Call made for safety works to be carried out on road near well known...
A call has been made for safety works to be carried out on a road near a well known Laois pub.
Fianna Fail Councillor Padraig...
Major weekend rail works to see lines closed between Laois town and Limerick
Irish Rails says that services on a number of routes face significant disruption this weekend due to planned engineering works.
Due to a series of track...
In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images from Day 1 of the Ploughing
Over 91,000 spectators attended Day 1 of the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska.
It was like old times as thousands thronged to the hugely popular...
Call made for Council to purchase former convent and transform it to working hub
Laois County Council have been called upon to purchase an old convent and transform it into a co-working hub.
The issue of the old Presentation...
Delay for replacement of equipment in Laois playground branded ‘unacceptable’
Frustrations at the delay in acquiring equipment to replace damaged and missing parts in a Laois playground were expressed at a meeting recently.
The issue...
Laois secondary school raise €7,500 in aid of organisation behind drive for Midlands Hospice
A Laois secondary school has raised more than €7,500 in aid of an organised behind the drive for a hospice in the midlands.
The Lions...
Laois TD calls for electricity price caps and the reopening of two Midlands power...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley called for electricity price caps and for the two midlands power stations to be reopened.
Deputy Stanley made the...
Age Friendly Laois launches ‘Reframing Aging’ campaign for Positive Ageing Week
Positive Ageing Week 2022 runs from September 25 to October 1 and celebrates ageing and the contribution and agency of older people.
The theme of...
Laois parents continue campaign for school transport service as further meeting planned
Parents from Emo, Vicarstown and the Rock held a public meeting and met with local representatives recently in relation to ongoing and persistent school...
Meet the Laois woman who injected some creativity into her retirement with fabulous results
A former anaesthetist is injecting lots of creativity into her retirement.
Kate Ramsbottom from Ratheniska who worked at both Portlaoise and Tullamore hospitals, now crafts...
Calls to remove newly erected Laois pedestrian crossing ‘before someone is seriously hurt’
There have been calls to remove a recently installed pedestrian crossing from a Laois town 'before someone is seriously hurt'.
The offending pedestrian crossing is...
Gardai confirm traffic management plan ahead of the National Ploughing Championships
Gardai have confirmed details of their traffic management plan ahead of the start of the National Ploughing Championships tomorrow.
With an anticipated in excess of...
Laois school set for Ploughing Championships where they will raffle a quad to raise...
A Laois school have secured a spot at the Ploughing Championships this week where they will raffle a quad to raise much needed funds.
Kolbe...
Business Briefing: Meet a Laois visual artist, latest business news and supports
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Aileen Donovan, a visual artist based in the county.
Tell us a bit about yourself...
Laois man seeking to achieve World Record for charity fundraiser at Ploughing Championships
Dairy farmer turned massage therapist Patrick Kelly from Castletown will attempt to set a world record in driving a tractor and trailer in reverse...
In Pictures: Laois ploughing host World Ploughing at Stradbally Hall
People from all over the world descended upon Stradbally once again as Laois Ploughing hosted members of the World Ploughing association.
Stradbally Hall is no...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is encouraging patients to know, check and ask about their...
Staff at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise have been raising awareness about medication safety to mark World Patient Safety Day which takes place tomorrow, Saturday,...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College hold concert to officially open school’s new outdoor canopy
They really know how to do things in style in Portlaoise College.
To celebrate the start of the academic year and to officially open the...
Laois communities invited to apply for grants biodiversity grants under new scheme
Laois communities working to protect and promote local plants and wildlife are being invited to apply for funding from a partnership initiative by The...
Vacant home refurbishment scheme should be extended to rural areas says Laois TD
The Department of Housing should extend the Croí Cónaithe scheme to rural areas with populations above 400 - a Laois TD has said.
Fine Gael...
Sadness as retired Garda who was a decorated Laois footballer passes away
There is deep sadness in Laois today following the passing of a retired Garda who was also a talented footballer.
Leo Brennan, originally from Wolfhill...
‘We want Laois Pride to be as big and successful for the community as...
“I’m so excited to say that this week is the first ever Laois Pride,” said Shauna Golden, co-chair of the initiative.
Originally from Athlone, Westmeath,...
Large crowd expected for the colour run at the Portlaoise Plaza in aid of...
A large crowd is expected at the Portlaoise Plaza in on Sunday, October 9, for a charity run in aid of Portlaoise Rugby.
The run...
Tribute paid as well-known Laois teacher and vice-principal brings 40 year career to an...
Tributes have been paid and well-wishes made to a well-known Laois teacher following their recent retirement.
August 31 was a bitter sweet day for St...
Plans for expansion made as one Laois business successfully purchases another
A Laois order fulfilment company has been acquired by a fellow-Laois company, in a move which will see it expanding, offering greater choice, efficiency...
Screening service to identify Sepsis in children launched at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
A new screening form to identify Sepsis in children has been launched at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
This will help identify sepsis in children at...
Criminal damage, public order and traffic offences all increase in Laois
The figures related to criminal damage, public order and traffic offences in Laois have all increased when compared to 12 months ago.
The stats were...
Shock and sadness as Laois man passes away suddenly in New York
There is shock and deep sadness following the news that a Laois man has passed away suddenly at his home in New York.
Enda Corcoran...
Laois Macra group briefed on study into how beef cattle emissions can be reduced
Members from the Laois Chapter of Macra na Feirme recently visited ABP’s Demonstration Farm in Clonegal in Carlow.
The group received a briefing on results...
Two team places still available for Laois Chamber Golf Classic
The 2022 Laois Chamber Golf Classic will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14 at the Heritage Golf Club in Killenard.
The popular event gets underway...
