Laois County Council to paint rainbow pedestrian crossing in support for LGTBQI+ community
Laois County Council are to show their support for the LGTBQI+ community by painting the rainbow colours on a pedestrian crossing.
The decision was reached...
Portlaoise Rail and Sleeper Depot is fundamental to the future of rail transport in...
A major infrastructure showcase organised by Iarnrod Eireann at the Rail and Sleeper Depot, Old Knockmay Road in Portlaoise took place recently.
Minister of State...
14 friends to climb Croagh Patrick as Fight for Johnny’s Girls continues at pace
On the last Sunday of July each year, thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick in Mayo for 'Reek Sunday'.
This year, they will be joined...
New funding to improve library facilities across Laois announced
New Government funding has been announced to improve library facilities in Laois, Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has said.
Deputy Flanagan was speaking after Minister...
Laois community set to show their support as massive fundraiser planned for Camross man...
The renowned Camross community spirit will come to the fore on the weekend after next as they plan a massive fundraiser for Ciaran Moore...
‘The Greens have this country destroyed but, in a few years, they will be...
The Green Party have come in for considerable criticism in the chamber of Laois County Council this year.
A discussion on the new laws surrounding...
Laois Councillor hits out at hospitality over ‘price gouging’ and calls for government action
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at what he has deemed as 'price gouging' that he says is taking place in the hospitality...
‘Farm incomes are not poker chips that Government parties can gamble recklessly with’ says...
Government parties are treating the agri-sector and farm incomes as if they were poker chips on the gambling table, a local TD has said.
Independent...
Council should have their own tractor and hedgecutter, area meeting hears
Laois County Council should invest in their own tractor and hedgecutter, rather than relying on contractors.
That was the view put forward by Cllr Ollie...
Local group tackle Croagh Patrick in aid of Renal Dialysis unit in Tullamore
On Saturday last a group of local people took on the challenge of climbing Croagh Patrick in aid of the Renal Dialysis unit in Tullamore. ...
Leeds Utd legend Jermaine Beckford to be special guest in Laois this week
There's not too many soccer players who can say they scored at the Stretford End in Old Trafford to knock Man Utd out of...
Shop for Ukrainian refugees in Portlaoise to close this weekend and be re-branded
Laois Integration Network have announced that a ‘Zero Cost Shop’ named ‘Siopa Fáilte’ for Ukrainian people living in Laois, will close on Saturday July...
Local Minister meets Laois Credit Unions to discuss future plans to help their movement
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Finance, met with all of the Credit Unions in Laois recently to discuss plans to...
Portarlington hosting Cultural Ukraine Day with special event this evening
The town of Portarlington has opened its arms wide to welcome many members of the Ukraine community, who have fled their country in recent...
11 arrests and 45 charges as Gardai in Laois carry out searches under Operation...
11 people were arrested and 45 charges were handed out following searches by Laois Gardai recently.
These took place on July 19 and 20 and...
AIB decision to implement cashless branches deemed an ‘out and out disgrace’
The decision of AIB to move a number of their branches to cashless was branded an "out and out disgrace" at a municipal district...
Gardai appeal for witnesses following serious assault of young woman in town on Laois...
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seriously assaulted in Monasterevin recently.
The incident happened in an area known as Moore Abbey Wood...
AIB must abolish service charges after closing cash facilities, says Laois TD
Banks refusing to take cash from customers must abolish service charges, Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has said.
Deputy Flanagan was speaking after Allied Irish...
New car park and improvement works at Laois train station set to be completed
The major ongoing improvement works at Ballybrophy Train Station are due to be fully completed by August.
So says Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin who...
New Croí Cónaithe fund will ‘help refurbish vacant properties, increase home ownership and revitalise...
A new Government fund called Croí Cónaithe will support bringing vacant and underused buildings in Laois towns and villages back into residential use, a...
Assurances over the future of Portlaoise Hospital given following Dail discussion
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that there are no plans to downgrade Portlaoise Hospital's A&E Department.
The Minister was questioned on the subject...
Funeral details announced for Portlaoise man who died tragically while swimming
Funeral details have been announced for Michael Timmons, the Portlaoise man who died tragically while swimming in Derryounce Lake in Portarlington last Saturday.
Mr Timmons...
Laois primary school granted planning permission for four new classrooms
St. Fiacc’s National School in Graiguecullen has been granted planning permission for four new general classrooms.
The planning permission approved by Laois County Council is...
Plans in place as ‘Power of Words Festival’ set to return to Laois next...
The Power of Words Festival is getting set for another wonderful weekend celebrating Words - written, spoken, acted and sung - in Abbeyleix.
The festival...
New funding for two Laois retailers to grow and enhance online capability confirmed
New funding has been announced for two Laois retail businesses to expand their online offering and presence to customers at home and abroad.
Fine Gael...
Gardai arrest two and charge with 16 offences following robbery in Laois town
Gardai in Laois arrested two people recently following a burgarly that occurred in Portarlington.
The arrests were made on Thursday July 14 and the two...
Laois Traveller Pride event set to take place later this week
Laois Traveller Action Group (LTAG) have announced that they will be hosting a celebration to coincide with ‘Traveller Pride Week’.
This is a week long...
Portlaoise man named as victim of drowning tragedy at popular lake on Saturday
Michael Timmons has been named as the man who died tragically in a drowning incident at Derryounce Lake in Portarlington on Saturday.
Mr Timmons was...
Business Briefing: An internationally renowned waste disposal company, recent news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Roger McDermott, General Manager with Enva.
They are a Corporate Member of Laois Chamber...
Major job recruitment planned for the Irish Prison Service following government announcement
The Irish Prison Service has opened a new campaign for the position of 344 Recruit Prison Officers in the Irish Prison Service.
The Irish Prison...
