In Pictures: Sam Maguire makes a visit to Oakdale Nursing Home on its 10th...
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington recently threw a party for their residents to celebrate their 10th birthday having first opened their doors to residents...
European Election candidate with Laois connections sets out campaign priorities
Laois's constituency move from the Midlands/North-West to Ireland South has left some people feeling a little cold towards the upcoming European Elections.
It is often...
Local conservationist and ornithologist featured in new book ‘Irish Working Lives’
Local conservationist and ornithologist, Ricky Whelan, is among those to feature in a wonderful new book entitled, 'Irish Working Lives'.
Ricky who is from Mountmellick,...
Winners announced in final of Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition
Amie Colgan has been announced as the overall winner of Laois's Best Young Entrepreneur competition.
Amie whose business is Nuvo Personnel, a temporary recruitment specialist...
Sports clubs unite to hold fundraiser for Mountmellick teenager
Four Mountmellick sports clubs are coming together this weekend in an effort to raise money for a local teenager.
Dillon Payne, a Junior Cert student...
In Pictures: New school in Portarlington moves closer to official opening
Monday April 29 was a hugely important day in the history of St Patrick’s BNS Portarlington.
Now to be known as Scoil Phádraig, Cúil an...
Deep sadness as well-known Laois charity activist passes away
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan with the news that a well-known charity activist has passed away.
Seamus Meaney, who spent much of his life...
Laois County Council grant permission for new housing development in Portlaoise
A new housing development in Portlaoise has received the green light.
Graham Developments has been given permission by Laois County Council to build 23 homes...
Laois fire service ‘the best in the country’
Laois has the best fire service in the country. That’s no idle boast, it’s official. The Laois firefighters will travel to France in September...
Free CPR training programmes coming to Laois
The Irish Heart Foundation is offering free CPR training to members of the public in Laois.
The training is part of a new free community...
In Pictures: National Learning Network Graduation a huge success
The National Learning Network in Portlaoise held their eagerly awaited graduation night on April 19.
Some forty trainees from various courses were due to receive...
In Pictures: Willie tries to milk it at best farm practices awards
Never one to miss an opportunity Cllr Willie Aird pounced on the revelation this week by Cllr Pauline Madigan that she is a farmer’s...
WATCH: Two Laois schools ready to go for Junk Kouture grand final tomorrow
Two groups from two Laois schools have beaten off stiff competition to make it to the grand finale of Junk Kouture in the 3...
Finalists revealed ahead of Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur 2019 final
15 Laois people are set to battle it out in three different categories at fifth Best Young Entrepreneur competition tomorrow.
The County Final of Laois’s...
Graffiti removed from beloved Laois landmark after ‘criminal’ damage done last month
Last month, LaoisToday revealed pictures of shocking vandalism on one of Laois’s most loved tourist attractions.
The Rock of Dunamase was the scene of a graffiti...
An array of activities to take place in Laois on National Community Weekend
Last September, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, TD, announced the launch of a National Community Day which is due...
Funding available to angling clubs and community groups
Inland Fisheries Ireland has launched its 2019 funding call for angling clubs and community groups who wish to embark on conservation and development projects.
There...
Laois singer wins Female Artist of the Year at national country awards
A Laois native has won 'Female Artist of the Year' at this year's Hot Country Sky TV awards.
Trudi Lalor picked up the presitigious nod...
Two Laois women named on Republic of Ireland powerchair football team for Nations Cup
Two Laois women has been named on the Republic of Ireland for the Nations Cup in powerchair football.
Cousins Emer O'Sullivan and Aoife McNicholl have...
Farming chief challenges government to develop climate plan to harness agriculture
Opening the Smart Farming Spring seminar in Portlaoise today (Tues), IFA President Joe Healy challenged the Government to come forward with a comprehensive climate...
HIV rates are the same as in the 1990s warns Portlaoise doctor
HIV rates are as high as they were during the epidemic in the 1990s.
This is according to a sexual health consultant in Midlands Regional...
In Pictures: Laois family business celebrates 30 years in style
A well-known family business in Laois celebrated 30 years open in style on Saturday, April 27.
Portlaoise business Heat Services Ltd are a second generation company run...
Row over lack of information on Rathdowney ‘refugees’
There was a bit of an argy bargy at the monthly Council meeting this week with contrasting views on the treatment of refugees coming...
In Pictures: Two Laois men receive medals from Pope Francis for services to the...
Two Laois men were the recipients of medals from Pope Francis at a ceremony over the weekend.
Jim O'Connor and Johnny Kealy, from The Swan,...
Election Diary: Housing crisis in Laois, benefit scheme for the self-employed and train station...
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More people looking for houses in Laois than there are living in Mountrath
That's according to...
Residents in same estate paying twice as much as their neighbours to live there
Depending on whether you're a resident who comes under the Laois County Council authority or a resident who comes under Carlow County Council, you...
Extraordinary Laois woman wins national award after coming from tragedy to strength
A Laois teenager has won the special achievement award at the Garda national youth awards after showing her remarkable strength in the face of...
Rathdowney Post Office to remain open as Breslin’s Supervalu comes to the rescue
The Post Office in Rathdowney will remain open as Breslin's Supervalu Rathdowney and Abbeyleix has purchased it.
Postmaster Pat Delaney has retired from the role...
An errant ‘y’ causes a sign problem for Laois village
They are not as provocative as the infamous Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri but there are three signs outside Borris-in-Ossory County Laois causing as...
Gardai appealing for information after trailer stolen on Laois border
Gardai have launched an appeal for information after a trailer was stolen from the Laois border over the weekend.
The trailer, pictured above, was stolen...
