Construction company insists no penny pinching was done when building schools
Western Building Systems has insisted there were no, 'short cuts or penny pinching' in its construction of schools.
Three of the four Laois schools built...
Cowen selected again in Offaly as Fianna Fail look towards General Election
Fianna Fail members in Offaly have chosen Barry Cowen to represent the party once again in the next General Election following their Selection Convention...
Man arrested in murder investigation of Nurney man in Athy
Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 34 year old man that occurred on Thursday 1st November 2018.
A man in his late...
One of Laois’s longest serving politicians announces plans to retire
One of Laois's longest serving politicians has revealed that he will not contest the 2019 Local Elections.
Fine Gael Councillor for the Portarlington/Graiguecullen District John...
Historic Berlin school trip for Portlaoise students
Over forty Scoil Chríost Rí students headed to Germany on Thursday morning for the school’s first overseas Leaving Cert History school tour.
The number of...
Five candidates in the mix as Fianna Fail to select General Election candidates in...
Fianna Fail members in Offaly will have five candidates to choose from at the General Election Selection Convention which is being held in Tullamore...
UPDATE: Murder investigation launched as man died following stabbing in Athy
Gardai have launched a murder investigation after a father of three was fatally stabbed in Athy overnight.
A man in his early 30s received serious...
Three Laois schools require extensive works before they can open again
Three of the four Laois schools identified as possibly requiring “urgent structural assessments” following the discovery of “significant structural issues” at a Dublin secondary...
Portlaoise school celebrates two Science Olympiads
One school in Laois is celebrating two participants in the Science Olympiad finals.
Scoil Chriost Rí had two participants in the Science Olympiad medals at the...
Spanish mining deal is type of support Midlands needs to address job losses –...
Fianna Fáil TD Barry Cowen, has said that the €250 million deal to support the Spanish coal mining industry is the type of deal...
Timahoe NS gets very spooky for Halloween
Timahoe NS was a scary place to be last Friday as the boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire Fatima dressed up in their scariest...
Laois school sends out warning against ticket fraudsters
St Mary's CBS have warned against the sale of fraudulent tickets for a fundraiser.
The Portlaoise secondary school issued a statement on their App.
The notification...
Virgin Media One set to air documentary on Midlands Prison Portlaoise
What it is like to live and work inside Ireland's largest prison is set to be brought to our TV screens in the next...
Two major companies announce their support for Portlaoise’s bid for the All-Ireland Fleadh
Two national companies have announced their backing for Portlaoise to hold Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann.
ESB Networks and EirGrid have pledged to support Portlaoise's bid...
French-born Stradbally woman leaves €30 million to various Irish charities
A French-born Stradbally woman, who passed away in December 2016 at the age of 93, has left €30m to five Irish charities.
Elizabeth O'Kelly, who...
Father Ted themed fundraiser to support homelessness
An exciting fundraising event will take place in the Manhattan Mixer this weekend in aid of Portlaoise Action to Homelessness.
It will be a night...
First Sod turned for Camross developments
Camross Parish development Association (CPDA) have secured funding to develop the village of Camross.
The first stage of this development is to create a village...
Trick or Treaters warned to wrap up warm this Halloween
All the ghouls, ghosts and goblins are being warned to put on plenty of layers this Halloween as the temperatures are set to drop.
Weather...
In Pictures: All-Ireland winning weekend for Portlaoise Macra na Feirme
Celebrations are continuing among Portlaoise Macra members following their All-Ireland victory over the weekend.
The club team composed of Adrian Seale, Paddy Delaney, Thomas Cushen...
LISTEN: Laois Fianna Fáil TD has his say on Peter Casey possibly joining the...
One Laois TD has had his say on Peter Casey's comments about possibly running for a general election as a Fianna Fáil candidate.
The Public...
Green light given for Obama Plaza style development outside Portlaoise
Planning permission has been granted to Supermacs owner Pat McDonagh for the construction of a new service station, similar to the Barack Obama Plaza...
Laois mum of three left stranded as stolen car remains missing
A young Laois mum has been left completely stranded following the robbery of her car yesterday morning.
Portlaoise native Martina Graham discovered that her car...
Update on works on Mountmellick river susceptible to flooding
Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan has received the following update on flood relief works on the Owenass River in Mountmellick.
This comes following...
In Pictures: Errill Tractor Run proves a big hit once again as they remember...
Over 300 tractors of all sizes and vintages gathered in the village of Errill on Sunday afternoon for a charity Tractor Run in aid...
Laois road which would make you ‘sea-sick’ to undergo remedial works this year
The Mountrath to Abbeyleix road, described as 'the worst road in the county’, is to undergo works this year.
Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming revealed...
Appeal launched to find stolen car in Laois
An appeal has been launched to find a car which was stolen in Laois.
Portlaoise native Martina Graham discovered this morning that her car had...
Chairman of Dunamaise Arts Centre says goodbye after 20 years
During 20 years of being involved in the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Theatre, Louis Brennan has seen and gone through it all.
From its conception,...
Need for new cemetery for Laois town is ‘a matter of urgency’
The need for a new cemetery in Portlaoise was raised at the area's latest municipal district meeting.
"We definitely should plan one now - not...
Property Watch: Five properties currently on sale in Portlaoise
This week’s property watch is looking at houses for sale in Laois' county town.
These houses are ranging in value from €170,000 to €250,000.
With one of the...
Laois voters make their decision on the blasphemy referendum
The people of Laois have voted ‘Yes’ remove the prohibition on blasphemy from the Constitution.
27,858 votes were counted with a total valid number of votes...
