No more jumping off Castletown bridge
The issue of more safety measures on the Castletown bridge was raised at the latest Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting.
Cllr James Kelly said that a...
From butcher to caretaker to Cathaoirleach – the remarkable political journey of John King
From leaving school at 16 and a varied working life, Cllr John King becomes the first citizen of Laois tomorrow, when he is set...
Laois is the safest place for a stray dog in Ireland, but costs have...
New figures show that Laois has one of only two county pounds in Ireland where no dog died in 2017.
New statistics for the Department...
‘Bog Road’ novel inspired by Laois to be launched this evening
A dark fantasy novel set in Laois will be fittingly launched in the county town on Saturday during Celtic Con, the midland comic convention.
The...
Food, beers and axe throwing at Ballykilcavan for Independent Beer Week
This promises to be a great event.
To celebrate Independent Beer Week, David and Lisa Walsh-Kemmis are hosting an event at the home of the...
Laois town has become ‘organised crime hub’ – report
One of Laois's largest towns has become a 'hub' for organised crime, according to a report in the Irish Independent.
It claims that specialist undercover...
Portlaoise Law student to experience the US Justice system this summer
It’ll be an interesting summer for Portlaois student, Precious Abebe as she’s set to see the notorious US justice system from the inside.
Precious, who...
Arrest likely after almost €10,000 of power tools discovered following robbery
Gardai in Portlaoise are investigating after almost €10,000 worth of industrial tools were stolen this week in Portlaoise - and recovered later in a...
Drowning concerns over ‘Costa Del Sod’ and pond near IDA offices
Drowning fears have been raised over the pond at the back of the IDA offices in Portlaoise.
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley had a motion before...
VIDEO: Laois sixth years feature on RTÉ News
In the midst of the Leaving Cert exams, RTÉ take to different schools around the country to gather their feedback on different exam papers.
RTÉ...
New bar and restaurant to open in Portlaoise this weekend as old Egan’s gets...
The night scene in Portlaoise is to get a new bar and restuarant this weekend with Lilly's Bar set to open on Friday for...
In Pictures: Wheelchair accessible Steam Train launched in Stradbally
A brand new wheelchair accessible steam train in Stradbally has been launched.
Laois Sports Partnership and the Stradbally Steam Association welcomed the Brennan family from...
Second house sells for almost €600,000 in Laois
It has emerged that a second property was sold for almost €600,000 in Laois this month, pipping the €580,000 achieved for a house in...
Anger as Cllr Moran’s reign as chairman continues
A war of words erupted this afternoon when it emerged that Cllr John Moran is to serve a second consecutive term as chairman of...
Calls for the Post Office to stay open in Ballinakill
The closure of post offices has been a problem for many rural areas in recent years.
Calls have been made to retain post office services...
Missing person last seen at Portlaoise Hospital
Gardaí are seeking to renew their appeal for information in relation to the whereabouts of a missing person.
When he was last seeen
Rafal Filipowicz was...
Armed gardaí called to deal with terrifying incident in Portlaoise estate
Armed gardaí were on duty at an estate in Portlaoise over the weekend where violence erupted, resulting in one woman being hospitalised with head...
Sadness in Portlaoise and beyond at passing of well-known business man
One of Portlaoise's best-known businessmen Pat Miller has died.
Pat, who only turned 70 in recent days, was the owner of Miller's Hardware on Coliseum...
Laois man teams up with Ed Sheeran and Dermot O’Leary to raise huge funds
Laois man Gary Dunne teamed up with his old pal Ed Sheeran and X Factor presenter Dermot O'Leary to raise a huge sum of...
Leinster Final sizzler on the cards as temperatures set to soar
It may be damp, dreary and drizzly out there this morning but that is all set to change.
Summer 2018 has been filled with sunshine...
Gardaí urge people to report suspicious activities, not just mention them on social media
A local Sergeant has taken to the airwaves to urge peope to report crimes, not just share the story on Facebook.
Laois/Offaly crime prevention officer...
Portarlington woman battling Motor Neurone Disease labelled ‘Superwoman’ by husband
A Portarlington woman with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has been described as Superwoman by her husband.
Stephanie Moody (nee Whittle) grew up on a...
In Pictures: First social housing scheme in decade opens in Portlaoise
The first social housing project to take place in Laois in over a decade officially opened yesterday.
Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy was down in...
End of an era in two Laois schools as well-known principals retire
Two Laois schools are on the look out for new principals this week after a husband and wife duo decided to retire simultaneously.
Liam O'Neill,...
WATCH: Fire services on the scene at Portlaoise housing estate
Emergency services were called to deal with a fire at the Kilminchy housing estate in Portlaoise this afternoon.
The fire appears to have started in...
Laois Walks Festival gearing up for 17th year
Laois walks festival will kick off on Saturday the July 1 with a walk around the picturesque Derryounce Lakes and bogland in Portarlington.
Now in...
Property Watch: Houses priced around €300,000
On this week's Property Watch, we are looking at houses which can be bought at the higher end of the market, in or around...
HSE should be ‘broken up’ to improve accountability
The HSE should be broken up along the lines of the old health boards, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard.
Cllr Willie Aird...
In Pictures: Athas an domhain ar Gaelscoil Phortlaoise with new Green Flag
There was plenty of ceol, caint agus craic in Gaelscoil Phortlaoise as they raised their sixth Green School Flag on Friday, June 15 2018.
A...
Busy N80 junction needs further works carried out
A busy N80 road junction in Laois needs more works even after 'extensive' work was carried out on it in 2017.
The Nyra junction on...
