Jess the sheepdog and stolen lambs have been FOUND
The news we have all been waiting for - and this time we are certain!
Jess the sheepdog and the majority of the lambs who...
Search continues for stolen sheepdog Jess following robbery of jeep and lambs
Jess the sheepdog and 60 lambs that were stolen from a petrol station in Graiguecullen yesterday are still missing.
The Kealy family from St Joseph's...
Exploring the life of the Laois woman who donated €30 million to charity
Last month the news broke that a French-born Stradbally woman, Elizabeth O'Kelly, who passed away in December 2016 at the age of 93, left...
Laois social enterprises encouraged to apply for €1.6 million development fund
Laois social enterprises are being encouraged to apply to the €1.6 million social enterprise development fund.
Social Innovation Ireland (SIFI) launched the €1.6m Social Enterprise...
UPDATE: 60 lambs and dog Jess still missing after stolen jeep recovered
We thought we had a happy conclusion to this story but now it appears that we actually haven't.
Earlier today, we reported that a jeep...
FOUND: Stolen jeep and trailer located
We bring you some absolutely brilliant news tonight!
A jeep with a trailor containing 60 lambs attached to it that was stolen in Graiguecullen this...
Appeal launched to locate stolen jeep, trailer and 60 lambs
A young Laois man has launched an appeal to locate his father's stolen jeep.
The vehicle, which had a trailer containing 60 lambs attached to...
Gardai to install two permanent speed vans on M7 where works continue
Gardai have announced they will install two permanent speed vans on the M7 between Junction 8 and 11 in a bid to deter motorists...
Junior minister to attend Grain Growers AGM
The Irish Grain Growers Association - which has a considerable Laois membership - are holding their AGM next week, which will be attended by...
€1.2m boost for Emo Court under government scheme
An additional €1.2m in funding will be made available for ongoing works at Emo Court, a much-needed boost for one of Laois's favourite locations.
Laois-Offaly...
‘Never seen it as negative’ says local mart manager about beef crisis
Glen Cooper, the manager in Mountrath Mart, says there is a level of negativity around beef farming at the moment that he has never...
Laois contemporary craftsman in the national spotlight at popular fair
A Laois craftsman and fast-rising talent in handmade furniture circles will showcase his amazing steam bent wood pieces at Gifted – The Contemporary Craft...
Rathdowney housing estate to be ‘taken in charge’ in 2019 after 23 years
A Rathdowney housing estate built in 1995 is to be taken in charge in 2019.
Brodericks housing estate in Knockiel, Rathdowney is proposed to be...
Gardai on the scene as road closed following crash on Laois-Offaly border
Road closures are in place and Gardai are at the scene of a crash on the Laois-Offaly border.
Gardai are attending the incident this Thursday...
WATCH: Gaelscoil Phortlaoise remix of The Greatest Showman hit earns them €1,000
These girls and boys from Gaelscoil Phortlaoise are seriously talented.
We headed out to the Portlaoise primary school this afternoon where the kids from second...
WATCH: Laois couple have first dance signed by Midlands ISL choir
This will brighten up your afternoon.
At a wedding in Portlaoise last weekend, the couple involved decided to have their first dance performed by members...
Death has occurred of well-known Laois man George Dobson
The death has occurred of a well-known Laois man.
George Patrick Dobson, from Portlaoise, passed away unexpectedly at the Midlands Regional Hospital yesterday.
George, who is...
Laois girls in the mix as Macra presidential races kicks off
One Laois girl has officially declared her intentions and another is also thought to be in the mix ahead of next year's Macra na...
Road works to be carried out in Durrow and Rathdowney
Two notices of motion were raised to carry out road works in the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
One of these motions was for the...
In Pictures: Incredible local fundraiser raises €5,096 for Pieta House
A long period of hard work and fun organised by a Portarlington woman has certainly paid its dividends, with €5,096 being raised for Pieta...
Well known Laois plumber stepping in for his brother on Winning Streak
A retired Laois plumber is hoping to go on a Winning Streak for his brother this Saturday (24th November) when he will appear on the...
Election postering “should be consigned to history” says Councillor
The sight of election posters in Portlaoise is set to become a thing of the past.
Councillors have agreed to avoid the use of postering...
Laois Local Enterprise Office rewarded at prestigious European awards
Laois Local Enterprise Office (LEO) has been named as runner up in the European Enterprise Promotion Award for a programme which helps disadvantaged groups...
Laois farmers speak passionately as huge crowd attend Beef Plan meeting
There was standing room only in the Community Hall in Ratheniska as over 300 beef farmers from Laois and surrounding counties attended the Laois...
WATCH: Laois farming family praise social media for helping them retrieve stolen tractor
A Laois farming family that had their new tractor stolen and later retrieved at the start of the year have praised the impact of...
Calls for safety measures near GAA Club to be carried out
One Laois county councillor has called for road safety measures to be carried out in a GAA club in the county.
Cllr James Kelly raised...
In Pictures: Cheque presentation after hugely successful Errill Tractor Run
Over 300 tractors of all sizes and vintages gathered in the village of Errill on the last Sunday in October for a charity Tractor...
Fundraiser launched to make little Laois girl’s Christmas wish come true
A fundraiser has been launched to make a little Laois girl's Christmas dream come true.
10-year-old Aimee Brennan from Wolfhill has had Scoliosis since birth.
Unfortunately, due...
Meeting confirmed to discuss growing violence in sport
An official meeting aimed at combating violence in sport is set to take place next Thursday, November 29,
It will be a public meeting in...
Former GAA president among candidates for Fianna Fail Local Election Convention in Borris-Mountmellick area
The former President of the GAA has put his name in the hat to be selected by Fianna Fail to run as a Local...
