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...
Works on Laois train station to begin in the second half of 2021
Improvement works on a Laois train station are to begin in the second half of 2021.
So says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming who was...
Coronavirus: 47 further deaths and 631 new cases as no outbreaks reported in schools
There have been 47 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 631 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
14 of these...
Laois councillor suggests a museum and heritage centre to be developed in Portlaoise town...
Laois County Council should develop a museum/heritage centre in Portlaoise "to recognise the tremendous history of our town and county" according to Cllr Noel...
Laois debater reaches semi-final of Leinster Junior School Debating competition
A Laois teenager has made it to the semi finals of the illustrious Leinster Junior School Debating competition.
Weronika Popko, a third Year Portlaoise College...
In Pictures: Laois school develop outdoor classroom and gardens
In the times we live in, people are doing things that they would never have thought of doing before - and this certainly fits...
WATCH: Portlaoise Tidy Towns group smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge
The Jerusalema Dance Challenge has given us all a great laugh over the last few weeks – and we have another Laois effort here.
Members...
Gardai investigating as government minister suggest Slieve Bloom fire ‘started deliberately’
Gardaí and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) are currently investigating the source of a fire in the Slieve Bloom mountains.
On Sunday March...
Coronavirus: 30 further deaths and 311 new cases as Laois rate continues to fall
There have been 30 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 311 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
12 deaths occurred...
Laois woman gearing up to take on 40km Bristol Channel swim for four charities
Mountmellick woman Joan Fennelly is currently preparing to swim across the Bristol Channel.
This follows on from her epic swim of the English Channel in...
Impressive Coláiste Íosagáin video for International Women’s Day
The students and teachers of Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington came together to produce a very impressive video for International Women's Day, piecing together poetry,...
Laois Gardai: Drink driving, stolen bicycle, dog theft and speeding
Laois Gardai have been very busy over the last couple of days with reports on drink driving, a stolen bicycle, dog theft and speeding.
On...
€500,000 road investment on the way for Laois villages in 2021
A section of the R434 between Clough and Ballacolla will receive €500,000 for major road resurfacing works this year.
So says Cllr Conor Bergin as...
From the LaoisToday Archives: New pub opens its doors in Portlaoise
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on March 10, 2017.
Up to 30 jobs are being created with the opening of the much-anticipated Bog...
Coronavirus: No new deaths and 437 new cases as immunity following Covid infection believed...
There have been no new Coronavirus-related deaths and 437 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Five of the...
Laois TD calls on fellow elected officials to back bill on adoptive rights
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has called on his colleagues in Laois, Offaly and around the country to back a bill on adoptive rights.
This...
‘Council deserve huge credit for Low Carbon funding’ says Cathaoirleach
Almost €26 million in funding was announced today as part of the Government's Revitalising the Midlands Programme - with Portlaoise very much leading the...
€9 million in additional funding for Portlaoise for ‘Low Carbon Town’ project
The government has announced new funding of €9 million for a project to make Portlaoise Ireland’s first designated 'Low Carbon Town'.
Fianna Fail Minister for...
‘Check-In’ a new support initiative for older/vulnerable persons in our communities, living alone or...
Laois County Council is launching a new initiative ‘Check-In’ across the county as part of the ‘Keep Well’ Community Resilience Campaign.
The ‘Check-In’ initiative...
The Laois woman on her amazing journey back from life-threatening brain injury
At the age of 19, Mountrath woman Niamh Cahill was struck down with a rare brain infection, one that saw her spend a week...
Over €125,000 in funding for Women for Election group as local senator welcomes support...
Peter Burke, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, today announced that he has approved funding of €126,159 for...
Almost €2,000 raised as Laois students enter final week of ‘Walk to Lourdes’ in...
€1,690 has so far been raised for the Portlaoise Action to Homelessness charity from a virtual 'Walk to Lourdes'.
Sadhbh Dunne and Cara Phelan, who...
Laois fire service tackling Slieve Bloom blaze
Units of Laois Fire and Rescue from Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Rathdowney and Mountrath stations are currently tackling a gorse fire in the Slieve Bloom mountains...
Coronavirus: Three further deaths and 525 new cases as mandatory quarantine becomes law
There have been a further three Coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Eight of...
Midlands neurological charities come together to launch joint event for Brain Awareness Week 2021
The Midlands offices of Epilepsy Ireland, the Migraine Association of Ireland, Acquired Brain Injury Ireland and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland have announced...
Coronavirus: 14 further deaths and 539 new cases as Cork protest passes peacefully
The health authorities have announced 14 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 539 new cases.
9 deaths occurred in March, 1 occurred in February and 4 in...
Gardai make cannabis seizure after disqualified driver detected
Gardai in Laois made a cannabis seizure worth €3,000 on Friday.
Portlaoise Gardai were on patrol when they witnessed the act of dangerous driving.
The Gardai...
Ball wall, astroturf, walking track and clubhouse extension – range of planning applications submitted...
A range of sporting bodies in Laois have submitted planning applications in recent weeks in a bid to improve facilities in the county.
Laois GAA,...
Portlaoise Hospital is Covid-19 free for the first time in 2021
This is some really good news to start the weekend off with.
Portlaoise Hospital is officially Covid-19 free for the first time in 2021.
Since December...
Wonderful tributes as teacher, sports enthusiast and champion of Community Games Br Cyril Collins...
Glowing tributes have been paid to Br Cyril Collins who passed away last month.
Br Collins, who lived in De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House...
