In Pictures: Government Minister visits local recycling manufacturing company in Laois
Laois was showered with Government ministers yesterday as they launched new plans and announced new jobs for the county.
And one of them, Richard Bruton,...
Portlaoise Hospital releases statement as nurses’ strike enters Day 3
The Dublin Hospital Group, which includes Portlaoise Hospital, have released a statement on the effect that the nurses' strike is have on their services.
Over...
Two inmates in Midlands Prison Portlaoise die in last ten days
Two prisoners in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise have died in the last ten days, the Irish Examiner reports.
According to the paper, suicide is...
Local weather forecaster predicts first storm of 2019 to hit on Friday
A local weather forecaster has predicted that the first storm of 2019 will hit us on Friday.
Storm Erik is set to land on our...
‘Local support has been amazing’ as Laois nurses engage on day three of strike...
"Local support has been amazing. Different businesses have been offering us free teas and coffees, the Irish prison service have been out with soup...
Breakthrough for rural CCTV in Laois
In news that will be welcomed by rural communities right across Laois, there has been a breakthrough on the roll-out of rural CCTV schemes...
Portlaoise CBS students and teachers all set for Zambia trip
A group of 16 Portlaoise CBS students will travel to Zambia at the end of this week along with five of their teachers.
Every two...
Supermac’s owner announces major jobs boost at Laois event
The owner of Supermac's has announced plans to create 300 new jobs across six regions in the midlands.
Speaking at an event in the Killeshin...
Laois event to help shape future Heritage Policy for Ireland
People throughout County Laois are encouraged to have their say in the public consultation on the new heritage plan for Ireland, Heritage Ireland 2030.
A...
Three Ministers in Laois to launch new Regional Enterprise plan
Three government ministers were in Mountmellick this morning to launch a new Regional Enterprise plan.
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Business, Enterprise, and Innovation...
‘Hard working’ community man enters election race in Portlaoise as Renua snap up former...
Renua will have a candidate in the Portlaoise Municipal District Area in this year's Local Elections, following the decision of well-known community activist and...
In Pictures: Finline Furniture celebrate 40 years in business with Foxford Woollen Mills collaboration
To celebrate their 40th year in business, Finline Furniture have joined creative forces with fellow Irish interiors brand, Foxford Woollen Mills, for their latest...
Kudos for Kieran the consummate Laoisman
You can take the man out of Laois but you can’t take the Laois out of the man, and if Waterford bound Kieran Kehoe...
Laois could go green for St Patrick’s Day
Laois could go green and other counties could be green with envy if Laois County Council embrace a proposal put forward by Cllr Mary...
Table quiz in aid of Portlaoise Hospital Special Care baby unit a huge success
A table quiz and a sponsored run have raised €3,505 for the Special Care Baby Unit in Portlaoise Hospital.
Sinead Kiely ran the table quiz at...
In Pictures: Laois nurses engage on day two of strike action
Nurses and midwives from the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, have joined in with the 37,000 others on day two of 24-hour strike action.
This comes...
Payroll services success story continues with 12 new jobs while update given on Glanbia...
The success story of the Payroll Shared Services Centre at Laois County Council continues with 12 additional staff to be added immediately to cater...
Laois woman receives Irish Tourism Industry Award for EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum was awarded the Best Entrepreneurial Tourism Innovation Award at 2019 Irish Tourism Industry Awards.
The Awards, organised by the Irish...
Almost every Laois GP set to protest on Wednesday over ‘family doctor service crisis’
General Practitioners in Laois are set to join their colleagues from around the country on Wednesday February 6 in a mass protest.
Hundreds of GPs...
Sinn Féin Bill aims to protect mortgage holders against vulture funds – Stanley
Laois TD Brian Stanley spoke about Sinn Féin's 'No Consent No Sale' Bill in the Dáil last night.
Speaking on the Bill, Deputy Stanley said:...
Nigerian native and former Mayor of Portlaoise set to run in Local Elections again
The man who was Ireland's first black mayor is set to run in this year's Local Elections in Portlaoise.
LaoisToday understands that the Nigerian-born Rotimi...
Disgraceful and disgusting dumping in Portlaoise to be tackled
One of the worst ever illegal dumping cases in the county has been highlighted at the monthly council meeting with the Chief Executive, John...
New car sales slump in Laois
Traditionally seen as a barometer of economic buoyancy and consumer confidence new car sales for January 2019 are down by over 12% on 2018.
The...
In Pictures: Laois Arthouse holds finale of ‘Townscape’ exhibition tour
The finale of the 'Townscape' exhibition was held in the Laois Arthouse recently.
Mary Burke's exhibition was opened by Justice and Equality Minister Charles Flanagan.
'Townscape'...
Delight for Laois bridal hall as they win Midlands Wedding Boutique of the Year
On Monday 28 January, the Bridal Hall Ballybrittas picked up the coveted title of Midlands Wedding Boutique of the Year at the Irish Wedding Awards.
"We...
IDA and Enterprise Ireland representatives coming to Laois – Fleming
Enterprise Ireland and the IDA will be in Laois on Friday March 1, 2019.
Laois TD Sean Fleming made the announcement recently.
"I am pleased to...
New Labour representative seeks nomination for Graiguecullen-Portarlington election
Graiguecullen-Portarlington have a new Labour representative running for this year's local elections.
Eoin Barry has announced his intention to seek the Labour Party nomination for...
M50 crash to disrupt Laois fans on route to Croke Park
Laois football fans heading to Croke Park today are being advised to take an alternative route as a crash on the M50 is causing...
‘Welcome to Carlow’ signs out of place and out of order
Usually, ‘Welcome to Carlow’ or indeed ‘Welcome to Anywhere’ signs would be viewed as a positive, a gesture of friendship. But not if such...
The story of the Laois man who played rugby for Ireland and was banned...
Only a handful of Laois men have played rugby for Ireland - one of them was Vicarstown native Noel Turley whose only cap came...
