Over €4million in funding allocated for 22 new social houses in Durrow
Laois County Council received an early Christmas gift today with the news that over €4million in funding is being made available for 22 new...
One of Ireland’s Fittest Families to lead Timahoe’s New Year’s Day walk
Those walking or running in the annual New Year's Day charity walk in Timahoe will be able to size themselves up against the McDonald...
WATCH: Laois woman directs new fashion series for RTÉ in home town
A Portlaoise woman has directed a new fashion series for RTÉ Player - with one of the episodes being filmed in her home county.
Aisling...
Leading Laois Repeal campaigner reflects on referendum campaign – and her thoughts on politics
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Timahoe woman Gearoidin McEvoy - a leading campaigner in Laois for a Yes vote in this year's...
McHugh eager to stay away from politics and focus on future of National Ploughing...
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National Ploughing Association director, Anna May McHugh says the treatment of Politicians spurs on her lack of...
Meditation class aims to raise vital funds for children living in poverty
Golden Egg Holistic's final Sound Meditation class of 2018 will be a Fundraiser for the Children of Yemen.
This class takes place on Friday, December...
Laois teenager becomes prestigious US Marine
An 18-year-old hailing from county Laois is graduating as a fully-fledged US Marine next week.
Jack Leavy was born and lived in Laois until he...
School at accident blackspot hopes for more road safety measures
Another serious crash outside of a rural Laois school has people calling for more road safety measures on the busy road.
The Rock NS saw...
Mountmellick FET Centre raise funds for Ken Smollen Food Appeal
Fair play to all involved here!
The Early Childhood group at Mountmellick FET Centre organised and ran a food drive in the centre, for the...
In Pictures: Kolbe Special School puts on spectacular Winter Wonderland for children
Wow.
Thanks to the staff, parents and children at Kolbe Special School, they have managed to put on what has to be the most magical...
Winner announced in Club Vitae and LaoisToday competition
This really is a great prize.
Recently, LaoisToday hit the 21,000 'Like' mark on Facebook and we decided we'd like to reward our loyal followers.
So,...
Sinn Fein select three candidates to contest 2019 Local Elections
Sinn Fein has selected three of their four candidates to contest the elections next May to Laois County Council.
TD Brian Stanley confirmed the news...
Water outage across Portlaoise set to last for most of today
A planned power outage is causing water supply disruptions to homes and businesses across Portlaoise and surrounding areas.
Works are taking place from 9am until...
People ‘abandoned’ by politicians as they are told to give up their job to...
Many Laois County councillors stated that they have told people to give up their jobs in order to be eligible for housing waiting lists.
People...
Gardaí issue handy tips on how to stay safe this Christmas
Over on the Garda Síochána Laois Offaly Facebook page, they have offered some easy - but often forgotten - tips on how to stay...
Ploughing Queen Anna May McHugh to star in new television documentary
Laois native and Managing Director of the National Ploughing Championships Anna May McHugh is being featured in a documentary showing an intimate insight into the...
‘The Chinese and rest of the world are pumping away into the air’ –...
Laois County Councillors have reacted angrily to Bord na Mona's job cuts and proposals to restructure the company at today's meeting in the chamber.
The...
Four schools in Laois set to undergo major improvement works next summer
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan has said that four local schools will undergo major improvement works over the summer...
75-acre Laois farm sells for €1.15million while 21 acres goes for €260,000
Two Laois farms were recently sold by local auctioneer Hennessy Auctioneers - with a 75-acre holding in Emo going for €1.15million, a substantial price...
Laois unsuccessful in bid to host the next Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann
Today it was announced that Laois will not host the next Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in 2020.
Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann is a traditional music event...
Illegal dumping in Portlaoise housing estate deemed ‘a serious health and safety problem’
Illegal dumping in Lakeglen, Portlaoise, has been called 'a serious health risk' by one Laois county councillor.
Councillor Noel Tuohy made the statement as he tabled...
The McDonalds finish second in Ireland’s Fittest Family after gallant final performance
The McDonalds have finished in second place in the whole of Ireland's Fittest Family after gallant efforts in the final and strong performances throughout...
Lo-call numbers not necessarily low cost – Fleming
Laois TD Sean Fleming has called for 'clarity and consistency' when it comes to dialling lo-call numbers, as they may not necessarily mean low...
PROFILED: The McDonald family going for Ireland’s Fittest Family glory
People across Laois, from Ballyroan and beyond, will be eagering anticipating the grand finale of Ireland's Fittest Family, featuring the county's very own McDonald...
Laois law student wins illustrious Irish language advocacy competition
A Killenard-based law student won a prestigious Irish language advocacy competition in the Four Courts, Dublin recently.
The Irish language moot court Bréagchúirt Uí Dhálaigh...
All systems go for Annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run
The Annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run will once again take place on St. Stephen's Day December 26 this year.
The run is...
Ireland’s Fittest Family contestants visit local school
The McDonald family have made themselves household names from their stellar shifts all through the course of Ireland's Fittest Family to earn a coveted place...
Laois school added to Road Salting Programme for 2018-19
Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald is "delighted and hopes it is always salted" on news that the the road from the roundabout to The Heath school...
Met Éireann issue weather warnings ahead of Storm Deirdre
The fourth storm of the season is set to hit us today and Met Eireann has issued a warning.
Storm Deirdre is set to hit...
Well-known Laois man Larry joins board supporting development work of missionaries
A well-known Laois man has just recently joined the board of Misean Cara, an organisation supporting the development work of missionaries worldwide.
Larry O'Loughlin, who...
