Laois Macra Laois celebrates mental health awareness month with ‘Be well, Stay well’ panel...
Laois Macra celebrated Mental Health awareness month with a ‘Be well, Stay well’ panel discussion recently.
As part of the Macra Rural Youth calendar, October...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during September as figures dramatically decline
There were just 62 residential properties sold in Laois during September according to the Property Price Register, 62% less than the 2023 figure of...
A choice between eating and heating as Government urged to abolish Property Tax for...
A proposal is going to Government that, if applied, would see the abolition of the Property Tax for people over 70.
The proposal came from...
Sports clubs in Laois ‘shouldn’t have to raise money just to pay rates’
Sports clubs in Laois "shouldn't have to raise money just to pay rates" according to Fianna Fáil Councillor Paschal McEvoy.
Cllr McEvoy asked that the...
‘Transparency and accountability are not dirty words’ – Laois County Council vote to block...
For the second time in under a month, Laois County Council have voted to block the introduction of live streaming of Council meetings, despite...
Shortage of enrolment places for special needs studens causing ‘harrowing experience’ in Laois
Parents and children in Laois are enduring a harrowing experience at the moment as they struggle to cope with the ongoing shortage of enrolment...
Fianna Fáil to stick with one candidate policy as party prepares for election campaign
Fianna Fáil look set to stick with the policy of having just one General Election candidate, after a meeting of the party in Portlaoise...
In Pictures: Laois property described as ‘exquisite luxury’ sells for €550,000
A house in Laois has recently become one of the most expensive residential properties in the county, selling for over half a million euro.
The...
In Pictures: ‘Jaw-droppingly beautiful’ five-bedroom property sells for almost €700,000 in Killenard
A Laois house has become one of the most expensive residential properties in the county, selling for close to €700,000.
18 Carriglea is nestled within the...
Respected NUI Maynooth lecturer Adrian Kavanagh to contribute political column for LaoisToday ahead of...
Laois native Adrian Kavanagh, a renowned political commentator and lecturer in NUI Maynooth, is set to write a political column for LaoisToday as part...
Laois primary school approved for new special educational needs classroom
Rosenallis National School has been approved by the government for a special education needs classroom.
The news was confirmed recently by Minister for State at...
Road safety audit to be carried out near Laois GAA club following numerous traffic...
A road safety audit is to be carried out near a Laois GAA club grounds following numerous recent accidents on the road.
The matter was...
New dog park at Triogue Linear Park to be completed by first week of...
Laois County Council have confirmed that the new dog park at the Triogue Linear Park will be completed by the first week of November.
The...
Fine Gael looking at adding a second candidate in Laois as General Election looms...
Fine Gael are considering the addition of a second General Election candidate in Laois, following the upheaval in main opposition party Sinn Féin in...
Laois Councillor ‘hung out to dry’ after only one half of road works carried...
A Laois County Councillor was extremely disgruntled at the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting this week over works that were only half done.
Fianna Fail Councillor...
Pressure mounts on Bord na Mona to develop cycle and walkway in Portlaoise
A meeting has been called with the officials of Bord na Mona to discuss the possibility of opening the proposed O'Moore Way in Portlaoise.
The...
Disappointment at Laois County Council’s ‘negative response’ to request for public toilets at Abbeyleix cemetery
Laois County Councillors have been left "disappointed" by the Council's "very negative response" to a request for public toilets at St Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix.
Fine...
Excitement building as Laois GAA club gear up to host popular ‘Pumpkin Patch’ event...
This October Bank Holiday weekend, a very popular Pumpkin Patch event will take place in the GAA grounds in Clonad.
This will be the fifth...
Portlaoise Bus Service expected to be delivered and operational by January 2025
Following significant delays and set-backs, Portlaoise Bus Service is expected to be delivered and operational by January 2025.
The announcement came from Mr Paul McLoughlin,...
FootGolf: Laois man setting sensational records in popular new sport
Laois man Ronan McCormack has become a sensation in the world of emerging new sport, footgolf.
Football and golf are two of the most popular...
Stradbally Town Health Check shows need for Community Centre and improved infrastructure
Stradbally Tidy Towns, in collaboration with Southeast Technological University (SETU) is proud to announce the launch of the Stradbally Town Centre Health Check publication.
This...
Live Well Expo impresses judges at National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards
Following it’s shortlisting in the communications category, the Live Well Expo recently faced a judging panel for the upcoming Age Friendly recognition and achievement...
Laois Connects 2024 – a week of connection and wellbeing
The Laois Connects initiative took place throughout Laois from October 7 to 13, promoting health and wellbeing in 2024.
The week saw a varied programme...
Two Laois students receive prestigious scholarships worth €24,000
Sarah Daly and Ella McNulty, two outstanding students from Scoil Chríost Rí, have been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship following their exceptional Leaving Certificate...
Charlie Flanagan calls on Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has called on his fellow Laois TD Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail.
Taking to Twitter/X...
Brian Stanley accuses Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of ‘abusing Dail privilege’
Laois TD Brian Stanley has accused Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of 'abusing Dail privilege' in statements she made about him today.
Speaking in...
In Pictures: Make Way Day 2024 brings Olympic spirit to Laois
Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise.
This year’s theme,...
What might the Brian Stanley-Sinn Féin saga mean for other parties and candidates ahead...
It's a saga that continues to rumble on, an all-out war of words between Brian Stanley and the Sinn Féin party in statement after...
Everyone ‘safe and well’ after evacuation at Laois primary school
All students and staff are 'safe and well' after a Laois primary school was forced to evacuate.
The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 10am in...
Two Portlaoise students selected to represent Leinster in swimming and soccer
Portlaoise College is celebrating the achievements of two students who have both earned places on recent Leinster squads in their respective sports.
Yifei Li has...
