Middle of next decade before housing market settles, says AIB economist
A senior economist with AIB believes it will be the middle of the next decade before the housing market settles.
John Fahey, a senior economist...
MEP Deirdre Clune visits Laois as European Elections come into focus
It's not just for Local and General Elections that the constituencies have been re-drawn.
The same is the case for the upcoming European Elections, with...
In Pictures: Former Mountrath CS student receives UCD scholarship for astounding Leaving Cert results
A former pupil of Mountrath Community School has been awarded an Ad Astra Academic Scholarship by University College Dublin.
Christopher Carew, 19, from Portlaoise, was...
Laois Minister says returning ‘ISIS bride’ may face charges if sufficient evidence
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan says that efforts will be made to bring so-called 'Irish ISIS bride' Lisa Smith home from Syria - but...
Children at the heart of Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day festivities
It’s less than a week away and the countdown is well and truly on for what promises to be one of the best ever...
In Pictures: Well done to John Dunne when it’s all said and done
It’s a scholarly work is John Dunne’s book. In plain speaking entitled, ‘A Book About Portlaoise’.
A beautifully crafted and caringly produced historical hardback which...
March of the Vikings coming to Timahoe
Registration has just opened for the inaugural Timahoe Heritage Festival run, which will follow the route taken by marauding Vikings 1,100 years ago.
Themed 'The...
Official barrier to safety railings at pedestrian crossings
Local authority officials are opposed to the erection of any further safety railings at pedestrian crossing junctions councillors have been told.
While it used to...
Laois County Council and community groups urged to work together to secure funding
Laois/Offaly TD and Minster for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan has urged Laois County Council and local communities to work together on proposals for...
Mythical Creatures set to breath life into Mountrath parade
This year's Mountrath St Patrick Parade will be a magical and mythical day for all the family.
The committee have planned a fun fledged day,...
Snow warning issued for entire country
Just whe we thought we were over the snow.
A snow and ice warning has been issued for the entire country for tomorrow, Sunday March...
Winner announced in LaoisToday/The Laser Suite €500 voucher giveaway
We love a good competition here in LaoisToday and we were delighted to team up with The Laser Suite in Portarlington, who kindly gave...
Men’s Shed get stuck in on latest Triogue clean-up
“You can’t beat the meitheal of men working together,” asserts a determined Basil Mannion. Basil is the Community Water Officer for Laois and much...
Winners announced for the Laois Enterprise Awards
Ballacolla business Hanlon Woodcraft have been named as the Laois Enterprise of the Year at the Laois Enterprise Awards which were held today, Friday...
Laois’s leading businesswoman speaks about gender inequality and the importance of confidence
Louise Phelan is arguably one of the brightest business people to come out of Laois.
Formerly the global vice-president of PayPal, she held responsibility for...
MEP calls for specialised services to stop gender violence
Today MEP and leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament Sean Kelly has today marked the 108th International Women’s Day by calling for...
Five Laois men among new Garda recruits
Five young Laois men are among the newest recruits to have joined the Gardaí.
Luke Doyle, Shane Nerney, Adam O'Toole, John Bowe and Ruslan Nazipov...
Election Diary: Fine Gael stalwart resigns, Community Weekend and ‘silver-spoon’ politicians
It is less than three months until the Elections and our fourth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
In Pictures: Portlaoise FET Centre celebrate National Adult Learners Week
There was great excitement in Portlaoise FET Centre as they celebrated both National Adult Learners week and Pancake Tuesday.
Portlaoise FET Centre we offer adult...
Laois woman and prized pet all set for the world’s largest dog show
Laois woman Nancy Poulain and her Irish Wolfhound Lobo are all set for this year's international Crufts show.
In March, the best trainers and dogs...
Midlands 103 to honour women on International Women’s Day
International Women's Day 2019 will be an important day for Midlands 103 as the radio station will be presented by women all day.
The compelling...
Top restaurants in Laois announced at Irish Restaurant Awards
The best places to eat and drink in Laois were chosen at an awards ceremony in the Killashee Hotel, Kildare.
Establishments in Portlaoise, Portarlington, Emo,...
Portlaoise has fourth highest national rate of women contesting in 2019 local elections
As it stands, Portlaoise has one of the highest rates of declared female candidates of any local election area in the country.
According to research...
Election Diary: International Women’s Day, school visit and calls for electoral reform
It is less than three months until the Elections and our third Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
Much-needed ASD unit coming to Laois school
The Department of Education has granted funding for a new purpose built ASD unit in Rath National School.
€15,500 was granted to equip the new unit.
The...
Mountmellick hospital to undergo construction next year – Stanley
St Vincent’s Hospital Mountmellick to go to construction next year.
This is according to Laois TD Brian Stanley.
Deputy Stanley has said “I have been informed...
One objection remains to new Supermac’s project in Portlaoise
The new 'Barack Obama-style' plaza planned for Portlaoise is still awaiting the decision of An Bord Pleanala over whether or not it can proceed.
LaoisToday...
European parliament are one step closer to scrapping clock changes – Clune
According to one Ireland South MEP, the European Parliament are now one step closer to abolishing seasonal clock-changes.
The European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee has...
In Pictures: Award winning young Laois scientist returns to hero’s welcome
12-years-old Aisling Ramsbottom is the toast of her school at Timahoe NS today as she returned from the Intel Mini Scientist National Finals as...
Cannabis grow house discovered in Carlow town
Gardaí at Carlow Garda Station are investigating the discovery of a suspected cannabis grow house on the Tullow Road area of Carlow Town today.
Approximately...
