Status Orange warning announced as Storm Éowyn to batter the country on Friday
Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for the entire country as Storm Éowyn is set to batter the country on Friday.
The...
‘We bought a house in March and now we’re homeless’ – How a dream...
People in Laois are being made 'homeless, leading to stress, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts'.
That is according to one man who says of he...
News in Brief: Growth in housing and recruitment across Laois as well online safety...
Record number of new homes commenced in Laois in 2024
New Government data shows a massive increase in the construction of new homes in Laois...
Brian Stanley: ‘The only boss I have now is the people of Laois’
While most of the political chatter this week is of cabinet appointments, the return of the Dáil tomorrow marks a new era for Laois...
News in Brief: Isle of Songs; AONTAS Awards; Culture Night; and Entrepreneur Of The...
‘Isle of Song’ launches in Laois
'Isle of Song' is an exciting new song-writing project taking place between March and October 2025 with children and...
‘The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned’ during the recent cold snap
"The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned" during the recent cold snap, Laois County Council has heard.
Speaking at the first meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal...
Laois GAA club announce fundraising event at exclusive Ballyfin Demesne
A Laois GAA club have announced an exciting fundraising event set to take place at one of the county's most exclusive locations.
Ballyfin GAA are...
Laois-Offaly Families For Autism receives AXA Community Award
Laois Offaly Families For Autism (LOFFA) recently received an award of €2,500 as part of the AXA Community Awards, an initiative which aims to...
Weekend Read: Vonnie Bolton – Children’s books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career
Vonnie Bolton is a fascinating person with a fascinating life story, encapsulating two children's books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career.
Her debut book...
‘The forgotten road’ in Portlaoise remains source of concern for drivers and pedestrians alike
The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has come under renewed scrutiny as the road continues to be a source of concern in the town.
Speaking at...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven...
1 - ‘Snowman Killer’ wreaking havoc across Portlaoise as children ‘left in tears’
A bizarre situation unfolded throughout Portlaoise recently as a man carried out...
Assessing the chances of ministerial role of any type for Sean Fleming as Government...
A new Government is set to be officially voted in this Wednesday when the Dáil resumes.
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Regional Independent grouping and...
Lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise described as ’embarrassing’
The lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise has been described as "embarrassing" as efforts continue to restore the service in the...
Portlaoise, Killenard, Spink, Ballybrittas and Rathdowney – A look at the Top Ten properties...
On Monday, we revealed the full list of the top 100 properties that were sold in Laois in 2024.
Homes from every part of the...
Laois businesses among hundreds set to exhibit at prestigious Showcase 2025
Some of Laois’s best up and coming craft and design businesses are set to exhibit at Showcase 2025 which takes place at the RDS...
‘Delays’ to Abbeyleix Master Plan brandished ‘disappointing’ as demand for housing continues to grow
News that a Draft Master Plan for Abbeyleix is not expected to be prepared until the end of June, 2025 has been brandished as...
Box by box: Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan – How your area voted in the recent...
More than 45 years of experience as a local elected representative certainly paid off in style for Willie Aird in the Portlaoise area in...
Alcoholics Anonymous group to hold public information event in Portlaoise
A Laois support group has announced it will hold an open meeting at the end of the month to help spread awareness about the...
Paddy Buggy elected new Cathaoirleach of Portlaoise Municipal District
The Portlaoise Municipal District committee of Laois County Council has elected it's new Cathaoirleach.
Councillor Paddy Buggy will take over the role having been proposed...
Box by box: Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick – how your area voted in the recent General Election
Willie Aird's poll-topping success in the Laois constituency in the recent General Election was particularly evident in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District according to the...
Children’s free nasal spray flu vaccination walk-in clinic available in Portlaoise
HSE Dublin and Midlands will be running a walk-in vaccine clinic for children in Laois this weekend.
The clinic will take place at Laois Offaly...
Box by box: Graiguecullen-Portarlington – How your area voted in the recent General Election
Willie Aird (Fine Gael) topped the poll overall in the Laois constituency in the recent General Election - but he had to play second...
Gardai launch investigation after ’16-year-old boy beaten up’ outside Laois cemetery
Gardai have launched an investigation after a young person was allegedly the victim of an assault outside a Laois cemetery.
The incident occurred on Sunday...
Success for Mountmellick Macra as they are set to represent Laois All-Ireland Capers final
Mountmellick Macras Capers team took to the stage to compete against five other teams to secure a place in the All Ireland final over...
Laois community groups urged to apply for funding under Laois Community Groups
A Laois TD has called on local community groups to apply for the Local Enhancement Programme.
Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming has called on those who...
REVEALED: The 100 most expensive properties sold in Laois during 2024
2024 was a somewhat turbulent year for the Laois property market, with the average price for home ebbing and flowing when compared with month-on-month...
Dr Arthur Broomfield to host Poetry Workshops at Laois Arthouse Stradbally beginning today
Four poetry workshops have been announced by the Laois Arts Office which are set to begin today and will be hosted by Dr Arthur...
Massive increase in the number of Laois homes with solar panels installed during 2024
New data has revealed there were 526 solar panel installations carried out on homes in Laois throughout 2024.
Solar panel installations with grant support increased...
Laois kitchen designer set to feature once again on Room to Improve
Well-known Laois kitchen designer Danny Hanlon, and his business Hanlon Kitchens, are set to feature on RTE's immensely popular Room to Improve programme again...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Shock and sadness following unexpected passing of Laois teenager
There is widespread shock and sadness in Abbeyleix this week following the passing of...
