Irish Water to begin improvement works in two Laois towns next week
Irish Water and Laois County Council are to carry out essential water mains replacement works in Abbeyleix and Portlaoise next week.
The company say the...
Coronavirus: 14 further deaths and 455 new cases – as more countries are added...
There have been 14 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 455 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today...
Social distancing and Covid-19 testing system ‘not feasible’ for World Ploughing Championships
The possibility of the World Ploughing Championships being staged in Laois later this year appears highly unlikely unless there is a major shift in...
Mass time change in Cullohill for summer months
While people may not be able to physically attend mass at the moment, parishes all over the country have gone to huge efforts to...
Coronavirus: 34 further deaths and 473 new cases – as hospital numbers continue to...
There have been 34 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 473 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today...
Minister says ‘no threat’ to Laois social welfare service that caters for ‘10,000 people’
The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed that there is 'no threat' to a social welfare service in Rathdowney.
Concerns for the future of Rathdowney...
New footpath and pedestrian crossing approved for busy road near Laois GAA ground
A brand new footpath and a controlled pedestrian crossing are set to be constructed on a busy road near a Laois GAA ground.
The Cathaoirleach...
Warm welcome for increased Leader funding as over €2 million allocated to Laois
Over €2 million in funding has been allocated to Laois Leader for local community and enterprise projects this morning by the Government.
Laois-Offaly TD Sean...
‘Somebody is going to be attacked’ – Residents of Laois housing estate fume as...
Residents in a Portlaoise housing estate say they have been left 'angry' and 'frustrated' following a meeting with Laois County Council officials over the...
Laois people asked to take part in survey on future of towns and villages
Laois people are being asked to take part in a survey on the future of towns and villages.
Labour representative for Laois, Eoin Barry, is...
Call for Laois performers to take part in major community variety show for new...
Laois's newest mental health charity are putting together their first fundraiser - but they need all of the community's help in order to make...
BREAKING: Emergency services on the scene as former Laois shopping centre on fire again
For the second time in recent weeks, a fire has broken out on the site of a former Laois shopping centre.
The blaze broke out...
Coronavirus: Five further deaths and 423 new cases – as EMA say blood clots...
There have been five further Coronavirus-related deaths and 423 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
4 of these deaths occurred...
More than 23,000 Covid-19 tests carried out in Laois since pandemic began – but...
More than 23,000 Covid-19 tests have taken place in Laois since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March of last year.
Latest figures from the HSE...
Plans for new group to represent Laois people with physical impairments to be established
The wheels are in motion for the establishment of a brand new group aimed at representing Laois people with physical disabilities and impairments.
Raheen native...
Coronavirus: 9 further deaths and 443 new cases – as Laois now fourth worst...
There have been 9 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 443 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
3 of these deaths occurred...
Roof repairs for rural Laois school following Education Department funding
Funding for roof repairs for Ballyfin National School has been approved by Education Minister Norma Foley.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who has welcomed...
€223k for ‘badly needed’ resurfacing works on two rural Laois roads
€223,800 for 'badly needed' road resurfacing works in the Killasmeestia area around Borris-In-Ossory will be carried out in the next few weeks
According to local...
Planning permission lodged for new pharmacy in Laois town
A new pharmacy could be on its way to Laois's main town after planning permission was lodged recently.
Heffernan Pharmacy are looking to set up...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 320 new cases
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths announced today by the health authorities - with 320 new cases confirmed.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)...
John Whelan: Celebrating the great Jim Yorke, a photographer who excelled in a different...
This is an extract from Growing Pains and Growing Up, John Whelan's book celebrating 40 years in Journalism. It originally appeared on LaoisToday in...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 457 new cases
There have been three further Coronavirus-related deaths and 457 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities today.
This evening’s figures come as...
New documentary highlights importance of community and the shining lights of Mountrath Businesses in...
During the first lockdown, Maurice O’Carroll created a short documentary film about Mountrath called ‘Mountrath Unlocked’.
He joined Paul Downey on LaoisToday's The Midweek Podcast...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 511 new cases as no county by county breakdown...
There have been 2 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 511 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
The Department of Health has...
Laois Garda eager to try his hand at comedy once more after appearance on...
A Laois Garda who appeared on an RTE TV show with a Laois comedian last month is eager to try his hand at comedy...
Coronavirus: 8 further deaths and 591 new cases – 27 in Laois
There have been 8 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 591 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
4 deaths occurred in March,...
Gender pay gap legislation to ‘combat the inequities in our employment system’
A new piece of legislation will hopefully 'combat the inequities in our employment system'.
So says Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O'Loughlin who was speaking after...
A strong start to fundraiser launched in memory of beloved Laois man
The family of John 'Ulick' Conroy have launched a fundraiser in his memory after he sadly lost his life to Covid-19 and all support...
The show goes on at Laois Martial Arts as zoom classes offer hope and...
As many clubs around the county have been effected by the pandemic, Laois Martial Arts is no exception.
The club has accepted the hand they...
Brand new centre on the cards for vital free counselling in Laois town
A free counselling service for people that have been affected by suicide and for people that struggle with poor mental health is set to...
