Laois dad set to get on his bike to thank two hospitals that saved...
“Our story is one of fear, resilience, hope and overwhelming gratitude,” says Padraic Kavanagh as he prepares to cycle 1,000km in the month of...
Budding scientists shine at SciFest in Heywood Community School
Heywood Community School was a hub of innovation and scientific inquiry recently as students took part in the annual SciFest science fair.
The event featured...
News in Brief: Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway, ‘improved infrastructure’ for housing, and further...
Laois Senator Calls on Government to back 'visionary' Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway
Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Government to...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music launch Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival coming in...
Laois School of Music recently launched the Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 7.
Cruinniú na nÓg is a...
TII urged to meet Laois councillors as frustration continues to grow
There's hardly a meeting goes by in Laois County Council without some reference to TII (Transport Infrastructure Ireland).
And so it was this week at...
Family of late Brian Stack calling on Minister for Justice to issue full State...
The family of murdered Portlaoise prison officer, Brian Stack will today meet with Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan in relation to the investigation.
Mr Stack...
Success for young Laois student once again at Intel Mini Scientist competition
Timahoe NS are celebrating another Science success after 6th Class student Tomás Ramsbottom won a category prize at the Grand Final of the Intel...
Calls for considerable tourist development at Donaghamore Workhouse
History is all around you at the Donaghmore Workhouse Museum between Rathdowney and Borris-in-Ossory - and there are calls now for considerable investment to...
Laois playground to undergo massive upgrade after securing €20,000 government grant
A Laois playground is set to undergo a massive upgrade after it was approved for a €20,000 grant from the government.
According to Laois TD...
Portlaoise restaurant shuts its doors just over a year after opening with landmark building...
Portlaoise bar and restaurant Nanny Kelly's has closed its doors for business this week, just a year after opening.
Located in the old Egan's premises...
In Pictures: Laois Chamber Awards a huge success as the best of Laois business...
The Laois Business Awards 2025, hosted by Laois Chamber Alliance in partnership with Laois County Council, returned in spectacular style on Friday night in...
60 social homes reactivated, €1.8m Housing Adaption Grants Approved for Laois plus free book-bags for...
60 social homes reactivated in Laois
Investment of €660,000 helped bring 60 homes back into use in Laois during 2024 as part of the Government's...
In Pictures: New walkway opened as Laois school host Active Week 2025
A Laois school unveiled a new walkway recently as part of their Active Week 2025 celebrations.
Holy Family senior school in Portlaoise celebrated Active Week...
The late Adam Kirwan remembered as Mountrath Community School host annual tournament
Mountrath Community School was a hive of activity on Friday last as the TY GAA Future Leaders students hosted their now annual ‘Future Leaders,...
Case made and feasibility study called for to build €25 million Regional Sports Complex...
The Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA) has called for a comprehensive feasibility study to explore the potential for locating a regional sports complex in...
In Pictures: MEP Nina Carberry joins Europe Day celebrations at Holy Family Senior School
It was a day of celebration in the Holy Family Senior School on Friday as they gathered to celebrate their third annual Europe Day.
Every...
Portlaoise College launches community-funded ‘McAleese Ozanam Access Scholarship’
Portlaoise College has announced the launch of a new community-funded initiative aimed at supporting access to third-level education.
The McAleese Ozanam Access Scholarship will provide...
New car sales in Laois up 15% in April as Electric Vehicles continue to...
There were 108 new cars sold in Laois during April, up almost 15% from the 94 sold in the same month of 2024 according...
Luxury Laois hotel recognised at Travel and Leisure T+L 500 list for 2025
Ballyfin Demesne has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list.
Travel + Leisure is a top travel media brand who...
Laois TD to focus on neutrality, bolstering defence and cyber attacks following appointment to...
A Laois TD has been appointed to the new Oireachtas National Security and Defence Committee, which is to be chaired by Sinn Féin TD...
Four Laois schools collaborate in ‘Creative Clusters’ to design and implement two-year STEM project
Four Laois schools have taken part in 'Creative Clusters' - an initiative of the Department of Education and Youth and the Education Support Centres...
Historic co-ed proposal for local boarding school after 120 years of all-boys education
Local boarding school Cistercian College Roscrea - which has been educating only boys since 1905 - is to consider becoming co-educational from September 2026.
The...
Laois Senator outlines goals after recent appointment to Oireachtas Housing and Social Protection Committees
A Laois Senator has been appointed to a position on two new Oireachtas Committees
Sinn Féin's Maria McCormack has been added to the Committee on...
Plan submitted to turn former Laois convent which has been vacant in decades into...
A planning application to turn a former Laois convent that has been vacant for decades into apartments has been submitted.
Vesta Construction Ltd is seeking...
‘The new houses near Holy Family school are going for €500,000 – people can’t...
The Minister for Housing has been requested to address Laois County Council on how to address the 'chronic housing shortage' in the county.
This was...
Laois students among ten world finalists at Junk Kouture grand final to be shown...
Ten young design teams were crowned Junk Kouture World Finalists at the 2025 Dublin City Final, held at The Helix on Wednesday.
Among the ten...
Leading Laois firm announces significant expansion in Leinster with new merger
A leading Laois corporate accountancy practise is set for significant expansion with the announcement that it has merged with another large firm in Leinster.
Portlaoise...
Laois nine-year-old undertaking 1km swim to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
A nine-year-old girl from Laois is preparing to undertake a 1km swim in a bid to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Sadhbh O’Mahony...
Laois students win national title and go on to represent Ireland in Brussels at...
Two Laois students have won the Irish final of the European Money Quiz and will now go on to represent Ireland at the continental...
Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run set to return this summer with proceeds going to...
A popular Laois fundraising event is set to return to the county this summer.
The official launch of the Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run 2025...
