Surprise as Fianna Fail Councillor pips TD to win Euro nomination for Ireland South
Fianna Fail have chosen their candidate that will run in the Ireland South constituency, which now includes Laois, and it is something of a...
Former Stradbally Rector is fondly remembered
The death has occurred of former Stradbally Church of Ireland Rector, the Very Rev William Beare.
He was highly regarded, much respected and fondly remembered...
Election Diary: Tarmac for Portarlington, traffic calming near Crettyard school and campaign launch
It is less than three months until the Elections and our sevent Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
Local Fianna Fáil European hopeful withdraws from contest – for now
Local Fianna Fáil county councillor Eddie Fitzpatrick has withdrawn his name as a candidate to contest the party's selection convention for the European Elections...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix school joins thousands in strike for climate change
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix joined in the international 'School strike for climate' protest on Friday, March 15.
Around 60 children from Scoil Mhuire's two sixth classes...
Gardaí issue warning for drivers this St Patrick’s weekend – as 34 killed so...
Gardai will out in force targeting drivers under the influence of drink and drugs over the St Patrick’s Weekend.
This is a traditionally a high...
Montague and Hazel Hotels to be retained as Direct Provision Centres
The Department of Justice have confirmed that both the Montague and Hazel Hotel are to be retained for use as Direct Provision Centres for...
Portarlington Golf Male Choir and guests to perform at concert in Monasterevin
Portarlington Golf Male Choir and their guests will perform at the Monasterevin Community Centre for their CY Spring Concert.
Their guests include the Portarlington Concert band, Pat's Jazz...
Grand Marshall for Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade has been announced
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise
Leading the St Patrick's Day parade down the streets of Portlaoise this year will be...
New Laois pub all set to open doors for St Patrick’s weekend
If you are going to open a new pub what better time to do so than in time for the St Patrick’s weekend national...
Portarlington Councillor in running with five others for European nomination
Fianna Fáil will move this weekend to put in place its final selection of candidates for the forthcoming European Parliament elections.
The Party is going...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College launch Couch to 5k event
Portlaoise College have launched a Couch to 5k walk/run with words of motivation and inspiration from two local sporting legends.
Olympian Anne Keenan Buckley was...
Famous Dublin nightclub owned by Laois man is being sold
The legendary, timeless and monumental Copper Face Jacks has been put up for sale by Laois owner Cathal Jackson.
'Coppers' could sell for up to...
In Pictures: Amazing Asma serves up a treat at All-Ireland Bake-Off final
There is simply no stopping Asma Zulfiqar.
Fresh from the representing her school and country in the international science competition in Botswana, the Scoil Chriost Rí...
Laois woman named director of International Wine Centre
A Laois woman has been announced as the new director of the International Wine Cente.
Rosenallis native Mary Gorman-McAdams has been appointed by President Mary Ewing-Mulligan.
The...
Generational change as ‘marked difference’ in social housing needs explains leading council official
There is a "marked difference from a previous generation" in terms of social housing needs, according to Donal Brennan, Director of Services in Laois...
In Pictures: Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre host Open Morning
Applications are now being accepted for September courses in Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre – and a huge crowd came through the doors at their...
€142,000 worth of illegal drugs found in Portlaoise
Irish Revenue officers have seized a big haul of drugs found hidden in two parcels from the USA and Canada, Portlaoise Mail Centre.
Herbal cannabis...
New ‘Walking on Water’ initiative launched in Laois, Kildare and Carlow
Get Ireland Walking, Waterways Ireland and Local Sports Partnerships from Kildare, Carlow and Laois have launched a walking programme on canal and river routes...
‘Door always open’ to help as Local Enterprise Week proves a big hit again
Local Enterprise Week was held all across the country last week - with numerous events held in Laois from Monday to Friday.
Free one-to-one mentoring...
Delay on Kolbe Special School new building is a ‘disgraceful treatment of children’
Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has said that the progress in relation to providing a new school building for the Kolbe Special School in...
Former RTE newsreader calls on Laois businesses to support Daffodil Day
Former RTE newsreader Aengus MacGrianna is urging businesses in Laois to support cancer patients and their families by getting behind the Irish Cancer Society’s...
Election Diary: Campaign launch, jobs for Laois and positive Live Register figures
It is less than three months until the Elections and our sixth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
Gardai appeal for information after lawnmower stolen in Laois
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating the theft of a lawnmower in Laois.
A Red Castle Garden TX102 ride on mower was taken from a private...
Gardai seeking assistance to find missing Portlaoise man
Gardaí wish to seek the public's assistance in locating the whereabouts of a missing Portlaoise man.
57-year-old William Delaney is missing from the Portlaoise area...
Two Laois schools are through to the Junk Kouture grand finale
Two Laois schools have been selected for the All-Ireland final of the Junk Kouture creative fashion contest.
Scoil Chriost Rí's 'Truth Lies Within' and the...
Laois families ‘living in fear’ of illegal money lenders
Some Laois people are in 'fear for their lives' from illegal money lenders - a Laois County Councillor has claimed.
Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley made the...
In Pictures: €3,400 raised for Oesophageal Cancer Fund in Portlaoise on Lollipop Day
This is a huge sum - fair play to all involved!
The 2019 Lollipop Day Campaign was held nationwide on Friday March 1 and Saturday...
Laois family turning their tragedy into hope for others with Pieta House fundraisers
An extended family from Laois are aiming to make a difference to the lives of others with a series of fundraisers for Pieta House...
Election Diary: Sewage problems, funding and calls to go Green for St Patrick’s Day
It is less than three months until the Elections and our fifth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
