Concerns over the future of Portlaoise Mail Centre
Concerns over the future of Portlaoise Mail Centre were raised at today's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
An Post has four mail centres across...
Panel announced for meeting on development of Erkina Digital Hub in Rathdowney
A meeting to discuss the development of the Erkina Digital Hub in Rathdowney will take place tomorrow, Thursday May 16.
The gathering will take place...
Criminal Assets Bureau carry out raid on Laois business
The Criminal Assets Bureau has carried out a number of raids around the country this morning - including on a business in Laois.
The searches...
A weekend of fun family friendly activities to take place at inaugural Timahoe Heritage...
Timahoe will hold its inaugural Heritage Festival on June 1st and 2nd this year. It is a family friendly festival of amazing and fun...
Five finalists for Laois Puppy of the Year have been revealed
From 44 nominations down to five finalists - the finale for the Laois Puppy of the Year is here.
The Laois Puppy of the Year...
In Pictures: Life, Love and Laughter at Holy Family NS
Students and teachers came together in Holy Family this afternoon to launch a brand new book.
'Life, Love and Laughter at Holy Family NS' is...
Exhibition opening is first event of the Laois Bealtaine Festival
A large crowd attended the launch of “ Fiesta” , at Laois Arthouse, Stradbally on Wednesday 1st May.
The exhibition includes 21 individual paintings by...
Portlaoise Hospital issue statement on future of Chapel of Rest
Portlaoise Hospital have released a statement on the future of the Chapel of Rest in the facility.
Yesterday, TD Brian Stanley expressed his concern that...
In Pictures: Anger in Mountmellick as protest against Post Office move begins
The news that An Post had confirmed they were moving their premises from the Main Street in Mountmellick to a unit adjoining McConville’s SuperValu...
Councillor John Moran signs off with a few tears and admiration ringing in his...
‘All political careers end in failure,’ goes the well-worn quotation. Almost all, but certainly not John Moran’s.
The Ballylinan man attended his final Laois County...
Election Diary: Saving Main Street, illegal dumping and EIB funding for Laois County Council
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Helping Main Street
As election time nears, RENUA Ireland candidate Dominic Dunne has promised to help...
Busy Portlaoise College officially launch school website
Portlaoise College have launched their new school website.
Digital media co-ordinator within the school, Seán Scully, created the website along with support throughout the school.
Among...
Emergency services on the scene of a fire in Portlaoise
Multiple units of the fire services and gardai are at the scene of an incident in Portlaoise this afternoon.
A fire has broken on the...
First ever All-Ireland debating glory for Laois Macra group
Three Laois people came home with All-Ireland glory at the weekend as they were crowned All-Ireland Debating champions.
A team of three from East Laois...
Treacy’s of The Heath the main hub for Gordon Bennett June weekend Classic
This June bank holiday the roads of Laois, Carlow and Kildare will see some of the most spectacular classic cars, in celebration of the...
Laois rents are up 9% while availability is at its lowest ever level
According to the latest quarterly Rent Report by Daft.ie, rent in Laois is at an all time high while availability is at its lowest...
Fears Chapel of Rest in Portlaoise Hospital could be turned into office
There are fears that the Chapel of Rest in Portlaoise Hospital could be turned into an office.
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley says that constituents...
Property Watch: Five properties for sale in Portarlington for under €125,000
This week's Property Watch focuses on five properties for sale in Portarlington for under €125,000.
Former Shop at Crann Nua
€90,000
This house is currently arranged as...
2009 Election Memories: End of the Bertie era, end of the PDs, demise of...
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When Bertie Ahern won his hat-trick of general elections and was installed for his third...
Respond reply to justify housing tenant deposit scheme
Respond, the voluntary housing association have replied to criticisms from some Laois county councillors to their practice of requiring a deposit from tenants who...
Election Diary: Housing shortages, Divorce Referendum and water charges
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Sinn Fein candidate calls for housing shortages to be addressed in the south and west...
In Pictures: Hundreds gather for Rathdowney’s Darkness into Light event
Hundreds gathered in the main square in Rathdowney this morning for the annual Darkness into Light event.
The annual 5km walk/run fundraising event – held...
In Pictures: The Swan’s first ever Darkness into Light event goes down as a...
Due to the demand for places at annual Darkness into Light 5km events within the county, The Swan answered the call in becoming the...
In Pictures: Hope shines through at Mountmellick’s Darkness into Light event
Roughly 1,300 people took to Mountmellick GAA Grounds this morning for the annual Darkness into Light event for Pieta House.
These record-breaking numbers in Acragar...
Gardaí launch investigation after election candidate reports stolen election posters
A candidate for a seat on Laois County Council has claimed that his election posters have been stolen, and that he has reported the...
Laois man completes Vancouver marathon for Pieta House in honour of Portlaoise cousin
A Laois man has successfully completed the BMO Vancouver marathon in aid of Pieta House and in memory of his cousin, Adam Kennedy.
Steven Rainsford...
Beef Plan movement to hold protest in Laois tomorrow
The Beef Plan Movement is planning to hold a protest in Laois tomorrow, Saturday May 12.
The protest is planned for Dunne stores, Graiguecullen, between...
Election Diary: Autism services, Emo Court plans and road safety in Mountmellick
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Candidate hits out at delays on approval of Autism services
Independent local election candidate Brian Furlong...
In Pictures: First free ‘Welcome to Laois tour’ a huge success
The first of free 'Welcome to Laois tour' took place recently with great success.
The aim of this Creative Ireland Laois project is to help...
‘Paddles Up’ set to return to Grand Canal this weekend
Following on from it's very successful debut in 2018, the Waterways Ireland sponsored "Paddles Up" returns again in 2019.
The programme is being brought to...
