‘Laois/Offaly rent pressure zones not working’ says local TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to introduce an emergency rent freeze and build more affordable houses, cost-rental units and council...
Laois included as Peter McVerry Trust announces plan to deliver 1,200 new social housing...
Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, has launched a new five-year strategic plan which will see the charity deliver 1,200 new...
Young Laois artist shortlisted for competition at National Gallery of Ireland
A young Laois artist has been shortlisted for this year’s Zurich Young Portrait Prize at the National Gallery of Ireland.
Ayesha Siddique, who is just...
O’Moore Park Confirmations postponed to September following increase in Covid-19 cases
Around 340 boys and girls from the Portlaoise parish will have to wait a little longer to receive their Confirmation in O’Moore Park.
Plans were...
Drugs and cash seized along with three arrests following 48-hour search operations in Laois
Drugs and cash have been seized while three arrests have also been made following 48-hour Garda searches in Laois.
The searches were carried out as...
Meet the Laois man who is embarking on a mammoth task to raise mental...
Wesley Reilly is almost half way through a mammoth task in a bid to raise mental health awareness following the passing of his friend...
In Pictures: St Abban’s AC Summer Camp a huge success
Summer camp excitement returned to St Abban’s AC on Tuesday August 3.
120 children gathered with great excitement to see what the week’s activities would...
In Pictures: Laois town receives glorious new clock following huge community effort
The people of Mountmellick received their brand new clock at the end of July.
Following a huge community effort, the town hall clock was installed...
Announcement of Mandatory Electronic Identification (EID) for cattle welcomed by local Senator
Electronic Identification is set to be made mandatory for cattle in 2022.
From January 1 2022, all approved bovine tag suppliers will be required to...
In Pictures: Smiles all around as Laois PPN members enjoy trip to Heywood Gardens
Laois PPN recently held a 'Heritage Walk at Heywood Gardens' in partnership with Laois Heritage.
Attendees got to explore and learn about one of the...
€17,500 in funding approved for youth services in Laois
Laois Offaly Education and Training Board has been approved for €17,500 funding under a new Resilience and Effectiveness Initiative.
Funding provided under the Resilience and...
Shave or Dye ‘Hoolie for Cathail’ set to take place this weekend
Mountmellick Central Hub are set to present their first in-person event in almost two years this weekend - and all for a brilliant cause.
Cathail...
‘The window to act on climate change is closing’ says local Senator
Local Senator Pippa Hackett says the time window available for the world to act on climate change is closing rapidly.
The Green Party woman was...
Local children’s book a big success as generous donation made to Crumlin
Lockdown has led to all sorts of positive projects over the past year - and one of them was a children's book published by...
Rent prices in Laois increase by 8% as supply continues to dry up
The price of renting a home in Laois has increased in Quarter 2 of 2021.
The average rent price in Q1 of 2021 was €1,056...
€136,524 for 68 local projects in Laois under the Community Enhancement Programme
€136,524 in grants have been allocated for 68 local projects in Laois under the Community Enhancement Programme.
The Community Enhancement Programme is funded by the...
Sadness at death of well-known Portlaoise woman Patsy Keating
The death has taken place of Patsy Keating (nee Lynch), a well-known and liked Portlaoise woman.
Mrs Keating, who lived in Fieldbrook on the Dublin...
End of an era as 170-year-old Laois post office shuts its doors for pastures...
Friday August 5 marked the end of an era in the village of Borris-In-Ossory as the present Post Office closed its doors for the...
Portlaoise Hospital Emergency Department figures ‘highlight the need for certainty’ says Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need for 'certainty on Portlaoise Emergency Department'.
Figures the Laois TD obtained in reply to a Parliamentary...
Why a verification mark and recognition of online media would be a big step...
In the media business, emails come thick and fast.
We're easily found and we get all sorts of correspondence. Enquiries, requests, complaints and a never-ending...
Warm tribute at Laois County Council meeting to the late Ray Dunne
The sudden death of Ray Dunne from The Swan in July came as a huge shock to all who knew him back in July...
Waste water treatment plant in Laois village to be upgraded
Laois County Council has granted planning permission to Irish Water for the upgrade to Castletown waste water treatment plant.
This is important news for the...
€260,000 funding announced to support the enhancement of streetscapes and shopfronts in Laois
Laois County Council has been allocated €260,000 under The Streetscape Enhancement Initiative which will provide funding to property owners to improve the facades and...
New government grants for parent and toddler groups available in Laois
New government grants will be available for Parent and Toddler Groups in Laois, according to Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council and Fine Gael Councillor,...
Two Laois businesses named in Top 125 Stores in the country by Retail Excellence...
Two businesses based in Laois, The Pantry Café & Walled Garden and Nook & Cranny Gift Store, have been placed in the Top 125...
‘More than a whiff of cronyism’ – Laois TD hits out at Zappone appointment...
Laois TD Brian Stanley is to convene a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee to investigate the appointment of Katherine Zappone as UN special...
New car sales in July sees figures creep back to 2019 levels
There were 260 sales of new cars in Laois in July helping to bring the year-to-date figures closer to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
A total...
HSE confirm ‘hundreds’ attend Laois walk-in vaccine centre as plans for second day confirmed
The HSE has confirmed that 304 people attended their walk-in vaccination centre at the Midlands Park Hotel on Bank Holiday Monday.
When those who had...
Victorian Laois mansion goes up for sale at reasonable price – but there is...
Back in May, Laois County Council executed a Compulsory Purchase Order on a derelict mansion in Abbeyleix.
They have since put the Victorian mansion up...
Social media influencer teams up with Laois woman Emma for StepTember Challenge
A top social media influencer is urging the public to join her for a 10,000-steps-a-day challenge next month for charity Debra Ireland.
Trisha Lewis, whose...
