Protest planned in Portlaoise in relation to ongoing Palestine situation
A protest is being organised in Portlaoise for this weekend in solidarity with Palestine where over 200 people have been killed in recent weeks...
Up and Coming: Stradbally lady Áine Hennessy discusses her thriving online vintage fashion business
The pandemic has taken so much away - but it has brought out the very best in some young Laois people.
Our new series...
Calls for a playground to be constructed in two Laois villages
Two Laois County Councillors have called for a playground to be constructed in two Laois villages.
Raheen and Ballyroan were the subject of motions put...
In Pictures: Students from rural Laois school awarded top engineering honour
Students from Arles National Schoolhave been awarded Engineers Ireland's STEPS Young Engineers Award today for their ‘Smart Windmill’ project.
This project aims to help livestock...
Unkempt grass, damaged perimeter fence and no reopening date – frustrations expressed over Portlaoise...
Frustrations about the ongoing closure of Portlaoise Leisure Centre were expressed at today's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
On June 7, Portarlington Leisure Centre...
Laois-Offaly Gardaí issue warning over cannabis sweets and jellies
Laois-Offaly Gardaí have issued a statement in relation to the increase of cannabis sweets and jellies they have recovered in drug seizures over the...
Laois charity shop announces closure following passing of ‘dear colleague and manager’
A Laois charity shop has announced it will close on Saturday May 29 following the passing of its manager.
Sheila Whelan from Doirefeá, Ballydavis, Portlaoise,...
Update provided on proposed flood relief scheme in Portarlington
An update has been provided on a the progress of the proposed flood relief scheme in Portarlington.
Parts of the town, along with Mountmellick, was...
Portlaoise Hospital issue statement as Emergency Department ‘very busy with significant delays’
Portlaoise Hospital has issued an updated statement on the continuing impact that the ransomware attack on the HSE is having on its services.
Outpatient radiology...
Number of parking tickets handed out in Laois during Covid-19 pandemic revealed
The number of parking fines that were handed out to motorists in Laois by the County Council has been revealed.
According to the Irish Independent,...
Laois heart failure patients urged to embrace free supports
The estimated 1,800 people living with heart failure in Laois are being urged to embrace a wide range of supports to help them manage...
Sadness as ‘founding member, former player and chairman’ of Laois GAA club passes away
There is sadness in Shanahoe today following the passing of a man who was heavily involved in their local GAA club.
Martin Breen passed away...
Big pay rise on the cards for County Councillors following government decision
County Councillors in Laois and across the country are set for a significant pay rise following a government decision this morning.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and...
Brand new Laois Volunteer Centre launched in Portlaoise
The brand new Laois Volunteer Centre has officially been launched.
Yesterday, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities Joe O'Brien revealed that...
Laois salon owner says there is a shortage of hair stylists in the county
Local salon owner David Finn says there is a shortage of hair stylists in Laois.
David is currently recruiting for his Portlaoise based salon, The...
Portlaoise Hospital issues statement as impact of ransomware attack results in cancelled appointments
Portlaoise Hospital has issued a statement on the impact that the ransomware attack on the HSE is having on its services.
Outpatient radiology appointments have...
Gardai investigating following ‘a number of thefts’ in Laois in recent days
Gardai are investigating following a number of thefts around the county in recent days.
Borris-In-Ossory, Clonaslee and Emo - as well as the Offaly border...
Laois LGBTI+ announces expansion ahead of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Laois LGBTI+ Project has rebranded and expanded to Midlands LGBT+ Project to include all midlands counties and is marking this and International Day Against...
In Pictures: Talented Laois students create beautiful mural outside building site
The TY students of a Laois secondary school came together last week to create a beautiful mural on Main Street in Portlaoise.
The new library...
Top cyber security role can’t be filled because of low salary, says Laois TD
Portarlington-based independent TD Cathal Berry says that the position of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has been vacant for more than a year...
Sadness at death of Carmel Murphy, former proprietor of Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow
The death has occurred of Carmel Murphy, the former proprietor of the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow.
Mrs Murphy, who was in her 91st year,...
Portlaoise College hold unique graduation to celebrate class of 2021
Portlaoise College held a unique Graduation for its Leaving Certificate class of 2021.
To start off, 1st Year students formed a guard of honour for...
€270,000 allocated for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways in Laois
€270,000 has been allocated for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural communities in Laois as part of the Government’s ‘Our Rural...
‘It’s like Christmas again’ – Owner of Laois salon delighted to be back open...
"Five months is a long time to be sitting at home and we all think it'd be brilliant but it's not, a lot of...
National accolade for Laois group at Student Enterprise Awards
A group of students from Laois are celebrating after claiming a national accolade at the Student enterprise Awards.
Colm Byrne, Aaron Dooley and Adam Ramsbottom...
In Pictures: Community rallies together to raise huge sum of money for autism services...
Laois Offaly Families for Autism's first Annual Rainbow Day has proved a massive success with a staggering €19,000 raised.
Chairperson Breda Murray is very grateful...
‘School Community Impact Award’ at Young Social Innovators for Laois students
Students from Portlaoise CBS claimed a national award at the Young Social Innovators recently.
Gary Young O'Shea, Luke Walsh, Padraig Delaney, Finn Brophy, Cormac Allen,...
‘Great day’ as keys for brand new Laois school officially handed over
They say that great things are worth waiting for - and that is certainly the case for this Laois school.
Back in July 2017, almost...
Coronavirus: Four further deaths and 425 new cases as Tánaiste encourages use of antigen...
There have been four further Coronavirus-related deaths and 425 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Two of these deaths occurred...
National Ploughing Championships trade exhibition CANCELLED for second year
The National Ploughing Association has announced that it has cancelled the trade exhibition element of their annual event for the second year.
Around 300,000 people...
