Two men beaten with hurls victims of ‘homophobic attack’
The two men who were viciously assaulted with hurls in Laois two weeks ago say they believe they were the victims of a homophobic...
Weeds should not prevent river from being fixed
A River Barrow tributary needs its banks repaired as the condition of the banks of the River Douglas is deteriorating.
Cllr John Moran gave the...
‘Parent behaviour’ often causes parking problems at schools, says Laois council official
Parents' behaviour during drop off and pick up times is part of the problem at school car parks, according to a senior engineer at...
Laois hits hottest temperature in midlands as possibility of further weather warning
Parts of Laois have been recorded at temperatures of 29 degrees, making it the hottest area in the midlands.
Met Eireann have a Status Yellow...
Stradbally shop celebrates 20 years of business in style
Sometimes, you can't imagine a town without a certain shop being in it.
This is certainly the case for Simpson's Gala in Stradbally, and the...
Host of Laois schools win Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science and Maths Award
A host of Laois schools have received a prestigious award this afternoon.
Eight Laois primary schools have won Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science and Maths...
Irish Cancer Society appeals for volunteer drivers in Laois
The Irish Cancer Society are looking for volunteer drivers in Laois to collect cancer patients from their homes. These drivers will drive patients to...
Popular fast food outlet will not be coming to Portlaoise
The popular fast food outlet Burger King will no longer be coming to Portlaoise.
Burger King was set to open in a unit in the...
Local land sells for over €120,000 at public auction
A parcel of Laois land of just over 8 acres of land sold for €123,000 last week.
The land at Ballydavis, The Heath, was sold...
ESB pole danger in Timahoe
A new request to remove ESB pole blocking the sightline of drivers at a Timahoe corner for years has been sent into Laois County...
In Pictures: Old Fort Festival deemed a “1,000 per cent success”
The Old Fort Quarter Festival in Portlaoise received enthusiastic praise for its success over the weekend, at the monthly meeting of Laois County Council.
And...
In Pictures: King crowned as Rathdowney welcomes home its new Cathaoirleach
O'Malley's Pub in Rathdowney was the place to be on Monday night as Cllr John King was welcomed back to his native town as...
One Laois school has been awarded the county’s first ever Gaelbhratach
A Laois school has earned the county’s first ever Gaelbhratach.
The Gaelbhratach flag recognises using Irish in the same way the as the green flag.
Timahoe...
Cheque presentation to Laois Alzheimers branch
Students from Portarlington recently raised over €2,000 for the Laois Alzheimers Branch following a sponsored walk.
Last September Laois Alzheimer’s had the mobile unit in...
Thousands of Laois children to benefit from Back to School Allowance
Over 2,000 school children in Laois will benefit from the Back to School Allowance, which will be paid in just over two weeks time.
"Approximately...
Laois footballers “just weren’t prepared” for Leinster final, council hears
Laois players "just weren't prepared" for the Leinster Final against Dublin and were let down by the County Board, Cllr Ben Brennan told the...
Portlaoise housing estate now waiting over 15 years for council to take it in...
The 15 year delay in having an estate in Portlaoise taken in charge by the council has been labelled an embarrassment by a local...
New houses planned in field behind oldest estate in Portlaoise
A voluntary housing body is to build 34 new houses on the field behind O’Moore Place as part of the planned regeneration programme for...
Property Watch: Detached houses priced around €250,000 in Laois
House prices in Laois have remained pretty static in the county and €250,000 or so will get you a pretty impressive property.
If you budget...
Cllr King on song as he is elected first citizen of Laois
Councillor John King serenaded Laois County Council with his rendition of Lovely Laois as he was elected Cathaoirleach this afternoon.
The Rathdowney councillor was elected...
REVEALED: Ben Dunne Gyms announce opening date in Portlaoise
The long awaited opening date for the Ben Dunne Gym in Portlaoise has been announced.
The former Dunnes Stores mogul initially revealed that he would...
Padraig Fleming reflects on busy year as Cathaoirleach
Three ambassadors were welcomed to Laois by Cllr Padraig Fleming in the past year in addition to him marching down 5th and 6th Avenue...
Rural local link evening bus timetables announced
The much talked about 'rural local link' bus service began in Laois on Friday June 22.
This is a pilot scheme and the first services...
Government accused of turning its back on Laois villages following Post Office closure
Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming has hit out at Government policy which he says 'deliberately closes down services in villages throughout the Laois'.
Fleming made...
Gardai launch investigation after crash in Laois requires air ambulance
Gardai are investigating the circumstances of a road traffic collision in Portlaoise.
The incident occurred at Kyletalesha, Portlaoise at around 12.50pm on Friday, June 22.
It...
Laois set to be ‘hotter than Lanzarote’ as temperatures to soar
Things are going to get very HOT around here this week!
Weather forecasters are predicting that the mercury will soar up to or even above...
Group opposed to Eirgrid development begin blockade of site
A group opposed to the electricity substation development in Laois has began their blockade of Eirgrid from entering the site.
Contractors with the state agency...
Crisis meeting held over school funding
A meeting was held to highlight the current crisis with School Capitation funding in Scoil Bhríde, Mountrath, on Monday June 19.
The Capitation Grant is paid...
Renowned Laois author releases book on how to deal with allergies
Allergies can be the bane of people's lives. Is there anything worse than waking up to a fit of sneezing - and not needing...
Laois house prices continue to increase
There is simply no let up in house prices at the moment.
The latest REA House Price Index shows that in June of last year,...
