‘Absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, says it is 'absolutely vital that we see immediate nationwide access to cancer services'.
She raised the urgent need...
Calls for Laois bridge to be repaired as works also required to fix hole...
Laois County Council has been called upon to repair a bridge in Errill and also fix a hole in a wall near Ballacolla in...
GAA Future Leaders programme a huge success in Laois school
The GAA Future Leaders Transition Year Programme is a joint initiative from the GAA and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST).
The modules being...
Six million litres of water saved in Laois due repair works
There have been major reductions in the amount of water being wasted through leaks in Laois in recent times.
Over 6 million litres of water,...
Laois children forced to travel to Athlone for eye clinic service
Laois children are being forced to travel to Athlone to avail of an eye clinic services.
The eye clinic service originally took place in Portlaoise...
Road repair in Ballyfin, tree trimming in Clonaslee and flooding in Rosenallis
Road repair, tree trimming and flooding were three issues that arose at the recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district.
Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 683 new cases as walk-in test centres established
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 683 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of the deaths reported...
BREAKING: Emergency services on the scene as former Laois shopping centre on fire
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire at a former shopping centre in Laois.
The blaze broke out on the Mountrath Road on...
Planning permission granted for new €24 million Garda station in Portlaoise
The Office of Public Works has granted planning permission for a brand new Garda station in Portlaoise.
The €24 million plan, which was submitted in...
Sulky racing leading to problems on Laois roads with fears ‘someone could be killed’
Laois County Councillors have called for stricter penalties to be imposed on those who take part in sulky races.
The issue came up at today's...
Meeting between Laois school and Education Minister to take place this week
Minister for Education Norma Foley will meet with officials from Scoil Mhuire in Abbeyleix to discuss the many structural problems that exist with the...
Portlaoise CBS group named winners at Laois Student Enterprise Awards
A group from Portlaoise CBS have been named the winners of the Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2021.
Colm Byrne, Adam Ramsbottom and Aaron Dooley...
Update: ESB say they are not liable for pole that has been ‘crashed into...
The ESB say they are not liable for a pole on a Laois road after a Laois County Councillor called on them to 'cop...
Fundraiser launched for family of late Laois man following tragic passing
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a young Laois man following his tragic passing.
On Saturday, Gardaí launched a search for the...
Measures requested as vehicles forced to ‘reverse up to 1km’ if they meet on...
Urgent safety measures are being requested after a Laois County Council meeting heard how cars are being forced to reverse up to 1km if...
Coronavirus: 24 further deaths and 371 new cases as Education Minister says school outbreaks...
There have been 24 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 371 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred in...
Tragic news as Gardai end search for missing Laois man
There has been a tragic end to a search for a missing Laois man as Gardai have located a body.
On Saturday, Gardaí launched a...
Laois Gardai appeal for information following ‘dangerous driving arrest’
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a dangerous driving incident yesterday evening.
From 5.30pm to 6pm, Gardai received...
Laois TD launches ‘Community Wealth Building Proposal’ aimed at assisting rural economic development
TD Brian Stanley has launched Sinn Féin’s proposals for 'Community Wealth Building' in Laois and Offaly.
According to Mr Stanley, this is a 'powerful model'...
REVEALED: The top-earning Laois solicitors on the Legal Aid system
A Laois solicitor was among the top 50 earners under the free Legal Aid system in 2020, according to new Department of Justice and...
Seven schools represented as Laois County Final of virtual Student Enterprise Awards set for...
The Laois County Final of the Student Enterprise Awards 2021 will take place virtually on Wednesday March 24 at 12pm.
Students from seven secondary schools...
A political convention like no other as Fine Gael candidates make their case
In normal times the Fine Gael delegates from around the county would have gathered in a hotel function room or a community hall.
There would...
From the LaoisToday Archives: Laois County Council and Supermacs owner strike deal for land...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on March 21, 2017.
Supermacs owner Pat McDonagh is to purchase 110 acres at Togher in Portlaoise from...
Coronavirus: One further death and 520 new cases as EU Commissioner predicts July reopening...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 520 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Eight of the cases...
Gardai carrying out ‘search operation’ at house in Laois as part of murder investigation...
Gardai and forensics are carrying out a search of a house today in connection with the murder investigation of a missing Laois man.
William Delaney,...
Road in Laois town facing ‘six more months’ of closure
A road in a Laois town faces six more months of closure as major flood relief measures are required.
Sinn Fein Councillor for Portarlington, Aidan...
Laois student crowned winner of Leinster Junior Schools Debating Competition
Weronika Popko, a Third Year student in Portlaoise College, has been crowned the 2021 Individual Winner of the illustrious Leinster Junior Schools Debating Competition.
The...
Barry Cowen calls for more localised communication as Covid rates in Offaly the worst...
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Barry Cowen is calling on the HSE and NPHET to increase detailed local communications to areas were Covid-19 cases...
Warm welcome as Slieve Bloom Outdoor Amenities get €270,000 in funding
There has been a warm welcome from local politicians following the announcement of funding of €270,000 for the Slieve Bloom Outdoor Recreation Infrastucture scheme.
"This...
Calls for a number of Laois roads to be resurfaced – including the ‘M50...
Laois County Councillors in the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District have called for a number of smaller roads to be resurfaced.
Speaking at Thursday's meeting of the...
