Councillor asks for continued support for new development committee in Ballinakill
Cllr John Joe Fennelly asked at the latest Portlaoise Municipal Meeting that the council continue to support the new development committee in Ballinakill with...
Group against controversial power project to escalate campaign following meeting with Eirgird
The group who have been fighting against the building of a big substation for nearly a decade are now escalating their campaign efforts after a...
LaoisToday in line for prestigious technology award
The Spider Awards take place this evening and LaoisToday has been nominated for an award.
Taking place this evening in the RDS Concert Hall, The...
Sixty-eight elderly people have waited on trolleys for over 24 hours in Portlaoise hospital
Sixty-eight elderly people have waited on trolleys for over 24 hours in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
This is according to statistics released to Sinn...
Laois Arts Centre scoops prestigious National Enterprise Towns awards
Huge congratulations are due to Mountmellick Arts Centre after collecting the 'Town Initiatives of the Year' prize at the Bank Of Ireland National Enterprise Towns...
Deep sadness in Stradbally as pillar of the community passes away
There is deep sadness in Stradbally today as one of its much loved sons has passed away.
Bill Deegan, who was involved in every fibre...
Social media campaign set up for Mountmellick boy to star on worldwide chatshow ‘Ellen’
Could you imagine what joy it would bring if this happened?
A Laois mother has put out a heartfelt appeal on social media to give...
Johnny Sexton’s lucky boots earn €25,500 in Laois auction to help ill schoolgirl
Johnny Sexton's iconic drop goal boots have sold in Laois for €25,000 to help a young schoolgirl get treatment for a serious illness.
The World Player...
‘One in eight crimes are committed on bail’ Laois councillor calls for more stringent...
"One in eight crimes are committed by people out on bail," this was the statement made by cllr James Kelly at the latest Laois...
In Pictures: Portlaoise student gearing up for international science competition in Botswana
Anyone who excels on the international stage is worthy of mention - and Asma Zulfiqar certainly falls into that category.
The Transition Year student, from Scoil...
In Pictures: Two long serving employees retire from An Post in Portlaoise
Two members of An Post with an incredible number of years of service between them have retired.
Leo O'Gorman, who is from Portlaoise, and Paul...
“Anyone who thinks Laois doesn’t have a drug problem is an ostrich” says Chief...
408 of 447 drugs possession arrests that happened between July and September this year took place at the Electric Picnic.
The popular festival also saw...
Laois car crash causing significant rush hour traffic delays
Emergency services have been called to the scene of an accident in Laois on the N80 stretch of road between Portlaoise to Tullamore.
It is...
Commuters to expect delays as lorry crashes into Portlaoise bridge
Irish Rail service users may face delays this evening after a lorry crashed into a railway bridge in Portlaoise.
According to Irish Rail there will...
Councillors clash in arguments for and against election posters
Last week the news came that the sight of election posters in Portlaoise is set to become a thing of the past.
This may not...
Sixty-five Laois schools to receive minor works grant payment
A total of 65 Laois schools will receive a Minor Works Grant payment over the coming days for small scale works and improvements.
This is according...
A Centre of Excellence for disability sports could be on its way to Laois
An indoor Centre of Excellence for disability sports has been proposed for the county in a Sport, Recreation and Play Strategy plan.
The Laois County...
Laois to have a Chamber of Commerce by early 2019
A Chamber of Commerce will be re-established in Laois by early next year.
An update on the establishment of a Chamber of Commerce was asked...
Civic reception planned for the great Tommy Treacy
One of Laois' most recognizable faces is set to be honoured for his services to the county.
Laois County Councillors have decided to give a...
In Pictures: New walking route launched in Mountmellick
One new Irish Heart Foundation Slí na Sláinte walking route developed by Laois County Council, was launched in Mountmellick on Friday the 23rd of...
Laois dad Anthony Knowles makes television appearance to plead for specialist medication for daughter...
Ballyroan father Anthony Knowles has become no stranger to television appearances over recent months.
From the extremely well-received documentary ‘The Town’, to Winning Streak -...
Over 570 people are waiting for home help in Laois/Offaly while only 19 are...
'Shocking', 'scandalous' and 'staggering' were just some of the words used to describe the 578 long waiting list for home help in Laois and...
Sadness as giant of Ballinakill community Aidan Kennedy passes away
The death has occurred of Aidan Kennedy - an absolute giant of community life in Ballinakill.
He was postmaster in the village for over 50...
Second company set to purchase land and create jobs in Portlaoise
This is brilliant news altogether!
Off the back of the news that Glanbia and Leprino Foods intend to open a cheese manufacturing plant in Togher,...
Portlaoise Hospital receives positive feedback in National Patient Experience Survey
88% of patients report positive experience at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise in National Patient Experience Survey 2018.
The hospital scores significantly higher than national average...
‘Sad day’ as new housing plan will see ‘just a handful’ for Portlaoise
Laois County Councillors have hit out at a housing plan contained in the Indicative Capital Programme for 2019-2021 which was unveiled at the monthly...
Portlaoise set to receive over €3 million for cultural town centre fund
Urban regeneration and development projects in Portlaoise are set to receive €3,357,000 in funding projects.
This €3 million forms part of the €30 million allocated...
17 people have lost their lives on Laois roads in last four years
Seventeen people have died in Laois in the past four years in road accidents.
A total of 446 people were injured and 17 killed on...
New pedestrian crossing requested for Portlaoise school
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley has put a motion forward that the Council install a Pedestrian Crossing at Colaiste Dhun Masc at Tower Hill Portlaoise.
The...
Colaiste Iosagain gearing up for Legally Blonde – The Musical
Colaiste Iosagain, Portarlington is pleased to announce their next musical production.
Legally Blonde - The Musical, is about a blonde haired girl, Elle Woods, who...
