Minister for Health provides strong assurance on Portlaoise Hospital future
“We are in the business of investing in this hospital. We are in the business of growing services in this hospital. We are in...
In Pictures: Legendary athlete Martin McDonald honoured at Civic Reception
Legendary Laois athlete Martin McDonald was honoured by Laois County Council for his recent success in the world masters mountain running championships.
The Ballyroan man...
Further increase in social housing income limits confirmed by local TDs
A further increase in income eligibility limits which will see more people across Laois eligible for social housing has been announced.
Social housing income limits...
Laois secondary school unveil new jerseys ahead of All-Ireland volleyball encounters
A Laois secondary school has unveiled a new set of jerseys ahead of a big week of volleyball next week.
Scoil Chriost Ri only started...
Sadness following the passing of a Laois man who made a huge impact on...
There is sadness both in Ireland and abroad following the passing of a much-loved Laois man this week.
Jack Cuddy, 2 Mill Lane, Mountrath and...
In Pictures: Laois Secondary School host successful production of the popular musical Annie
A Laois secondary school recently held a successful musical in their school hall.
All eyes were on the students of Heywood Community School where they...
Laois motorists ‘will be hit hard by toll hikes’ says local TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that any increase in toll charges on the M7, M4, M50 or M1 will hit motorists and hauliers...
Sadness in Mountmellick and surrounding areas at death of Mary McElwee
There is sadness in Mountmellick, Rosenallis, Killenard and surrounding areas following the death of Mary McElwee this week.
Mrs McElwee (nee Daly), a native of...
Laois man’s new research could help stop the spread of cancer cells around the...
A 30-year-old Mountmellick-born lecturer in biomedical engineering at the University of Galway has just had his research, which gives new insights into how cancer...
In Pictures: Laois actor visits local school for successful drama workshop
Actor and filmmaker Emmet Byrne facilitated drama workshops with children in Timahoe National School recently.
Emmet and workshop facilitator Caitríona Kenny were with 1st, 2nd...
Laois primary school set to host Christmas themed tractor run in aid of playground...
A tractor run for both young and old is fast approaching as The Heath NS hosts a Christmas themed event on Sunday December 11.
The...
In Pictures: Big attendance as workshop held to help inform the new Healthy Laois...
The Healthy Laois Unit of Laois County Council held a Consultation Workshop in the LOETB Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise recently.
Led by Emma O’Connor,...
In Pictures: Age Friendly Laois launch new ICE card which could help save lives
Age Friendly Laois recently launched a new initiative called the ICE card which they hope will save lives.
The ICE (In Case of Emergency) card...
Excitement building in Laois town ahead of arrival of Operation Transformation TV cameras
The Laois town of Stradbally is well used to being thrust into the national spotlight - and it is set to do so again...
Laois woman elected as National Events Director with Fianna Fáil Women’s Network
A Laois woman has been elected as National Events Director at the Fianna Fáil Women’s Network Conference which was held in Mullingar on Saturday...
In Pictures: Magical Laois Ladies celebrated for All-Ireland success with Civic Reception
The wonderful Laois Ladies footballers were celebrated at a civic reception in Laois County Council last week.
The Ladies gave us a wonderful year in...
Portlaoise Library set to host talk from renowned Laois historian
Portlaoise Library is set to host a talk from historian Teddy Fennelly on the role of the press from 1913-1923 on Wednesday evening at...
Renewed calls for Minister to act as Community Welfare Officers still not reinstated in...
The Minister for Social Protection has been called upon to act in the community welfare sector in Laois.
Councillor Conor Bergin brought forward a motion...
Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College graduation
Two Laois students were recognised with academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St Patrick’s Conferring ceremony for 2022.
Jessica Higgins from Portarlington and Robert...
€14 million ‘major and immediate’ investment announced for Portlaoise Hospital
A €14 million investment has been approved for a major extension to the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
The news was confirmed by Laois TD Sean...
Tributes paid following sad passing of kind-hearted Laois woman who gave her life to...
Tributes were paid in the Laois County Council chamber on Monday following the sad passing of Catherine Quigley.
Mrs Quigley, from Rockdale in Portlaoise, passed...
New appeal launched for Laois properties to house Ukrainian people
Laois County Council is appealing to those who have unoccupied properties to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine.
The call...
Over €250,000 awarded to two Laois outdoor recreation projects under new scheme
Two outdoor recreation projects in Laois are set to receive over €250,000 in funding between them following an announcing from Minister Heather Humphreys this...
First phase of new 67-home development in Portlaoise set to be handed over early...
Work on a brand new housing development adjacent to Portlaoise Train Station is progressing very well.
Clúid Housing’s new development, called Goldencroft, was recently inspected...
In Pictures: ‘Save Water, Save Earth’ – Laois school’s Water Action Day a huge...
Two years of concerted effort to reduce water usage culminated in a Laois primary school on Friday.
Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise held a...
Laois County Council set to honour legendary local athlete Martin McDonald
Legendary Laois athlete Martin McDonald is set to be honoured by Laois County Council for his recent success in the world masters mountain running...
Works for new Divisional Garda HQ in Portlaoise to begin in December or start...
Works on the new Portlaoise Garda station are expected to commence before the end of this year or at the start of 2023.
Minister of...
Main Street in Portarlington to be closed to traffic on Sunday as ESB set...
Main Street in Portarlington is set to be closed to traffic on Sunday so the ESB can carry out essential works.
So confirmed Sinn Fein...
Case made for Laois secondary school to receive brand new sports hall
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on the Minister for Education to approve funding for a sports hall at St Fergal’s College...
Laois TD welcomes €5,000 increase in income eligibility limits for social housing
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has welcomed the €5,000 increase across the three income eligibility limits for social housing.
Deputy Flanagan was responding to confirmation...
