Beef and tillage challenges, CAP reform and unprecedented weather among the talking points at...
The future of beef farming came under the spotlight at the Laois IFA AGM in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Monday night, with chairman...
County Hall finally gets its hands on County Hotel
In its heyday it was a hub of social activity on the Main Street but for years now it’s been one of the Town’s...
UPDATE: €20 million development for Portlaoise as Laois County Council secure CBS site deal
In a significant breakthrough for town centre regeneration in Portlaoise it has been confirmed that the Christian Brothers site at Tower Hill is set...
Gardai release road safety message following recent road deaths
It has been a dreadful week on the country's roads.
In the last seven days alone, ten lives have been lost.
On Thursday, a male pedestrian aged...
Public information session on ‘ambitious’ national heritage plan to be held in Portlaoise
A public information session on the new national heritage plan will be held on the 7th and 15th of February in Portlaoise.
Speaking this morning...
Number of non-specialist consultants in Midlands is ‘life or death’
Fianna Fail TD for Offaly Barry Cowen has expressed concern at the number of non-specialised consultants working in the Midlands Health Services.
A parliamentary response...
New Portlaoise Farmers Market officially launched
Building on the recent success of the new Portlaoise branding and gift card, the Portlaoise Town Team today unveiled the new branded gazebos proudly...
Laois Traffic Wardens ‘spat at’, ‘driven over’ and ‘threatened’ report reveals
This report in the Irish Daily Mail is truly something else.
The paper has obtained records via the Freedom of Information which detail the litany...
Gardaí appealing for witnesses following fatal crash near Laois border
It was a dreadful weekend on our roads.
There was a terrible tragedy in Donegal as four young men were killed in a single vehicle...
Coldest week of the year expected as temperatures to hit minus five degrees
Met Éireann are warning that this week is set to be the coldest week of the year so far, with temperatures expected to hit...
Details announced as Laois artists to perform huge concert for three worthy causes
Details for a huge concert, People Power Charity Concert, featuring Laois artists in aid of three very worthy organisations have been announced.
Kolbe Special School, the...
Over 12,720 Laois properties left behind without high-speed broadband – Stanley
In the Dáil this week, statements were made about broadband problems in Laois and Offaly.
Laois TD Brian Stanley highlighted nine areas of Laois not...
In Pictures: The Walls Project lights up Portlaoise
Today a maginificent mural was unveiled at the Old St Peter’s Graveyard, Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The Walls project endeavours to inspire interest in the heritage...
Gardaí appealing for witnesses after fatal crash near Laois border
Gardaí in Kildare are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision where a man was struck by a 4x4 vehicle in Monasterevin.
Yesterday at...
Stradbally teen all set to represent Laois and Ireland in Junior Miss British Isles
A Stradbally teenager is getting her sash in tow for the prestigious Junior Miss British Isles finals in Chester in May.
This is a modelling...
A chance to dine at Ballyfin House and other great prizes at the national...
Laois Tourism is proud to be representing the county this weekend at the Holiday World Show in the RDS from the 25 to 27 January.
This...
Stradbally in mourning following death of popular member of the community
The Stradbally area is in mourning this evening following the death of John Donohue senior, a popular and widely respected stalwart of the local...
Laois food and drink producers invited to ‘Grow with Aldi’ as supplier development programme...
Aldi is seeking applications from Laois’ small to medium food and drink producers to take part in the 2019 Grow with Aldi supplier development...
Puppy raisers needed in Laois for Irish Guide Dogs
Could you give a puppy a loving home for a year before it becomes a Guide or Assistance Dog?
Irish Guide Dogs is looking for...
Calls for Laois County Council to back ‘cervical check’ group
Standing 4 Women Laois says its disappointed that the Laois County Council hasn’t yet tabled a motion to support the group.
Speaking to Midlands 103,...
Beet production a step closer to returning according to reports
Beet Ireland is expected to announce plans for the future of the industry in the coming week, according to AgriLand.
The Irish sugar industry as a...
Laois TD heading to New York as ministers reveal St Patrick’s Day plans
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan will be spending St Patrick's Day in New York this year.
The news was revealed last night as the Government...
Laois search for Rose of Tralee is officially launched
Laois branch of Rose of Tralee officially launched their search to find the next Laois Rose in Castle Durrow on Sunday, January 20.
Ireland's most...
Mural celebrating history of Laois set to be unveiled this week
A mural is set to be designed and installed at the Old St Peter's Graveyard, Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The impetus for the project came from...
Two men arrested following Killeshin night-time burglary
Two men have been arrested following a burglary in Killeshin, Laois.
The burglary took place in Killeshin on Friday, January 11 at 2am.
Following the burglary,...
In Pictures: Ballyfin GAA Run a massive success once again
Ballyfin GAA hosted their immensely popular annual run/walk around the grounds of the Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday.
This year’s route encompassed even more of the...
CANCELLED: Popular St Patrick’s Day parade in Laois will not go ahead this year
A popular St Patrick's Day parade in Laois will not take place this year.
St Patrick's Day celebrations in Portarlington have been called off due...
Laois town being considered for new Aldi store and jobs
This could be a massive boost to Laois's second largest town.
Aldi are considering opening a new store and jobs to Mountmellick.
On their website Mountmellick...
Laois ambulance staff outline why they are picketing outside of Portlaoise base
Today 500 ambulance staff are picking outside of bases all across the country.
The protest involves crew members who belong to the Psychiatric Nurses Association...
Milk group criticise ‘Open Season’ on farmers following ‘meat cut advice’
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association has hit out at hwat it sees as 'open season' on farmers.
Commenting on the fall-out following the release...
