Local hotel upgraded to 4-stars classification
Champagne corks were popping at Racket Hall Hotel in Roscrea following the announcement that it has been awarded Four Stars by Fáilte Ireland, the...
Remarkable Alex not letting autism or loss of vision stop him from achieving anything
One Laois family have gone to great lengths to show that impossible certainly is nothing.
Alex Percy, who is autistic and legally blind, graduated from...
Second Laois candidate confirms she will contest Macra vice-president role
Back in November, we confirmed that one Laois woman was in the running for the position of vice-president of Macra na Feirme and speculated...
Children’s Occupational Therapy Services in Laois remains understaffed says TD
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Barry Cowen has expressed concern at the number of vacant posts in occupational therapy services in Laois-Offaly.
Deputy Cowen was...
Michelin Chef to open new restaurant locally
A Michelin accredited chef is setting up business locally.
Keith Boyle is opening a new restaurant in Castlecomer this Spring.
The Lady Anne restaurant is located...
WATCH: Success for Heywood student at BT Young Scientist Exhibition
The BT Young Scientist competition concluded last week and a young man from The Swan was amongst the winners.
Evan Hogg, who is in third...
Four Fine Gael candidates set to contest in Portlaoise in Local Elections
It looks like Fine Gael will run four candidates in the Portlaoise Municipal District in this year's Local Elections.
The party are holding their selection...
Mountrath man set to become the latest Laois person on Winning Streak
There is seemingly no end to the amount of Laois people who are appearing on the latest series of Winning Streak.
Last night's show saw...
Registration for the Tour de Picnic is now open
Great news for all those who didn't manage to get their hands on an Electric Picnic ticket this year.
Tour de Picnic is back and...
Property with Electric Picnic benefits for sale in Stradbally
An attractive property in Stradbally offers more than just an enclosed deck area for its future owner.
The apartment at 8 Vale View comes with...
Success for Knockbeg College duo at BT Young Scientist Exhibition
The BT Young Scientist Exhibition came to an end in the RDS yesterday and there was an accolade handed out to two Knockbeg College...
Blessing of the babies ceremony to take place in Portlaoise this weekend
The annual Blessing of Babies service looks set to draw the crowds in Portlaoise this weekend.
Babies will be blessed in Portlaoise Parish Church, as...
Eason Spelling Bee looking for Laois participants for ninth annual competition
Eason’s Annual Spelling Bee has launched and registrations are still open to give students across Ireland the chance to be crowned the King or...
Laois suicide prevention and support service highlighted on the Late Late Show
The work of an initiative to support those affected by suicide in both Laois and Kilkenny was highlighted on tonight's Late Late Show.
Teac Tom...
Gardaí appeal to find stolen vehicle after woman assaulted by gang in Laois
A violent assault involving three men has left a woman in hospital.
According to Carlow Live, the assault took place in her home in Killeshin, Co...
Smart meters in every home in the country by 2024 – Stanley
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Climate Action Brian Stanley TD has said the ESB will begin installing new ‘Smart Meters’ this year to help to...
M7 motorway to open three lanes ahead of schedule in April
Road works along the M7 motorway are expected to be finished by April 2019.
However, the speed restriction of 60km/h and speed vans are to...
Stradbally woman to contest Fine Gael Local Election nomination in Graiguecullen/Portarlington
Earlier this week the news broke that new candidate Conor Bergin was among nominees for the upcoming Fine Gael Local Election convention in Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick.
He...
Gordon Bennett Vintage run receives national acknowledgement from Failte Ireland
What started out as a once-off commemorative event back has since turned into a landmark attraction drawing tourists from near and far.
The annual Gordon...
Laois doctor warns people to be ‘vigilant’ surrounding deadly measles outbreak
Portarlington MediCentre and Operation Transformation doctor Sumi Dunne warned for people to be 'vigilant' towards the symptoms of meningitis today on Midlands 103.
This comes after...
Well-respected businessman and ‘gentleman’ Pat Flanagan remembered
Tributes have been paid to well-known Portarlington businessman Pat Flanagan.
Originally from Johnsgrove, Rosenallis, Pat later lived in Killenard with his wife Mary and their...
Mountrath Mart closure ‘a sad day for farming in Laois’
The news that Mountrath Mart has closed was met with shock and dismay last night.
Leading farm website Agriland broke the news last night that a mart...
Well-known Laois man set to appear on First Dates Ireland
A well-known figure in Laois GAA and camogie circles is set to appear on the upcoming series of First Dates Ireland - which begins...
Shock as Laois mart announces decision to close
The long-running Mountrath Mart has ceased trading as of today, according to the leading farm website Agriland.
According to Sylvester Phelan's report, staff were informed...
Laois pub named in Sunday World ‘Top 10 Boozers’ for 2018
This is a fine accolade for any establishment to get.
The Sunday World 'Pub Spy' spent the previous year visiting various public houses all over...
Local man gives 100th blood donation in Portlaoise
A local man has given blood for an incredible 100th time in Portlaoise yesterday, Tuesday January 8.
Timothy Gleeson, who lives in Ballytegan, on the...
Portlaoise College students get their head in the game at BT Young Scientist exhibition
Portlaoise College TY students Luke Kelly, Byron Sage McGuirk and Lee Carroll Talbot headed to the RDS today accompanied by teacher Ms Aoife Fox...
Kind Kellie-Ann donates 14 inches of hair to charity
Kellie-Ann Drury has made a considerable donation to charity.
The young Ballinakill girl gave an incredible 14 inches of hair to the Rapunzel Foundation yesterday,...
Progress on Mountmellick, Portlaoise and Abbeyleix Hospitals ‘likely to halt’ claims Laois TD
Laois TD Brian Stanley says that progress on Mountmellick, Portlaoise and Abbeyleix Hospitals is likely to halt.
The Sinn Fein TD made the claim and...
Laois entrants sought as 2019 Junk Kouture competition launched
This week, registration for this years Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition opens for all students wishing to enter.
With all secondary schools back open...
