Increased investment in Local Link to enhance services between Cashel and Portlaoise
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly have announced the new 858 service connecting Portlaoise to Thurles, which will operate Monday to Sunday further enhancing the...
In Pictures: End of an era as Laois primary school bid farewell to 120-year-old...
Last week marked the end of an era in the small rural community of Trumera, as the local primary school students said farewell to...
In Pictures: Fifth annual Rathdowney-Errill Golf Classic a huge success
The picturesque Rathdowney Golf Club was a hive of activity on Friday and Saturday of last week as it played host to the Flynn’s...
Further submissions made in objection to proposed pig farm development – including a second...
Further submissions have been made against a planned pig farm in Ballyfin, including a second letter from Jim Reynolds, the managing director of Ballyfin...
Laois childcare costs have hit ‘all time high’ says Laois TD
The costs of childcare in Laois have reached an 'all time high' - according to a Laois TD.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says that they...
Laois County Council sign up as partners in All-Ireland Pollinator Plan
Laois County Council has become the latest Council to sign up as a partner in the All Ireland Pollinator Plan.
The Plan is a cross-sector...
‘You can expect to meet him down the local’ – Billionaire Irish entrepreneur plans...
The new owner of a €20 million Laois mansion intends to live in the property and develop it for personal use.
Yesterday, we revealed how...
Laois families encouraged to apply for Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance
Applications are now open for the Back to School Clothing Allowance and Footwear Allowance.
This is a once off payment to those eligible to assist...
‘Sale close’ on historic 1,100-acre €20 million Laois estate with Stripe billionaire John Collison...
Back in 2019, the most expensive property in Laois went on the market - and now it appears that a sale is very close.
Abbey...
In Pictures: Laois cyclists make it to Slea Head as gruelling charity cycle trip...
This weekend, three employees of Powerpoint Engineering in Portlaoise completed their massive 576 km cycle from Malin Head in Donegal to Slea Head in...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach confirms delay to reopening of indoor dining citing ‘Delta concern’
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed that the reopening of indoor dining in pubs and restaurants is to be delayed.
Indoor dining was set to be...
Laois County Council to investigate the ‘live-streaming’ of public meetings
Laois County Council are to investigate the costs associated with live streaming all public meetings.
The matter came before Monday's monthly meeting of the Council...
Death occurs of much-loved Laois man in South Africa
The death has occurred of Portlaoise man Jim McCormack in South Africa.
Mr McCormack, who moved to South Africa with his wife Esther in 2017...
Laois County Council elects youngest ever chair as Conor Bergin takes over for the...
Laois County Council has elected its youngest ever chairperson as Conor Bergin took the role this afternoon.
The 27-year-old Borris-In-Ossory native becomes the youngest since...
In Pictures: Families remember those sadly lost to farm accidents at Embrace FARM service
The 8th annual Embrace FARM (Farm Accident Support Network) Ecumenical Remembrance Service took place in Abbeyleix on Sunday.
This is a farming organisation which was...
Gardai urge witnesses to come forward as investigation launched following assault in Laois town
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to an assault in a Laois town to come forward.
The incident occurred in Fr Breen Park in Abbeyleix on...
Average price of Laois house ‘skyrockets’ year-on-year but remains stable from the first quarter...
The price of house in Laois has increased dramatically year-on-year once again, the latest survey from DAFT.ie has found.
In Laois, prices in the second...
#LoveLaois: Solas Eco Garden Centre – ‘We really think we’ve built something here that...
When you sit down and chat with David Maher and John Carey, the two men behind the hugely impressive new garden centre in the...
A wonderful musician, teacher and baker – remembering the late Brother Augustine (Gus) Freeley
There was sadness in Castletown recently following the passing of Brother Augustine (Gus) Freeley.
Originally from Mayo, Brother Gus came to Castletown at the age...
Local girls behind new coffee venture in Togher Woods
Togher Woods on the edge of Portlaoise town has been a much-visited local landmark for years - but even more so over the past...
‘Emergency three year rent freeze required’ as rents in Laois continue to rise
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for an emergency three year nationwide rent freeze.
The Sinn Fein TD was speaking on the matter in the...
‘Disgusting’ incidents of dog fouling on graves in Laois cemetery highlighted
The plight of dogs fouling on graves in a Laois cemetery has been highlighted by a County Councillor.
Fine Gael's John King called the act...
Music Generation Laois to receive funding for cross-border cultural projects
Music Generation Laois will receive €12,000 of funding for cross-border cultural projects under Cooperation with Northern Ireland Scheme 2021.
Started in 2012 Music Generation Laois...
And they’re off – three Portlaoise employees begin 575km Malin to Slea Head cycle...
Starting today, three employees of Powerpoint Engineering in Portlaoise will commence a three-day, 575km cycle from Malin Head in Donegal to Slea Head in...
Calls for car park to be constructed in Laois village as cars ‘bumper to...
A call has been made for Laois County Council to investigate the possibility of erecting a car park in a Laois village.
Independent Cllr Ollie...
Calls for trees that are ‘costing Laois County Council a fortune’ to be cut...
A call has been made for Laois County Council to cut down trees that 'are costing them a fortune'.
Fine Gael Councillor John King made...
‘Delight’ as Laois shop sells €75,000 winning scratch card to lucky punter
One person is €75,000 richer after a Laois shop sold them a very lucky scratch card.
Downey's Centra in Portlaoise sold the winning ticket recently.
And...
School Meals Programme to continue over the summer holidays says Laois TD
Funding for the School Meals Programme will continue throughout the summer holidays, Laois TD Sean Fleming has confirmed.
The objective of the scheme is to...
Ollie Clooney elected chairman of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick District for next 12 months
Councillor Ollie Clooney has been elected as the chairperson of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District for the next 12 months.
Laois County Council is split up...
In Pictures: Historic day for Laois school as Brazilian Ambassador visits following amazing fundraising...
It was an historic day in Rath National School in Laois yesterday as the Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland paid them a very special visit.
Ambassador...
