HSE and Government ‘need to step up a gear’ for Primary Health Centres across...
The HSE and Government "need to step up a gear" with regard to progressing Primary Health Centres across County Laois.
That is according to local...
In Pictures: Laois students begin their fashion journey as part of Junk Kouture 2025
A number of Laois students have begun their fashion journey as part of the global phenomenon known as Junk Couture.
A total of 16 students from...
Laois student wins silver for Ireland with new personal best at junior swimming competition...
A Laois student has achieved a new personal best (PB) to win a silver medal for Ireland on the international stage.
Portlaoise College's Yifei Li...
Laois TD calls for universal housing plan to ‘speed up delivery and reduce costs’
A Laois TD has said he is "demanding" that the new Government implement a universal plan for affordable housing.
Speaking in the Dáil this week,...
‘This in now an emergency’ – Laois town left waiting ‘far too long’ for road...
A town in Laois has been left waiting "for far too long" to have their public roads "brought up to an acceptable standard."
That is...
Applications wanted in Laois for ‘Adopt a Monument Scheme’
Community groups in Laois are being encouraged to apply to join the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument scheme which is all about empowering local...
Registration now open for Google Developer Group Portlaoise’s new ‘Build With AI 2025’ event
Registration is now open for the return of the Google Developer Group (GDG) Portlaoise's highly anticipated "Build With AI" event for 2025.
The event will...
Dunamase College named Champion School at School of Sanctuary Award
There was a momentous occasion for a Laois school this week as they became the county's first Champion School at the School of Sanctuary...
Works at rural Laois cemetery ‘just makes sense’ and ‘would suit everybody’ involved
Exterior work to a rural Laois cemetery "just makes sense" and is "something everybody wants."
That is according to Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin who...
13 historic buildings across Laois awarded over €185,000 in Conservation Grants
13 historic buildings across County Laois have been awarded just over €185,000 in recent Conservation Grants.
The buildings are spread around the county from Rathdowney...
The unsolved murder of a Portlaoise woman to be the focus of TG4 documentary
The unsolved murder of a Portlaoise woman is set to be the feature in the latest installment of a TG4 documentary.
Marú Inár Measc is...
Laois school experiences success at FÍS Film Awards 2025
Students from Laois were announced as winners at this year’s FÍS Film Awards which took place recently.
The pupils, who entered the renowned short movie...
Contractor responsible for public lighting in Laois ‘should be sacked’ local County Councillor says
The contractor responsible for public lighting in County Laois "should be sacked" a local County Councillor has said.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy Bracken made the...
New York! New York! LaoisToday team to travel to the Big Apple for St...
St Patrick’s Day in New York. Of all the iconic destinations for our national holiday, New York is the big one.
Connecting with the Irish...
Laois TD urges the state to pass the Occupied Territories Bill and hold Israel...
“The occupied territories bill must be passed as a matter of urgency” says Portlaoise TD Brian Stanley.
The bill which has floated around since 2018,...
Laois Senator calls for pragmatic approach to taxation of rapid response vehicles
Sinn Féin Senator and local first responder, Maria McCormack, is calling for urgent action to address the issue of taxing first responder vehicles.
She said...
Francie Gorman: ‘The best way to support the next generation of farmers is to...
Laois IFA didn't need to go too far for their guest speaker at this year's AGM.
Held in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Wednesday night...
Local Councillor confirms beginning of payment under support schemes to Laois Tillage farmers
A total amount of close to €1.7 million is to be paid to farmers in Laois, local Councillor Conor Bergin has confirmed.
The Minister of...
In Pictures: Outstanding talent on show at People First Credit Union school quiz
There were exceptional performances all around from local primary schools in the recently concluded annual People First Credit Union School Quiz.
The competition, held at...
Laois IFA chairman on opposing Mercosur, maintaining straw supports and watching out for one...
Laois IFA chairman Henry Burns says that Ireland needs to "stand up against" the EU-Mercosur trade deal that, among other things, would see South...
Record level of funding as more than €14 million allocated for Laois road improvements...
Just under €14.5 million has been allocated to Laois as part of an national investment programme for regional and local roads.
The total funding of...
Laois growers among winners at Tirlán Quality Grain award winners 2024
A Laois family are among the winners at this year’s prestigious Tirlán Quality Grain Awards.
Paul McDonald and his father JJ, operate a mixed enterprise...
€7,000 awarded to Laois national schools for inclusivity and music and languages projects
Two Laois national schools among the 27 schools around the country to receive funding under the Teaching Council's new Féilte Bursary Scheme.
St Colman's National...
Land value in Laois among the highest in the country as average price per...
The average price achieved for farm land in Laois in 2024 was just under €17,000 per acre, as it increased by 3% on what...
New Primary Health Centre for Rathdowney but Borris-in-Ossory and Durrow set to miss out
The Health Services Executive (HSE) have provided an update on their plans for Primary Health Centres in five towns across County Laois.
There were positive...
Tánaiste Simon Harris ‘agrees’ with Laois TD’s opposition to ban on over-70 school bus...
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said he agrees with a Laois TD regarding the current ban on over-70 school bus drivers.
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley...
DPP to appeal sentence handed down to killer of Laois man Joe Drennan
The Director of Public Prosecutions has informed the family of the late Joe Drennan that they will appeal the sentence handed down to his...
Coillte ‘working closely with Gardaí to protect Slieve Bloom Mountain Trails’
The state’s forestry agency, Coillte, has confirmed that it has been in contact with An Garda Síochana as part of enforcement efforts aimed at...
Martina Mulhall: Tertiary Degrees – a new way of accessing college courses without Leaving...
February 1 is widely known as the day CAO application closes; not so well known is the fact that February 1 is also the...
‘Ireland must act to immediately ban male participants from female sports’ Local TD says
A local TD has said “Ireland must act to immediately ban male participants from female sports.”
The statement came from Independent TD Carol Nolan, who previously...
