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...
Laois primary school apply for planning permission for new extension to include ASD unit
A Laois primary school has applied for planning permission for an extension that would include a new classroom, multi-sensory room and office.
Clonaghadoo NS, which...
National PE Award for the students of one of Laois’s smallest schools
18 students from one of Laois's smallest schools claimed glory in a national PE competition recently.
There are only 33 students in Mayo National School...
Workers ‘must be prioritised’ as economy recovers from Covid pandemic
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has called for a wave of legislation to be introduced to support workers as we emerge out of the...
Laois Heritage Projects awarded funding under Community Heritage Grants
Five Laois heritage projects have been awarded funding totalling over €44,000 by the National Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grants Scheme.
Nationally, the scheme...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 456 new cases as Laois now has sixth lowest...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 456 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With six new cases announced...
Laois businesses urged to apply for new round of Online Retail Scheme
Laois businesses should apply for funding under the new round of the Online Retail Scheme, a Fine Gael Councillor has said.
Councillor Conor Bergin was...
Laois TD throws support behind ‘The Plan’ to fully reopen hospitality sector earlier than...
Laois TD and former Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has thrown his support behind calls for the hospitality to fully reopen on June 2...
Three Laois entries bidding for glory at the National Student Enterprise Finals
The National Student Enterprise Award Finals take place virtually on Friday May 14 and Laois has three entrants.
Two are from Portlaoise CBS, one in...
New Summer Education Programme for 2021 ‘good news’ for students with special educational needs...
The announcement of a new enhanced Summer Programme for students with special educational needs and those facing disadvantage has been heralded as 'good news'...
Sadness as ‘proud Laois GAA supporter’ and ‘dedicated club man’ passes away
Going to matches in O'Moore Park won't be the same for many people with the news this evening of the sad death of Joe...
Coronavirus: Eight further deaths and 448 new cases as Covid cases in schools drop...
There have been eight further Coronavirus-related deaths and 448 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths notified today...
Tullamore Show cancelled for second year in a row as organisers plan for 2022
The Tullamore Show has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The organisers issued a statement this morning...
Laois man behind Physical Impairment Ireland considering run for political office
The Laois man who is one of the driving forces behind Physical Impairment Ireland says he is considering putting himself forward for election.
Raheen native...
Rent prices in Laois increase again as supply continues to dry up
The price of renting a home in Laois has increased in Quarter 1 of 2021.
The average rent price in Q4 of 2020 was €1,023...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 379 new cases as half a million people now...
There have been nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 379 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
Sadness following the passing of much loved Brother who spent 30 years in Castletown
There was sadness in Castletown recently following the passing of Brother Oliver (Tom) Deane just days before his 93rd birthday.
Brother Oliver was originally from...
Laois mental health advocate launches ‘wipe your worries away’ teddy bear walk
A Laois mental health advocate and his partner have launched a 'wipe your worries away' teddy bear walk.
Mark Condon, from Ballycarroll outside Stradbally, went...
Student nurses and midwives to receive backdated promised €100 pandemic grant
Student nurses and midwives are set to receive a backdated promised Pandemic Placement Grant of €100 per week by June 1.
The payment applies for...
€136,000 announced to support community groups impacted by Covid-19 in Laois
Out of €4.5 million to support community groups impacted by Covid-19, a total of €136,524 will be made available in Laois.
So says local Fianna...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 381 new cases as calls made for ‘once off’...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 381 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
WATCH: Portlaoise Hospital launch midwifery-led clinic on International Day of the Midwife
A new Midwifery-Led Clinic within maternity services at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise was launched last week.
The clinic was officially launched on International Day of...
Laois TD among group describing An Taisce as a ‘leading threat to future of...
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan is among a group of Fine Gael politicians who have lambasted An Taisce.
An Taisce is a charity that works to...
National Broadband Ireland – The situation in Laois in year two of the seven...
Broadband - Unless you live in an urban part of Laois, it is definitely something that has caused you to throw out an expletive...
Non-essential retail, sports training, haircuts and inter-county travel all permitted as Covid restrictions ease...
The re-opening of society after the enforced restrictions of the past year takes a significant step forward from today as a number of regulations...
Up and Coming: Portlaoise girl Leanne Donovan on her exciting venture for Irish Graduates
The pandemic has brought out the very best in some young Laois people. Our new series ‘Up and Coming’ is designed to highlight the...
Trilogy Triathlon members going the extra mile for great cause
Trilogy Triathlon Club recently launched a nationwide campaign called ‘We Care’.
The virtual 100km event is currently live for registrations through Pop Up Races and...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 514 new cases as vaccine delivery breaks daily record...
There have been a further two Coronavirus-related deaths and 514 new cases according to figures released this evening.
Of the cases notified today:
259 are...
‘Don’t Underestimate Asthma’: Laois girl speaks on National Asthma Week
A Laois girl has explained her daily struggle with severe asthma to mark National Asthma week.
Portarlington girl Rebecca Houlihan spoke to Paul Downey on...
