Shock and sadness at the death of the well-known Mick Doran
There is sadness in the Clonad community and beyond this weekend with the news of the sudden passing of Mick Doran.
Mick worked with Eircom...
January car sales in Laois lower than pre-pandemic levels though electric sales more than...
There were a total of 323 new car sales in Laois in January, 14% lower than what they were a year ago and over...
€100,000 for Rathdowney to develop ‘Town Centre First’ plan
€100,000 in funding is being provided to the town of Rathdowney under a new Government initiative to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new...
Laois primary school to receive new fire alarm under emergency works scheme
A Laois primary school are to receive a new fire alarm after funding was allocated under the emergency works scheme.
According to Laois TD Sean...
Laois service station shortlisted for two national awards
A service station in Laois has been shortlisted for two national awards.
MACE Mighty Mols Service Station in Mountrath has been nominated for two prestigious...
‘Inadequate’ children’s services in Laois raised in the Dáil
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the urgent need to improve Laois health services in Dáil this week.
Speaking on a Sinn Féin motion...
New Laois fire station moves a step closer after planning permission approved
A brand new fire station building is on its way to Laois after Councillors gave the proposal the green light at a recent meeting.
The...
Amnesty granted for farmers to burn bushes on their land following Laois County Council...
Laois County Councillors were collectively outraged over a government decision which made it illegal for farmers to burn bushes on their land.
The issue arose...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra to perform in Dunamaise Arts Centre!
The newly formed Laois School of Music Beginner Orchestra is to perform on the stage of the Dunamaise Arts Centre, on Sunday, February 13,...
Ministerial visit to one rural part of Laois highlights enterprising agricultural businesses
A visit to the small rural area of Killeshin by Minister Pippa Hackett has been used to highlight what can be achieved by agricultural...
Funding allocated to Laois primary school to build new mainstream classroom
Funding has been approved by Minister for Education Norma Foley for a Laois primary school to construct a new mainstream classroom.
This funding will allow...
New Laois County Councillor appointed following selection at online convention
Laois County Council are set to have their newest member after he was officially selected to fill a vacant seat.
Ballyroan native Barry Walsh will...
Sadness following the passing of Rita Fitzpatrick – mam of Supervet Noel
There is sadness in Ballyfin this week following the passing of Rita Fitzpatrick at the age of 92.
Mrs Fitzpatrick, of Esker, Mountmellick, passed peacefully...
HSE Excellence Award for Midlands Public Health following response to Covid-19
The Midlands Public Health group, which includes members from Laois, has been awarded the HSE Excellence Award.
The team were presented with the accolade recently...
Four Laois businesses step forward to sponsor Portlaoise College’s sports teams
Following a recent drive, Portlaoise College have secured sponsorship for jerseys for their volleyball, camogie, basketball and soccer teams.
Local businesses of Allbooks, Shaws, Thomas...
Local TD questions need for €22,000 afforestation poll ‘when Department already has the answer’
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has questioned the necessity of a poll conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on...
Billionaire brothers purchase Laois mansion and set to spend €2 million doing it up
Two billionaire brothers have purchased a mansion that was in the ownership of Laois County Council.
The sale of Millbrook House, on the former De...
Costa Del Errill – Beach resort in Laois receives planning permission
A beach resort is on its way to Laois after County Council planners gave the proposal the green light.
Laois may be about as far...
Funeral details for Laois woman tragically killed in farm accident confirmed
The funeral details of a Laois woman who died tragically in a farm accident have been confirmed.
Kathleen Seale, née Collier, passed away on Monday...
No day care services available in Laois as all three are currently closed
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of a lack of day care services throughout Laois in the Dail recently.
Deputy Stanley explained how...
Death occurs of Jack Kelly from Portarlington at the age of 102
The death has occurred of Jack Kelly from Portarlington, one of Laois's oldest people, at the age of 102,
Born in 1919, Jack would have...
Organisers apply for licence as planning for Electric Picnic continues at full pace
After two years without an Electric Picnic, plans for this year's festival in Stradbally are continuing at full pace - with the formal licence...
Health and Safety Authority notified after Laois woman tragically dies following farm accident
The Health and Safety Authority has been notified following a tragic farm accident in Laois yesterday.
The woman, aged in her 60s, was killed following...
Vicarstown farmer named as Teagasc’s silage competition winner
Richard Bond from Vicarstown was recently honoured by Teagasc as the winner of silage competition recognising best practice in the farming sector.
Following judging from...
Laois Councillors call on Justice Minister to introduce minimum sentence for those carrying a...
Laois County Council is to write to Minister for Justice Helen McEntee to call on her to introduce a minimum prison sentence for anyone...
Shock at sudden death of young Portarlington teacher
There is widespread shock in Portarlington today at the sudden death of Colaiste Iosagain teacher Emily Seery.
A native of Edenderry in Offaly and only...
Public urged to share experiences of defects in apartments and duplexes in Laois
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has today urged people to share their experiences of housing defects relating to...
Organisers ‘planning’ and ‘hopeful’ that National Ploughing Championships will go ahead later this year
Organisers of the National Ploughing Association are planning for this year's event to go ahead in full in Ratheniska in September.
NPA assistant managing director...
New water mains confirmed for The Swan village and surrounding areas
Irish Water have confirmed that a new water mains is to be installed which will vastly improve the water supply in The Swan and...
Cost of living ‘gone through the roof’ as Laois TD warns increasing supply of...
A Laois TD has warned that increasing the supply of houses alone will not be enough to halt home purchase and rental costs.
Sinn Fein...
