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...
Laois agri-innovators invited to enter national competition with €5,000 up for grabs
Innovators and entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector based in Laois are being encouraged to enter Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Arena Awards 2021.
The competition, ran in...
Laois County Council sell land worth €30,000 for new home with plans for more
Laois County Councillors agreed to sell land valued at €30,000 at Monday's monthly meeting.
The matter of 0.108 hectares of land at Castletown, Laois in...
Laois TD urges cross party support for Bill ‘to protect student renters and their...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called for cross party support for a Sinn Fein Bill that will come before the Dail on Wednesday.
The party...
Gardai called to Portlaoise Leisure Centre following ‘littering’ and trespassing issues
Gardai have been called to Portlaoise Leisure Centre on several occasions this year to deal with incidents of littering and trespass.
Director of Services Donal...
Laois girl named Farm Safety Regional Champion for Leinster
A young Laois girl has been named FBD Farm Safe Schools Regional Champion for Leinster.
Clodagh George, a fourth class student in Arles NS, was...
Call made to change laws to give Laois Gardai more powers to tackle sulky...
A Laois County Councillor has brought forward a proposal aimed at changing the bye laws in the county to give Gardai more powers to...
Coronavirus: One further death and 437 new cases as NPHET to make recommendation on...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 437 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With less than five new...
Planning permission approved for new playground in Laois village
Planning permission to build a brand new playground in Borris-In-Ossory has been approved.
The matter came before members of Laois County Council this afternoon and,...
Warm welcomes and ‘big boots to fill’ as Laois’s newest Councillor officially takes office
There were warm welcomes this morning as Laois's newest County Councillor was officially co-opted.
Fine Gael's PJ Kelly replaces Tom Mulhall as the sixth Councillor...
O’Dempsey’s GAA mourn the passing of club legend Mick Keogh
The death of Mick Keogh has marked the end of an era in the O'Dempsey's GAA club as the hugely popular local man made...
Renewed appeal for missing Portlaoise man William Delaney
Gardaí and Crimestoppers have today launched another appeal for information in relation to the murder of 56-year-old William Delaney who went missing on Wednesday,...
WATCH: Zach Tuohy fronts brilliant ad for Geelong and the Bellarine region in Australia
It's probably because of the distance between here and there but sometimes it's easy to underestimate how big a deal Zach Tuohy is in...
Gardai forced to shut road to Laois tourist attraction as parking issues persist
The good weather over the weekend gave everyone a chance to get out of the house and enjoy the sunshine - but the manner...
Speed limit review needed on rural Laois roads, say councillors
Speed limits on rural Laois roads was again raised as an issue of concern at the most recent Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District.
A motion from Cllr...
Rathdowney playground and school safety concerns highlighted once more
A busy secondary school and a widely-used playground located side by side in Rathdowney will obviously lead to safety concerns when they're both on...
Coronavirus: One further death and 429 new cases as ‘outdoor activities will be the...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 429 new cases announced by the health authorities today.
Of today's cases the media age is 29...
A TD and two councillors – Laois primary school boasts strong local representation among...
Tomorrow Laois County Council will welcome its newest member with the co-option of PJ Kelly to the Fine Gael seat previously held by Tom...
Laois-Offaly Ógra Fianna Fáil to celebrate 95th anniversary with special online event
The Ógra units of Fianna Fáil in Laois and Offaly are holding a special online event to mark the 95th anniversary of the party's...
‘Young mothers don’t feel safe walking at night’ – New LED lights continue to...
'Young mothers don't feel safe walking at night' - So says Sinn Fein Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley.
She made the comment at a recent meeting...
Coronavirus: 5 further deaths and 461 new cases as 25% of adults have now...
There has been five further Coronavirus-related deaths and 461 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
The Department are no longer...
Calls for old Laois ‘eyesore’ school to be used for ‘good of community’
A call has been made for an old Laois school, which is now derelict, to be handed back to the community so they can...
The Week that Was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Three local girls in the mix to be crowned Miss Laois
Three local girls are in contention to be crowned this year’s Miss...
Weekend Read: Centrepoint Shopping Centre – owners, asbestos and anti-social problems
"In all of my years as a County Councillor, I have never received as many calls about one single issue as a I have...
Coronavirus: One further death and 434 new cases as reopening plan to be announced...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related deaths and 434 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With just three new cases...
Laois people aged 60-64 to register for their COVID-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine
Laois people aged 60-64 are being asked to register for their Covid-19 vaccine from today.
The HSE has opened the portal for those aged 64...
Archive of late Laois historian secured with hopes it can be displayed on newly...
The archive of a late local historian and businessman has been secured by Laois County Council.
Mathews, a well-known historian and author of several books...
