O’Dempsey’s GAA mourn the passing of club legend Mick Keogh
The death of Mick Keogh has marked the end of an era in the O'Dempsey's GAA club as the hugely popular local man made...
WATCH: Zach Tuohy fronts brilliant ad for Geelong and the Bellarine region in Australia
It's probably because of the distance between here and there but sometimes it's easy to underestimate how big a deal Zach Tuohy is in...
Gardai forced to shut road to Laois tourist attraction as parking issues persist
The good weather over the weekend gave everyone a chance to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine - but the manner...
Rathdowney playground and school safety concerns highlighted once more
A busy secondary school and a widely-used playground located side by side in Rathdowney will obviously lead to safety concerns when they're both on...
Coronavirus: One further death and 429 new cases as ‘outdoor activities will be the...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 429 new cases announced by the health authorities today.
Of today's cases the media age is 29...
Coronavirus: 5 further deaths and 461 new cases as 25% of adults have now...
There has been five further Coronavirus-related deaths and 461 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
The Department are no longer...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Three local girls in the mix to be crowned Miss Laois
Three local girls are in contention to be crowned this year’s Miss...
Weekend Read: Centrepoint Shopping Centre – owners, asbestos and anti-social problems
"In all of my years as a County Councillor, I have never received as many calls about one single issue as a I have...
Coronavirus: One further death and 434 new cases as reopening plan to be announced...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 434 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With just three new cases...
Laois people aged 60-64 to register for their COVID-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine
Laois people aged 60-64 are being asked to register for their Covid-19 vaccine from today.
The HSE has opened the portal for those aged 64...
Archive of late Laois historian secured with hopes it can be displayed on newly...
The archive of a late local historian and businessman has been secured by Laois County Council.
Mathews, a well-known historian and author of several books...
Laois to be as hot as the French Riviera as temperatures to soar this...
Have the sunglasses, shorts and barbeques at the ready - as this weekend is expected to be glorious.
Temperatures could get up to 20 degrees...
‘Offensive’ graffiti and ‘runners on wires’ to be removed in Portlaoise
A call for some graffiti in Portlaoise, that has been described as 'offensive' and 'menacing', to be removed was made at a Laois County...
Almost €300,000 for Laois Sports Partnership in latest round of government funding
Sport Ireland has granted €296.721 to Laois Sports Partnership to assist them in their ongoing work in developing sports throughout the county.
Funding of €9.5...
In Pictures: Laois hurlers take to the water in support of fundraiser for local...
The Woodenbridge Paddlers Association has recently been granted planning permission by Laois County Council to develop The Erkina Blueway.
This will connect the towns of...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 617 new cases as Intel confirm Covid outbreak at...
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 617 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of those who died, seven...
‘Great day’ for Kolbe Special School as brand new building moves a step closer
Today has been heralded as a 'great day' for Kolbe Special School as there has finally been progress on their hopes for a new...
‘Shock’ and ‘sadness’ following the passing of beloved Stradbally woman
There is deep 'shock' and 'sadness' in Stradbally this week following the sudden passing of Elizabeth Casey.
Mrs Casey passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, surrounded...
Meeting called following harrowing details of thefts and cars driving over graves in Laois...
A meeting between Laois County Councillors, Council officials and members of the St Peter & Paul’s cemetery committee in Portlaoise has been called after...
Coronavirus: 15 further deaths and 401 new cases as study finds regular exercise helps...
There have been 15 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 401 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today,...
Plans submitted to build additional homes in two existing Laois housing estates
Planning applications have been submitted to build additional homes in two existing Laois housing estates.
In Ballylinan, it is intended that nine new properties will...
New suicide prevention charity SOSAD hope to have Laois office open by early June
A suicide prevention group that is setting up an office in Laois are hoping that they will be operational in the county by late...
Coronavirus: 11 further deaths and 390 new cases as Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine...
There have been 11 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 390 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today,...
Local senator backs campaign to ease Covid-19 restrictions for new and expectant parents
A campaign led by a new mum to ease Covid restrictions in maternity hospitals banning partners from the crucial 20-week scan, early labour and...
Local group hosting online meeting to explore Blueway project opportunities
Anyone who has been in Vicarstown recently will have noticed that work is in progress on the Blueway project, an exciting walking facility that...
Hopes for Electric Picnic and Ploughing Championships as mass vaccination to begin in Laois...
The opening of a mass vaccination centre in Laois this week gives hope that events such as the Electric Picnic and the World Ploughing...
Programme of public lighting would improve service and efficiency, local council meeting hears
The western area of Laois - known in the county council circles as the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District - should be a pilot project for...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 403 new cases as British Covid figures provide hope
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 403 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
In Pictures: A look inside the Laois mass vaccination centre poised to open this...
It has hosted weddings, dinner dances lip sync battles, Bingo Loco nights and all sorts of events and conferences - but the main function...
‘Huge disappointment’ as two major regeneration projects in Laois miss out multi-million grant from...
While Portarlington has been awarded more than €1 million in government funding, two areas which also applied for the same grant have been unsuccessful.
Laois...
