Presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan likely to receive support from Laois County Council for Áras...
Gareth Sheridan, the latest name to emerge as a candidate for this year's Irish presidential election, is likely to seek the support of Laois...
Irish Water ‘bridges the gap for growth in Ballyroan’ as work commences on wastewater...
Uisce Eireann, formerly known as Irish Water, has announced it has begun a huge piece of infrastructural work in Ballyroan.
The company says that work...
Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run raise over €55,000 for cancer charity
The always-popular Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run have completed another sensational event, raising over €55,000 for charity.
Organisers presented a cheque for €55,517 to members...
Laois TD insists back to school costs are a ‘major worry for parents’ and...
A Laois TD has said that back to school costs are a "major worry for parents" and insisted that these costs "need further reduction."
Independent...
Laois family raising money for treatment to ‘significantly improve’ their daughter’s quality of life
A Laois family have set up a GoFundMe page in the hope of raising the money needed to provide their daughter with treatment that...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Huge Laois success at Galway Races as Strong Link gets up to win again
There were huge Laois celebrations in Ballybrit last week...
New Primary Care Centre in Portlaoise takes ‘significant step closer’ as HSE apply for...
The long-awaited Primary Care Centre in Portlaoise has taken "a significant step closer" as the Health Service Executive (HSE) has applied for planning permission...
Close to €400,000 in funding awarded to three Laois projects as part of Fáilte...
Close to €400,000 in funding has been awarded to three projects in Laois under Failte Ireland's EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking...
Communities in Laois and Kilkenny unite in protest against latest wind farm proposal
Communities either side of the border in Laois and Kilkenny have united in their condemnation a proposed new wind farm in the area.
Residents of...
In Pictures: Parish priest and Reverend strut their stuff as local fashion show proves...
A fun fashion show was held as a fundraiser for the refurbishment of St. Patrick's hall in Stradbally recently.
Parishioners from both religious denominations came...
Almost €20,000 raised as Laois family all set for skydive to honour their late...
A Laois family are all set to embark on a skydive in a wonderful fundraising event to honour the memory of their husband and...
One Laois GAA club launches ‘calf splat’ fundraiser while another plans Electric Picnic raffle
Two Laois GAA clubs have launched fundraisers with tickets to Electric Picnic and cash prizes up for grabs.
Arles-Kilcruise are running a 'Calf Splat' with...
14 cyclists from around Laois raise almost €20,000 after completing Mizen to Malin charity...
A group of 14 cyclists from all around Laois recently made the long journey from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise money for...
Two young Laois lads to shave off their mullets during cancer charity event
Two local ten-year-olds are gearing up to sacrifice their distinctive mullet hairstyles next week to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society Relay for...
Just one week left to enter Laois County Council’s Best Front Garden Competition
There are only one week left to enter Laois County Council’s 2025 Best Front Garden Competition, with entries closing at 4pm on Thursday, August...
11 acts added to Electric Picnic lineup including Inhaler, Nile Rodgers, The Saw Doctors,...
With just over three weeks to go until Stradbally Estate opens its gates to welcome 80,000 festival goers, Electric Picnic has announced a further...
Anti dog fouling campaign launched as owners called upon to clean up after their...
Laois County Council launched its anti dog fouling campaign for the county in Pairc an Phobail on Friday August 1.
The campaign aims to promote...
In Pictures: Cafe Late Opening Grant Initiative well received as local band and DJ...
Two cafés on Main Street Portlaoise - Square Coffee and LemonNick Café - availed of Laois County Council’s ‘Café Late Opening Grant Initiative’ and...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Strong Laois links to Donegal footballer seeking All Ireland success
One small corner of Laois had a particular interest in the All Ireland...
Local TD describes ‘closing down’ of bedspace at Laois hospital as ‘unconscionable’ as questions...
A local TD has said that "closing down" bedspace in a Laois hospital "would be unconscionable", saying the multi-million-euro spend on the facility "cannot...
Laois County Council joins President Higgins and Irish Government in calling for ‘immediate ceasefire...
Laois County Council has joined the list of names, including President Michael D Higgins, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and An Tánaiste Simon Harris in...
Laois ‘missing a trick’ by not ‘tapping into the booming market for motorhome and...
A local County Councillor has said that Laois is "missing a trick" when it comes to "tapping into the booming market for motorhome and...
Seven young Laois people take part in leadership conference at Maynooth University
Seven young people from Laois were among more than 300 teenagers who took part in Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University...
‘Bin your gum when you’re done!’ – Gum Litter Taskforce takes to the streets...
The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Laois today, to promote positive gum litter disposal.
As part of its Summer Roadshow campaign,...
The CUBE Shortlisted for Irish Planning Institute Awards 2025
The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence has been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Planning Institute (IPI) Planning Awards 2025 in the Climate Action...
In Pictures: Education and discovery the winners as STEAM camp proves a success
The Malthouse in Stradbally was the location for the recent STEAM Camp which proved a great success.
STEAM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Ecology,...
In Pictures: Making robot fun in the sun at Laois Libraries
During the recent hot spell in July, it was a nice time to visit a local branch of Laois Libraries for some cool robot...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise holds first National Asthma Camp in Ireland
The Paediatric Respiratory and Allergy team at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise recently held the first ever National Asthma Camp in Ireland for children aged...
In Pictures: Another fantastic year of events at 2025 Ossory Agricultural Show
Excitement reached a fever pitch over the weekend as revellers from around Laois and further afield celebrated the annal Ossory Agricultural Show on Sunday.
With...
Celebrity stylists Doran and Maher to host Laois Family, Fun and Fashion Day for...
Celebrity stylists Marrietta Doran and Mandy Maher are coming to Laois to host a Breakthrough Cancer Research Family, Fun and Fashion Day.
The event will...
