Minister says ‘no threat’ to Laois social welfare service that caters for ‘10,000 people’
The Minister for Social Protection has confirmed that there is 'no threat' to a social welfare service in Rathdowney.
Concerns for the future of Rathdowney...
New footpath and pedestrian crossing approved for busy road near Laois GAA ground
A brand new footpath and a controlled pedestrian crossing are set to be constructed on a busy road near a Laois GAA ground.
The Cathaoirleach...
Dairy farming thriving as milk worth €87 million for rural Laois economy
The value of dairy farming to the rural economy in Laois has been highlighted from new figures released by Glanbia Ireland.
The accounts for 2020...
Warm welcome for increased Leader funding as over €2 million allocated to Laois
Over €2 million in funding has been allocated to Laois Leader for local community and enterprise projects this morning by the Government.
Laois-Offaly TD Sean...
‘Somebody is going to be attacked’ – Residents of Laois housing estate fume as...
Residents in a Portlaoise housing estate say they have been left 'angry' and 'frustrated' following a meeting with Laois County Council officials over the...
Laois people asked to take part in survey on future of towns and villages
Laois people are being asked to take part in a survey on the future of towns and villages.
Labour representative for Laois, Eoin Barry, is...
Coronavirus: Seven further deaths and 400 new cases – as people encouraged to take...
There have been 7 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 400 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
With 13 new cases announced...
Laois Gardai make arrest after car without tax for almost two years detected
Laois Gardai made an arrest and seized a vehicle following an incident this morning.
The Roads Policing Unit were on patrol when they were alerted...
5G network now available in seven areas across Laois
The new 5G network is now available in seven areas across Laois.
According to eir, 5G now reaches more than 57% of the Irish population...
Gardai continuing investigation into alleged assault in Laois graveyard
Gardai say they are continuing their investigation in relation to an alleged assault at a Laois graveyard last month.
The incident took place on Tuesday...
Call for Laois performers to take part in major community variety show for new...
Laois's newest mental health charity are putting together their first fundraiser - but they need all of the community's help in order to make...
Laois TD’s legislation set ‘to tackle bogus self-employment’
Laois TD Brian Stanley says his party have brought forward to legislation aimed at tackling 'bogus self-employment'.
This is an issue which the Public Accounts...
In Pictures: Laois students transform old storage unit on school grounds for visual art...
Bright Space Project Art is all around us and we have never needed its mood-boosting qualities more than we do now.
After a whirlwind year...
BREAKING: Emergency services on the scene as former Laois shopping centre on fire again
For the second time in recent weeks, a fire has broken out on the site of a former Laois shopping centre.
The blaze broke out...
Coronavirus: Five further deaths and 423 new cases – as EMA say blood clots...
There have been five further Coronavirus-related deaths and 423 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
4 of these deaths occurred...
Laois man elected new president of Macra na Feirme
A Laois man has been elected as President of Macra na Feirme - the Irish rural youth organisation.
Errill native John Keane takes over from...
Laois Hire sold in multi-million deal
Laois Hire Services has been sold for a fee of €11.2 million.
Founded in 1989 by Michael and Maureen Killeen, the company was originally sold...
Laois native appointed Managing Director of international property development group
A Laois man has been appointed as the Managing Director of a prestigious international property development group.
Ballymore recently announced that Abbeyleix native Patrick Phelan...
More than 23,000 Covid-19 tests carried out in Laois since pandemic began – but...
More than 23,000 Covid-19 tests have taken place in Laois since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March of last year.
Latest figures from the HSE...
Plans for new group to represent Laois people with physical impairments to be established
The wheels are in motion for the establishment of a brand new group aimed at representing Laois people with physical disabilities and impairments.
Raheen native...
Coronavirus: 9 further deaths and 443 new cases – as Laois now fourth worst...
There have been 9 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 443 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
3 of these deaths occurred...
Man arrested after victim of hijacking manages to escape in Portlaoise
A man has been arrested and charged following a hijacking incident on Easter Sunday.
The victim of the hijacking managed to escape the vehicle when...
Roof repairs for rural Laois school following Education Department funding
Funding for roof repairs for Ballyfin National School has been approved by Education Minister Norma Foley.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who has welcomed...
€223k for ‘badly needed’ resurfacing works on two rural Laois roads
€223,800 for 'badly needed' road resurfacing works in the Killasmeestia area around Borris-In-Ossory will be carried out in the next few weeks
According to local...
Planning permission lodged for new pharmacy in Laois town
A new pharmacy could be on its way to Laois's main town after planning permission was lodged recently.
Heffernan Pharmacy are looking to set up...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 320 new cases
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths announced today by the health authorities - with 320 new cases confirmed.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC)...
John Whelan: Celebrating the great Jim Yorke, a photographer who excelled in a different...
This is an extract from Growing Pains and Growing Up, John Whelan's book celebrating 40 years in Journalism. It originally appeared on LaoisToday in...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 457 new cases
There have been three further Coronavirus-related deaths and 457 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities today.
This evening’s figures come as...
New documentary highlights importance of community and the shining lights of Mountrath Businesses in...
During the first lockdown, Maurice O’Carroll created a short documentary film about Mountrath called ‘Mountrath Unlocked’.
He joined Paul Downey on LaoisToday's The Midweek Podcast...
Controlled pedestrian crossing planned near Laois school while ramp to be installed on road...
A controlled pedestrian crossing is set to be constructed on a busy road near a Laois primary school.
At a recent meeting of the Graiguecullen/Portarlington...
