Public help sought to protect threatened Lapwing birds
BirdWatch Ireland’s Project Lapwing is calling for the public and farmers to help collect breeding Lapwing records from around the county.
If you know of...
Laois households among the lowest disposable incomes in the country
Laois has placed 20th of 26 counties in terms of the average household disposable income per person in the Republic of Ireland.
This is according...
Laois animator nominated for distinguished Emmy award
One talented Laois man is set to fly over to America to take his place among the global television industry's best and brightest at...
Election Diary: Spice girls woes, Erasmus and Laois farmers appealing deadlines
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Spice girls clash for local election candidate
We've all been there, Spice Girls are playing a reunion...
Rathdowney Macra member to represent Laois at Mr Personality Festival 2019
Rathdowney Macra member Colin Dowling to set to represent Laois at the 14th Annual Mr. Personality Festival at the Springhill Court Hotel in Kilkenny.
Twenty-five...
Laois businesses called to provide for male incontinence sufferers
One of Ireland’s leading experts in hygiene is calling on businesses throughout Laois to provide sanitary disposal facilities in their male public restrooms, for...
Man arrested following high speed chase in Laois
A man has been arrested following a high speed chase in Laois last night.
The Irish Sun are reporting that a man in his 30s...
Callout for Laois nominations for the 2019 Traveller Pride Awards
The Traveller Pride Awards are back once again this year and it's time for Traveller organisations, families and friends to consider nominating individuals and...
Gardai launch appeal following theft at school on Laois border
Gardaí at Birr are investigating the theft of lead roofing from Drumakeenan NS, Roscrea which is near the Laois border.
The incident happened at the...
Voting lines open for two Laois schools in Junk Kouture Grand Final
The voting lines have opened this morning for the Junk Kouture Grand Final.
Two Laois schools will be walking the catwalk in the 3 Arena...
Election Diary: Registering to vote, no election posters and delay on electronic tagging
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Are you registered to vote?
Are you registered to vote in the forthcoming local and European elections?...
Portlaoise Hospital awarded Irish Hospice Foundation/HSE Design and Dignity grant
Following a national callout, the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise has been awarded an Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF)/HSE Design & Dignity grant to further develop...
Shock and sadness as popular GAA commentator passes away
The GAA community is in shock this afternoon with the news that a popular GAA commentator has passed away.
Tributes have been paid to 61-year-old...
Laois Minister embroiled in ‘bizarre’ drink-driving row
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan is this morning at the centre of what he himself described as a “bizarre” drink-driving row, due to comments made...
Applications sought for Creative Ireland grant fund in Laois
The Laois Arts Office has notified that applications are now open for the Creative Ireland grant fund in the county.
Laois has been allocated €111,774...
Laois County Council reveal housing targets for 2019
Eighty-six housing units is the target set out for Laois County Council for this year. This is an increase on the 2018 target of...
REVEALED: Laois house prices rise €15,000 in last 12 months
House prices in Laois have continued to climb, the latest report from DAFT.ie has shown.
In Laois, prices in the first three months of 2019...
New brain tumour support group for South East and Central Leinster to meet in...
Brain Tumour Ireland has established a new support group for the South East and Central Leinster.
Founded in 2012, Brain Tumour Ireland is a national...
Amazing Laois woman opens up about her life on the Late Late Show
An incredible Laois woman who channelled her grief into something positive for thousands of people left the Late Late Show audience in awe tonight.
Ballinakill...
€60,000 funding available for seven Laois projects under the Historic Structures Fund and heritage...
A total of €60,000 in funding has been allocated for seven Laois projects under the Historic Structures Fund and Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2019.
This...
Extraordinary Laois woman set for Late Late Show appearance
An incredible Laois woman who channelled her grief into something positive for thousands of people is set to appear on the Late Late Show...
Reminder to put your clocks forward this weekend
There are two very important things to remember this Sunday: Mother's Day and spring forward the clocks!
Yes it's that time of year again -...
Insurance burdens are driving Laois businesses to the wall
Hefty insurance bills and spiraling premiums are crippling small businesses and in some instances it is driving them to the wall.
Laois County Council...
Election Diary: Portlaoise Mail Centre, campaign launches and healthy meals in schools
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Noel Tuohy launches election campaign
Portlaoise councillor, Noel Tuohy is set to hold his official...
A 25km/h speed limit will apply on the M7 Dublin Limerick motorway this weekend
This weekend will see a 25km/h speed limit being put is on the busy M7M motorway from Dublin to Limerick at Kildare this weekend.
A...
Portlaoise CBS group crowned winners at Laois Student Enterprise Awards
A group from Portlaoise CBS have been crowned winners of the Student Enterprise Programme Laois Schools County Final.
The event, which took place in the...
Laois GAA club all set for Couch to 5K event
After two months of training, the Arles-Kilcruise Couch to 5k programme will conclude this weekend.
The final race will take place in the club grounds...
Uproar over Respond housing deposit scheme
There was uproar at this week’s Laois County Council meeting over the revelation that the Respond Housing Agency are charging deposits to successful applicants.
The...
In Pictures: Laois Public Participation Network hosts successful workshop
Laois Public Participation Network hosted their annual Funding and Resources Workshop for community groups across Laois in the Midlands Park Hotel on Monday March...
Laois’s 1949 All-Ireland hurling finalists being remembered with iconic celebrations
The Laois Association Dublin is holding a 70th anniversary celebration lunch on Sunday April 7 in Dublin's iconic Gresham Hotel.
Established in 1949, 'the Laoghis...
