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...
Councillors cry foul at new government bill on planning laws
Laois County Councillors have expressed their opposition and disgust at a segment of the new Land Development Bill which is due before the Dail...
CONFIRMED: Taoiseach Micheal Martin extends lockdown until April 5 but outlines the way forward
Ireland will remain in the current Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until at least April 5, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced.
The original restrictions were set...
Coronavirus: 45 further deaths and 575 new cases as first case of South African...
There has been 45 further Coronavirus-related death and 575 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
41 of these...
Former Local Election candidate selected to serve on County Council committee
A former Local Election candidate has been selected to serve on a committee of Laois County Council.
Naeem Iqbal will represent the Laois Public Participation...
Testy exchanges as Councillors clash over suggestion to dredge rivers rather than building quarries
"You are off your tree if you think this is practical".
Those are the words of Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy Bracken as he hit out...
Wind farm located on Laois border announces eighth Community Gain Scheme
Bord na Móna has announced the launch of the eighth round of funding for its Bruckana Community Gain Scheme.
This The wind farm site is...
In Pictures: Laois County Council unveil details of 13 social housing schemes which deliver
Laois County Council Chief Executive John Mulholland has unveiled details of 13 social housing schemes which will deliver 141 new homes by the end...
‘It’s amazing the impact that teachers have’ says Laois man set to have his...
The influence and importance that teachers have on their students should never be underestimated and this was highlighted recently by Michael Egan, the Killenard...
Coronavirus: One further death and 686 new cases as England plans to lift all...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 686 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today’s new...
Two Laois groups awarded funding under Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme
Two Laois groups are to receive more than €14,000 in money through the Funding for Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme.
The Abbeyleix Bog Project has been...
Calls for prison sentences for ‘repeat offenders’ as clampdown needed on illegal dumping
"People are sick to the teeth of illegal dumping and the measures in place are not doing anything to deter it".
So says the Cathaoirleach...
Laois business to feature on RTE’s Home of the Year competition
Laois business Finline Furniture are one of the most renowned names in the furniture market and one of their designs will feature twice on...
‘I like to have a snoop on Twitter but I’m not interested in what...
Twitter can be an unforgiving place at the best of times but for someone in the public eye like RTE presenter and Laois native...
Business Bulletin: Bank fraud, Credit Union seeks volunteers and Chamber networking event
Four out of five people have been targeted by fraudsters in the last year according to new survey
Research from AIB have revealed that four...
Coronavirus: One further death and 679 new cases as Laois case numbers still remain...
There has been one further Coronavirus-related death and 679 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today's new...
Laois designer features on RTE as Kathryn Thomas dons Yvonne Bolger Jewellery
One of the most watched RTE shows at this time of the year every year is Operation Transformation, one that sees the contestants go...
‘Stay positive – if we survived the last 12 months, we can survive now’
One of the most inspiring Laois people of all time has to be Anna May McHugh, the Ballylinan woman that has played such a...
‘Very happy what I’m doing’ – Claire Byrne not thinking beyond RTE
Claire Byrne's media career has always been on an upward curve but she says she's quite happy with what she's doing at the moment...
Almost 1,500 people waiting for a driving test date in Portlaoise
Almost 1,500 people are waiting to receive a date for their driving test in Portlaoise.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley as he called...
Coronavirus: 26 new deaths and 988 new cases – 29 in Laois – as...
There have been 26 further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 988 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
24 of...
Laois Gardai make four arrests following chase after ‘suspicious activity’
Gardai in Laois made four arrests yesterday after pursuing a stolen car.
Gardai say they discovered a car and its occupants acting suspiciously near Junction...
WATCH: Staff at Laois service station take on 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.
The...
Grants for Laois swimming pools but county ‘left out’ of new housing proposal
€72,582 has been allocated to six swimming pools in Laois in an effort to support their ongoing maintenance and running costs while they are...
Coronavirus: 28 new deaths and 763 new cases – 13 in Laois – as...
There have been 28 further Coronavirus-related deaths reported today and 763 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
27 of...
Laois Gardai detain one person following €270,000 drugs seizure
Gardai in Laois have made a drugs seizure of €270,000.
As part of their ongoing efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour in Laois, they searched a...
€550,000 allocated to retrofit 20 more Laois homes
More than €550,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council under the government's Retrofitting Programme for Social Housing.
This programme will see improvement works carried...
WATCH: Stunning views of Laois hotel and golf course as staff smash Jerulsalema Dance...
Staff at the Heritage Hotel and Golf Resort have become the latest to smash the Jerusalema Dance Challenge.
And while their dancing is top class,...
In Pictures: County Council called on to clean up popular walking route in Laois...
Laois County Council has been called upon to clean up a popular walking route in a Laois town.
Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin asked the...
Update sought on Council plan on facilitation of public spaces for retail and hospitality...
Laois County Councillor Mary Sweeney has sought an update from Laois County Council on how they plan for the facilitation of public spaces for...
