Kind-hearted Laois farmer set to auction bullock in aid of ‘Field of Dreams’
A kind-hearted Laois farmer is set to auction off a bullock in aid of a local community project.
Paul Ryan, a farmer living in Camross,...
Laois residents invited to submit their ideas on how to make Ireland better
Residents across the Laois are being offered the chance to have their voice heard and contribute to national policymaking.
This is being offered, according to...
Warm tribute paid to Barbara Lawlor, the Laois woman who was a key Fianna...
The death has occurred of Laois native Barbara Lawlor in Dublin, with her political ally Conor Lenihan leading the tributes with a heart-felt post...
Former Laois Army Ranger pleased special forces deployed to Kabul to evacuate Irish citizens
Laois TD Cathal Berry says he is pleased that his calls to send the Irish Army Ranger Wing to Kabul have been listened to.
The...
16 Laois pharmacies sign up to provide COVID-19 vaccines to those aged 12 and...
The information in this article was based on correspondence from the HSE on August 23. We have since learned that not all pharmacies are...
In Pictures: Stradbally Town celebrate 25 years with fun day and Alan Mulhall Memorial...
The sun shone brightly as Stradbally Town celebrated 25 years in existence on Sunday.
The club was formed in 1996 when Stradbally United and Stradbally...
Gardai renew appeal for information on 25th anniversary of disappearance of Fiona Pender
Gardaí are again appealing for information from the public in relation to the disappearance of Fiona Pender on August 23, 1996.
They are making the...
Government risks making beef sector ‘a global laughing stock’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called for a definitive commitment from government that it will not impose any mandatory cuts to the...
Profit of over €300,000 for Portlaoise parish as income remains steady despite pandemic
The Portlaoise parish made a profit of over €300,000 in 2020, despite the various Coronavirus-related restrictions.
Income - from their basket collections, shrines, lotto, development...
Laois farmers encouraged to have their say on the future of CAP
The public consultation on the draft interventions proposed for the 2023-2027 CAP Strategic Plan is being extended by one week.
The EU’s common agricultural policy...
Death occurs of former school principal and Fine Gael activist Donnchadh Ó Riordáin
The death has occurred of Donnchadh Ó Riordáin, the former principal of Mountrath Vocational School.
Donnchadh passed away peacefully at home in Clonincurragh, Mountrath, on...
Sale confirmed of old Parochial House and prime site in Portlaoise
The sale of the old Parochial House and adjoining grounds in Portlaoise has been confirmed.
The property and land - located in the centre of...
Gardai appeal for road users to take great care this weekend following six deaths...
Following the deaths of six road users in the last 24 hours, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are issuing an...
‘We have a real opportunity now to make remote and blended working a much...
The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD today published views from members of the public and stakeholder groups on...
Plans in place for new auction rooms, showrooms and coffee shop near Laois village
Plans are in place for a well-known Laois business to develop new auction rooms, showroom and a coffee shop near Ballybrittas.
Ashgroves Ventures Ltd, who...
Three Laois competitors set to represent Ireland at European Eventing Championships
The 2021 Junior and Young Riders European Eventing Championships gets underway in Sweden next week - and Laois will be represented.
Jim Tyrrell from Portlaoise...
Local Senator writes to Minister Harris calling for review into SUSI grant eligibility criteria
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has written to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science calling for an urgent review of SUSI...
Details confirmed for new date for ‘walk-in’ Covid-19 vaccine centre in Laois
The HSE has confirmed that the mass vaccination centre in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise will operate as a 'walk-in' facility for two...
Laois Chamber CEO calls for incentives and tax reliefs for employees and employers availing...
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, is calling for incentives and tax reliefs for employers and employees working remotely to be included in Budget 2022.
Speaking...
7.5 million litres of water saved across Laois since 2018
Irish Water has saved over 7.5 million litres of water across Laois since commencing the Leakage Reduction Programme in 2018.
Irish Water has worked closely...
In Pictures: ‘Tour Round The Tower’ a big success as Laois Heritage week continues
Laois PPN hosted a "Tour Round the Tower" in partnership with Laois Heritage as part of Laois Heritage Week 2021 recently.
Timahoe Round Tower rises...
Local TD says huge costs preventing Laois students from attending universities in Dublin
Independent TD for Laois and Offaly, Carol Nolan, says that huge costs facing third level students in Dublin are forcing them to choose colleges...
Planing permission sought for 30 new homes in county’s biggest housing estate plus plans...
Planning permission has been lodged to build 30 new homes in Laois's biggest housing estate.
Kilminchy in Portlaoise is the biggest estate in the county...
€24,000 in funding allocated for conservation work on Laois river
A project on River Erkina in Laois has been awarded funding for fisheries conservation.
Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency with responsibility for the protection...
Sunflower power charity event to be held in Laois this weekend for two great...
The sun will be shining on The Heath this weekend - no matter the weather.
On August 21 and 22, from 11am to 5pm, whatever...
Meeting to be arranged over pollution fears in Laois town over heavy traffic levels
A meeting is set to be held to discuss a solution to the heavy traffic volume levels that are being experienced in a Laois...
Doctor raises health concerns as 43,000 vehicles pass through Laois town every week
A doctor has aired his concerns for people's health as it has been revealed that more than 43,000 vehicles are passing through Abbeyleix each...
Laois TD throws support behind plans to develop sports ground green infrastructure facility in...
Back in February, Portlaoise Rugby Club unveiled plans which could see their grounds developed into a multi-purpose sports facility to also cater for the...
Gardai investigating fatal accident on Laois border as man in his 40s dies
Gardaí in Athy are investigating a fatal road traffic collision, that occurred on the R417 in the townland of Kilberry near Athy this evening...
Laois TD’s party publishes plan aimed at tackling back to school costs
Sinn Féin have launched proposals that they say would tackle the costs associated with children returning to school.
Under their play, Laois TD Brian Stanley...
