Over €1 million funding announced for historic Portarlington Market House
Over €1 million in funding has been announced this morning for the historic Market House located in the square in Portarlington.
The landmark building was...
Coronavirus: One further death and 269 new cases as Minister insists no change to...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 269 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the cases notified...
Mountmellick councillor vents anger over council refusal to provide loading bay
Mountmellick councillor Paddy Bracken has hit out strongly at Laois County Council over their decision not to install a suitable loading bay for businesses...
On ‘yer Bike – Second ‘Clubs of the Parish’ challenge proves a success
The SVT Hub in Stradbally, Vicarstown and Timahoe was very busy once again last weekend.
Following on from the successful St Patrick's Day event, a...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 420 new cases – as under 30s could get...
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 420 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
Concerns raised over ‘inevitable’ post office closures in Laois
The government is being urged to urgently protect community post offices in the wake of further warnings from the Irish Postmasters’ Union that more...
Laois businessman supports homeless charity with vital PPE during Covid-19
Portarlington based business owner Barry Lambkin has been providing homeless charity Depaul with vital PPE equipment as the charity continues to protect the most...
Weekend Read: Pandemic pains, no trains and a Café-Automobile – how a fledgling co-owned...
Rural Vagabonds Freewheeling Café had only been finding their feet when the pandemic pulled the brakes on their project one year ago.
Portlaoise native Eric...
Coronavirus: 11 further deaths and 420 new cases – as changes to hotel quarantine...
There have been 11 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 420 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
Laois turf cutters ‘can’t be left in the cold’ says Sinn Fein TD
Laois turf cutters cannot 'be left in the cold' this year - Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says.
The Laois TD says that they are...
Consultation on Mountmellick Fllod Relief Scheme opens as local TD urges ‘no delay’
An online public consultation on the proposed Mountmellick flood relief scheme, which runs from 6pm today until May 3, has now opened.
The town was...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 309 new cases – as Level 3 anticipated in...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 309 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
Castletown community committee selling lotto syndicate tickets as they continue to develop sports field...
Castletown Community Sports Field Committee are currently selling tickets for their fundraiser 'Euromillions Lotto Syndicate'.
They are asking people to buy in to their syndicate...
€250,000 Lotto winner in Laois as €12.7 million jackpot won in Kilkenny
It was a huge night for National Lottery players last night as a massive amount of prizes were given away.
One Laois players is a...
Meet the amazing Laois mam in the running for a prestigious annual award
This Laois mammy is in the running for a prestigious annual award - having already scooped the April edition.
Portlaoise native Louise Lynam was recently...
Increase in funding for home support in Laois and midlands
There has been a 44% increase in funding for home support services right across the Midlands, including Laois.
There has been an extra allocation of...
All you need to know as the HSE opens online vaccine portal for those...
The HSE has confirmed details of the next group of people to be offered COVID-19 vaccines and introduced the COVID-19 online registration system.
Over the...
Coronavirus: 12 further deaths and 431 new cases – as Ireland to receive extra...
There have been 12 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 431 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
Funeral arrangements announced for Laois teenager following sad passing
There is deep sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the sad passing of Cathal Clooney.
The Third Year Heywood Community School student, 15, passed away...
Renovation works on eight Laois Garda stations to be completed this year
Renovation works on eight Laois Garda stations are to be completed by the end of 2021.
This news, along with the approval of planning permission...
Laois Gardai being deployed to trains as ‘drug use’ and ‘drug dealing’ taking place...
Laois Gardai are being deployed onto trains in a bid to stamp out criminal activity that is happening on the network.
At yesterday's meeting of...
‘We will adjust that behaviour’ – top Laois Garda promises action on parking in...
Laois's top Garda has promised that action will be taken after issues surrounding alleged illegal parking in Portarlington were presented to him at yesterday's...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 358 new cases – as six stillbirths and one...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 358 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 6 new cases announced...
Laois groups invited to work with Northern Ireland equivalents with €20,000 in grants available
Laois volunteers, communities and charitable groups are being invited to partner with similar groups in Northern Ireland with the support of a new All-Island...
15 weeks of improvement works planned on busy Laois road
Motorists face 15 weeks of disruption as a 4km stretch of a busy Laois road is set to have improvement works - beginning later...
Frustration as hospital waiting lists for older community dramatically increase in the last 12...
As the vaccine roll out continues, many of our recently inoculated older people now face the prospect of a lengthy wait to see consultants...
What is Ramadan? Portlaoise teenager explains the Islamic holy month
Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar and Muslims all over the world will begin taking part in Ramadan from April...
HSE cancel AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics scheduled for today following NIAC recommendation
The HSE has cancelled all AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for today following a recommendation by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.
Last week, the European...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 394 new cases – as NIAC set to recommend...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 394 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 12 new cases announced...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 303 new cases as restrictions set to ease slightly...
There have been a further two Coronavirus-related deaths and 303 more cases according to figures released by the health authorities this afternoon.
One of these...
