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...
Fine Gael pick their candidates in Laois-Offaly for the next General Election
Charlie Flanagan, Marcella Corcoran-Kennedy and John Clendennen will represent Fine Gael at the next General Election following the party’s selection convention in Clonaslee this...
“It’s such a huge honour,” Laois designer delighted to put her stamp on Papal...
Laois designer Anne Brady has been commissioned by An Post to design the stamps for the forthcoming Papal visit, and the Coolrain native is...
Electric Picnic pulling out all the stops for ‘The Banquet’
Brought to you in association with Expert Laois
As any Electric Picnic veteran will tell you, at some point during the weekend, the wellies will...
Warm council welcome as Pauline Madigan takes her seat
A warm welcome was extended to Pauline Madigan, the newest member of Laois County Council at today’s monthly meeting.
Ms Madigan was co-opted to the...
Laois councillors rubber-stamp decision to sell land to Glanbia
The Laois County Council decision to sell five hectares of land to Glanbia for the development of a new cheese factory has been widely...
Council buy old Portlaoise primary school to use as new home for local music...
The old Scoil Mhuire primary school building in Portlaoise has been purchased by Laois County Council from Portlaoise parish - and it will be...
Contradictory messages surrounding Portlaoise Hospital – Fleming
Laois TD Sean Fleming has expressed his concerns at what he says are two contradictory messages given out by Ministers in relation to the future...
Laois Labour councillor calls on Brendan Howlin to resign
A Portlaoise-based Labour county councillor has called for a leadership contest within the party, saying that leader Brendan Howlin should "facilitate a proper democratic...
Men’s Sheds: Apply for funding now – Flanagan
Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan has urged Men's sheds in Laois to apply for funding before the August 31 deadline.
The Laois/Offaly TD...
Laois is revealed as Ireland’s unluckiest county for Lotto wins
Despite a recent massive Lotto winning ticket being won in the county, the National Lottery has revealed that Laois is Ireland's unluckiest county to...
Irish Guide Dogs are looking for Volunteer Puppy Raisers
Irish Guide Dogs are looking for volunteer Puppy Raisers to foster guide dog puppies from age 7-8 weeks until approximately 12-15 months.
As a puppy raiser...
Four candidates in the mix ahead of Fine Gael selection convention
Four candidates will contest for a place on the Fine Gael General Election ticket in Laois-Offaly at the party's selection convention in Clonaslee this...
Action Committee welcomes announcement of Portlaoise Hospital consultation
The Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee say that they welcome the announcement by Minister Charlie Flanagan that a fresh consultation process is underway regarding Midland...
Air ambulance at the scene of accident outside Portlaoise
An Air Ambulance has attended the scene of an accident outside Portlaoise this evening following an incident involving a young man on a bike...
Long-serving Fianna Fail Laois TD to make political comeback with General Election bid
Former Laois Fianna Fail TD John Moloney has confirmed that he will seek the party's nomination to run in the next General Election.
Speaking to...
A 160km cycling challenge is on the cards for these three Laois men this...
Three Laois men are about to take on the cycle of a lifetime as they compete in the 160km Skoda 'Ring of Clare' tomorrow,...
Status Yellow weather warning in place for Laois this weekend
A new Status Yellow rainfall warning has been issued by Met Éireann for all counties in Leinster for this weekend.
Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal and...
Rathdowney and Abbeyleix SuperValu Fun Runs smash €5k target and raise €6,500
The spirit of generosity is still alive and well in Laois.
Breslin's Supervalu in Rathdowney and Abbeyleix originally aimed to raise €5,000 for the Cuisle Centre,...
Man re-arrested following tragic death of Abbeyleix teenager in car accident
A man has been re-arrested in relation to the case of a young Abbeyleix teenager who was tragically killed in a car accident last...
In Pictures: Park-Ratheniska unveil their new ball wall
Park-Ratheniska unveiled their stylish new ball wall to the masses on Wednesday, July 25.
The dual club received a huge style makeover, after winning a...
Row brewing in Fianna Fail as Madigan prepares to take seat
As Laois's newest councillor Pauline Madigan gets set to take her seat in the Council chamber, a major row is brewing in the local...
18-house Laois estate bought for €1.25 million in online auction
An estate of 18 houses in Laois was brought in an on-line auction last Wednesday, July 18.
A mix of seven four-bedroom and 11 three-bedroom houses...
Ballyouskill man to tour Ireland by tractor
‘The Ferguson 20/32 Challenge’ was officially launched at The Wheel Inn in Ballyouskill on Friday evening, 20th July.
Paul Palmer, Ballyouskill, had resolved...
Thousands of students may not be claiming tax relief on qualifying third level fees...
Thousands of parents and students in Laois may be missing out on valuable tax relief on qualifying third level fees because they are not...
Gardai launch investigation following tragic death of Mountmellick man
Gardai have launched an investigation following the tragic death of a Mountmellick man.
Gardai say they are investigating a serious road traffic collision that happened...
Laois woman gearing up to win the International Miss Macra Festival
Veronica Wheatley of East Laois Macra is set to represent Laois in this year’s International Miss Macra Festival.
The festival will take place over the...
A NAMA report with many questions to be answered – Fleming
Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Sean Fleming has commented on the housing targets in the Second Progress Report into NAMA published by the...
Caravans being used for anti-social behavior around the county
There are caravans being used in the Portlaoise area for anti-social behavior, it has been claimed.
They are not being lived in, but being used...
Laois Vintage Limited Run the Road for a 23rd year
Details have been announced for Laois Vintage Limited's Sponsored Road Run in aid of the Laois Hospice Foundation.
They launched the 23rd Annual Vintage Run...
