Lecture planned to explore the Laois link to Henry Grattan
Though Henry Grattan’s name is undoubtedly familiar to most Irish people, often because it is associated with the name of a street in a...
Laois shop wins Best High Convenience Store of the Year award
Daybreak ‘The Gandon Inn’ was named ‘Best High Convenience Store of the Year’ at the annual Daybreak Store of the Year Awards.
Hosted in the...
Internationally renowned American actor visits Laois
We're sure there were many onlookers, mainly women, hoping to catch the eye of a certain George Clooney in Abbeyleix yesterday.
The three-time Golden Globe...
Laois GAA club pay respects after death of 101 year old club stalwart
Barrowhouse GAA club have paid their respects after the passing of May Gibson on Friday April 19.
May lived to the age of 101 year...
Laois is one of the most ‘at risk’ counties for flooding
A new report has shown that Laois is one of the most 'at risk' counties in Ireland for flooding.
Despite being the only county in...
The 2019 Laois Rose of Tralee winner is …
The Laois Rose of Tralee for 2019 is 21-year-old student nurse Sarah Bergin.
Clonad woman Sarah Bergin wowed the crowds and each of the three...
Laois priest opens up about incredible life story and personal heartbreak on the Late...
A Laois priest and author made a remarkable appearance as a guest on this week's The Late Late Show.
Father Sean Hyland spoke to presenter...
In Pictures: Fundraising efforts continue at Portlaoise Educate Together NS
Portlaoise Educate Together NS Parents Association held a Mega Egg Hunt on Wednesday last, to try raise funds for much needed resources for the...
Large Portlaoise estate, ‘forgotten and neglected’
One Portlaoise councillor has said that an estate in the town has been 'neglected' and 'like a town the world forgot about'.
These remarks came...
The Waters and Communities Special Award now open for Laois entries
The Waters and Communities Special Award is now open for applications with a deadline of May 17, 2019. The Award is run in conjunction...
High profile hurling managers to speak at Portlaoise fundraiser
The last two All Ireland hurling winning managers will speak at breakfast event in the Killeshin Hotel and Leisure Club in Portlaoise next week.
Limerick...
Two Laois brain injury survivors launch new initiative to help change lives
Acquired Brain Injury Ireland have launched of a new initiative to help young brain injury survivors get back to work and education.
With an estimated...
Election Diary: Fraud squads, fair deal schemes and Portlaoise hospital
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Time to bring back the old fraud squad - Dunne
RENUA Ireland has called for a...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Educate Together NS carry out big clean
Claire Romito, 1st class teacher and Green School’s Coordinator for Portlaoise Educate Together NS, co-hosted an informative assembly last week along with members from...
Laois man makes New York Times headlines for being first Irish marathon runner home...
A Laois man by the name of Jeff Butler and Cactus the dog have made international headlines due to their part in one of...
Former Olympic athlete to take part in Laois 5km run this weekend
The weekly Vicarstown 5km parkrun has been hugely popular since it started in the winter of 2014, taking place every Saturday morning at 9.30am...
Election Diary: Wheelchairs users have their say, facilities for young people and pay for...
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Irish Wheelchair Association users lay down their concerns
Service users and staff from the Irish Wheelchair...
Laois people spend over €13 million on home improvements and energy upgrades
Laois homeowners have spent over €13.1 million in total through the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) since its launch in 2013.
This incentive has facilitated homeowners...
Bus service from Roscrea to Portlaoise begins tomorrow
Great news for Laois commuters as the Local Link Laois-Offaly new bus service between Roscrea and Portlaoise begins tomorrow, Thursday April 18.
Earlier this month...
Former Lady President of Mountrath Golf Club remembered fondly as she is laid to...
The former Lady President and Captain of Mountrath Golf Club was remembered fondly as she was laid to rest in St Fintan's Cemetery, Mountrath...
Minister for Justice and Equality contacted about putting continuous white line on Laois road
The office of the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan was contacted about reinstating the white lines and signs at Bondra Lane on...
Councillors reminisce the Blue Bridge at county council meeting
Is there any wealthy Laois billionaires who want to donate to the resurrection of the Blue Bridge in Portlaoise, akin to the donations being...
Former Laois Parish Priest calls for Notre Dame Cathedral to be fully restored
The former Parish Priest of Stradbally has called for all of Europe to come together to help rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Fr Sean Maher,...
Laois woman opens up about her Parkinson’s experience on national television
On Monday night a Laois woman spoke openly about her experience with Parkinson's disease on Claire Byrne Live.
Raheen native and mother of four Martina...
Election Diary: Kilminchy bigger than most towns, road safety at Crookedy, and issues at...
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Kilminchy bigger than most towns
With more than 700 houses there, many with young families, the...
Call for applications for 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Funding of up to €200,000 is available for rural towns and villages across Laois through the 2019 .
This is according to Laois/Offaly TD and...
Rathdowney man flies the flag proudly for Laois at national Mr Personality festival 2019
As the 14th annual Mr Personality Festival took place last weekend, a Rathdowney man named Colin Dowling flew the flag high for Laois at...
Motorway misery set to continue for Laois commuters as M7 works extended
There really seems to be no end in sight for these roadworks.
Kildare County Council officials have said that the improvement works on the M7...
Business incentive scheme extended in Portlaoise
The Business Incentive Scheme in Portlaoise is to be extended to include new areas of the town not currently covered by the scheme.
The Scheme...
Bord na Móna propose major renewable gas plant near Portlaoise
Bord na Móna have unveiled plans for a major renewable gas facility at Cúil na Móna near Togher outside Portlaoise.
The semi-state company engaged in...
