Female Laois bishop calls on Pope to apologise to Irish women
A female bishop from Laois is calling on the Pope to publicly apologise to Irish women for the Church’s “toxic” policies towards them.
Ex-communicated Bridget...
Gardai investigate crash after man was found driving the wrong way
Gardaí are investigating an incident after a man had been driving in the wrong direction on a motorway in Laois.
In the early hours of...
‘People in more desperate state than ever’, claims local councillor about housing crisis
A Portlaoise-based county councillor has claimed that he has people coming to him "in a more desperate state than ever before" looking for social...
Works set to begin in large Portarlington estate
Railway Mews in Portarlington appear to be nearing the finish line at last after years of delay.
The charming development is one of the largest...
‘Make Portlaoise a deaf friendly town’ – Irish Sign Language is expanding in Laois
What Karen Chadwick began as a voluntary group for learning sign language in her own home with five people, has grown into a community...
Stack becomes Board member of Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre has just announced that Austin Stack will join their Board of Directors as a voluntary community member and will act...
Local priest set to perform original song for Pope Francis during upcoming Papal visit
A local priest based in Graiguecullen is set to perform his own song for Pope Francis and the expected 500,000 people gathering at the...
Laois Down Syndrome Ireland see land allocated for a ‘Field of Dreams’
It was a dream come through for the Laois branch of Down Syndrome Ireland has been allotted four acres of land for their 'Field...
€150,000 worth of unstamped cigarettes, tobacco and alcohol seized by Revenue in Laois
Revenue Officers have seized over 192,000 unstamped cigarettes, 10kgs of tobacco and over 1,960 litres of alcohol worth €150,000 at a house in Laois.
Officers...
‘It’s like a cancer here now,’ Laois business owner blasts roadworks blocking access to...
The 25-day closure of the Timahoe Road out of Portlaoise has had a huge impact on many people - but none more so than...
WATCH: Showing how to use a defibrillator at launch of county-wide database
A database on defibrillators was launched in the Laois County Council offices today, Thursday, August 2.
The database contains information on all defibrillators around the...
Digital Safety Bill needs to be pushed through the Dail quicker, says Laois TD
Following the meeting of the Dail Committee with Facebook this week, Sinn Fein’s spokesperson on Communications Brian Stanley TD said, “allowing violence, offensive images,...
€200K project could be on the cards for local town
Portarlington could soon become a popular destination for walkers and anglers, if a €200,000 euro project is approved by Offaly County Council.
The project would...
In Pictures: Medals galore for Buggie School of Irish Dancing at Leinster Fleadh Cheoil
Is there any competition Buggie School of Irish Dancing can't win?
The Stradbally-based dancing school came away with an incredible three Gold, four silver and...
Calls for increased funding to clear River Barrow
Laois County Councillor Tom Mulhall has called on the council to increase funding to keep the River Barrow clear - as "flooding is never...
Councillors concerned for Clonaslee road
At a recent meeting of Borris-in-Ossorry/Mountmellick Municipal district, concerns were raised regarding a dangerous approach road along the Rosenallis Road in Clonaslee, just past...
Sadness in Mountrath Golf Club as popular lady captain passes away
There is sadness in Mountrath Golf Club and the local community in Ballybrophy near Borris-in-Ossory following the death of Carol Sinnott following a short...
Visually impaired Laois teen not letting lack of sight keep him from his passion...
Portlaoise teenager Jordan Percy is not letting his visual impairment stop him from wrestling, and is even competing in the Irish Open Wrestling competitions...
Laois charity organisation ready to cycle 220km for charity
There are only three days to go before Rathdowney Easyriders take up another mammoth 220km cycle in Clonakilty, Cork.
This will be the 16th year...
Laois man hailed ‘a hero’ after quick thinking on site of emergency
One Portlaoise man has been hailed a hero after helping a young man at the scene of an accident outside Portlaoise last Friday, July...
History of a remarkable Laois coalmine is being explored in the Dunamaise
An extraordinary exhibition exploring the rich history of a former coalmine is now open at Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
The Wolfhill Coalmine Project follows a...
Superintendent believes we have ‘no problem’ with hate crimes in Laois
Superintendent Anthony Petit has said he doesn't believe we have a problem with hate crimes in Laois.
Following news of two arrests made in connection...
Solution proposed for water shortage in badly affected part of Laois
Laois County Councillor Ben Brennan has hit out at Irish Water over their decision not to connect to a water supply in his area...
Charlie Flanagan defends CCTV scheme
Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Justice and Equality, has strongly defended his department’s Community based CCTV scheme,
This follows claims from some local authorities that it...
Local Men’s Shed become computer savvy with citizen’s course
A group of men from the Portlaoise Men’s Shed have completed a Digital Skills Course at the Portlaoise Enterprise Centre on Thursday, July 27.
Tutor...
Summerhill Lake will be protected in town plan
The lake in the Summerhill will be protected in the Portlaoise's draft local area plan.
Fears were raised about what will happen to the lake...
Heatwave predicted for Laois this bank holiday weekend
A long-range weather forceast is putting temperatures at an incredible 28C in Ireland over the Bank Holiday weekend.
While Laois saw blustery winds and rain...
80,000 tonne rubbish plant planned for Portlaoise
Bord na Móna is planning a major development Portlaoise that will see up to 80,000 tonnes of commercial food waste, brown bin waste and...
New Dean appointed by Church of Ireland
A number of positions have been rearranged within the Church of Ireland.
Reverend Dean McDonnell will become the next dean of Ossory, it has recently ...
A table quiz to improve patient care at Portlaoise Hospital
The Friends of the Portlaoise Hospital are hosting a table quiz in Kavanagh's Pub, Portlaoise on Friday, August 10 at 8pm.
All money raised at...
