CONFIRMED: The full list of European Election Candidates in the Ireland South area
The Ireland South constituency, of which Laois is a part, has the highest number of candidates who will contest the European Election on May...
Well-known community activist declares to run in Local Elections
Another candidate has declared his intention to contest the May 24 local election the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District.
Long time community, environmental and political activist Brian...
Gardai open investigation into ‘criminal’ damage at Rock of Dunamase
Gardai have launched an investigation after our pictures revealed shocking vandalism on one of Laois's most loved tourist attractions.
The Rock of Dunamase was the...
‘A night for Dave’ planned in honour of Portlaoise Hospital worker following sad passing
A fundraising night for a well-known Laois man has been planned for this summer.
David Rafter, who died by suicide in January, has been described...
Outrage as popular Laois tourist attraction hit by vandals
This is absolutely disgraceful.
Parts of one of Laois's main tourist attractions have been sprayed with graffiti.
The Rock of Dunamase, situated between Stradbally and Portlaoise,...
2004 Election Memories: No TDs, some PDs, a Sinn Féin breakthrough and a split...
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While the country was still basking in the warm afterglow of Bertie Ahern’s second term...
Laois to be hotter than Ibiza as forecasters predict Easter Bank Holiday weekend sizzler
There may be weather warnings galore in place today but that is all going to change for the better as the week goes on,...
Masterplan for latest Portlaoise development goes on view
A concept masterplan for the latest major development proposed for Portlaoise has gone on public view.
Commuters who crave a car free lifestyle will be...
Election memories on the way as LaoisToday set to take trip down a political...
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This time six weeks we'll be in the thick of it. The canvassing will be...
Laois Minister and Senator in ‘nutjob’ row in the Seanad
Well-known senator David Norris labeled any one opposing an amendment put forward in the Seanad last Wednesday a 'nutjob', including Minister for Justice and...
WATCH: Relief as nobody injured in shocking M7 Motorway fire
Laois County Fire and Rescue Services have confirmed that nobody was injured in the fire on the M7 Motorway earlier this evening that saw...
BREAKING: Massive fire on M7 motorway outside Portlaoise
Traffic is currently being diverted off the M7 Motorway at Junction 15 between Portlaoise and Monasterevin due to a fire.
Emergency services are at the...
Laois exhibitor added to line-up for Ireland’s premier interior design event
A Laois exhibitor has been added to the line-up for house 2019, Ireland’s premier interior design event.
Zelouf & Bell Furniture Makers, based in Vicarstown,...
Election Diary: A ‘time for change’, road accidents at Garryhinch Cross and 1916 commemorations
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Safety measures at Garryhinch Cross Portarlington
Offaly Fianna Fáil councillor Eddie Fitzpatrick from Cloneygowan says he is...
Clampdown on illegal dumping continues across Laois
This is Clean Up Laois Week and the local authority are redoubling their efforts to clamp down on illegal dumping across the county.
A whole...
Four remarkable Portlaoise women awarded sports scholarships at DCU
Four Portlaoise women flew the flag for Laois at Dublin City University this week when they were awarded scholarships for excellence in sport.
Eimear O'Sullivan...
Portarlington Tidy Town’s Spring Clean a huge success as they call for law changes
The Tidy Town's 'Spring Clean' of Portarlington was a big success.
Over 100 volunteers took part at over 28 different locations across the town and...
Three new Autism classes for Laois – Fleming
Today a Laois TD confirmed that the Department of Education & Skills have approved new Special Autism (ASD) Primary classes/units within the county.
These new...
Grants available to Laois youth groups to hold an event during European Youth Week
Léargas, Ireland's agency for international collaboration and exchange programmes, is offering youth groups in Laois up to €300 to host an event as part...
Former Paypal boss offers to head up taskforce in Laois with tourism, local hubs,...
Louise Phelan, the Laois woman who was Paypal's vice president of global operations Europe, Middle East and Africa for 13 years before recently stepping...
Laois trio call for county’s support ahead of All-Ireland Student Enterprise final
Three young entrepreneurs are hoping the people of Laois will get behind them and their product ahead of the upcoming All-Ireland Student Enterprise Final...
Four Laois Irish dancing schools to compete at World Championships in Killarney
Four Laois Irish dancing schools will head to Killarney, Co Kerry today for An Comhdhail World Championships.
The World Championships, known as 'Worlds', will take...
Local Election candidate posts retraction after tweet on nurses causes uproar
A Laois local election candidate has tonight posted a retraction after a Tweet she posted on Monday caused uproar.
Fine Gael's Vivienne Phelan, who is...
Fáilte Ireland explores the potential of festivals bringing international visitors to Laois
Fáilte Ireland this week brought together festival organisers from across Laois to develop events which have the potential to attract more overseas visitors to...
Timahoe Community Hall presents cheque to Mary-Claire Knowles following fashion show
Timahoe was the home of a fashion show last February in a spectacular fundraiser for Mary-Claire Knowles.
A charity fashion show was held in aid of...
Election Diary: Fianna Fáil urged to pull the plug, video stars and hospital concerns
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Full house in Rathdowney as Fianna Fáil urged to 'pull the plug'
Brendan Phelan - an independent...
Laois IFA to host ‘crisis’ beef meeting while farmers urged to vote politicians who...
Laois IFA are holding a Crisis Beef and Livestock Meeting in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise on Monday April 15 at 8.30pm.
The focus of the...
In Pictures: Laois Public Participation Network takes CPR training
Laois Public Participation Network in partnership with the Irish Heart Foundation hosted 'Hands for Life' CPROn recently.
The event took place on Thursday April 4...
Laois secondary school launch annual publication
The students of Portlaoise College are nearly ready to go to print with another edition of the school yearbook.
The yearbook will go on sale...
Long serving Laois fire fighter retires from service
Tributes have been paid to one of Laois's longest serving firemen following his retirement.
Dermot Healion from Mountmellick has decided to hang up his helmet...
