Five Laois schools set to walk this year’s Junk Kouture regional final catwalk
Five Laois schools have reached the regional finals of the Junk Kouture creative fashion contest.
The eastern regional final will be taking place in The Helix,...
St Colman’s School Stradbally win first SVT Junior parkrun Shield
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub (based in Stradbally, Vicarstown and Timahoe) has presented a shield for Junior parkrun.
Junior Parkrun is a 2k run along...
Ireland set to be hotter than the French Riviera this weekend
It looks like this spring won't match last year's heavy snow as Met Éireann have announced that Ireland is set to be hotter than...
Second Renua candidate confirmed for Portlaoise ahead of Local Elections
Renua Ireland has confirmed that they will run a second candidate in the Portlaoise constituency in the 2018 Local Elections.
A few weeks ago, well-known community...
UPDATED: Business forced to close in Abbeyleix following extensive fire
A business in Abbeyleix has been forced to close its doors this morning following an overnight fire.
The Abbeyleix Facebook page announced this morning that...
Woman dies in fatal crash in Kildare
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision late last night.
At around 11pm on Sunday February 17, Gardaí and emergency services were...
Laois Vintage Hospice Rally has €1million target in its sights
Twenty-four years ago the death of a dear friend inspired others to start a fundraiser for Laois Hospice.
Now they hope with the continued support...
Laois train station in line for major award
One of Ireland’s busiest regional rail stations is in line for recognition this week as one of the top train stations in the country.
The...
In Pictures: Tom Treacy’s tireless efforts to put Laois on the map recognised
'Even on occasions when Tom Treacy’s own health was under duress he would press on without complaint to promote Laois at tourism fairs, such...
In Pictures: Hundreds turn out in club colours to support Laois hurlers
Contentment and relief filled Laois fans as the senior hurlers recorded their first win of 2019 on Saturday night in O'Moore Park.
Another great sight...
Laois woman wins €36,000 on Winning Streak
It was another incredible week for Laois people on Winning Streak as Mountmellick woman Jane Delaney won €36,000 on the national lottery show.
Originally from...
BREAKING: Fire broken out in Portlaoise
A fire has broken out in Portlaoise.
The fire broke out this evening in the Beechfield estate on the Mountmellick road.
It's believed the fire broke...
Defence Force member accidentally discharged weapon in Laois petrol station
An investigation is underway after a member of the Defence Forces accidentally disacharged a firearm a petrol station in Portlaoise this week.
It's believed that...
Mental health role needs to be reinstated in the Midlands, says Laois County Councillor
A Laois County councillor has issued calls for the role of a creative workshop supervisor to be reinstated for young people in the Midlands at...
Laois student fresh from representing Ireland in EU Parliament
Laois could be the home to one of Ireland's future world leaders and top debaters.
Heywood Community School student Muireann Brophy was one of those...
Laois mother all set to appear on Winning Streak
What is it with the amount of Laois people getting to appear on Winning Streak?
A Laois mum is set to appear on the National...
Mythical St Patrick’s Day Parade planned for Mountrath
Mountrath is going all out for this years St Patrick's Day Parade with a mythical jam packed day planned for the whole family.
All sorts...
Slieve Bloom mountain bike trail to benefit as part of €10 million cash injection
Over €10 million has been announced for a mountain biking scheme across seven counties, including the Slieve Blooms in Laois and Offaly.
This is part...
Ballyroan Vintage Club donate €4,600 to Abbeyleix Hospital Patients Fund
The Abbeyleix Hospital Patients fund recently received a cheque for €4,600 from Ballyroan Vintage.
The Chairman of Ballyroan Vintage Club, Dan Kinsella, presented the cheque...
In Pictures: Michael Martin in Portarlington during visit to Kildare South constituency
The boundary changes that moved Portarlington, Killenard and Ballybrittas into the Kildare South constituency for the next General Election will only become real when...
Inmate who featured in Midlands Prison Portlaoise documentary died 9 days after release
An Inmate who featured heavily in Episode 2 of the Virgin Media documentary on Midlands Prison Portlaoise died just nine days after being released.
Last...
Tom Treacy is feeling the love as Laois bestows its highest honour
The plaudits and praise came pouring in thick and fast for Tom Treacy as Laois bestowed the highest honour it has to acknowledge achievement,...
Popular Laois man speaks about incredible weight loss journey
What an achievement this is.
Portlaoise man Mark Farrell has made an incredible weight loss of over two stone in six weeks. He went from...
A Valentine’s Day warning from the Gardaí on romance scammers
Romance Scammers steal Hearts, then Money.
This is a warning issued from Gardaí this morning - as they advise people to beware of Romance Scams.
"Victims...
Twitter reacts to Episode 2 of Midlands Prison Portlaoise documentary
Tonight Episode 2 of a new documentary on the Midlands Prison Portlaoise aired on Virgin Media One.
Inside Ireland’s Biggest Prison: True Lives continued tonight and...
Gardai launch appeal as woman killed after being struck by lorry near Laois border
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Athy today.
Emergency services were called to the scene of a serious road accident...
Hundreds of prisoners forced to sleep on floor of Midlands Prison Portlaoise
More than 500 prisoners have had to sleep on the floor of cells in the Midlands Prison Portlaoise over the the last three months.
The...
BREAKING: Woman struck down by lorry in road accident near Laois border
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious road accident in Athy after a woman was knocked down by a lorry on the...
Tullamore and Portlaoise Hospital waiting times ‘unacceptable’
Figures released for all of 2018 to by the HSE highlight the number of elderly patients, those over 75, who had to wait over...
Calling all primary schools to compete in SVT Junior parkrun Challenge
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub are delighted to announce an exciting new initiative at junior parkrun in Vicarstown for local primary schools.
Vicarstown junior parkrun...
