Laois TD seeks ‘clarity on Citywest Hotel contract as costs hit almost €25m’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for full clarity around the HSE’s contract with the Citywest Hotel complex.
According to the Chair of the...
Sadness at death of highly-respected Raef Scott, a former teacher in Ballyfin College
There is widespread sadness at the sudden death of Raef Scott from Ballyfin, a highly-regarded former teacher in Ballyfin College.
Late of Brindle Lodge, Esker,...
Coronavirus: Two further deaths and 769 new cases – 10 of them in Laois
There have been two further Coronavirus-related deaths and 769 new cases, according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Ten of the cases...
Fine Gael members to have their say as two names confirmed for convention battle
Fine Gael members in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District will convene on Monday evening for a virtual convention to hear from the candidates in the...
Weekend Read: Remembering the Barrowhouse Ambush of 1921
As we make our way to the end of the Decade of Centenaries, we are reminded of events in our history that are widely...
Works to begin on boosting supply and water pressure in Laois town next week
Irish Water will undertake essential watermain improvement works to safeguard the water supply and increase water pressure to homes and businesses in Stradbally.
From Monday...
Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 525 new cases as changes to construction, sport and...
There have been nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
7 deaths occurred in...
Gardai launch appeal to try to locate missing Laois man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 21-year-old Martin Cermak.
Martin has been missing from the Esker Hills area of Portlaoise...
In Pictures: Novel St Patrick’s Day challenge a huge success
The SVT Activity and Wellness Hub, in Stradbally Vicarstown and Timahoe, enjoyed huge success with a novel event on St Patricks Day.
All local clubs,...
WATCH: Laois students qualify for heats of the Irish Film Festival with video on...
Six students from Portlaoise CBS have qualified for the heats of the Irish Film Festival's Ireland’s Young Filmmaker of the Year for 2021.
Sean Stafford,...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 507 new cases as NIAC recommended AstraZeneca resumption in...
There have been a further 10 Coronavirus-related deaths and 507 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
16 of today’s...
School dental services in Laois have reached ‘crisis’ point
The 'crisis' in the school dental service in Laois has gotten worse - Laois TD Brian Stanley says.
According to the Sinn Fein TD, the...
Sadness as one of Laois’s oldest residents passes away
There is deep sadness in Rathdowney today following the news that Hannah Finane has passed away.
Hannah, who would have been 101 in May, passed...
Laois students reflect on ‘Inspiring Women’s Week’ in their school
A Laois secondary school recently held an 'Inspiring Women's Week'.
International Women's Day was on Monday March 8 - but a group in Scoil Chriost...
Contest for Fine Gael seat down to two candidates as former councillor James Daly...
The internal battle in Fine Gael for the Laois County Council seat vacated by Tom Mulhall has been reduced to two candidates following the...
Average price of land in Laois increases as supply dries up
The average price of farmland sold in Laois in 2020 increased to almost €14,000 an acre, according to the Irish Farmers Journal annual Land...
Two new classrooms for Laois school following funding announcement
Two new classrooms are on the way to The Heath National School following an announcement of additional funding today.
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 582 new cases as EU Regulator says AstraZeneca is...
There have been a further no Coronavirus-related deaths and 582 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
5 of today’s...
Watch: Timahoe students celebrate St Patrick’s Day with brilliant video parade
It would take more than a pandemic to stop schools marking the very important occasion of St Patrick's Day.
The annual parade in Timahoe village...
In Pictures: Despite the pandemic a Laois village got its first ever St Patrick’s...
With St Patrick's Day parades all over the country cancelled again this year, one Laois village managed to buck the trend and have their...
Laois County Council commit to car park revamp in Laois town as new regime...
A new car parking regime is set to come into force in a Laois town later this year.
Mountrath is to be subject to ‘time...
In Pictures: Some great photos from around the county as Laois families celebrate another...
With a bit of luck this will be the last St Patrick's Day we'll have to spend locked down with nowhere to go.
But many...
Laois Gardai and ambulance services ‘punched, kicked and spat at’ in overnight violence
Gardai and members of the ambulance service came under attack in Portlaoise last night.
In a number of incidents on St Patrick's night, individuals acted...
‘No pesticides’ found in drinking water in Laois in last two years
There have been no pesticides found in drinking water in Laois in 2019 or 2020.
This, according to Irish Water, is 'very good news' but...
Coronavirus: 17 further deaths and 557 new cases as Laois 14-day rate declines once...
There have been a further 17 Coronavirus-related deaths and 557 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Six of today's...
Rotimi honoured to launch ‘Community of Belonging’ initiative in Portlaoise
When Nigerian-born Rotimi Adebari was elected as Mayor of Portlaoise in 2007 he made headlines all over the world.
As the first black mayor in...
There may be no parades but we’re looking for your St Patrick’s Day photos
When the Coronavirus pandemic first struck over a year ago, among the first events to be cancelled were the St Patrick's Day parades.
And St...
Laois Gardai make two arrests and seize vehicles of disqualified drivers
Laois Gardai have made two arrests and seized two vehicles after coming into contact with two disqualified drivers in recent days.
Laois Roads Policing Unit...
Coronavirus: 18 further deaths and 349 new cases as EU regulator says ‘no indication’...
There have been 18 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 349 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
17 deaths occurred in...
Laois artist receives €8,000 from PLATFORM 31 scheme
Laois County Council has announced that artist Ella de Búrca is the Laois recipient of the PLATFORM 31 Scheme.
PLATFORM 31 is a nationwide artist...
