REACTION: Laois Michael D Higgins campaign organiser welcomes election victory
I The organiser for the Michael D Higgins campaign in County Laois has welcomed the result from the early tallies in county Laois.
Eoin Barry made...
Laois votes for Michael D Higgins as President of Ireland
Laois has voted for Michael D Higgins to be the tenth President of the Republic of Ireland.
The current president received 13,754 votes out of...
€304,255 for upgrade of local roads in Laois
Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, has announced that €304,255 has been granted to County Laois for the upgrade of local roads.
Minister Flanagan...
Remedial works wanted for, ‘rollercoaster of a road’ in Laois
The Mountrath to Abbeyleix road has been described as, "The worst road in the county' according to one Laois councillor.
Cllr James Kelly made the...
BREAKING: Michael D Higgins set to be re-elected as President of Ireland
Michael D Higgins will be elected as the tenth President of the Republic of Ireland according to an RTE Rec C Exit Poll.
The current...
Laois group cycled the length of Ireland to raise over €6,000 in aid of...
Crossfit UnLaois'd have traveled from Malin to Mizen Head of the country to raise funds for the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
They cycled 671km over...
Appoint a design team to Kolbe now – ‘I will be back to the...
A Laois TD has raised the need to urgently appoint a design team for a new Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
Laois TD Sean Fleming raised...
WATCH: Portlaoise secondary school hold own vote on Presidential election
As the country casts their votes and prepares to hear who will be elected President, a Portlaoise school has completed the same process today.
Dunamase...
Flooding in Clonaslee, the ‘worst road in the county’ and repairs in Camross
A number of issues in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district area were highlighted at the latest area meeting.
Councillor Seamus McDonald raised the issues involving flooding...
Castletown man receives Laois Carer of the Year award
A Castletown man has been awarded the prestigious honour of Laois Carer of the Year,
John Bergin has being caring for his wife, Kathleen for...
A frontline service with nowhere to go
The Order of Malta is involved in first-aid medical services at local community events, emergency transportation in the harshest of weather conditions, training in...
Darts exhibition in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland coming to Racket Hall
A darts exhibition with one of the world's top players is coming to Racket Hall in Roscrea in December.
And it is for a very...
Founder of Electric Picnic passes away suddenly
There is deep sadness tonight as the founder of the Electric Picnic has passed away.
John Reynolds, who was behind the festival the has become...
In Pictures: Big turnout for Barnashrone National School’s 5k Run
What a great day was had here by all.
Punters gathered to beautiful autumn sunshine recently to take part in the Barnashrone NS Fun Run
This...
Funding announced to repair regional and local roads in Laois
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan has announced an allocation of €956,000 in funding to assist the repair of regional...
Portarlington community group awarded grant from supermarket
The Portarlington After Schools Project is the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s 2018 Community Grants programme.
Aldi’s Portarlington store staff have awarded the charity...
Ballyroan fundraiser this weekend for little Mary Claire
The Ballyroan community spirit is a very strong one - and that will be shown in abundance this weekend at a local event to...
Irish Wheelchair Association Portlaoise is looking for help with national campaign
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Portlaoise has launched its part in their largest national fundraising campaign.
The highly popular 'Angels' campaign is back.
Angel pins will...
Winner announced in Racket Hall Competition
The Racket Hall in Roscrea is one of the best known hotels in the region.
Located on the outskirts of the Tipperary town, on the...
Four Laois schools plus neighbouring Kildare school to be ‘structurally examined’
Four Laois primary schools and another in nearby Athy are among 42 schools in the country that will have to be examined to determine...
Job losses expected in Laois as Bord na Mona announced plans to cease peat...
Bord na Mona have announced their intentions to cease peat production in Ireland within the next decade, which is likely to mean job loses...
Portlaoise students give up phones for 24 hours for worthy cause
It may seem like Mission Impossible in this day and age, but a group of Portlaoise students gave up their phones for 24 hours...
LaoisToday polls show swing towards controversial Presidential candidate
Last week, it looked like Michael D Higgins would cakewalk his way back to the Aras for a second term as President of Ireland.
However,...
Halloween Craft Fair highly anticipated in Ballylinan
A Craft Fair will be held in the old school Main Street, Ballylinan on Sunday 28 October.
It will take place from noon to 2pm.
It...
Laois resident lands opportunity of a lifetime for international company
A Mountmellick resident has landed the opportunity of a lifetime as a US Global Graduate for Tullamore D.E.W.
Mountmellick’s Oisin Hanlon has been appointed by...
Planning Permission sought for a community use facility in Laois town
Planning permission has been sought for a major development in Durrow.
It has been lodged on behalf of Durrow Development Forum, Patrick Street, Durrow, Co...
Lakes in Portlaoise cause for ‘serious worry’
"I was absolutely shocked and horrified at the lake in Glendowns Housing Estate," said councillor Pauline Madigan at the latest Portlaoise municipal district meeting.
Cllr...
BREAKING: Four Laois schools to be ‘examined’ as structural issues emerge at Dublin school
Three Laois schools are among 30 that will undergo "urgent structural assessments" following the discovery of "significant structural issues" at a Dublin secondary school.
The Department...
In Pictures: Science in safe hands at Timahoe NS
The annual Intel Mini Scientist fair at Scoil Mhuire Fatima was another resounding success this year as the young scientists of Timahoe showcased their...
Laois musicians perform for royalty as they light up the stage in Monaco
Four extraordinary young musicians from Music Generation Laois lit up the stage in Monaco with their mentor Zoë Conway recently.
Here, they performed for an...
