‘If Barry Cowen shows an interest in becoming leader, he has every chance’
Barry Cowen has "hallmark of a leader" according to John Moloney, former Fianna Fáil Laois-Offaly TD and veteran of the party.
Speaking on the LaoisToday...
Staff and students collaborate to overcome restrictions in Portlaoise College
At this time of the year, Third Year pupils in secondary school are faced with the uneasy task of deciding what programme of study...
Coronavirus: Six further deaths and 612 new cases as positive impact of vaccine showing
The health authorities have announced a further six Coronavirus-related death and 612 new cases.
14 of today's cases are in Laois, meaning the county's 14-day...
‘Something for everyone’ says Macra short story winner on the value of the organisation
Macra na Feirme has been a mainstay of Irish rural life since the 1940s and given that its first headquarters was in Athy, it's...
Future of Fianna Fáil in Laois and nationally at stake, says former Laois-Offaly TD
Former Laois-Offaly TD John Moloney says that the "clock is ticking" on Fianna Fáil to prove that they can be "a party for the...
Election Memories: FF meltdown makes way for Stanley in Laois-Offaly in 2011
This piece by John Whelan was originally published on LaoisToday on January 26, 2020, in the run up to last year's General Election.
Have you...
In Pictures: A selection of classic images from the Laois-Offaly 2011 General Election count
There's something so classicly timeless about election count photos.
And even though it's only nine years ago, the photos from the 2011 Laois-Offaly General Election...
Laois farmers reminded to apply for 2021 Basic Payment Scheme
The 2021 Basic Payment Scheme has opened for applications and Cllr Conor Bergin has encouraged all Laois farmers to apply before the deadline of ...
Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 738 new cases as violent scenes erupt at anti-lockdown...
There has been 13 further Coronavirus-related death and 738 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
10 of these...
Update provided on status of new Garda station in Portlaoise
Laois TD, Charlie Flanagan, has provided an update on the planned refurbishment of Portlaoise Garda station.
The refurbishment of the station is included in the...
Joy for Laois students as new school set to be officially opened by May
The wait for students in one Laois school is almost over as their brand new building is set to be fully completed in the...
Aussie Rules star Tuohy behind new coffee shop set to open in Portlaoise
Aussie Rules star Zach Tuohy is set to open a new coffee shop in Portlaoise in a partnership with his long-time friend Murry Rogers.
The...
Laois TD calls on the government to ‘ramp up’ vaccination programme
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to ramp up the Covid-19 vaccination programme.
The latest figures show that 226,291 people have received...
Coronavirus: 29 further deaths and 776 new cases – 15 in Laois
There has been 29 further Coronavirus-related death and 776 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
17 of these...
Concerns raised for asylum seekers from Laois facility following Covid-19 outbreak
Concerns have been raised about asylum seekers in a Laois facility following a Covid-19 outbreak.
Around 17 residents of the the Hibernian Direct Provision Centre...
Special Schools return in Laois a success ahead of larger reopening next week
Students and staff of a Laois Special School are delighted to be back in their normal routine of going to school.
So says Fr Paddy...
Coronavirus: 35 further deaths and 613 new cases as nursing home cases dramatically fall
There has been 35 further Coronavirus-related death and 613 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
21 of these...
Funding approved for new Respiratory Assessment Unit in Portlaoise Hospital
Funding has been approved for the development of New Respiratory Assessment Unit at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
The new development will involve a two...
WATCH: New initiative launched to promote reading in young Laois children
A new initiative to promote reading among young children in Laois has been launched.
'Talking Buddies', funded by Sláintecare, has been set up to promote...
Laois students secure Dragons Den funding for their school
Students from St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise secured €270 in funding to advance their project aimed at making their school more inclusive for visually impaired...
John Moloney on Brian Cowen – ‘He was dealt a hand that was so...
The Moloneys from Mountmellick and Cowens from Clara are two of the old stock Fianna Fáil families - ones that can trace their lineage...
Calls for wildflowers to be planted on motorways and primary roads in Laois
A Laois County Councillor has called for wildflowers to be planted along major roads in Laois.
Fine Gael Cllrs Aisling Moran says that these would...
Drugs, weapons and cash seized in searches by Laois Gardai
Gardai in Laois made a seizure following a search on Wednesday.
As part of their work to tackle anti-social behaviour in Portlaoise, they captures a...
Survey finds 14,000 Laois households could save €2,000 on energy bills by switching provider
Over 14,000 households in Laois are missing out on savings of up to €2,000 in energy costs per year by failing to switch providers,...
Coronavirus: 56 further deaths and 574 new cases as vaccine list redrafted
There has been 56 further Coronavirus-related death and 574 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
31 of these...
Praise for PATH as majority of calls to Laois Covid-19 helpline request food parcels
There was widespread praise for a Laois homelessness charity at Monday's meeting of Laois County Council.
In his Management Report, Chief Executive John Mulholland gave...
Calls for Laois heritage and tourism sites to go green for St Patrick’s Day
A Laois County Councillor has called for heritage and tourism locations in Laois to turn green for St Patrick's Day.
Fine Gael Councillor Mary Sweeney...
Shock and sadness at sudden death of local school head and former Irish rugby...
The death has occurred of Gary Halpin, the former Irish rugby international and the Head of Boarding at local school Cistercian College Roscrea.
Mr Halpin...
Potential for ‘2,500 Laois vacant homes’ to be refurbished for families as just one...
There is the potential for up to 2,500 vacant homes in Laois to be refurbished and brought back onto the market for those on...
Gardai issue fines after group travel more than ‘100km to visit Rock of Dunamase’
Gardai in Laois issued fines to a group of people who travelled more than 100km to visit the Rock of Dunamase.
Portlaoise Gardai encountered the...
