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...
Future of Portlaoise town centre to be discussed at public meeting
A meeting on the future of Portlaoise Town Centre will be held by the Green Party next week.
Senator Pippa Hackett, who hails from Geashill...
Gardai issue St Patrick’s Day warning to ‘avoid large gatherings and house parties’
For the second year in a row, there will be no St Patrick's Day parades in Laois or Ireland.
12 months on, the Covid-19 pandemic...
In Pictures: Well-known Laois woman who was a talented tailoress celebrates turning 100
It was a double celebration in one part of Laois on Mother's Day as one of our oldest inhabitants entered her 100th year.
Mollie Ryan...
Laois duo taking on April challenge in aid of local amenity
Two Laois people are set to embark on a major challenge next month in a bid to raise funds for a local amenity.
Michael G...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 575 new cases as review of AstraZenaca to take...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 575 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s cases just...
The remarkable story of how a community and a bank came together to secure...
In the middle of such bleak times, it’s wonderful to be able to share a good news story about a local charity.
Last week, Laois...
Remote working on a ‘permanent basis’ post pandemic could benefit thousands of Laois people
Working from home could become a permanent option for thousands of Laois commuters after the Covid-19 pandemic ends.
This is according to Fianna Fail TD...
Fundraiser launched in memory of beloved Laois man who sadly lost his life to...
The family of a Laois man who sadly lost his life to Covid-19 have launched a fundraiser in his memory.
John 'Ulick' Conroy, from Beladd...
90 different countries, 50 languages, 22 religions – Portlaoise strive to be a Community...
There are people living in Laois from over 90 different countries, speaking 50 different languages and practising 22 different religions.
Over 10,000 people in Laois...
‘All gambling advertising needs to be banned at this stage’
A local senator is leading the way in attempting to get gambling advertising banned after what he described as the saturation of gambling promotions...
Coronavirus: No further deaths and 384 new cases as AstraZenaca vaccine suspended
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 384 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today's cases five...
Laois Partnership welcome increased government funding for next two years
Laois Partnership Company has welcomed an increased government allocation of €70 million in 2021 & 2022 for the LEADER Programme.
They Laois group are a...
Coronavirus: 16 further deaths and 543 new cases as vaccination programme to target the...
There have been 16 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 543 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
3 deaths occurred...
Laois poet set to release picture book on poem on Emo Court dedicated to...
A Laois poet has turned a poem about Emo Court which he dedicated to his late mother into a picture book.
The poem ‘The Statues...
Laois owners of Copper Face Jacks receive €21.69 million dividend – and announce plans...
The Laois owners of Ireland’s most well-known nightclub have received a dividend of €21.69 million - and confirmed plans to step back from the...
‘Covid-19 doesn’t take a break for house parties or social gatherings’ – Gardai issue...
Gardai have pleaded for people not to have house parties or social gatherings this weekend.
They say that they are still finding groups gathering in...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 646 new cases as Laois rate continues to fall
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 646 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
4 deaths occurred...
Public consultation on future of Student Grant Scheme underway
A public consultation on the review of the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) is underway.
Local Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, as Chair of the Oireachtas committee on...
‘There will be a fatality and it will be said to us, ‘what did...
The ongoing issue of wild deer on the main road between Abbeyleix and Durrow was raised once again at this week's Portlaoise Municipal District...
Council urged to improve maintenance of housing stock
Laois County Council need to prioritise a plan to improve their current housing stock, according to Portlaoise's Sinn Féin councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley.
She was speaking...
New group to examine directing more government work to post offices
There could be a boost for post offices in Laois as a new group has been set up to look at sending more work...
Revenue dog sniffs out €108,000 of drugs destined for Laois
Revenue's sniffer dog Bailey discovered drugs worth €108,000 which were destined for five counties including Laois.
The seizure was made on Wednesday at the Dublin...
WATCH: Dramatic dangerous driving incident captured on Laois road
Dramatic footage of a dangerous driving incident on a Laois road has been captured.
Footage, shot from the vehicle behind, shows a van weaving dangerously...
Coronavirus: 10 further deaths and 592 new cases as increased nursing home visits on...
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 592 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
8 deaths occurred...
Frustration growing over the ‘lack of urgency’ of broadband roll out in Laois
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that people in Laois and Offaly are 'frustrated' at what they see as the 'lack of urgency' around the...
‘Solution needed now’ to unpleasant issue in Portlaoise housing estate
An immediate solution is needed to solve a serious sewage problem in the Hermitage estate in Portlaoise, a recent meeting of Laois County Councillors...
Birthday joy for 101-year-old Laois woman following Covid-19 vaccination
There is double joy in a Laois village today as a Laois woman celebrates turning 101 a few days after receiving her Covid-19 vaccine.
Angela...
Laois doctor on vaccine roll-out and what the future holds after vaccination
The only thing holding up Ireland's vaccination programme is a lack of supply - so says Laois GP Dr Sumi Dunne.
The Portarlington based doctor,...
Calls made for improved parking and roads at hugely popular Togher Woods in Portlaoise
One of the most popular amenities in Laois over the past year has been Togher Woods outside Portlaoise which has experience a huge surge...
