on Saturday May 15.
The walk is an end of residency project by...
First acts confirmed for major community variety show in aid of new mental health...
Laois’s newest mental health charity are putting together their first fundraiser - and it is already shaping up to be a very entertaining night.
SOSAD...
