Laois TD visits site of controversial new National Children’s Hospital
Members of the Committee of Public Accounts visited the site of the National Children’s Hospital at the invitation of the National Paediatric Hospital Development...
Local businessman comes forward to sponsor life-saving defibrillator for Laois soccer club
The abiding memory of the recent European Championships will be that of Christian Eriksen's near-fatal collapse midway through Denmark's opening tie with Finland.
It was...
‘Seeing children standing in the rain is sad’ – Councillor calls for bus shelter...
A Laois County Councillor has requested that a bus shelter be erected at Sean Doire in Durrow.
At a recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal...
Irish Water appeal to people to conserve water as demand outstrips supply in one...
Irish Water and Laois County Council are asking people to check for leaks and conserve water as the warm weather hits supply.
Homes, farms and...
‘Tánaiste’s claim that forestry is moving in the right direction is simply surreal’ –...
Local Independent TD Carol Nolan has clashed with the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on issues relating to the resolution of the licensing crisis affecting the...
‘Thank God nobody was killed’ – Calls for safety works following serious accident on...
There have been calls for safety works to be carried out on a section of the N80.
On Friday June 18, two vehicles were involved...
Laois TD calls for Property Tax reform as more than one third of homeowners...
A Laois TD has called on the government to reform the Property Tax system.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says that more than one third of...
‘We have to take a stand’ – Laois Councillors call for action on dangerously...
Two Councillors have called on Laois County Council to cut down dangerous trees that are on private land - and to bill the owners...
An Bord Pleanala decision on flooding works in Laois town due this month
A decision on a proposed flood relief plan for a Laois town is due by the end of this month.
Back in February, Laois County...
First ever Business Insurance report that will ‘bring down the cost’ published
The Central Bank of Ireland has published the National Claims Information Database (NCID) report on Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Commercial Buildings Insurance.
This is...
Game of Thrones and Vikings props set to go under the hammer in Laois...
Props from the popular series Game of Thrones and the Vikings will be going under the hammer at an auction in Laois later this...
In Pictures: Great joy as ‘The Portlaoise Flyer’ returns home
The Portlaoise Flyer, the plane built by Frank and Louis Aldritt in the early part of the 20th century, has returned home to Portlaoise.
The...
Gardai investigating following attempted armed robbery at Laois post office
Gardai have launched an investigation following an attempted armed robbery at a Laois post office.
The incident occurred in Mountmellick at around 10am this morning.
Witnesses...
School’s out for summer but St Colman’s Wellness Workshop in Stradbally proves a big...
School may be out for summer but the Sonas Kids Wellness Workshop in St Colman's NS in Stradbally proved a popular and enjoyable attraction...
Calls for wheelchair swings to be installed in playgrounds across Laois
A call has been made to install wheelchair swings in playgrounds across Laois.
Independent Councillor James Kelly raised the matter at this morning's meeting of...
Inspirational Laois youngster set to shave head once again in aid of young Laois...
Some people are just incredible - and Mountmellick native Dillon Payne certainly falls into that category.
Three years ago, the then 15-year-old Dillon saw his...
Cathaoirleach determined Laois must get its ‘fair share’ of extra money for rural roads
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor Conor Bergin, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural Development Heather Humphreys of an additional €10.5 million...
Calls for land in Laois town that is earmarked housing to be turned into...
A parcel of land that is currently zoned for housing should be turned into a car park - a Laois County Councillor has said.
Speaking...
Updated visitation guidance for nursing homes to ‘normalise’ experience for residents and families once...
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted all of us - but one section of society who has really been adversely affected is those living in...
‘Cathail is a kind-hearted and football mad kid’ – The young Laois boy who...
Just under three weeks ago, the lives of one Laois family were turned upside-down with the news of a cancer diagnosis.
Cathail Dooley is a...
Gardai investigating after two Laois restaurants broken into in recent night time raids
Two Laois restaurants have been the victims of crime in night time raids recently.
Both restaurants are located in Portlaoise and both break-ins occurred in...
Plans to construct almost 100 new homes on site where previous development was scrapped...
Planning permission to construct 99 new homes on a similar site to where it had once been proposed to build 262 new homes has...
In Pictures: Food and craft market gets off to positive start in Vicarstown
A new food and craft market got up and running in Vicarstown on Sunday last as a number of local community groups came together...
Funding for emergency heating works at Laois primary school granted
Funding for emergency heating works at a Laois primary school has been granted.
Clough National School has qualified under the Emergency Works Scheme.
While the funding...
Gardai seeking information following hit and run incident in Laois town
Gardai are seeking the public's assistance following a hit and run incident in a Laois town.
A cyclist and a vehicle collided this afternoon in...
Laois village retains Post Office as new location found and shop opens
A Laois village has retained its Post Office after a location for a new shop was found.
Back in February, An Post sought a 'retail...
Sadness in Castletown and Pike of Rushall communities at death of Hannah Delaney
There is a deep sadness in the Pike of Rushall, Castletown and surrounding areas this week following the untimely passing of Hannah Delaney.
Mrs Delaney...
Laois duo to attempt novel fundraising challenge in aid of Cuisle Centre
What's Batman without Robin?!
Two Laois men are going to take on a very novel challenge later this month as they attempt to cycle and...
Fundraiser launched in aid of young Laois boy following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched in aid of a young Laois boy who has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Cathail Dooley,...
Brand new artisan foods and crafts market set to be hosted in Laois on...
A food and crafts market will take place tomorrow - July 11 for the first time in Annanough GAA grounds.
The Vicarstown Canal Artisan Foods...
