Very special concert taking place to mark National Harp Day
On Saturday 20 of October, in St Peter's Church of Ireland Portlaoise, Triona Marshall (harp) and David Power (Uilleann Pipes), the Music Generation Laois Harp...
Laois Minister does not want General Election next year
Fine Gael Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan does not want to have a General Election next year.
The Laois TD was speaking this afternoon in...
In Pictures: Thousands raised in memory of much loved Laois man
Emo Court basked in glorious sunshine yesterday as crowds turned out to raise money in memory of a much-loved Laois man.
Alan Mulhall passed away...
430 students from Laois set to take part in Maths Week Ireland
Maths Week 2018 has been launched by Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton TD.
The worlds largest national maths festival returns for 2018 and...
Laois to hold first-ever Women in Agriculture contracting conference
The first-ever Women in Agri Contracting Conference is to be held in a Laois venue next week.
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in...
In Pictures: New enhancement scheme launched for Portlaoise
Today saw the launch of the brand new Facade Enhancement scheme for Portlaoise.
The first phase of the Facade Enhancement Scheme will focus on Lower...
Broadband plan ‘in a shambolic state and Plan B is needed’ – Stanley
Yesterday the news broke that Minister for Communications Denis Naughten resigned after he revealed he had four private dinners with the key bidder in...
Professional advice on ways to look after your mental health
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday October 8 to Monday October 15, and we have been gathering tips and advice on ways...
Laois school planning sleep out to raise funds for the homeless
St. Mary's CBS Portlaoise are planning a sleep out this evening in a bid to raise money for the homeless.
The event is being ran...
Laois organisation announced as one top three in Europe for inclusive entrepreneurship
In August, Laois Enterprise Office (LEO) was nominated for a European Enterprise Promotion Award for their programme which helps disadvantaged groups overcome barriers to...
Laois campaigners launch their support for incumbent Michael D Higgins
The Laois Campaign for the re-election of Michael D Higgins was launched on Thursday, October 4 in O’Loughlins Hotel Portlaoise.
The non-party political event was...
WATCH: Young Laois man opens up about recent suicide attempt in bid to help...
This is an incredibly brave and deeply selfless thing to do.
A young Stradbally man has opened up about his own struggles with mental health...
UPDATE: Missing Laois man abroad found
A Laois man gone missing in America has been found.
Ballacolla man Emmet Wall was missing in Washington DC since Saturday, and his friends and...
In Pictures: Portlaoise pilot commemorated for historic flight
Portlaoise airman Colonel James Fitzmaurice has been commemorated yet again for his legendary east to west crossing of the Atlantic.
The 90th Anniversary of the...
Laois hotel named as second best hotel in Ireland
One Laois hotel has been named the second best hotel in Ireland, according to the Condé Nast Traveler's 2018 Readers' Choice Awards.
Ballyfin Demense was named...
Met Éireann issue weather warnings ahead of Storm Callum
Met Éireann have officially issued Status Orange and Yellow weather warnings for the incoming Storm Callum.
In a statement, the national weather forecaster said: "Strong...
‘Never a better time to be a landlord, and never a worse time to...
Speaking on the Budget announced on Tuesday, Brian Stanley TD said: “It’s never been a better time to be a landlord and never worse...
Recycle and win at Laois Shopping Centre
Younger customers at Laois Shopping Centre have just been given a very fun reason to recycle their empty clean plastic bottles.
The shopping centre has...
Top tips to look after your mental health
A regular rounders correspondent for LaoisToday, Jamie Dowling has penned a piece on how he has learnt to deal with mental health issues, and...
‘Massive buzz’ for 12 Acres following big food awards win
12 Acres Brewing Company have taken home the Gold medal at the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle last week.
It is a huge...
Young Laois young musicians perform for government leaders
Members of Music Generation Laois have been given the honour to perform for leaders in education at major conference in Farmleigh House.
On Monday, October...
All you need to know about Budget 2019
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue has started to announce the Budget for the coming year.
This is the third and final budget under the confidence-and-supply...
Over 3,000 bulbs to be planted for ‘Operation Daffodil’ in Laois town
The residents of Portarlington are set to wake to fields of yellow next Spring as 'Operation Daffodil' flourishes through the town.
The Dublin Road Business...
Laois radio presenter wins an astounding two IMRO awards
Midlands 103 brought home a staggering amount of accolades at the National Radio Awards last Friday, October 5.
Among those to gather top prizes on...
‘Atlantic Bomb’ could be coming our way, according to Midlands weather forecaster
The imminent storm due to visit Ireland this week could turn into 'a weather bomb'. This is according to Cathal Nolan, from the Midland...
‘People have been so amazing,’ Vikki Mulhall on the support received in memory of...
Vikki Mulhall, wife of the late Alan Mulhall, has praised the support of her friends, family and other groups in Laois for their help...
Works finish on Portarlington bridge before Christmas
Long awaited works on Portarlington's Barrow Bridge are underway and will hopefully be complete just before Christmas.
The bridge links Laois and Offaly, and will...
In Pictures: Big day for Portlaoise business as impressive new ambulance facility is opened
In the early part of the 2000s, John Conroy's wife Noreen was diagnosed with cancer.
At the time the Portlaoise man was a Corporal in...
New scheme aimed at repairing vacant houses in Laois
People with town street houses and rural houses that are vacant and in poor condition need to be aware of the Repair to lease...
Portlaoise Hospital named national winner for Hygiene and Food Safety
The Catering Department of the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise won two awards at the National Q Mark Awards and were named overall national winner...
