Housing stock in Laois to be boosted following €20bn 5-year Government plan
The launch of the Government’s Housing For All plan marks a significant step forward in the goal to ensure everyone has the option to...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school welcome 168 new First Years to begin new journey
On Friday last, Portlaoise College welcomed 168 first year students to the school as they begin their secondary school educational journey.
Students met their Year...
Laois Councillors reject ‘Ballymun style’ developments and place cap on the number of storeys...
High rise residential developments will not be coming to Laois any time soon after Laois County Councillors rejected any suggestion of them at a...
Laois TD demands government maintain current PUP levels
Laois TD Brian Stanley has warned that new figures published show that large numbers of people in Laois and Offaly are still depending on...
Court appearance following huge €2.1 million drugs seizure in Laois
A man, aged in his 20s, arrested in connection with a huge drugs seizure in Laois is set to appear before Tullamore District Court...
New figures show vaccine uptake in Laois is third lowest in the country –...
Almost 86% of adults over the age of 18 in Laois have had at least one Covid-19 vaccine, according to HSE figures published by...
Fourth place finish for Gary O’Reilly as Paralympic adventure comes to an end
Gary O'Reilly's Paralympic adventure came to an end in the early hours of this morning when the Portlaoise man finished fourth in the H5...
Laois father and son outline future for bees and highlight our important role in...
When Ella Townsend noticed a few bees in her garden, at first, she wasn’t concerned. A few bees were a common sight in most...
Value of construction-based grants ‘must be increased’ insists local Senator
A local Senator is calling for the value of grants that relate to refurbishments, retrofitting or construction to be increased.
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin who hails...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces gradual easing of Covid-19 restrictions from now until October
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced the continued relaxation of Covid-19 measures from now until October 22.
By October 22, all Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted...
In Pictures: Dunamase College and Knockbeg College welcome new batch of First Years
There was great excitement in schools across the county recently as First Years began life at second level.
The incoming first years received a warm...
Send us your back to school photos as new year starts
It's a big week for students, teachers and parents as a new school year begins around the country.
The 2020-21 school year was disrupted considerably...
Sadness in Camross following the passing of Martin Delaney
There was deep sadness in Camross recently following the passing of Martin Delaney.
Mr Delaney, who is predeceased by his wife Gladys, passed away peacefully...
Three Laois groups to benefit from €129,517 funding under CLÁR Programme
Ballyfin Community Development Association, St Aengus soccer club and Raheen National School are to benefit from €129,517 under the CLÁR Programme.
CLÁR Programme is a...
Gardai in Laois make seizure of cannabis worth €2.1 million
Gardaí in Portlaoise seized around 121 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis herb, with an estimated value of €2,180,000 this morning.
At around 9.30am, Gardaí responded to...
In Pictures: Laois GAA club raise more than €10,000 in aid of Pieta House
A Laois GAA club has raised more than €10,000 in aid of Pieta House.
On Saturday August 21, Crettyard hosted a 24-hour fundraiser in collaboration...
In Pictures: Killeshin community come together to open new walking facility at stunning local...
The tight-knit community of Killeshin, a couple of miles from Carlow town, enjoys one of the most scenic locations in Laois - and a...
Appeal for witnesses to come forward after two men stabbed in Carlow town
Gardaí in Carlow are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault incident in Carlow Town yesterday evening.
Shortly after 6.45pm Gardaí were called to an...
Voluntary contributions to schools ‘crippling families’ finances’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD for Brian Stanley has expressed concern at schools needing to rely on voluntary contributions from families to fund the basic necessities
The...
Updated: Gardai in Laois locate missing teenager
Portlaoise Gardaí have located a missing teenager.
17-year-old Lia Hughes went missing from Portlaoise since the early hours of Sunday August 29
But thankfully she has...
County trophies visit residents of Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington
Martin Murphy, the manager of the victorious Portarlington senior football team who won the 2020 Laois championship recently, paid a visit to Oakdale Nursing...
Laois mass vaccination centre to operate on ‘walk-in’ basis this Saturday
The HSE has confirmed that the mass vaccination centre in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise will operate as a ‘walk-in’ facility for three...
In Pictures: New journey begins as Laois secondary school welcome new First Years
Wednesday was the start of the second level journey for the first year students in Mountrath Community School.
It's an anxious day for students and...
UPDATED: Missing Laois man found safe and well
Gardai have confirmed that a missing Laois man has been found safe and well.
Jarren O'Brien, who is aged 23 and hails from the Old...
Drugs and cash seized in raids in Laois town under Operation Tara
Laois Divisional Drugs Unit carried out searches yesterday around Portarlington resulting in the seizure of drugs and cash.
€7,500 of cannabis and €7,500 in cash...
In Pictures: Laois Garda honoured with prestigious medal for life-saving act of bravery
A Laois Garda has received a prestigious medal following a remarkable act of bravery that saved lives.
Sergeant Pat Carroll, who hails from Abbeyleix, was...
€260,000 opportunity for five Laois towns under Town and Village Streetscape Enhancement Scheme
Mountrath, Mountmellick, Rathdowney, Ballinakill and Ballylinan communities have the opportunity to share in €260,000 worth of financial support for the upgrade and enhancement of...
No change in attendance for National Ploughing Championships as request for ‘pilot event status’...
There will be no change in the attendance at the upcoming National Ploughing Championships.
The event will be held 'behind closed doors' as just 500...
Youth organisations and services to benefit from €32,000 in Capital Grant funding
Laois/Offaly Education and Training Board has been awarded €32,302.23 in capital grants to support youth organisations, and local youth services and clubs.
This funding will...
Hospital waiting lists surge as Laois TD calls for urgent action
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for urgent action to tackle the hospital waiting list in Laois.
According to the Sinn Fein deputy, the number...
