Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 511 new cases as no county by county breakdown...
There have been 2 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 511 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
The Department of Health has...
Laois Garda eager to try his hand at comedy once more after appearance on...
A Laois Garda who appeared on an RTE TV show with a Laois comedian last month is eager to try his hand at comedy...
Business Association aiming to erect CCTV cameras in Laois town to combat crime and...
The Portarlington Business Association are aiming to combat crime and anti-social behaviour in the town by erecting CCTV cameras.
The recently formed business group are...
Crime Prevention Officer urges Laois people to lock cars and help prevent car crimes
Gardaí are appealing to the Laois public to change their habits and ensure they are locking their cars and removing any valuable items to...
Coronavirus: 8 further deaths and 591 new cases – 27 in Laois
There have been 8 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 591 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
4 deaths occurred in March,...
Additional car parking spaces requested for growing Laois school
The case for additional car parking spaces has been made for an expanding Laois school.
The plight of Rath NS was raised at a recent...
Calls for CCTV in Laois playground as ‘mindless morons’ cause €4,000 in damage
Laois County Council has been called upon to erect CCTV cameras in a playground after 'mindless morons' caused €4,000 in damage.
Sinn Fein Councillor Aidan...
Gender pay gap legislation to ‘combat the inequities in our employment system’
A new piece of legislation will hopefully 'combat the inequities in our employment system'.
So says Fianna Fail Senator Fiona O'Loughlin who was speaking after...
A strong start to fundraiser launched in memory of beloved Laois man
The family of John 'Ulick' Conroy have launched a fundraiser in his memory after he sadly lost his life to Covid-19 and all support...
The show goes on at Laois Martial Arts as zoom classes offer hope and...
As many clubs around the county have been effected by the pandemic, Laois Martial Arts is no exception.
The club has accepted the hand they...
Brand new centre on the cards for vital free counselling in Laois town
A free counselling service for people that have been affected by suicide and for people that struggle with poor mental health is set to...
In Pictures: Laois Artists among big names taking part in online sale in aid...
17 artists from Laois are among the many Irish and international artists taking part in an art sale for charity.
This year’s Incognito 2021 online...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 761 new cases – as Gardai investigating Dublin ‘GAA...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 761 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
Of the deaths reported today...
Boom in Portlaoise property activity predicted when Covid restrictions ease
A lot of activity in the property market in Portlaoise has been predicted when Covid-19 restrictions ease.
This, according to Seamus Browne of REA Seamus...
Concerns raised as 97-year-old woman and 95-year-old man ‘not vaccinated’ in Laois-Offaly
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has raised serious questions about the government's Covid-19 vaccination programme following revelations that a 97-year-old woman and 95-year-old man...
12 Laois projects to share in €72,000 from Built Heritage Investment Scheme
12 Laois projects will share in €72,000 in funding from the Built Heritage Investment Scheme.
These are from 477 heritage projects across every county in...
Laois Gardai: Van seizure, an injured barn owl and speeding drug driver
Gardai made an arrest and seized €6,000 worth of drugs following a speeding incident yesterday evening.
They stopped a female driver on the M7 and...
Wheelchair car parking space to be installed outside health centre in Laois town
A new wheelchair car parking space is to be installed outside a health centre in a Laois town.
Fianna Fail Councillor Paschal McEvoy called on...
Well-known Laois people get behind new mental health and bereavement service
A new mental health and bereavement service has been established in Laois - and a number of well-known faces have gotten behind it.
SOSAD (Save...
Former Laois Minister requests An Taisce to withdraw objection to new Glanbia cheese plant
Former Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has joined calls for An Taisce to withdraw an objection to a new Glanbia cheese factory.
The Laois TD,...
‘Our Rural Future’ strategy has ‘huge potential for Laois’
The launch of the government's policy document aimed at revitalising rural Ireland has been welcomed by Laois Partnership Company.
'Our Rural Future' is an initiative...
New scheme aimed at increasing outdoor dining capacity in Laois launched
A new scheme aimed at boosting the hospitality sector across Laois by developing and increasing their outdoor seating capacity has been launched.
So says Fine...
Proceeds from Laois GAA club’s fundraiser to improve staff room in Portlaoise Hospital
A Laois GAA club who ran a successful fundraiser in aid of the staff of Portlaoise Hospital at the start of the month, have...
Coronavirus: Six further deaths and 411 new cases – as the sale of children’s...
There have been six further Coronavirus-related deaths and 411 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities today.
All six deaths occurred in...
Steps 4 Sandy Lane – Fundraiser launched for new IT equipment in Laois school
One of Laois's smallest primary school is set to embark on a big fundraiser throughout the month of April.
Sandylane NS is a small primary...
Gardai investigating following attempted armed robbery in Laois filling station
Gardai have launched an investigation following an attempted armed robbery in Laois this morning.
A man, brandishing a knife, entered a filling station in Mountmellick...
‘This is not Christianity’ – Laois priest hits out at Vatican directive banning ‘same-sex...
A Laois priest has hit out at a Vatican directive which has banned the blessing of same-sex marriages.
The ruling was issued by the Vatican’s...
‘Things are hard enough without this’ – Laois woman hits out at NCT as...
A Laois woman has hit out at the NCT's system for rescheduling appointments after she has been hit with an extra charge as a...
Huge jump in average Laois house prices as supply dries up
The price of house in Laois has increased dramatically once again, the latest survey from DAFT.ie has found.
In Laois, prices in the first three...
Laois Councillor laments section of Barrow Blueway that didn’t go ahead
A Laois County Councillor has lamented a 19km stretch between Athy and Graiguecullen that was not included in the Barrow Blueway project.
The €5 million...
