Spending budgets for upcoming local elections have been announced
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An order setting the spending period that will apply to all candidates standing in the...
Talk on the fascinating story of the ‘Portlaoise Plane’ set for this week
This is a must for all history buffs among you.
In the first of Laois Heritage Society's programme of talks for 2019, the world famous...
Gardai launch investigation after Laois businessman assaulted and robbed
Gardai are investigating an incident which saw a Laois man assaulted and robbed last night.
According to RTE News, the incident occurred at a house in...
Brutal broadband the burning issue as it hits businesses and workers in Laois
Unreliable and poor quality broadband is the burning issue on the doorsteps as the canvassing for May’s local elections gets underway in earnest.
Councillors’ ears...
Election Diary: Clock changes, traffic calming measures and cost disparities between Laois and Carlow
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Traffic calming measures ‘badly needed’ in Ossory Court estate in Borris-In-Ossory
Traffic calming measures, such as...
New lane changes along M7 roadworks
The next stage in the M7 works being completed saw it being widened as of Monday, March 25.
The next section of M7 Westbound traffic...
Drugs worth almost €20,000 seized in Portlaoise
Drugs worth almost €20,000 have been seized in two difference discoveries in Portlaoise recently.
The biggest of them was a €15,000 haul which was uncovered...
In Pictures: Laois students qualify for National Cooking Finals
Two Laois students are gearing up to test their metal against the best chefs in Ireland.
Heywood CS duo Jennifer Holland (3rd year) and Niamh...
Busy Laois road closed due to overturned truck
An overturned truck has forced the closure of a busy Laois road for a number of hours.
According to the AA, the old N7 (R445)...
New candidate in the mix in Portlaoise ahead of Local Elections
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Well-known local homelessness activist Tom Duffy has become the latest candidate to throw his hat...
Election Diary: Ministerial babies, football joy and Euro meetings
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Busy weekend for Mary Sweeney
It’s a busy job being a local politician but one woman...
Laois secondary school caught up in ‘fake’ terror attack in Disneyland Paris
A group of Laois students were caught up in what turned out to be a 'fake' terror attack in Paris at the weekend.
Students from...
Well-known Portlaoise jewellers wins prestigious award
Gerry Browne Jewellers in Portlaoise has won a significant national award.
The jewellery shop won the Store of the Year Award 2019 at the Association...
Tributes paid to legendary Laois hurler following sad passing
Tributes have been paid to one of Laois's greatest ever hurlers following his sad passing.
Fintan 'Finty' Kealy from Borris-In-Ossory passed away suddenly on Saturday...
‘Positive update’ on safety works for ‘dangerous junction’ just outside Stradbally
The Road Design department of Laois County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland are planning a design for safety works on the N80 just outside...
‘More people enter through the wall than through the door,’ at dangerous Laois junction
Calls have been made to carry out a safety audit on a dangerous junction in Laois at this week's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
The junction...
Durrow students raise over €1,000 on World Down Syndrome Day
Incredible acts of kindness and generosity were displayed across the globe as we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day.
This was highlighted in Our Lady's Meadow National School,...
‘Busy’ Laois village could be set to receive new road safety measures
A village in Laois could be set to receive new road safety measures for traffic control.
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, was the subject of discussion for new...
Fianna Fáil add candidate to their team for European Elections
There was a bit of a shock at the Fianna Fáil European Election selection convention for the Ireland South constituency last week when Wexford...
Well-known Portlaoise business honours 20-year-old gift voucher
There is no disputing but that we live in the digital age. Virtually everything is available online.
However, there is a downside to the digital...
Buggie School of Irish Dancing honoured for incredible Community Games success
The Chamber of Laois County Council was packed on Friday night as some of the county's best Irish dancers were honoured at a Civic...
Gardaí investigating after car broken into in Laois
Following a car being broken into in Laois, Gardaí are investigating the incident.
Gardaí are investigating the incident which happened in Capponellan woods near Durrow.
It...
Laois’s Sansa Stark talks about acting on the internationally renowned Game of Thrones
As the much anticipated final season of HBO's Game of Thrones series returns to our screens on April 14, 2019, we're proud to say...
Portlaoise hospital still not administering abortions
Nearly four months after the deadline, Portlaoise Hospital still isn’t providing abortions.
According to Midlands 103, a statement from the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, claims...
Slight drop in 2018 agricultural land price in Laois – but high success rate...
The average price of farm land in Laois fell slightly in 2018 - but it still remains above the national average.
It has also one...
Election Diary: Campaign launch, political rejuvenation pledge and cyber security potential
It is just under three months until the Elections and our eighth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
Funeral details announced for former Knockbeg student and teacher following sad passing
The funeral details have been announced for James Griffin who passed away unexpectedly last weekend.
The former Knockbeg College student and teacher, from Tullow in...
‘€250,000’ footpath not granted for Laois community
Works for a new footpath in Mountmellick that could cost €250,000 has not been granted due to the high cost for the 400 metre...
Laois toddler Mary-Claire set to travel to Holland to get life-saving treatment
Laois toddler Mary Claire Knowles is one step closer to getting possible life-saving treatment from the 90 or so seizures she has suffered in...
Portarlington shop set to host 16th consecutive coffee morning for Daffodil Day
Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington is holding its 16th consecutive Annual Daffodil Coffee Morning this year – with the latest event taking place this...
