Government taking action against fodder shortage
The Government is now taking action to prevent a fodder shortage this winter, according to Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie...
Application made for massive housing development in Laois
Bircrest Limited have applied for permission for huge housing development at Aghnaharna, Portlaoise in Laois.
The site measures at c.3.24 Ha and a total of...
Tragic Portlaoise teenager laid to rest
The funeral of a Portlaoise teenager who tragically drowned following an accident in Spain has taken place.
19-year-old Joshua Osahon Okonkwo, from Lake Way, Kilminchy, disappeared...
Laois man O’Neill will not be next Irish President
Former GAA president Liam O’Neill has ruled out challenging Michael D Higgins and entering the presidential race which will be decided by an election...
In Pictures: Community Pride on show in Laois
SVT Activity & Wellness Hub and the Community of Killeshin greeted the judges in the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition on July...
The houses that sold in June in Laois – and for what price
After a sluggish start to 2018, the property sales scene in Laois sparked into life in June with 86 properties sold, one of which...
Tributes paid to talented young Mountmellick boxer killed in tragic accident
A local boxing club have paid tribute to one of their brightest young talents, who has lost his battle for life following a motorbike...
Stradbally welcome 4,000 Scouts to JamboRí
Scouts from 11 different countries will join with scouts from every corner of Ireland at this summer’s JamobRí in Stradbally, Co. Laois.
The 4,000 scouts...
Massive Lotto winning ticket sold in Laois has been claimed
A Lotto Plus 2 winning ticket worth €250,000 that was sold in Laois has been claimed.
A Lotto spokesperson made the announcement this morning following...
Laois secondary school chosen to provide new Leaving Cert subject
The government has announced the allocation of grants for schools providing new Leaving Certificate subjects.
From September, 40 secondary schools will offer Computer Science, while...
In Pictures: €20,000 in memory of late Liam Kealy presented to Mallow Search and...
The friends and family of the late Liam Kealy have raised a simply staggering amount of money in Liam's memory.
The St Joseph's man died...
Safety scheme on road near Mountmellick rejected
A proposed safety scheme at Clonaghdoo has been rejected by members of Laois County Council.
At the monthly meeting of Laois County Council, Cllr Seamus...
Portlaoise Garda Station still awaiting refurbishment
The Portlaoise Garda Station has been long-awaiting refurbishment, and looks like it may be waiting longer.
Laois TD and Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan announced...
Fianna Fail choose successor for vacant Portlaoise seat following death of Jerry Lodge
Fianna Fail have selected Pauline Madigan to fill the vacant Laois County Council seat left vacant following the death of the long-serving Jerry Lodge...
Proposal for redevelopment of Abbeyleix Hospital underway- Fleming
Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Sean Fleming, has received information from the HSE regarding Abbeyleix Hospital.
The Laois TD said he raised the issue...
Work on new ring road in Portlaoise to begin next week as contracts are...
Work will begin next week in Portlaoise on the new link road that will connect the Timahoe Road to the Abbeyleix Road after a...
Deep sadness in Graiguecullen as young girl loses battle with cancer
Tributes have been paid to young Graiguecullen girl Heather Cowan who tragically lost her battle with cancer this week.
Heather was in sixth class in...
Laois primary school planning extension
A primary school in Mountmellick has applied for planning permission to expand.
The Board of Management of The Rock National School, Mountmellick, intend to apply...
BREAKING: Huge crash on outskirts of Laois town
A massive car crash has occured on the New Road from Portlaoise to Timahoe.
The crash happened at the T-junction on the busy road out...
Plans to tackle waiting list crisis in Laois
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has said “There isn't a family in the State that has not been affected by the current crisis of...
Gardai urge young men to “Use Your Brain, Not Your Fists”
An Garda Síochána has appealed to young men to "Use Your Brain Not Your Fists” and think of the consequences for themselves and others...
In Pictures: Laois’s lap of luxury set to launch new €2,000 cottage
Laois's very own 5-star hotel has expanded it's luxury accommodation options to include a beautiful old cottage, priced at a tremendous €2,000 a night.
The...
Weekend scorcher on the cards again as temperatures set to rise
For the second successive weekend, the lovely people at Met Eireann are predicting another scorcher.
Our weather this week could be described as 'grand'.
There has...
Laois family are proud owners of the Centra Store of the Year
Cullahill natives, Joe and Diane Deegan managed to scoop the ‘Centra Store of the Year’ award for 2018.
Deegan's Centra, which is located just across the...
BREAKING: Massive Lotto winning ticket sold in Laois
People in the Abbeyleix area have been asked to check their Lotto tickets after a shop sold a winning ticket tonight.
Supervalu in Abbeyleix sold a...
In Pictures: ‘Go Fly your Kite’ Art Camp a huge success
The Arts Office Laois County Council organized the 'Go Fly your Kite' Art Camp which took place in the Heritage House Abbeyleix recently.
The workshops...
Laois woman represents Ireland for an editorial position at top international publishers
We could a have future Pulitzer Prize winner hailing from county Laois.
Portlaoise woman Namra Amir is the only Irish person to make a shortlist from...
‘I am definitely going to give it serious consideration’ – Liam O’Neill speaks about...
Former GAA president and Laois man Liam O’Neill says that he has major considersations to think of before officially announcing his intentions in relation...
€40 million to be provided for disadvantaged groups from the Dormant Accounts Action Plan...
It has been announced that a sum from a pot of €40 million will be made available for supporting disadvantaged people and communities here in...
The unsigned contract for the National Broadband Plan angers TD
There was strongly voiced discontent towards the lack of progressive movement on the National Broadband Plan from a South Kildare TD.
Fianna Fáil TD for...
