Business Briefing: Setting up a HR business in Laois, recent news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Sinéad Grehan, founder of Iridium HR based in Portlaoise.
When was Iridium HR established,...
Changes to Emergency Department at Portlaoise Hospital to come into effect this monthnth
There will be a new access point to the Emergency Department at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise from next week.
"Members of the public...
Laois Cumann na mBan exhibition to open in Mountmellick this week
An exhibition on Laois Cumann na mBan will be launched in Mountmellick Library this Tuesday, July 5, at 7.30pm.
The exhibition was curated by...
Laois housing development back on track following government intervention
31 new social houses will be available at Church Avenue, Stradbally, by early in the New Year.
So says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming and...
Calls for Laois domestic violence centre to be established reiterated following government announcement
Calls for a domestic violence refuge centre to be constructed in Laois have been reiterated following a government announcement.
Just last week, a Council meeting...
Local TD labels government’s rejection of Sinn Fein emergency budget as ‘disappointing’
A local TD has labelled the government's decision to vote down a Sinn Fein proposal for an emergency budget as 'disappointing'.
Brian Stanley made the...
Fundraiser launched for daughters of Laois father following aggressive Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
A GoFundMe has been launched for Jonathan McCowen, a Portarlington dad with an aggressive form of Motor Neuron disease.
In August last year Jonathan McCowen...
11 categories as new Laois Business Awards are officially launched
The new Laois Business Awards, organised by Laois Chamber, will take place at a black-tie event later this year.
In all 11 category winners will...
Laois company purchases land from County Council for €400,000 in Portlaoise
A Laois company's proposal to purchase a site from Laois County Council for €396,400 was approved at a meeting recently.
Oxley Electrical and Security Ltd...
In Pictures: Laois school open garden in honour of retired caretaker following 40 years...
Mayo National School in Crettyard celebrated the opening of "Eileen's Garden" with a lovely service on June 27.
The outdoor classroom is a tribute to...
In Pictures: 2022 Annual Laois Arthouse event with Tom McLean a big success
The Laois Arthouse hosted artist Tom McLean who led a four-day Masterclass Art Programme entitled Construct/Deconstruct for adults recently.
This took place in the beautiful...
Wide range of events and digital projects planned in Laois for National Heritage Week...
One of Ireland’s largest annual cultural events, National Heritage Week from August 13-21, makes a full return to in-person events this year.
Participation in National...
Laois TD and local senator welcome ‘positive reform’ for Community Employment in Laois
Major reforms to Community Employment, Tús and the Rural Social Scheme are set to reform the sector, a Laois TD has said.
Fine Gael's Charlie...
War of Independence medal posthumously awarded to Laois man 101 years after his death
A War of Independence medal has been posthumously awarded to a Laois man 101 years after his death.
Lieutenant (LT) John Byrne of The Irish...
De La Salle Brothers in Castletown set to hold first Cemetery Day since 2017
Since the De La Salle Brothers last held their Day of Remembrance or Cemetery Day in 2017, twenty-five Brothers have gone to their eternal...
Project development plan sought for Portarlington says local Councillor
Fianna Fail Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick says the Offaly side of Portarlington is seeking to secure funding under the town and village renewal scheme.
The funds...
Criminal Assets Bureau seize vehicles, watches and cash in raids at 15 locations including...
The Criminal Assets Bureau conducted a search operation in Kildare, Waterford, Laois and Dublin today - Wednesday June 29.
The search operation was conducted by...
120-acre residential farm in Laois sold by online auction for €1.34 million
A 120-acre residential farm in Laois netted a cool €1.34 million at an online auction recently.
The farm in question was Avenue Farm in Camross...
Laois Libraries present the final of their three-part series of online talks on Revolutionary...
Revolutionary War, the final in their three-part series of online talks on Revolutionary Laois, is set to take place this week.
The series was organised...
In Pictures: Full house at Embrace Farm Ecumenical Remembrance Service
The 9th Embrace FARM Annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service took place on Sunday June 26 at the Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Abbeyleix.
Embrace...
More than €5,000 raised as Laois brothers complete fundraising walk for Ronald McDonald House
A pair of Laois brothers have completed a fundraising walk in aid of the Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin’s Children’s Hospital.
Crettyard brothers, Ciaran and...
In Pictures: New Labour leader Ivana Bacik visits Laois on whistle-stop tour
New Labour party leader Deputy Ivana Bacik visited Laois recently and was joined by Portlaoise Councillor Noel Tuohy and Local Area Representative in Graiguecullen-Portarlington...
Laois County Council agree to construct 54 new modular homes in Laois town
The green light has been given to a project which will see 54 modular homes constructed in Portlaoise.
The approval for the build at Hepburn...
Dumped mattresses ‘cost Laois economy over €1.9m per year’ as free amnesty planned for...
Over 10,600 old mattresses are dumped in County Laois every year - costing the economy €1.9 million.
So says Bounce Back Recycling who have teamed...
New plan to conserve the 16th century Fort Protector in Laois launched
A major new plan to guide the conservation and presentation of the 16th Century Fort Protector at the heart of Portlaoise has been launched.
The...
Laois County Council elect new chairperson as Thomasina Connell takes over from Conor Bergin
Laois County Council has elected a new chairperson to lead the council for the next 12 months.
At today’s AGM, Fine Gael’s Thomasina Connell took...
Laois County Council agree to sell land for almost €1 million to Kildare company
Laois County Council has agreed to sell a parcel of land to a Kildare company for €966,000.
The agreement was reached at this morning's monthly...
In Pictures: Laois town’s brand new outdoor dining facility officially opens
The spectacular Durrow Outdoor Dining Facility was officially opened at a ceremony last week.
In mid-2021, Laois County Council applied to Fáilte Ireland for financial...
Average asking price of Laois house now €236,000, 13% up on a year ago
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €236,000, 13% higher than what it...
Fundraising 5k run through grounds of Kildangan Stud in memory of the much-loved Alan...
Anyone looking for a pleasant 5k run/walk this week could do far worse than make the short trip over the Laois-Kildare border to the...
