Plans in place as Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day Slieve Bloom Walk gears up for...
The Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day Slieve Bloom Walk launched its 30th walk in aid of the Laois Hospice Foundation in the Heritage Centre Clonaslee...
Price fixed as new Columbarium Wall in Laois cemetery becomes operational
The price for securing a slot in the new Columbarium Wall that has been erected in a Laois cemetery has been confirmed.
The matter came...
‘Significant funding increase projected for Laois Offaly educational disadvantage fund’ says local TD
Funding allocated to the Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) since 2020 from The Reach Fund (formerly the Mitigating Against Educational Disadvantage...
A plan aimed at developing Rath-Ballybrittas set to be launched this weekend
A public launch event for the Rath-Ballybrittas Local Area Plan will take lace on Saturday November 12 in Rath National School from 3pm-6pm.
The author...
Six Laois venues successful applicants as Night-Time Economy Support Scheme announced
Six Laois venues were deemed successful applicants of the €4 million in funding to assist off peak entertainment in our towns and cities.
A total...
Laois secondary school receives award from Trinity College to recognise their innovation
Staff and Students in Portlaoise College have a lot to cheer about recently as they have been recognised by Trinity College Dublin with a...
Laois County Council unveil €260 million Capital Spending Programme from 2023 to 2025
Laois County Council have unveiled details of a €260 million Indicative Capital Spending Programme to cover from 2023 to 2025.
The 2023 to 2025 Indicative...
‘It Takes a Village’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit launched in Graiguecullen
Co-operative Housing Ireland and Soar recently launched their ‘It Takes a Village’ Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit at Saint Fiacc’s Hall, in Graiguecullen.
The Toolkit...
Spending climbs again as Laois County Councillors approve biggest ever budget for 2023
Laois County Councillors voted to approve the Laois’s biggest ever budget at a meeting this morning.
€95,809,000 will be spent in a range of different...
In Pictures: John and Sally McKenna visit Portlaoise to support local food producers Laois...
Renowned food writers John and Sally McKenna were in Portlaoise on Sunday morning for an event in The Pantry Cafe and Walled Garden to...
Sadness in Laois secondary school as much loved teacher passes away
There was deep sadness in Mountrath over the weekend following the passing of a much loved teacher.
Ms Imelda Healy, who was originally from Ballyraggett...
Business Briefing: A Laois company leading the telecommunications sector, latest news and supports
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Fergal Lawlor, Founder and CEO of Alpha Wireless, located in Ballybrittas.
Tell us a...
Weekly 25 card drive returns to Vicarstown after almost three-year absence
One of the many victims of the Covid-19 pandemic was the sheer volume of indoor activities that went by the wayside.
But with life eventually...
In Pictures: Excellent selection of images from Laois Chamber awards as Midland Steel claim...
Nearly 300 people were in attendance at the Laois Business Awards 2022 on Friday night, which were hosted by Laois Chamber Alliance.
Midland Steel were...
Warning issued after two local GAA clubs have life-saving devices stolen
A warning has been issued after two local GAA had life-saving devices stolen in recent days.
Last night, both St Joseph's GAA in Laois and...
Book which tells the story of a Laois grandmother who worked in France during...
A fascinating new local history publication by Laois native Mary Conliffe will be launched in Donaghmore Workhouse Museum tonight at 7pm.
Dr Niall O’Doherty, Editor...
Huge midlands waiting list for access to child disability network teams says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says he has received figures showing there is a huge waiting list for Child Disability Network Teams CDNT’s...
Impressive line-up assembled for free public talk in Portlaoise on sport and mental health
The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) will host a free public talk on sport and mental health at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event...
Towns in Laois sought to build sanctuary running groups as part of new programme
The Sanctuary Runners are calling on people in towns across Laois to come together to form new running, jogging and walking groups.
Launching their new...
Laois group takes first steps to become the first carbon neutral steam heritage operation...
The Stradbally Woodland Railway (SWR), the oldest heritage railway in Ireland run entirely by volunteers, has successfully completed the country’s first trial of biomass...
Laois man shares his experience following trip to Kenya to learn about farming practices
Luggacurren man George Ramsbottom, who is a dairy specialist with Teagasc, recently visited Kenya to gain a better understanding of farming practices there.
In conjunction...
Draft zoned land map of Laois for Residential Zoned Land Tax published
The Draft Residential Zoned Land Tax Map of Laois has been published as part of the implementation of the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT).
The...
All eight Laois Men’s Sheds to receive €2,000 each to assist with running costs
Grants of €2,000 will be provided to all eight Men’s Sheds in Laois to assist with their running costs.
This initiative will see this grant...
In Pictures: Large crowd at official opening of Vicarstown Canal Side Community Recreation Area
Sunday October 30 saw a big crowd in attendance for the official opening ceremony of Vicarstown Canal Side Community Recreation Area.
This amenity is an...
Laois Gardai launch investigation after two men taken to hospital following alleged assault
Gardai in Laois have launched an investigation after two men were taken to hospital following an alleged assault in broad daylight.
The incident occurred on...
Seale of a Queen – Durrow woman to represent Laois at 2022 Queen of...
Hazel Seale from Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra na Feirme is set to represent Laois at the Tullamore Credit Union Queen of the Land Festival 2022.
Back for...
In Pictures: Big turnout for Laois’s Culture and Creativity Strategy 2023-2027 consultation event
There was a big turnout for a very important meeting that was held in Laois recently.
People from all over the county gathered to discuss...
More than 12,000 Laois families set to receive double Child Benefit payment
More than 12,000 Laois families are set to receive a double Child Benefit payment this week.
This is one of the measures that was agreed...
In Pictures: High standard of projects as Intel Mini Scientist competition takes place in...
'Slurry Safety' was this year’s big winner at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition at Timahoe NS.
The annual showcase which took place on Thursday 27th...
In Pictures: Laois schools pull out all the stops to celebrate Halloween before midterm...
Teachers and students are enjoying their midterm break this week but many of them finished with quite a bang last week.
The first half of...
