35 new homes confirmed in Laois for people who are homeless
35 new homes will be provided in Laois for people who are homeless, Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
Minister Darragh O’Brien, TD and...
In Pictures: Huge excitement in Laois school as very special guest arrives via helicopter
There was huge excitement in one Laois school today as the children received the best surprise ever to finish their term.
Santa Claus himself was...
Considerable improvement of footpaths and cycle lanes planned for Portlaoise
Laois County Council is planning to considerably improve footpaths and cycle lanes in Portlaoise town next year, as well as develop a cycle network...
Survey underway as ‘dangerous’ pedestrian crossings left in the dark
Laois County Council plans to carry out a lighting survey of all pedestrian crossings in Portlaoise.
This comes following concerns that some are dangerous due...
Laois tourist attraction set to be the venue for largest cancer fundraising initiative in...
Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world and it is coming to Laois in 2022.
It sees local communities coming...
Laois village to host New Year’s Day walk and tractor run in aid of...
A Laois village is gearing up to host its annual New Year's Day walk and tractor run.
Ballacolla will be the place to be as...
Strict approach to ‘dumping’ at bottle banks taken by Laois County Council
Should Laois County Council show some leniency towards people who mistakenly dump boxes at bottle banks in the county, or should it be the...
Laois primary school’s annual fundraising Tractor Run cancelled ‘due to rising Covid numbers’
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School has been cancelled for a second successive year.
The event was due to take place in...
In Pictures: Christmas spirit in Laois secondary school with annual door competition
Once again, the festive cheer rolled out in Mountrath Community School as the annual Christmas doors competition took place last week.
The organising teacher Orla...
Laois community hopeful new CCTV scheme will be launched in early 2022
A fine attendance assembled in Newtown Mill recently for the AGM of the Woodenbridge Community Alert.
The gathering were given an update on the Community...
Two ambulances and fire brigade called to site of ‘illegal drug and drink rave’...
A popular tourist spot on the Laois-Offaly border was the scene of an 'illegal drug and drink rave' over the weekend.
Derryounce Lakes and Woodlands...
Local group selling community calendars in aid of SOSAD charity
A new Laois branch for the SOSAD Charity was set up in 2021 and a local business are currently selling calendars to raise funds.
Gló...
In Pictures: All smiles in Laois school as they raise sixth Green Flag
At a school assembly last week, the pupils and staff of Clough National School celebrated the awarding of their sixth Green Flag for Global...
Laois TD highlights dramatic increase in fuel bills and calls for change in schemes
A Laois TD has highlighted the dramatic increase in the cost of fuel bills that home owners are now experiencing.
Speaking in the Dail recently,...
HSE confirm details of two more booster walk-in Covid-19 vaccine days in Laois before...
The HSE have announced details of two more days of booster walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics in Laois before Christmas.
One of these will take place...
End of an era as Mountmellick shop Horan’s to close its doors for final...
December 31 will mark the end of an era in Mountmellick when Horan's shop on Parnell Street in the town will close its doors...
Death occurs of Des Browne, much-loved Portlaoise jeweller
The death has occurred of Des Browne senior, the man who established Browne's Jewellers in Portlaoise and a man highy-regarded in business and sporting...
Community group report frightening incident where ‘armed raiders force locals off the road’
A frightening incident in a rural part of Laois was reported last night involving armed raiders and some local people.
The incident in question occurred...
Laois man named Dairy Farmer of the Year for 2021
A Laois man has been named as the Dairy Farmer of the Year for 2021.
Trevor Cobbe, from Doolagh in Portarlington, is a member of...
No scrooges in Portlaoise Institute as Christmas fundraiser a success for two charities
Student Council Members at Portlaoise Institute have put their shoulders to the wheel during the festive season and fundraised for the Children’s Health Foundation...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces further Covid-19 measures – but slightly deviates from NPHET recommendation
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced a range of new public health measures as we head for Christmas week.
The measures come following a letter from...
Almost €5.5 million allocated for Laois national, primary and secondary road repairs in 2022
Laois County Council has been allocated €5,409,157 for improvement and maintenance works on Laois national, primary and secondary roads in 2022.
This funding from Transport...
NPHET recommends earlier closure of pubs and restaurants plus capacity limits on outdoor events
NPHET has recommended a wave of new Covid-19 measures be implemented from this coming Monday.
According to the Irish Independent, a letter with the new...
Funding announced for Laois Sports Partnership and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
Laois Sports Partnership and the Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have been awarded government funding recently.
€69,972 has been granted to...
Portlaoise College recognised with prestigious Solidarity award for Community Care module
Portlaoise College has been highly regarded for its innovation and commitment to providing a holistic education for its students within the locality and beyond....
75 Laois farmers benefit under new Straw Incorporation Measure
A total of 75 Laois farmers will receive payments totaling just under €275,000 under the new Straw Incorporation measure.
The total for Laois farmers who...
Kind-hearted Laois students pen Christmas story book with proceeds going to children’s charity
A group of kindhearted Laois students have penned a Christmas story book and will donate a portion of the profits to a children's charity.
The...
Laois Gardai to take to TV to renew appeal for information following attempted post...
Laois Gardai are set to renew their appeal into an attempted post office raid on TV next week.
The issue of the attempted burglary of...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school host Christmas jumper day for St Vincent de Paul...
Students and staff at a Laois secondary school joined forces recently to fundraise for St Vincent de Paul.
Those in Mountrath Community School paid €2...
TD hits out at ‘shocking waiting times’ for child disability services in Laois
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley has hit out at what he called 'shocking waiting times' for child disability services in Laois.
Figures from the HSE, released...
