BREAKING: National Ploughing Championships confirmed for Laois once again in 2023
The National Ploughing Championships are set to return to Ratheniska in Laois once again in 2023.
The news was confirmed this evening by managing director...
In Pictures: All smiles and great colour as children in Shanganmore NS prepare for...
County final fever has gripped several parts of Laois this week and those in Shanganmore National School are no different.
On Thursday, a number of...
WATCH: Killenard National School in full voice as they prepare to roar on O’Dempsey’s...
It is a little over 24 hours until O'Dempsey's and Portarlington clash in the Laois Senior football final.
Both areas are absolutely buzzing and as...
Gardai investigating after woman in her 50s killed in road accident near Rock of...
Gardai have confirmed that a woman in her 50 has died following an accident near the Rock of Dunamaise this afternoon.
At approximately 1:10pm, a...
Irish Water to commence back yard service works to future-proof water supplies in Portarlington
Irish Water is replacing ageing backyard water mains and providing new service connections for customers in St Patrick’s Terrace, Portarlington to improve water supply...
Portlaoise hospital introduces new equipment to help mothers with breastfeeding
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise have recently introduced two new pieces of equipment to provide vital support to local women who may be having problems...
Abbeyleix – the bog that came in from the cold – as latest phase...
Abbeyleix Bog, the prototype project for successful community centred conservation is continuing to make significant strides.
Not resting on their laurels, or rather their sphagnum...
In Pictures: Huge excitement in St Patrick’s BNS as they show their support for...
Sunday is set to bring about an epic Laois senior football final showdown between Portarlington and O'Dempsey's - with excitement levels building in both...
Man charged following serious assault on the opening night of Electric Picnic 2022
Gardai have arrested and charged a man following a serious assault at the Electric Picnic festival last month.
The incident occurred on the Friday evening...
Gardai seeking to award commemorative medals and coins to serving and retired members
Gardai in the Laois/Offaly Division are continuing to commemorate the Centenary of the organisation coming into existence.
To mark the occasion all serving and retired...
Public called to have their say on the new CycleConnects draft proposals for the...
Draft proposals for new cycling networks across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath forming part of CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network are now open for public consultation.
The...
A way with words – Meet the Laois novelist who is completing third book...
Working as a part-time branch librarian at The Art House in Stradbally, and writing her third novel as well as a collection of short...
In Pictures: One County One Book Programme launched in Laois
The One County One Book Programme chooses a book that all of Laois would read through the month of October.
Book clubs, other groups, schools...
‘Laois Community Welfare clinics needs to be reinstated’ says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has raised the need for Community Welfare Clinics to be reinstalled in Laois.
Community Welfare Officers held clinics in...
‘Families left devastated as major delay hits Laois housing project’ says local TD
The negative impact of the budget measure to impose a 10% levy on blocks and concrete products is already being felt according to Independent...
In Pictures: Tributes paid as long-serving Laois primary school principal retires
Friday September 30 was a very emotional day at Scoil Mhuire Fatima as the community of Timahoe celebrated the retirement of Principal Ann Bergin.
In was...
‘The levy is unfair to those of us that didn’t cut corners in the...
One of the more unpopular aspects of last week's Budget was the introduction of 10% levy on concrete products from next April.
The move is...
Portlaoise student receives prestigious Naughton scholarship for outstanding Leaving Cert results
A Portlaoise student has been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship following her outstanding Leaving Cert results.
Ella Byrne, who sat her Leaving Cert in Scoil...
Business Briefing: A Laois company offering a range of safety courses, latest news and...
On this week's Business Briefing, Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Ciarán O’Mahony.
He is the founder of O'Mahony Safety...
Laois Councillors call for change in building regulations to allow for solid fuel heating...
Laois County Councillors have called on Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan to update building regulations in order to allow for solid fuel heating in...
Local lane repair grant scheme receives additional funding but loophole may block progress
Laois County Council recently received funding of more than €500,000 to allow it carry out improvement works on rural lanes across the county.
There are...
In Pictures: Laois Culture Night a huge success as programme records 17th year
The seventeenth edition of Culture Night took place at the end of September and contained an exciting programme of events.
The theme for Culture Night...
HSE announce details of winter vaccination programme as people urged to protect themselves from...
Older people and at-risk groups have been urged to protect themselves against both flu and COVID-19 this winter by getting their vaccines.
That is the...
Sod turned as Laois County Council commence 14-house development in Laois village
Laois County Council has welcomed the commencement of 14 new homes in Errill this week.
These new homes are a key part of the Council's...
Finalists announced for the Laois Business Awards 2022
A total of 23 local businesses have been shortlisted for the 2022 Laois Business Awards, which will be held in The Heritage Hotel in...
In Pictures: Golf classic in aid of Laois cancer support charity raises more than...
A golf classic in aid of a Laois cancer support charity has raised more than €14,700.
Portarlington Gold Club was a hive of activity recently...
Laois Cathaoirleach announces pregnancy as she makes political history in the county
Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Thomasina Connell has announced that she is expecting a baby - making her the first sitting councillor to give birth...
In Pictures: Green and red galore as Scoil Bhride and Castlecuffe prepare for Clonaslee-St...
Clonaslee-St Manman's will contest the Premier Intermediate hurling final on Sunday - and excitement was at fever pitch in the area on Friday.
We took...
Former pupil becomes Laois secondary school’s first ever female Deputy Principal
A former pupil has been appointed as a Laois secondary school's first ever female Deputy Principal.
Carole Devine is the new Deputy Principal of St...
Warm welcome as work on new carpark in Glenbarrow set to begin
A new carpark at the very popular Glenbarrow amenity in the Slieve Blooms has moved a step closer following confirmation by Laois County Council...
