Close to quarter of a million euro earmarked for two Laois monuments with another...
Close to quarter of a million euro is to be spent for restoration and renovation works on two Laois monuments.
The successful applicants are Clonreher Castle,...
Possibility of a second pedestrian crossing in Borris-In-Ossory to be considered by Laois County...
Laois County Council are to consider the possibility of building a second pedestrian crossing in Borris-In-Ossory.
The matter was raised by Fine Gael Councillor Conor...
Finalists announced across 14 categories in this year’s Laois Business Awards
A range of Laois businesses, and individuals, have been announced as finalists in this year's Laois Business Awards.
The black-tie awards dinner is being held...
Community spirit in gear for ‘Rev for Trev 2025’ – a tractor run changing...
One of Laois’s most heartfelt and talked-about events is back this May - and it's about far more than just tractors.
Rev for Trev, now...
Positive start as Portlaoise e-bikes pass 50,000km in first nine months
Laois County Council teamed up with Bolt in July of 2024 to launch Bolt e-bikes in Portlaoise, and nine months in, the initiative has...
Ballinakill business set to represent Laois at National Enterprise Awards
Make & Share Limited, a creative production agency based in Ballinakill, will represent Laois at the National Enterprise Awards which will be held in...
35 students from Scoil Chríost Rí plant 2,800 trees as part of important environmental...
35 energetic and enthusiastic TY Students from Scoil Chríost Rí took up spades and donned their gloves to plant native trees in St Fintan’s...
Shock as Laois nursing home informs residents and their families that it is to...
There is considerable shock among families and residents of a Laois nursing home following the news that it is to close.
In a letter distributed...
Case made for additional stops to be installed on ‘increasingly popular’ Portlaoise Bus Service
The case for additional stops and even a third route for the Portlaoise Bus Service was made at a meeting yesterday.
Members of the Portlaoise...
‘Gig for Gaza’ to be held in Abbeyleix with proceeds going towards mobile maternity...
A fundraising event has been organised in Laois with proceeds going to the people of Gaza, currently in the grips of assault by the...
In Pictures: 97th anniversary of first ever transatlantic east-west flight marked in Laois
On Saturday last, the annual commemoration took place of the first ever transatlantic east-west flight in which Portlaoise man Col. James Fitzmaurice took part...
Action needed as Laois town’s roads ‘designed for horse and cart’ not fit to...
A Laois County Councillor has called for action as he says the roads in one town are not fit to cope with parking and...
1916 Easter Rising Commemorations to be held across Laois
The 109th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising will be celebrated this weekend with Commemorations being held around Laois.
Events in Mountmellick and The Heath, both...
Taoiseach admits ‘huge gaps’ in Child Disability Network Teams in Laois ‘is not at...
Taoiseach Michael Martin has admitted the "huge gaps" in Child Disability Network Teams (CDNT) in Laois are "not at all satisfactory".
The issue was raised...
Laois politicians come together to demand ‘urgent reform’ of ambulance services in Laois
Two Laois politicians have called for "urgent reform" of the ambulance services in County Laois.
Speaking in Seanad Éireann, Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack cited...
News in Brief: Postponement of streaming levy, free schoolbooks and review of National Development...
Indefinite postponement of streaming levy
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Patrick O’Donovan is to indefinitely postpone the introduction of a levy...
Parking by-laws ‘not working’ as Laois town has become a ‘free for all’
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at illegal parking in Mountrath and has called for action.
Independent Councillor James Kelly tabled a motion on...
‘Disappointing’ response as Mountmellick still waits for flood relief scheme almost eight years after...
A Laois county councillor is becoming increasingly frustrated as a flood relief scheme which was promised following a catastrophic event in 2017 is still...
Minister confirms Portlaoise Garda Station is on course to be fully operational by summer...
Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure; National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, has confirmed that Portlaoise Garda Station is on course to be...
World Champion once again – Laois Irish dancer named best in the world for...
There was great success in Killarney at the weekend as a Laois Irish dancer was crowned World Champion once again.
Stradbally youngster Bobby Kinsella retained...
In Pictures: ‘Unforgettable experience’ as Laois students get special visit to TikTok HQ
Students from Dunamase College had an unforgettable experience recently when they were honoured with an invitation to TikTok HQ.
The students, from the Gaelbhratach Committee...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Iarnród Éireann accused of ‘total lack of respect’ as Portlaoise Train Station left without toilets ‘for months’
Iarnród Éireann have come under fire...
In Pictures: Laois students shine at sell-out performances of ‘The Greatest Show’
As PT Barnum famously said, no one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.
Mountrath Community School’s Transition Year students recently put on...
16 Laois schools included in expansion of Hot School Meals Programme
16 schools in Laois are set to benefit from an expansion of the Hot School Meals Programme.
The schools named cover a broad section of...
Laois band The Mere Mortals make their long-awaited return with blockbuster gig in Portlaoise
Laois band, The Mere Mortals, are back recording and playing live music.
It has been quite some time since the group first released their unique...
In Pictures: ‘The Irish Revolution, 1912-23 – Laois’ book launch in Portlaoise Library
A new book, 'The Irish Revolution, 1912-23 - Laois', authored by Dr Cormac Moore, was launched at a recent event in Portlaoise Library.
This book...
Simon Harris: ‘Charlie Flanagan served with honour, with compassion and with dignity in every...
It was a real who's who of Fine Gael, past and present, in the Killeshin Hotel on Thursday night as the Laois branch of...
Laois special school garners national attention in both Dáil and Seanad as Taoiseach weighs...
The plight of a special needs school in Laois has garnered national attention once again, with representatives from the county raising the matter in...
New car market in Laois sees significant rise during March as Electric Vehicles continue...
There were 189 new cars sold in Laois during March, up a remarkable 39% from the 136 sold in the same month of 2024...
Laois Senator raises ‘urgent concerns’ over delays to flood relief schemes
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called for "urgent action" to be taken on "long-delayed" flood relief schemes in Laois.
During a Seanad statement on...
