Meet the amazing Laois mam in the running for a prestigious annual award
This Laois mammy is in the running for a prestigious annual award - having already scooped the April edition.
Portlaoise native Louise Lynam was recently...
Increase in funding for home support in Laois and midlands
There has been a 44% increase in funding for home support services right across the Midlands, including Laois.
There has been an extra allocation of...
Cocaine, cannabis and ketamine most prevalent among drug drivers in Laois
Cocaine, cannabis and ketamine tend to be the substances most likely to be found in samples provided by drug drivers in Laois.
Chief Superintendent John...
All you need to know as the HSE opens online vaccine portal for those...
The HSE has confirmed details of the next group of people to be offered COVID-19 vaccines and introduced the COVID-19 online registration system.
Over the...
Coronavirus: 12 further deaths and 431 new cases – as Ireland to receive extra...
There have been 12 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 431 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today,...
‘No Carlow land’ left in Graiguecullen as 75 remain on the housing waiting list
Carlow County Council say they have no land remaining for the construction of houses in the Graiguecullen area as 75 people remain on the...
Meeting sought with Carlow Gardai as issues arise on Laois border
A meeting is to be sought by a delegation of Laois and Carlow County Councillors with the Chief Superintendent in Carlow over issues relating...
Funeral arrangements announced for Laois teenager following sad passing
There is deep sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the sad passing of Cathal Clooney.
The Third Year Heywood Community School student, 15, passed away...
Renovation works on eight Laois Garda stations to be completed this year
Renovation works on eight Laois Garda stations are to be completed by the end of 2021.
This news, along with the approval of planning permission...
Laois Gardai being deployed to trains as ‘drug use’ and ‘drug dealing’ taking place...
Laois Gardai are being deployed onto trains in a bid to stamp out criminal activity that is happening on the network.
At yesterday's meeting of...
‘We will adjust that behaviour’ – top Laois Garda promises action on parking in...
Laois's top Garda has promised that action will be taken after issues surrounding alleged illegal parking in Portarlington were presented to him at yesterday's...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 358 new cases – as six stillbirths and one...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 358 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 6 new cases announced...
Garda and community led group established to tackle ‘aggressive begging’ and anti social behaviour...
A group comprising of Gardai, community leaders and County Councillors has been established to tackle 'aggressive begging' and anti social behaviour in Portlaoise.
They were...
Laois groups invited to work with Northern Ireland equivalents with €20,000 in grants available
Laois volunteers, communities and charitable groups are being invited to partner with similar groups in Northern Ireland with the support of a new All-Island...
15 weeks of improvement works planned on busy Laois road
Motorists face 15 weeks of disruption as a 4km stretch of a busy Laois road is set to have improvement works - beginning later...
Frustration as hospital waiting lists for older community dramatically increase in the last 12...
As the vaccine roll out continues, many of our recently inoculated older people now face the prospect of a lengthy wait to see consultants...
What is Ramadan? Portlaoise teenager explains the Islamic holy month
Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar and Muslims all over the world will begin taking part in Ramadan from April...
HSE cancel AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics scheduled for today following NIAC recommendation
The HSE has cancelled all AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination clinics scheduled for today following a recommendation by the National Immunisation Advisory Committee.
Last week, the European...
From the LaoisToday Archives: Off licence worker hailed a hero after foiling armed robbery
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on April 21, 2017.
An off-licence worker in Portlaoise – who suffered a severe thumb injury requiring surgery...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 394 new cases – as NIAC set to recommend...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 394 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 12 new cases announced...
Improvements for Laois school’s heating system after funding approved
Improvement works for the heating system in a Laois primary school will commence shortly following the approval of funding.
Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming confirmed...
Almost €600,000 to be spent on improving roads near key Laois tourism area in...
€598,170 will be spent on improving roads in the Camross, Coolrain and Killanure area in 2021 by Laois County Council - boosting its status...
Prestigious recognition for Mountmellick business Midland Steel
Midland Steel in Mountmellick has been recognised for its innovation capabilities by cross-border body, InterTradeIreland.
The family-owned manufacturer which supplies offsite reinforced steel products to building...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 303 new cases as restrictions set to ease slightly...
There have been a further two Coronavirus-related deaths and 303 more cases according to figures released by the health authorities this afternoon.
One of these...
Irish Water to begin improvement works in two Laois towns next week
Irish Water and Laois County Council are to carry out essential water mains replacement works in Abbeyleix and Portlaoise next week.
The company say the...
Coronavirus: 14 further deaths and 455 new cases – as more countries are added...
There have been 14 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 455 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today...
Social distancing and Covid-19 testing system ‘not feasible’ for World Ploughing Championships
The possibility of the World Ploughing Championships being staged in Laois later this year appears highly unlikely unless there is a major shift in...
Mass time change in Cullohill for summer months
While people may not be able to physically attend mass at the moment, parishes all over the country have gone to huge efforts to...
Crime Prevention Officer urges Laois dog owners to comply with regulations to avoid dog...
Crime Prevention Officer for Laois/Offaly, Garda Sergeant, Graham Kavanagh joined Paul Downey for this month's Crime Prevention segment on the LaoisToday Midweek Podcast.
They discussed...
Coronavirus: 34 further deaths and 473 new cases – as hospital numbers continue to...
There have been 34 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 473 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today...
