Gardai hit out at ‘anti-social’ behaviour at popular Laois tourist location
Laois Gardai have hit out at anti-social behaviour at a popular tourist spot.
On Saturday and Sunday evenings over the May Bank Holiday weekend, roads...
€100,000 granted for two heritage projects in Laois
The government has granted €100,000 for two heritage and conservation projects in Laois.
Lea Church of Ireland, Killenard, and Presentation Convent, Church Avenue, Portlaoise have...
Get Connected Laois seeking to address mobile coverage blackspots through community-driven initiative
Poor phone coverage is one of the most frustrating things to deal with when you need it for your work and day-to-day life -...
‘If you want an enriched type of a life and a rewarding life, it’s...
The Laois man that is leading the latest Irish Defence Forces peace-keeping mission to the Lebanon says that young people leaving school could do...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 453 new cases
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 453 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this afternoon.
Of the cases notified...
Shaws to close its first Laois store – but flagship Portlaoise outlet to remain...
Shaws are to close to their Mountmellick store, one that has been a permanent fixture in the town for almost 160 years.
The news was...
Anti Dog Fouling campaign launched in Portlaoise this week
Laois County Council, in partnership with local Tidy Towns groups, this week announced the launch of an Anti Dog Fouling campaign for the county....
Coronavirus: One further death and 402 new cases
There have been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 402 new cases according to new figures released by the health authorities this afternoon.
Of the cases...
In Pictures: A sneak peek as Zach Tuohy’s Wandering Elk cafe prepares to open
Something is brewing on Bull Lane in Portlaoise. And it’s not just the smashing new pavements and cobblestones.
It’s got a buzz about it. A...
End of an era in Portlaoise as Breslin’s Pharmacy and busy GP surgery move...
Yesterday marked the end of an era for the owners and staff of Breslin's Pharmacy in Portlaoise as they served customers for the last...
Coronavirus: 3 further deaths and 569 new cases as 240,000 vaccinations to be administered...
There has been three further Coronavirus-related deaths and 569 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
The Department are no longer...
Laois Crime Prevention Officer on sheep attacks and responsible dog ownership
In this week's Laois Today Midweek Podcast we had our Monthly Crime Prevention slot with Sergeant Graham Kavanagh.
This month the topic of the day...
In Pictures: Laois school awarded grant for new harps as part of Music Network...
Rath National School near Ballybrittas this week received three new harps, under the Music Network Music Capital Scheme.
Rath National School established a harp...
Laois man set to lead Irish Defence Forces on latest peace-keeping mission in the...
In a couple of weeks over 300 members of the Irish Defence Forces will depart for the Lebanon as part of the latest peace-keeping...
Three organisations joining forces for huge fundraiser in Laois village this weekend
The community of Ballinakill has been synonymous with community spirt and pride of place for many years.
This May Bank Holiday three of their local...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 474 new cases as restrictions set to be eased
There have been a further three Coronavirus-related deaths and 474 new cases according to the figures released by the authorities this evening as the...
New cafe to open at popular Glenbarrow Falls ahead of tearooms development
Coffee is the order of the day all over the country - and a hugely popular Laois beauty spot is to get a new...
Portlaoise College announce 100k in May fundraiser for two very worthy causes
Portlaoise College Parents Council have announced details of their “100K in May” fundraiser challenge.
50% of all funds raised will go the Laois Offaly Families...
Death occurs of Portarlington man who was a much-loved publican in English town
The death has occurred of Robbie Lyons, a native of Portarlington but a well-known publican in an Chatteris in Cambridgeshire for the past number...
Explained: The path out of lockdown as Government set to relax restrictions
The Government is expected to finalise its plans for coming out of lockdown this evening - with a number of details emerging ahead of...
Bicentenary of the birth of a famous Laois historian and writer – John Canon...
On 30 April, 1821 – two hundred years ago - John O’Hanlon was born, the first of eight children of Edward Hanlon and Honor...
Busy road near Borris-in-Ossory benefits from council programme
A section of a busy road near Borris-in-Ossory has been resurfaced in recent weeks.
The L-5057 road between the junction with the R445 at Moneymore,...
Coronavirus: 13 additional deaths and 371 new cases as decision pending on latest easing...
There have been a further 13 Coronavirus-related deaths and 371 new cases announced this evening.
Once again fewer than five of the cases announced are...
Man dies in Portlaoise following car accident
A man in his 70s has been pronounced dead in Portlaoise this afternoon after the car in which he was driving lost control and...
Entries now open for 2021 Rathdowney Song & Poem contest
Entries are now open for the 2021 Rathdowney Song & Poem Contest as the competition returns for a second year.
The Finn brothers who set...
Laois man in Malawi on novel School in an Envelope project
Glenbarrow native Evin Joyce has been an aid worker professionally for almost ten years. Currently in Malawi, he has divised an ingenious path to...
Sadness at death of Portlaoise teacher John Duggan
There is widespread sadness in Portlaoise and surrounding areas following the death of John Duggan, a highly-regarded teacher in the local CBS secondary school...
Laois delivery company carves out niche following huge rise in online shopping
The huge rise in online shopping has been a boom to a Laois delivery company which is carving out a considerable reputation offering small...
Planning granted for extension to popular Laois restaurant
Bowe's Foodhall and Café in Durrow is one of the most popular eating establishments in the county and they have recently been granted planning...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 426 new cases as pregnant women to be offered...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and 426 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
Of the deaths...
