In Pictures: Well-known Laois woman nominated for Volunteer of the Year Award
This is brilliant recognition for someone who does so much for others.
Volunteer Ireland’s National Awards night is on in The Carlton Hotel on Friday...
Body has been found in Laois
A body has been discovered in Laois.
According to Midlands 103, Gardaí were called just after 9 o’clock this morning.
Remains had been found near Portlaoise...
In Pictures: Festive spirit as lights go on in Timahoe
There's a great little community in Timahoe and that was evident again when the Christmas lights were officially switched on by Cllr Paschal McEvoy...
Plans for almost 80 houses in Stradbally advancing
Plans to build a 72-house estate in Stradbally have moved a step closer.
Cllrs have voted unanimously for a material contravention of the county development...
Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run us on this weekend
The Ballyroan 10 Mile is back for another year!
The race, which is on this Saturday, December 8, will be run over 10 miles along...
REVEALED: Where Laois secondary school students are most likely to go to college
The most popular colleges where Laois students attended in 2018 has been revealed.
According to the Irish Independent's Feeder schools report, IT Carlow has taken...
Pedestrians are being ‘locked out’ of Emo Court
Concern has grown along the Emo community and visitors alike as pedestrians have been locked out of Emo Court and forced to walk on...
BREAKING: Four illegal immigrants arrested in Ballacolla
Gardai have arrested four illegal immigrants in Laois last night.
A Garda spokesperson has confirmed to LaoisToday that the incident occurred last night.
The quartet were...
Heritage Hotel in Killenard has been sold for €9m
The five-star Heritage Hotel in Killenard has been acquired by FBD Hotels & Resorts for around €9m.
FBD Hotels and Resorts runs four hotels in...
Well-known Laois duo set for battle at Fianna Fail Local Election Convention for Borris-Mountmellick
Two well-known Laois GAA faces are set to go head-to-head in the upcoming Fianna Fail Selection Convention for the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick area.
Former GAA President, Liam...
In Pictures: Four Laois men among 182 new gardai
Four Laois men were among the 182 Gardai who passed out at Templemore College on Friday.
The Portlaoise trio of Jack Brown, Padraig Marum and...
In Pictures: Christmas comes early to Timahoe NS
Christmas came early at Timahoe NS this week when Parents Association Chairperson Margaret Buggy arrived to the school to present seven brand new ipads.
This...
Social welfare waiting times are unacceptable, claims local TD
Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare South Fiona O'Loughlin has expressed huge concerns over the delays in processing social welfare payments.
“Through a series of Parliamentary...
Over €200,000 in funding awarded to Mountmellick Development Association for new business centre
Mountmellick Development Association have been awarded funding of over €200,000 from the Regional Enterprise fund for the establishment of a business centre that will...
Traffic diverted following multi-car collision near Mountmellick
Emergency services are at the scene of a multi-car pile-up on the N80 Portlaoise to Tullamore Road near Mountmellick.
Traffic is expected to be diverted...
Leinster’s youngest ever Carer of the Year speaks about his love for his brother
Sitting down in the Ryan's kitchen in Portlaoise, 10-year-old Sean reveals just how he managed to become Leinster Carer of the Year.
"I look after...
Full house in Ballyroan as new book is officially launched
It was packed house in the Community Hall in Ballyroan on Saturday night for the official launch of a new history book on the...
The Wizard of Oz set to come to Portlaoise College
After many hours of auditions, rehearsals and recitations, Portlaoise College students are ready to put the classic ' The Wizard of Oz ' on...
Property Watch: Five properties currently on the market in Laois and four neighboring counties...
On this week's Property Watch, we have looked at houses in Laois and its surrounding areas priced at €350,000.
There are some beautiful properties here...
Sadness at death of well-known business man Liam Linden
The death has occurred of Liam Linden, a well-known business man in Laois who left a deep imprint in business, GAA, golf and charity...
EirGrid release statement following meeting with Laois residents
EirGrid have released a statement following their meeting with the Ratheniska, Spink, Timahoe (RTS) substation action group over the controversial power project in Ratheniska.
EirGrid chief...
Incredible Stradbally pharmacist raises huge sum for little Mary-Claire’s treatment fund
An incredible Stradbally pharmacist has completed her first marathon and raised €3,555 for the Mary Claire Knowles' treatment fund in the process.
Rose Maher, Mary...
Laois author’s work features in new Irish crime anthology
A Portlaoise author has published a short story in a new Irish crime anthology.
Mark Bastow has previously written novels and short stories on the supernatural,...
Laois Rector embarks on five day fast for charity
A Church of Ireland rector in Portlaoise has began a 100 hour fast to raise money for Christian Aid.
Rector Peter Tarleton started the fast...
Mountrath student receives best Leaving Cert biology results in the country
What an amazing achievement this is.
A former Mountrath CS student was awarded for receiving the best Leaving Cert biology results in the country.
Katy White...
Mosque open day welcomes all to 2018 event
On December 1, 2018, Portlaoise Mosque is opening doors to all.
The Portlaoise Mosque is inviting neighbours and for the wider community to come and...
Laois woman’s new book aims to tackle climate change by eating local
Laois woman Lisa Fingleton has decided she wants to contribute real change to the environment and put pen to paper to deliver 'The Local...
Laois-Offaly Garda division launch new Youth Awards in association with Supermac’s
The Laois-Offaly Garda division in association with Supermac's are calling for entries for the inaugural Garda Youth Awards following their official launch today in...
Laois Civil Defence base to remain in Mountmellick for 10 more years
Sites and premises for Laois Civil Defence were raised by three Laois county councillors at the latest full council meeting.
Councillors Caroline Dwane Stanley, Catherine...
Thirteen year old girl hospitalised after alleged attack
An alleged assault on a Portlaoise teenager is now being investigated by Gardaí.
The incident happened at a shopping centre in the town last Saturday.
A...
