Gearing up to hit the road again as summer stretches out ahead of us
If you go for a drive anywhere these days you're almost certain to see a number of campervans on the road, either going to...
Sympathies extended to former Laois County Manager on death of his brother
Sympathies have been extended to former acting Laois County Manager Louis Brennan on the death of his brother Jackie in the family's home place...
Man arrested following €120,000 ‘suspected’ cocaine seizure in Laois
A man has been arrested following a €120,000 suspected cocaine seizure in Laois.
The incident happened on Saturday June 5 at around 2.50pm.
Gardai stopped a...
In Pictures: More honey for your money – Timahoe NS take part in Science...
There was quite a ‘buzz’ in Timahoe recently as the children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima took part in ‘Science Blast’, the prestigious Science competition...
Laois TD calls for more funding for the Defence Forces and Gardai
Independent TD Cathal Berry has asked the Taoiseach Micheál Martin for additional funding for both the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána.
The Portarlington TD...
More apprenticeships needed in Laois ‘if we are to rebuild the economy’
A Laois TD says that the government needs to incentivise more young people to take up apprenticeships if the economy is to recover following...
Laois Crime Prevention Officer offers tips to retailers ahead of big reopening on Monday
Laois Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh has offered a number of tips to retailers to help them avoid being burgled.
From Monday, outdoor dining and...
How a whole community came together in a Laois village to make their playground...
This week on the Midweek podcast with LaoisToday, host Paul Downey spoke to Liz Kavanagh of the Ballinakill Community Development Association.
Ground was broken for...
Star-studded judging panel lined up for virtual Laois charity fundraising event
A star-studded quartet of judges are ready to officiate a massive fundraising event for a brand new Laois charity this Bank Holiday Sunday.
SOSAD (Save...
Non-profit organisations in Laois invited to apply for Good Governance Awards
Non-profit organisations in Laois are being invited to apply for the Good Governance Awards 2021.
Now in its sixth year, the Good Governance Awards recognise...
Laois community cinema confirms it is set to reopen
A Laois community cinema has announced that it is set to reopen this month.
The Balcony Cinema in Mountmellick has been closed throughout 2021 due...
Tributes paid following the passing ‘lovely gently spoken lady’ Rita Keenan
Laois County Councillors paid tribute to the late Rita Keenan at Monday's monthly Council meeting.
Mrs Keenan passed away peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital surrounded...
Community group set to open volunteer-driven barista coffee shop at Laois tourist attraction
A community group are set to open a new volunteer-driven barista style coffee shop on the site of a popular tourist attraction in Laois...
Changing of the guard in Laois-Offaly Fine Gael as new constituency executive elected
It is a case of a real changing of the guard in Laois-Offaly Fine Gael as the group elected a new constituency executive recently.
Long...
Laois IFA join farmer-led campaign showcasing the people behind the food
Laois IFA have joined the national launch of a new Agri Aware and IFA campaign.
The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about...
Portlaoise College elects Prefects and Meitheal Leaders for new academic year
Portlaoise College endeavours to create a holistic learning environment for its students, where individual talents and strengths can come to the fore.
Amongst the plethora...
Pat McDonagh on delight of re-opening, PUP frustrations and future plans
A midweek morning in early summer and Pat McDonagh, the owner of Supermac's and the Só Hotel group, is in Portlaoise as the Killeshin...
National Broadband Plan facing ‘catastrophic failure in first year of contract’ says Laois TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley says that National Broadband Ireland is facing a 'catastrophic failure in the first year of its contract' as they are...
Fancy owning your own mansion? Laois County Council have just acquired one and plan...
Anyone who fancies owning their own mansion will have the opportunity to purchase one in Laois shortly.
This is after the Council executed a Compulsory...
13 Laois road locations selected for €463,500 investment in improvement works
13 Laois road locations have been selected for €463,500 investment in improvement works.
A mix of local and regional roads across the county have been...
Decision on plans to build new car park at busy Laois tourist attraction due...
A decision on a planning application to construct a new car park at a popular tourist attraction is due next month.
Nicholas Dunne has applied...
Boost for Laois businesses as rates waiver to be extended for summer months
Laois businesses have received a boost with the news that the current commercial rates waiver has been extended for an additional three months to...
In Pictures: Woodenbridge Paddlers 60 Day Challenge supporting the Erkina Blueway Project concludes in...
The final day of a 60-day fundraising challenge at a Laois tourist attraction was a huge success.
The Woodenbridge Paddlers Association was recently been granted...
Tributes paid as ‘legend’ of Portlaoise Pantomime passes away
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise and throughout the county of Laois following the passing of Laura Kilkenny.
Mrs Kilkenny on Tuesday June 1 and...
Disabled persons organisations call for reversal of ‘disablist national planning policy’
Voice of Vision Impairment (VVI) and the newly formed Physical Impairment Ireland (PII) have criticised what they say is 'the crude implementation of the...
‘We more or less have a full hotel … we want to get back...
Today is a big day for the hospitality industry as hotels, B&Bs, self-catering facilities and camping parks re-open for non-essential guests ahead of the...
Warm tributes paid as two teachers and principal retire on the same day in...
Warm tributes have been paid in a Laois school following the retirement of a Laois secondary school's principal, home economics teacher and an Irish/French...
Parents of tragic young Laois man who died by suicide urge support for SOSAD...
The parents of a young Laois man who tragically took his own life have issued a heartfelt plea to people to support this weekend's...
Economic Recovery Plan guarantees extension of 9% tourism VAT rate for businesses in Laois
The Economic Recovery Plan launched by Government sets out a range of supports and investment for the tourism industry in Laois, including the extension...
In Pictures: Academic, sporting and societal achievements recognised at Scoil Chríost Rí awards
As the old saying goes, ‘the show must go on’ and with that in mind, Scoil Chríost Rí celebrated their students’ achievements in an...
