On the Canvass: Storm Bert no match for Willie as team Aird descend upon...
Storm Bert brought devastation to the western half of the country on Saturday and dumped a load of rain on us in Laois.
But with...
General Election: Laois primary school principal on the areas he would like to see...
School Funding, Staffing Shortage and Special Educational Needs Support are three priority areas I would like to see the next Government effectively address.
School Funding
‘Cherish all...
History made as first ever match played at new Laois primary school’s astro facility
History was made in Stradbally on Saturday as the first ever game in the local primary school's brand new astro pitch took place.
The match...
On the Canvass: ‘Fire in her belly’ as Pauline Flanagan knocking on doors once...
Pauline Flanagan is well able to walk at a right good pace.
As she powers on down Colliers Lane on a bitterly cold Friday evening,...
On the Canvass: Late to the race, Austin Stack is looking to make up...
"Austin Stack, Fianna Fáil. Austin Stack, Fianna Fáil. Austin Stack, Fianna Fáil."
At Portlaoise Train Station on Friday evening, as commuters come down the stairs...
The Laois General Election candidate who was coached by Sheamus and was once a...
Jason Lynch caught everyone on the hop when his name appeared on the register to run in the General Election just as nominations closed.
From...
General Election: Record number of female candidates in Laois as they seek historic breakthrough
Shortly after nominations closed for General Election candidates last Saturday, an email dropped into the inboxes of news outlets across the country.
“Women for Election...
Laois pianist and composer releases debut album “Carolan Reflections”
Laois pianist and composer David Vesey from Abbeyleix has recently released his debut album "Carolan Reflections", a re imagining of the timeless works of...
In Pictures: Hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy at his book launch
There was a hero’s welcome for home Town boy Zach Tuohy to mark the launch of his sports memoir, The Irish Experiment, at the Midlands Park...
Budget Breakdown: A deep dive into where your money is being spent in 2025
Laois County Council announced their Budget 2025 this week, with close to €124 million to be spent - an increase of 9% from last...
LoveLaois Podcast: 10 minutes with the candidates in the General Election in Laois
In exactly seven days time, voting for the 2024 General Election will begin in Laois and across the country.
Hundreds of candidates will be hoping...
Council in Brief: Christmas lights, car parking, polling stations and more
It was a busy day in Laois County Council this week with the Portlaoise Municipal District holding their November monthly meeting.
The seven Councillors in...
Simon Harris: ‘Willie Aird has a track record of delivery and public service that...
There's nothing like a cold, dark, car park in November to bring home the reality of a winter election.
But in the Mountmellick Development Association...
On the Canvass: Brian Stanley strengthening his base as General Election draws near
It is 0° Celsius on a bone-chilling Tuesday evening in Portlaoise, but Brian Stanley and his team are undeterred and out in force.
The group...
Laois secondary school hosts successful Make Way Day
Portlaoise College's 2C class took part in an insightful and meaningful activity at People’s Park in Portlaoise recently.
This event was held as part of...
Mary Lou’s return visit to Laois postponed until next Wednesday
Mary Lou McDonald's return visit to Laois has been postponed until next Wednesday, November 27.
The Sinn Féin leader had been due to visit Portlaoise...
Lights, camera, action – All systems go as Ballyroan Goes to Hollywood
After six months of fundraising and preparation, the community of Ballyroan are almost ready to experience the bright lights of Hollywood.
The community has been...
Alice (77) set for her annual fast for Concern – with collections planned for...
Seventy-seven-year-old fundraiser and former aid worker, Alice Culliton from Mountmellick, is set to fast for Concern once again.
The Mountmellick woman will hold her annual...
Laois County Councillor alleged to have ‘threatened’ people over planning permission as project rejected
A heated exchange broke out in Laois County Council on Monday as the elected representatives discussed a proposed development in a Laois village.
The councillors...
Mary Lou returning to Laois on Thursday with Sinn Féin out in force this...
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will return to Portlaoise on Thursday as she continues to rally support for General Election candidate in Laois...
€124 million announced for Laois County Council’s Budget 2025
Laois County Council's Budget 2025 has been formally ratified this week, with close to €124 million to go around.
This is an increase of 9%...
David Coleman: ‘When kids have good self-esteem, they tend to be a little bit...
Dr David Coleman, the renowned clinical psychologist who specialises in children and teenagers, is giving a talk in Ballyfin National School this Thursday evening,...
On the Canvass: Maria McCormack on the march for Sinn Fein in Laois
The General Election is less than two weeks away, which means every housing estate and main street across the country are abuzz with promises,...
Laois student and Defence Forces member awarded Best Engineering project in Ireland and ranked...
A Laois student and Defence Forces member has been awarded Best Engineering project in Ireland, as well as being ranked in top 10% globally.
Stephen...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois County Council host Civic Reception for two primary...
Two primary school students received a Civic Reception from Laois County Council last week.
Tomas Ramsbottom and Emma Burke of Timahoe National School were the...
On the Canvass: Aisling Moran and ‘The A Team’ looking to make history
Aisling Moran has successfully contested two elections - but she has never been looking for votes in this part of the world before.
In the...
On the Canvass: Fleming putting in the hard yards once again as he seeks...
Going 'On the Canvass' with a General Election candidate is a logistical operation in itself.
"We'll be in Mountrath all day on Friday," Eoin Delaney...
Delight as Laois primary school finally opens new and much-needed footpath
The school community of Scoil Mhuire Fatima are very content at the moment as the school finally secured a vitally important footpath on the...
General Election: Former Fianna Fáil candidate to run as Independent as nominations close
There will be a total of 12 candidates in this year’s General Election in Laois following the decision of two new Independents to enter...
Department suggests Laois’s special needs children should go to Tipperary or Kildare for their...
The Department of Education has suggested special needs children in Laois should travel to Tipperary or Kildare for school, as the Government remain determined...
