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...
Second Laois woman wins prestigious scholarship to study in America
A second Laois woman has secured a prestigious scholarship to study in America.
Back in April, we revealed how Miriam Keegan, a primary school teacher...
In Pictures: Awards handed out as Coláiste ĺosagáin bid farewell to 181 Leaving Cert...
While it was a wet morning, the weather did not dampen the spirits of the Leaving Certificate students in Coláiste ĺosagáin as they gathered...
Three Laois playgrounds to share in €30,000 grant for upgrade works
€30,000 in funding under the Local Authorities Play and Recreation Grant to support outdoor play as part of the Summer of Play initiative has...
Deep sadness as ‘true gentleman’ and ‘great Gael’ passes away
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan today following the news of the passing of one of its most loved sons.
Jimmy 'Bronson' Farrell sadly passed...
Major housing development planned for Laois town as application submitted
A major housing development is on the cards in a Laois town after planning permission was submitted recently.
Portarlington is set for 58 new homes...
Internationally renowned Laois journalist and author publishes first novel
A Laois author who is renowned internationally as a soccer journalist has published his first novel.
James Corbett, who lives in Vicarstown with his wife...
Laois County Council sets out ‘supports and initiatives’ to boost tourism industry this summer
Laois County Council have set out the ways in which they are acting to boost the tourism industry in Laois this summer.
The issue came...
Laois remote working centres added to ConnectedHubs.ie network
Two Laois remote working centres are now connected to the ConnectedHubs.ie Network which is the National Network of remote working hubs announced this morning...
Laois County Council has its own ‘you have no authority here Jackie Weaver’ moment...
A serious row broke out at today's virtual meeting of Laois County Council - in scenes similar to a famous online row at Handford...
In Pictures: Heywood CS honours 6th year students at end of year awards
One of the annual highlights in any secondary school is the end of year awards - but the current circumstances have meant that that...
Portlaoise Leisure Centre grass and astroturf pitches set to reopen following breakthrough
The grass and astroturf pitches in Portlaoise Leisure Centre are set to reopen following a breakthrough.
At a recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District,...
Laois mental health advocate launches second ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk
A Laois mental health advocate and his partner have launched a second ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk.
Earlier this month, Mark Condon and...
€748,000 Just Transition Funding for conservation of medieval churches and pollinators in Laois and...
A major new project linking conservation of medieval heritage and biodiversity has been launched by Laois and Offaly County Councils.
The three year project has...
Laois school set for car wash fundraiser this Sunday
A Laois primary school are all set for their big fundraiser this weekend.
Members of The Heath National School are going to be looking to...
Local Senator calls for ‘urgent change in puppy care’ as she backs Justice for...
Local Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has pledged to support a campaign Justice for Reggie demanding urgent change for puppy's being sold without proper care from...
Meet the Rathdowney woman who took an ‘unusual path to television’
Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick, of TikTok and RTÉ fame, spoke to Paul Downey on the LaoisToday Midweek podcast this week.
“I did an undergraduate degree in law,...
Laois companies encouraged to start planning for green future with grants available
Laois companies who are supported by Enterprise Ireland are being encouraged to start planning for a green future now.
There are three grants available to...
What the summer holds – Government confirm details for pubs, restaurants, foreign holidays, music...
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed an easing of Covid-19 restrictions throughout the summer months.
Ireland was...
Six Laois schools to receive extra special education classes for new academic year
Six Laois schools are to receive extra special education classes for the new academic year.
Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Finance,...
Trilogy Triathlon all set to go the extra mile for great cause and calling...
Trilogy Triathlon Club in Portlaoise, working in conjunction with Pop Up Races and Eventmaster, are all set to host a virtual 100km in June.
The...
Brian Shaves For Shine – Laois man to shear locks in aid of mental...
A Laois man is to shave off all of his hair in aid of a mental health charity.
Brian Dunne hasn't cut his hair for...
Making the case for reopening the astro pitches at Portlaoise Leisure Centre next month
From June 7, leisure centres around Ireland will be permitted to reopen their doors for the first time in 2021.
However, this will not be...
In Pictures: Summer on the way as Laois outdoor pool prepares for reopening
Preparations are well underway to reopen Laois's only outdoor public pool.
Ballinakill Outdoor Pool was closed throughout 2020 but trojan work has gone on over...
12-month waiting list for a driving test in Laois raised in the Dail
Laois TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of the delays in receiving a driving test in the Dail recently.
The Sinn Fein TD questioned Minister...
Star-studded line up as Laois TY students launch podcast which was recorded in lockdown
Transition Year students from St Mary’s CBS have launched the first episode of their new school podcast.
The students wrote, recorded, edited and directed their...
Gardai appeal for driver ‘to come forward’ after six-year-old child injured in Laois town
Gardai in Mountmellick are appealing for the driver of a vehicle that was involved in a road traffic accident last week to come forward.
The...
Laois man shortlisted for .IE Digital Town Awards 2021
A Laois man has been recognised for his unique digital contribution to local town.
Robbie Quinn from Abbeyleix has been shortlisted for the national ‘Local...
Laois co-working hub and business listed as finalists in Operations Excellence Awards
A Laois co-working hub and a business have been named as one of the finalists for the upcoming OpEx awards.
Operations and Community Manager Regina...
Lorries ‘hopping’ off manhole covers force family to sell their home in Laois town
The noise of heavy vehicles driving over manhole covers is causing a great disturbance to Laois people in two towns - leading one family...
