Laois athlete and coaches ready to fly the flag for the upcoming Special Olympics...
Two Laois coaches and a Laois athlete are getting set for the upcoming Special Olympic Games in Abu Dhabi this March.
Ballybrittas man Keith Murphy...
‘Fire alarms do save lives’ following fire at well known Laois pub
'Fire alarms do save lives' says Chief Fire Officer in Laois Anthony Tynan following a fire at a well known Laois pub.
The fire at...
In Pictures: Durrow community group recognised for outstanding contribution
Community spirit is alive and well around the county - but perhaps nowhere more so than in Durrow, where a vibrant group have been...
Laois student off to New Zealand on top Ag Science scholarship
A Laois Agricultural Science student has been awarded a prestigious overseas travel bursary.
Andrew Mansfield from Rathdowney was among six others to receive the Agricultural...
Call for phone operators to work harder to ban scam calls
Eoin Barry, Labour Party Area Representative for the Graiguecullen Portarlington Municipal District has called for a ban on scam phone call.
He insists that phone...
Calls for a Centralised Register of Wills as Laois faces wait up to 8...
Leading Irish protection specialist, Royal London, is calling on the Irish Government to establish a register of Wills to overhaul the current system, which...
Family man Jackie from Laois wins big on Winning Streak
There were great scenes on RTE tonight as a well-known Laois man won big on Winning Streak, spinning the wheel, winning a car and...
Social Housing threshold leaving ‘Laois families in limbo’
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has hit out at what he calls 'outdated social housing income thresholds that are leaving Laois families in Limbo'.
The...
Considerable damage as fire overnight at well-known Laois pub
A well-known Laois pub has been extensively damaged by a fire in the early hours of this morning.
Emergency services attended a fire at Caoch...
Work begins in Portlaoise on new kidney dialysis clinic
Construction work is about to begin on a kidney dialysis clinic in Portlaoise that will cater for 60 patients from across the midlands.
Ground clearance...
Seven Laois organisations benefit by almost €140,000 from two Government schemes
Seven Laois organisations have benefited to the tune of €139,100 thanks to two government schemes which were rolled out in recent days.
The Community Services Programme...
First snow of 2019 hits Laois while forecaster predicts ‘major cold spell imminent’
The first snow of 2019 arrived in Laois yesterday and a forecaster is predicting that we are going to see a lot more of...
New faces on the team as Fine Gael confirm candidates for Graiguecullen-Portarlington District
Fine Gael will run three candidates in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal in this year's Local Elections.
The party held their selection convention in the Gandon Inn...
Laois TD calls for greater urgency in relation to progess of Abbeyleix hospital
Laois TD Sean Fleming has called for greater urgency to be shown in relation to the progress surrounding Abbeyleix Hospital.
A Steering Group is...
Political rivalry, departed friends and a new perspective as Fine Gael set out their...
The Fine Gael Local Election selection convention for the Portlaoise Municipal District was held in the Killeshin Hotel on Wednesday night - with the...
Water ponding problem highlighted in Portlaoise estate
The problem of water ponding in Parnell Crescent, Knockmay, was highlighted at the most recent Portlaoise municipal district meeting.
'Water ponding' is caused by lack...
Last five years the most difficult says long-serving local councillor as housing crisis deepens
Cllr Willie Aird has been a member of Laois County Council since 1979 but he says the last five years have been the most...
Laois road deaths highest in midlands last year
Laois had the highest number of crash deaths in the midlands in 2018, when six people were killed in road accidents.
The figures, which come...
10 acres available to improve facilities Laois tourist attraction
A local landowner has made 10 acres of land available to purchase near one of Laois leading tourist attractions in the Slieve Bloom mountains.
The...
Chairman of Mountrath Mart says it could reopen if costs come down
It may not be all bad news for Mountrath Mart after all.
Chairman Gerard Phelan says that the Mart could reopen if the costs that...
In Pictures: Huge crowd turns out as De La Salle Castletown Brother turns 100
There was great excitement and celebrations in Miguel House, Castletown, last week when a De La Salle Brother celebrated his 100th birthday.
Brother Norbert Mullins,...
Laois farmers urged to take safety precautions as slurry spreading commences
The slurry season is upon us and Laois farmers are being urged to take safety precautions.
IFA’s Health and Safety Executive, William Shortall has urged...
No contest needed as Fine Gael select their Portlaoise Local Election team
The late withdrawal of one of the candidates meant that there was no need for a vote at this evening's Fine Gael Local Election selection...
Laois Gardai issue warning over tyres and catch two motorists speeding
Laois Gardai have issued a warning to all motorists to regularly check the condition of their tyres.
It comes as members of the force had...
Pupils praised over their political knowledge and activism by local councillors
Sixth class pupils from the Rock NS were praised for their political activism in yesterday's meeting of the Portlaoise municipal district.
Pupils from Mr Fennelly's...
Laois house prices expected to rise by six percent in 2019
The price of the average three-bed semi in County Laois is expected to rise by six percent in the next 12 months.
This is according...
Three Portlaoise Prison managers ‘scapegoated’ following officer walkout
Three Portlaoise Prison managers believe they are being 'scapegoated' by the Irish Prison Service as the fallout from an officer walkout last May continues,...
Third Fine Gael nomination hopeful in Graiguecullen/Portarlington named
Another new name has come up to contest the Fine Gael Local Election nomination in Graiguecullen/Portarlington for this year.
Aisling Moran, who lives near Ballylinan, has...
Heated discussion surrounding anti-social behaviour in Portlaoise at night
Barriers along the taxi rank at the Top Square in Portlaoise have been proposed to try bring a stop to anti-social behaviour after nights...
Laois medical student set to cycle 200km for CRMF Crumlin
Chris Carew truly is a remarkable young man.
Not only is he something of an academic genius - it also turns out he is someone...
