Coronavirus: Seven further deaths and 418 new cases as Varadkar hopes most restrictions lifted...
There have been seven further Coronavirus-related deaths and 418 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
5 of these occurred in...
Laois County Council reject planning application for new wind farm
Laois County Council has refused to grant planning permission for a new wind farm in the county.
Norwegian company Statkraft had applied to build eight...
Warm welcome for Irish Water decision to upgrade wastewater treatment plant in Laois village
Ballyroan wastewater treatment plant has now been selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme, Irish Water and Laois...
Deep sadness following the passing ‘incredibly caring’ Laois woman
There is deep sadness in Laois today following the passing of Áine Purcell.
Mrs Purcell, who is from Ballyfin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May...
Planning permission sought for 99 new homes and a creche in Laois village
A major housing development is on the cards for a Laois village.
Plans have been submitted to Laois County Council to construct 99 new homes...
Laois County Council urged to apply for funding to help towns and villages post-Covid
Laois County Council has been urged to apply for funding for projects to help revitalise towns and villages after Covid-19.
The call was made by...
Two Laois towns among 68 to have sewage monitored for Covid-19
A National SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Wastewater Surveillance Programme is set to begin this month, and two Laois towns are taking part.
Portlaoise and Portarlington are among...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 383 new cases as nursing home visits to be...
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths and 383 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
€100,000 granted for two heritage projects in Laois
The government has granted €100,000 for two heritage and conservation projects in Laois.
Lea Church of Ireland, Killenard, and Presentation Convent, Church Avenue, Portlaoise have...
Get Connected Laois seeking to address mobile coverage blackspots through community-driven initiative
Poor phone coverage is one of the most frustrating things to deal with when you need it for your work and day-to-day life -...
‘If you want an enriched type of a life and a rewarding life, it’s...
The Laois man that is leading the latest Irish Defence Forces peace-keeping mission to the Lebanon says that young people leaving school could do...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 453 new cases
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 453 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this afternoon.
Of the cases notified...
Anti Dog Fouling campaign launched in Portlaoise this week
Laois County Council, in partnership with local Tidy Towns groups, this week announced the launch of an Anti Dog Fouling campaign for the county....
Coronavirus: One further death and 402 new cases
There have been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 402 new cases according to new figures released by the health authorities this afternoon.
Of the cases...
Coronavirus: 3 further deaths and 569 new cases as 240,000 vaccinations to be administered...
There has been three further Coronavirus-related deaths and 569 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
The Department are no longer...
Laois man set to lead Irish Defence Forces on latest peace-keeping mission in the...
In a couple of weeks over 300 members of the Irish Defence Forces will depart for the Lebanon as part of the latest peace-keeping...
Three organisations joining forces for huge fundraiser in Laois village this weekend
The community of Ballinakill has been synonymous with community spirt and pride of place for many years.
This May Bank Holiday three of their local...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 474 new cases as restrictions set to be eased
There have been a further three Coronavirus-related deaths and 474 new cases according to the figures released by the authorities this evening as the...
Portlaoise College announce 100k in May fundraiser for two very worthy causes
Portlaoise College Parents Council have announced details of their “100K in May” fundraiser challenge.
50% of all funds raised will go the Laois Offaly Families...
Death occurs of Portarlington man who was a much-loved publican in English town
The death has occurred of Robbie Lyons, a native of Portarlington but a well-known publican in an Chatteris in Cambridgeshire for the past number...
Explained: The path out of lockdown as Government set to relax restrictions
The Government is expected to finalise its plans for coming out of lockdown this evening - with a number of details emerging ahead of...
Bicentenary of the birth of a famous Laois historian and writer – John Canon...
On 30 April, 1821 – two hundred years ago - John O’Hanlon was born, the first of eight children of Edward Hanlon and Honor...
Coronavirus: 13 additional deaths and 371 new cases as decision pending on latest easing...
There have been a further 13 Coronavirus-related deaths and 371 new cases announced this evening.
Once again fewer than five of the cases announced are...
Entries now open for 2021 Rathdowney Song & Poem contest
Entries are now open for the 2021 Rathdowney Song & Poem Contest as the competition returns for a second year.
The Finn brothers who set...
Laois man in Malawi on novel School in an Envelope project
Glenbarrow native Evin Joyce has been an aid worker professionally for almost ten years. Currently in Malawi, he has divised an ingenious path to...
Sadness at death of Portlaoise teacher John Duggan
There is widespread sadness in Portlaoise and surrounding areas following the death of John Duggan, a highly-regarded teacher in the local CBS secondary school...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 426 new cases as pregnant women to be offered...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and 426 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
Of the deaths...
Laois TD urges cross party support for Bill ‘to protect student renters and their...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for cross party support for a Sinn Fein Bill that will come before the Dail on Wednesday.
The party...
Call made to change laws to give Laois Gardai more powers to tackle sulky...
A Laois County Councillor has brought forward a proposal aimed at changing the bye laws in the county to give Gardai more powers to...
Coronavirus: One further death and 437 new cases as NPHET to make recommendation on...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 437 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
