Knowles family see ‘massive difference’ in little Mary-Claire since life-saving treatment began
Just four days since Mary-Claire Knowles received life-saving treatment in Holland to help cut out seizures, her father Anthony has said that there is...
The county is getting set for biggest ever Darkness into Light turnout
It's almost time to set those alarm clocks. As Saturday May 11 is nearly upon us, hundreds of Laois people from all parts of...
In Pictures: La Stamba Showcase rocks Music Generation Laois
Music Generation Laois (MGL) hosted a performance by their students throughout Laois participating in schools-based Stampede Drumming Programmes recently.
Since February, MGL students from...
REVEALED: Old Fort festival music stage will not take place on Main Street this...
The Old Fort Festival live music stage will not be on Main Street Portlaoise this year.
Instead, there will be a live music stage situated...
Stained glass window in Laois could be a priceless and world renowned piece
This stained glass window could an internationally renowned piece and must be saved, remarked one Laois county councillor.
The stained glass window in question is...
Young Laois boy commended for caring for his twin brother by Family Carers Ireland
Family Carers Ireland have launched its annual Carer of the Year awards for 2019. The launch was hosted by broadcasters, and patrons of the...
WATCH: Abbeyleix Bog punching above its weight for biodiversity
A Laois bog is back in the news headlines this week…and this time it’s good news.
It’s not a bog that’s being abused and dumped...
In Pictures: Portarlington marks first official day of Scoil Phadraig on Canal Road
Today marked an emotional day in Portarlington as St Patrick's Boys national school - now known as Scoil Phádraig - celebrated their first official...
Laois Offaly Families for Autism holding AGM tonight
The Laois Offaly Families for Autism (LOFFA) are holding their annual general meeting tonight in Mountmellick.
The AGM will take place in Mountmellick Development Association...
Say goodbye to beef farmers warning over poor prices
Where’s the beef? That was once a challenge to a previous government and their threadbare policies. Today it has changed to farmers having a...
Five days on average to fix public lighting in Portlaoise area
It has taken an average of 5.3 days to fix public lighting in the Portlaoise area from January to March 2019.
The figures for the...
In Pictures: Local sports clubs rally around for fundraiser for Mountmellick teenager
Mountmellick GAA club grounds was a hive of activity on Sunday afternoon as the local community rallied around for a young teenager who is...
1999 Election Memories: The count that ended up in court as Fianna Fáil glory...
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If it’s nail-biting drama, excitement and intrigue you are looking for, forget about the Game...
Election Diary: Dangers of kids being online, Raheen Cemetery in need of repairs and...
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Dangers of children going unsupervised online
Aisling Moran, Local Council Election Candidate for Graiguecullen/Portarlington, tells us...
Property Watch: Nine properties for sale in Mountmellick under 200,000
For this week's Property Watch, we looked to properties for sale in Mountmellick for under €200,000.
These include detached, semi-detached, bungalows and two storeys.
1 Hawthorne...
Delegates travel to Portlaoise from all over the world to learn about unique Irish...
Ireland is the first country to implement this programme which has seen the use of cutting weapons in prisoner-on-prisoner assaults decrease from ninety-seven percent...
Nearly 100 children homeless in the Midlands
The recent homeless figures show that over 10,000 people in Ireland are now homeless. This is a stark figure with nearly 4,000 of them...
Two new candidates enter Local Election race in Portlaoise as deadline closes
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Two brand new candidates have declared to run in the Portlaoise electoral area ahead of...
Laois residents win over €320,000 with prize bonds in 2018
Laois residents are among the luckiest holders of Prize Bonds, having won more than €320,000 in prizes last year.
This is according to The Prize...
End of an era in Mountrath as Mai Dooley passes away
The removal takes place this evening of the late Mai Dooley from Mountrath. She was 86.
Mai, from Shannon Street, Mountrath will be fondly remembered...
Disqualified driver found 10 times over the legal limit of alcohol at local checkpoint
A disqualified driver has been found 10 times over the legal limit for alcohol at local checkpoint this morning, Saturday May 4.
Offaly Roads Policing...
Sinn Féin aiming to take four seats on Laois County Council in party first
Sinn Féin are aiming to double their representation on Laois County Council by putting forward four candidates for a seat in the local electionson...
‘Your creative drive and instinct is what this county needs’ Laois council chief tells...
The county winners of Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) competition in Laois were announced on Thursday in the Heritage Hotel in Killenard when €50,000...
Failte Ireland Launch Tourism Development Programme for Laois
Fáilte Ireland has launched the first in a series of bespoke Tourism Development Programmes for Laois, which will help attractions and activity operators across...
Laois students finish second in All Ireland enterprise competition
Three young entrepreneurs have finished second in the main category of the All Ireland Student Enterprise Final in Dublin this afternoon.
Portlaoise CBS students Marc...
Portlaoise Hospital host information day for World Asthma Day
To mark the 21st annual World Asthma Day, the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP) hosted a free information day for public and staff to...
Parents and friends raise €3,200 for Special Care Baby Unit in Portlaoise hospital
A vital fundraiser for the Special Care Baby Unit in Portlaoise hospital has raised over €3,200 thanks to the kindness and generousity of those...
Two Laois businesses gearing up for Indie Beer Week
The annual week long event hosted by the Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland will start on Wednesday 22nd May and celebrate local independent breweries...
Portlaoise Hospital is “being undermined by Government inaction”
A Laois TD has called on the Government to, 'reject the plan on the Minister’s desk,' which proposes the closure of the maternity unit...
Incredible Laois design wins regional final at prestigious Junk Kouture competition
Huge news for Laois has come out of the national Junk Kouture as it was revealed that one group won the Eastern regional final...
