Warm welcome for social housing in Stradbally
Local Councillor Tom Mulhall has welcomed the announcement of €1.2m funding to Laois County Council for the provision of six new social homes at...
In Pictures: Huge crowds turn out as local priest brings to book his incredible...
The GAA Centre in Portarlington is a big place but it was packed on Friday night as local priest Fr Sean Hyland launched a...
The McDonald family are through to the final of Ireland’s Fittest Family
After amazing displays of determination and tenacity on tonight's show, the McDonald family from Ballyroan are now through to the final of the hugely...
Property Watch: Here’s what €200,000 will currently get you around Laois
This week's Property Watch will focus on houses for sale in Laois for €200,000.
With the shortage of housing available around the urban hub of...
Games Area for Portlaoise park rejected by council
A games area for children at the People's Park in Portlaoise has been turned down by Laois County Council.
Cllr Mary Sweeney proposed a MUGA...
In Pictures: Down Syndrome Centre Midlands host successful table quiz
A recent table quiz for the Midlands Down Syndrome Centre was a huge success with major funds raised.
Eamon Whelan was the driving force behind...
Number of minor assaults in Laois rising
The number of minor assaults in Laois has risen, while the number of serious assaults has dropped.
According to latest garda figures, the number of...
Councillor requests review of lighting in Ballyroan village
Cllr Mary Sweeney has asked at the latest Portlaoise Municipal District Meeting that Laois County Council undertake a review of current lighting in Ballyroan...
Nursing home planned for Graiguecullen
A new 60-bed nursing home is being planned for Graiguecullen.
It is expected the facility at Ballykillen will create up to 20 jobs and will...
Gardai appeal for information following hit and run in Portlaoise
Portlaoise Gardai are making an appeal for information following a hit and run in the tow on Monday of this week.
"At around 1pm on...
Four Laois communities honoured at national TidyTowns awards
This year’s TidyTowns awards for the Midlands and East region were presented on Thursday, December 6 at a prize-giving ceremony in the Rustic Inn,...
New candidates welcomed into the fold as Fianna Fail target gains in 2019 Local...
A high-profile battle, three new candidates welcomed into the fold, TDs from two different constituencies, a selection of their stalwarts from the past, news...
Laois festive gathering raising funds for an incredible local boy
A 'live crib' in Rathdowney has chosen to raise funds for a local cause this year.
The square in Rathdowney will host a Christmas trees,...
Huge potential in Portlaoise says Supermac’s owner Pat McDonagh – but planning delays continue...
Pat McDonagh, the Galway businessman behind Supermac's and owner of a number of hotels around the country including the Killeshin in Portlaoise, has said...
Laois County Council to contact Minister for Health in regards to specialist medicine for...
In September of this year, a two year old Ballyroan girl captured the hearts of the nation as we saw her and her family...
Madigan and Ormond added as Fianna Fáil finalise General Election candidates
The political parties are busy getting ready for three elections at the moment - Local, European and General.
While the Local and Europeans are set...
Fianna Fail complete their team for 2019 Local Elections
The Fianna Fail team for the 2019 Local Elections in Laois is now complete following their selection convention for the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick and Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal...
In Pictures: Healthy Laois Plan launch
The Healthy Laois Plan seeks to build upon the Healthy Ireland strategic vision: which sees “A healthy Ireland where everyone can enjoy physical and mental...
Body found in woods outside Portlaoise has been offically named
The body found in a woods near Portlaoise has been offically named as Rafal Filipowicz.
The Polish national was last seen in Portlaoise earlier this year...
’Laois public being hoodwinked on Portlaoise Hospital’
A Laois TD has said that the people of Laois are being 'hoodwinked' with promises made by the government to 'drag the issue beyond the...
Sadness as Mountmellick bar closes down before Christmas
There was deep sadness expressed online as a Mountmellick bar announced that it was closing before the festive season.
Chamber Lane Mountmellick, run by local...
In Pictures: Six Laois students receive awards for excellent Leaving Cert results in Trinity...
Six Laois students were honoured for their excellent Leaving Cert results at a ceremony in Trinity College recently.
Students from every county in Ireland as...
Laois priest opens up about tragedy and incredible life story in new book
Fr Sean Hyland has lived a remarkable life.
The Portarlington priest has opened up about the death of his wife and children in the hopes...
Laois Republic of Ireland Supporters Club holding table quiz for Cuisle Centre
The Laois Republic of Ireland Supporters Club are planning an Annual Charity Night on Friday the 7th of December.
The event is in Aid of...
In Pictures: Very successful careers day at Portlaoise College
Up to thirty professionals from Portlaoise offered the first year students in Portlaoise College an insight into different career paths recently.
The students were able...
Abbeyleix getting set for a huge weekend of festivities
One of the longest running Christmas Markets in Laois, the Abbeyleix Christmas Market & Craft Fair, will return to its home in the Market...
Lucky Laois Today FM winners collect €10,000 cheque
A Laois woman and an Offaly man who won €10,000 on a game show on Today FM yesterday have received their cheque.
Portarlington native Shauna...
Body of missing man removed from the scene in Laois
Gardai investigating the discovery of a body in a secluded part of Laois have removed a man's remains from the scene.
Inspector Aidan Farrelly, speaking...
Gardai investigating after forestry workers discover body of missing man outside Portlaoise
Gardaí are investigating the discovery of the body of a man in Straboe outside Portlaoise on Tuesday morning.
At 8.55am on Tuesday, Gardaí received...
Back to the future as popular hotel manager takes charge in the Killeshin Hotel...
Anyone dropping into the Killeshin Hotel in recent times will notice a familar face knocking around the place as Michael Murphy has recently been...
