Table quiz to be held in aid of Portlaoise Hospital Special Care baby unit
A table quiz is being organised for the Special Care baby unit in the Midland Regional Hospital in Humes Pub on Main Street in Portlaoise...
Portlaoise estate granted 141 new houses
141 new homes have been approved for Portlaoise.
An Bord Pleanala has upheld a Laois County Council decision to grant permission for an extra 141...
In Pictures: Two long serving Laois employees retire from Glanbia
Two Laois men with an incredible number of years of service between them have retired from Glanbia recently.
Mick Kavanagh and Billy Finane have amassed...
Table quiz, GOAL jersey day and Halloween all a blast for Arles NS
It has been all go in Arles NS recently with a host of different activities going down a treat.
A table quiz was held in...
FOUND: Laois couple reunited with glasses lost in London taxi
Well that didn't take long.
Just over an hour after we posted a story of a pair of glasses lost in a London taxi over...
Laois man John Whelan launches new book on life in the Christian Brothers, the...
Journalist, editor, author, former Senator, LaoisToday columnist, guest radio presenter John Whelan has added another string to his bow by launching his new book,...
London taxi driver launches appeal to reunite Laois couple with lost glasses
A London taxi driver is trying to do a brilliant thing - reunite a Laois couple with their lost glasses.
Damien McGee, whose mother is...
Mother of three Kolbe pupils speaks out about conditions – ‘It’s devastating sending your...
One parent who understands the plight of those involved Kolbe Special School all too well is Louise Dermody.
Louise's three children Ethan, Kyle and Alanna...
Stradbally ‘will not get any roundabouts’
Back in September, Fine Gael Cllr Tom Mulhall requested roundabouts for Stradbally as he said traffic calming measures were needed in the town to...
Scór na nÓg seeking participants for annual competition
Laois Scór na nÓg will take place in St Fintan's Hall Mountrath on Friday 23 November.
The competition is open to all GAA members under-17...
Gardaí issue renewed appeal after attack at knifepoint against two people in Portlaoise
Gardai in Portlaoise have renewed their appeal for information after two people were robbed during an attack where a knife was produced last Saturday...
Garda Fraud Unit to tackle insurance fraudsters is going nowhere – Cowen
Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen, has expressed deep frustration at the lack of progress in establishing a dedicated unit within An Garda...
Laois dog shines bright in pet personality competition
A Laois dog charmed his way into judges' hearts at the national Pet Expo in Dublin.
Archer from Portlaoise won the Jester category of the...
WATCH: Laois man completes two marathons in seven days in memory of Mountmellick friend
Completing one marathon is a extraordinary challenge, but to run two within the space of a week on two different continents is something else...
Updated: Gardai close Laois road following fatal accident as mam and daughter taken to...
Gardai have closed part of the N80 following a fatal crash this morning.
The incident happened between Stradbally and Arles close to Simmon's Mill Cross at...
In Pictures: Irish Prison College in Portlaoise receives multi-million refurbishment
It may be a little known fact, but every man or woman who becomes a prison officer in Ireland must do their training in...
A busy Science Week ahead for Laois students
Science week will be in full swing in Laois next week, with a number of events taking place around the county.
Starting from Tuesday November...
In Pictures: Fifty Seven Boutique make Hospice presentation again following 16th consecutive Coffee Day
Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington recently held its 16th consecutive Annual Hospice Coffee Morning - with another significant donation made to the very worthy...
Portarlington lung transplant recipient honoured with special recognition award
An award which is justly deserved.
Lung transplant recipient Val Kennedy, from Portarlington was given special recognition at an awards presentation hosted by Tullamore Golf...
Dad of little Mary-Claire ‘over the moon’ following Winning Streak earnings
The whole county and indeed most of the country itself were smiling on Saturday night as a young Laois dad won big on Winning...
A Portlaoise nursing home is under new ownership
Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise has been purchased by Amanda Torrens through her company Brindley Healthcare.
The owner is from Donegal and she has been...
Election Countdown: Who’s in and who’s out of the sitting County Councillors ahead of...
The people of Laois and Ireland will be asked to vote in the Local Elections next year.
There's just over six months to go to...
Laois family make it through to the quarter finals of Ireland’s Fittest Family
The McDonald family from Ballyroan have made it through to the quarter-finals of the hugely popular Ireland’s Fittest Family programme on RTE this evening.
Last...
Gardai appealing for information after two people attacked at knife point in Portlaoise
Gardai in Portlaoise are appealing for information after two people were robbed during which a knife was produced on Saturday evening.
During the incident a...
Property Watch: Rural Houses for sale under €300,000
On this week's property watch, we are looking at houses in more rural parts of the county.
From Coolrain to Castletown, there are some stunning...
Well-known Laois man wins big on Winning Streak after Spinning the Wheel!
There's hardly a programme on the television that is as widely watched on weekly basis as Winning Streak and there was a strong Laois interest this...
Laois mum of three delighted as stolen car recovered
A young Laois mum, who was left completely stranded following the robbery of her car last week, has had her car returned to her.
Portlaoise...
Laois school fears for ‘life and limb’ of pupils in freezing temperatures
A rural school has taken it upon themselves to write a letter to the Laois County Council regarding road safety during cold snaps.
St Patrick's...
Laois rugby official joins national mentoring charity
Le Chéile Mentoring and Youth Justice Support Services have seen their Board of Management expanding with the recent appointment of Richard McElwee to the...
In Pictures: Ballinakill Classic Indoor Car Show a huge success
The annual Ballinakill Classic Indoor Car Show took place at the weekend with a huge crowd in attendance.
The Laois Shopping Centre car park was...
