Gardai dealing with ‘large gathering’ at popular Laois lake
Gardai in Laois are currently dealing with a large gathering at a popular lake.
Portarlington Gardai are curently at Derryounce Lake.
They are appealing for people...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach sets out phased easing of some Covid-19 restrictions through April and beyond
Speculation has been mounting throughout the day, and now Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed a gradual and phased easing of Covid-19 restrictions through April.
Ireland...
Coronavirus: 14 further deaths and 368 new cases – seven in Laois
There have been 14 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 368 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred in...
Laois Gardai: Drug driving, Covid-19 breaches and calls for Gardai to be vaccinated
Gardai in Laois have revealed details of two incidents of drug driving that were detected in recent days.
On Monday evening, a car was stopped...
New bill aims to dramatically improve the lives of carers
A Laois TD Is calling for his constituency colleagues to back a Sinn Fein bill which sets out four ways to improve the lives...
Laois Councillor calls on Chief Superintendent to confiscate ‘unchipped or unregistered’ horse to deter...
Laois County Councillor Aisling Moran has continued with her efforts to have sulky racing stamped out in Laois.
At last week's Graiguecullen-Portlarlington Municipal meeting, Cllr...
Laois County Council aims to cut Portlaoise’s carbon emissions by 72% by 2030
Laois County Council aims to cut Portlaoise's carbon emissions by 72% by the end of the decade in a new plan.
This target is set...
From the LaoisToday Archives: Former Knockbeg College student is a millionaire in the Big...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on March 10, 2017.
A former Knockbeg College student, who packed up and moved to New York as...
Coronavirus: One further death and 539 new cases – as Laois rate rises again
There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 539 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s cases 16...
Laois Councillor calls on Agriculture Minister to establish an ‘Independent Meat Regulator’ with statutory...
A Laois County Councillor has called on the Minister for Agriculture to establish an Independent Meat Regulator with statutory powers.
Fianna Fail Cllr Padraig Fleming...
County Council agree €562,000 sale of Togher land for expansion of Laois business
A fourth business is set to start operating from the Togher National Business Park in Portlaoise.
The issue of the disposal of 3.04 hectares at...
€3.2 million allocated for nine different Laois projects under Active Travel Fund
The National Transport Authority has allocated €3,283,000 to Laois for sustainable transport projects across the county.Three footpaths, The Rock Footpath Scheme, Rathleague Footpath Scheme...
More applications sought after the success of Laois woman Dolores Murray on ‘Home Rescue’
Dolores Murray lives on a suckler farm in Laois but until 2019 she could barely use many of the rooms in her home because...
Laois Down Syndrome Ireland’s ‘Field of Dreams’ moving ever closer
Down Syndrome Ireland “Laois Branch” celebrated World Down Syndrome Day recently.
On Sunday March 21, all of their members wore lots of 'Rock Your Socks'...
Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 604 new cases – as Laois rate almost doubles...
There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 604 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today's cases 19...
‘Socialisation is a muscle, you have to keep using it’
Children that haven't yet learned socialising skills could become fearful of mixing according to Carlow-based child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor.
Speaking recently on the LaoisToday...
National Heritage Award for Killabban Monastery recognition of painstaking restoration of historic site
The Kilabban Monastery in the parish of Arles is a site steeped in historical significance and the dedicated group behind its restoration were recently...
Laois Gardai: Taxi deja vu, insurance issue and National Slow Down day
It has been another very busy week on the roads for Gardai in Laois.
On Thursday, it was a case of deja vu for Gardai...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 624 new cases as three people ‘abscond’ for mandatory...
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths and 624 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
The deaths reported today...
Ireland’s very first electric bus set to be launched in Laois next week
The name Martleys has been synonymous with bus transport in Laois for generations - and now they are leading the way once again.
They have...
In Pictures: Laois school turning yard into beautiful outdoor art gallery
One Laois school have come up with a brilliant idea to improve the appearance of their yard - by turning it into an outdoor...
In Pictures: Laois Student Enterprise winners receive awards ahead of national finals
The two victorious teams from the 2021 Laois Student Enterprise Awards received their winning prizes yesterday.
Both are from Portlaoise CBS and will go forward...
Coronavirus: 20 further deaths and 584 new cases as all students to return to...
There have been 20 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 584 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported...
In Pictures: Huge participation as Laois virtual 5km event a big success
Laois Sports Partnership in association with Portlaoise Athletics Club organised the Laois 5K Virtual run/walk over five days from March 17-21.
About 700 Runners/walkers and...
‘Rock solid’ case made for new school in Laois town
A 'rock solid' case for a new school has been made to Minister for Education Norma Foley following a meeting with officials from Scoil...
GAA stars back Laois man’s first book as it hits shelves today
A host of GAA stars have gotten behind a well-known Laois man as his new book hits shelves today.
Declan Kirby GAA Star: Championship Journey...
Laois man in the running for top position in Ógra Fianna Fáil
A Laois man is set to contest the position of Uachtarán (President) of Ógra Fianna Fáil this weekend.
On Saturday, the youth wing of Fianna...
Calls for better cycle facilities, improved public transport, a community centre and a town...
Better cycle facilities, improved public transport, a community centre and a town architect were among the suggestions for improving Portlaoise town centre at an...
‘People are afraid for their lives’ – restrictions on HGVs on rural Laois road...
'People are afraid for their lives' - so says Cllr Paddy Bracken in relation to HGVs and their use of a rural Laois road.
The...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 606 new cases as one million vaccines per month...
There have been three further Coronavirus-related deaths and 606 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported...
