Laois Councillor calls for halt on new library project as estimated costs reach €6.5...
A Laois County Councillor has called for the ongoing building of a new library in Portlaoise to be halted.
Fine Gael Councillor Aisling Moran made...
Laois teacher recognised at Global Undergraduate Awards for study and research
A Laois primary school teacher has been recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony for the strength of her study and research.
Mary Immaculate College graduate...
Camross Parish Development wins €10,000 in the Aviva Broker Community Fund Awards
Camross Parish Development Association (CPDA) was recently awarded €10,000 in the Aviva Broker Community Fund awards.
Camross Parish Development Associations was nominated for this award...
Call made for derelict former convent in Laois town to be turned into enterprise...
A call has been made to turn a derelict former convent in a Laois town into a vibrant digital enterprise hub.
The issue of the...
Laois Councillor says €100,000 allocation for Rathdowney will address ‘vacancy and dereliction’ in the...
A Laois County Councillor says that the recent allocation of €100,000 for Rathdowney will address 'vacancy and dereliction' in the town.
Fine Gael Councillor John...
Council CEO leaves the chamber as issue of Ratheniska substation raised again by Councillors
Laois County Council Chief Executive John Mulholland left the chamber yesterday when the ongoing situation regarding the Ratheniska substation was raised.
Fianna Fail Councillor Padraig...
‘Dreadful’ response from council on Portlaoise pool reopening as leisure centre remains shut
Portlaoise councillors have slammed as "disappointing" and "dreadful" the response from Laois County Council on reopening the county town's leisure centre, with some lamenting...
A walk-out, an adjournment and a withdrawal as live streaming row causes chaos in...
A debate on whether or not Laois County Council should live stream their meetings ended in a ferocious row in the chamber today.
The matter...
Laois farmer honoured at the 2021 Irish Malting Barley awards
Laois farmer Eugene Ryan from outside Portlaoise has been announced as the winner of the inaugural Guinness Sustainability Award at the 2021 Irish Malting...
Business Briefing: Laois Gift Card, Tekeir interview and a podcast series worth listening to
Launched last year by Laois Chamber and supported by Local Enterprise Office Laois, the Laois Gift Card is the ideal gift for friends and...
€1.5 millon approved for Civil Defence in Portlaoise but no suitable building found
Funding of €1.5 million has been approved by Laois County Council for a new Civil Defence facility in Portlaoise.
However, a suitable property has not...
Laois primary school gearing up to host annual fundraising Tractor Run
The Annual Tractor Run held by Clonenagh National School will take place in Coolrain on Tuesday December 28.
This fundraising event has proven to be...
Historic Mountmellick building labelled an ‘eyesore’ as no plans currently in place for its...
The historic Maltings building in Mountmellick was labelled as an 'eyesore' and in a 'total state of dereliction' at a recent Laois County Council...
Gardai appeal for information following series of burglaries in Laois
Gardai are appealing for information following a series of burglaries which took place in Laois this week.
Four properties were broken into in Stradbally, Borris-In-Ossory...
Laois school release charity calendar following generous sponsorship by former pupil
They say school days are the happiest of our lives and they must hold fond memories for one hugely successful businessman if his recent...
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre for those aged 50 and over to open in...
The HSE will operate a walk-in Covid-19 vaccination booster centre in Laois this Sunday.
The centre in Laois will by on the St Fintan’s Hospital...
Calls for safety works to be carried near Laois school ‘before there is a...
Something needs to be done to improve road safety at Scoil Bhride in Portlaoise before there's a fatality.
So said Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley at...
Former Laois Local Election candidate set to contest upcoming Seanad by-election
A former Local Election candidate from Laois is set to contest the upcoming Trinity College Seanad by-election.
Labour's Eoin Barry has signaled his intention to...
St Stephen’s Day Tractor Run planned for Laois Hospice in memory of vintage enthusiast
A fundraising tractor run will take place on Stephen's Day in aid of Laois Hospice and in memory of a vintage enthusiast.
The Tom Kinsella...
Portlaoise County Councillor slams Supermac’s boss for ‘slagging off workers’
Frontline workers and retail staff deserve recognition for all their hard work instead of being insulted by a multimillionaire whose fortune was made by...
Local Minister calls for abortion review to examine lack of services in Midlands
A review of abortion services in Ireland is being welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett - but she wants to see the lack of services...
Young Laois girl’s prize winning painting chosen to to illustrate the 2022 Texaco Children’s...
Back in September, a Laois student won a top prize in the 67th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
In the 6 years and under age category,...
Government announces allocation of €100,000 to revitalise Laois town
€100,000 has been granted by the Department of Finance to Laois County Council to specifically devise a plan to revitalise Rathdowney.
Laois County Council will...
Action requested on ‘death trap’ HSE building in Laois village before ‘someone is seriously...
A Laois County Councillor has demanded that action be taken to carry out remedial works on a HSE owned building before 'someone is seriously...
Laois TD calls for youth adult travel card scheme to include private bus and...
A Laois TD has called on the National Transport Authority to extend the young adult travel card to include private and coach operators.
Currently, the...
Stunning Laois creation set to appear at Junk Kouture Grand Final on RTE 2
The Junk Kouture Grand Final will air on RTE on Thursday night - and three Laois girls are going for glory.
Chloe Coss, Fial Dalton...
End of an era as Ballyroan’s Mary Sweeney retires from elected office
Heartfelt tributes were paid at Laois County Hall today, as Mary Sweeney retired from her role as a county councillor with the Portlaoise Municipal...
Three Laois towns selected for free parking in support of local businesses ahead of...
Laois County Council has decided to operate free parking in three Laois towns for the next two Saturday's.
In a bid to help support local...
In Pictures: Senior Navajo Nation diplomat finds her Laois roots
Doreen McPaul, Attorney General of the Navajo Nation, visited Mountmellick this week with her family to explore her Laois roots.
Ms McPaul, who was in...
‘Substantial damage done’ to Laois church following overnight break-in
A 'substantial amount of damage' has been done to a Laois church following an overnight break-in.
St Abban's Church in Killeen was the victim of...
