Laois business shortlisted for prestigious National Organic Awards
Bord Bia has announced the shortlist of organic food and drink producers for the National Organic Awards 2024 and a Laois company has made...
Aontú set to put forward General Election candidate in Laois for the first time
One of the newest political parties in Ireland intends to have a candidate in Laois in the upcoming General Election.
Martha Ryan, who lives in...
Changing of the guard as Fine Gael members set to choose their General Election...
A significant local political decision will be made this evening in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise when the Fine Gael members in Laois vote...
Allegations made against seven Laois schools in the historical sexual abuse Scoping Inquiry
The Scoping Inquiry report into sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders has identified 308 schools where the alleged abuse took place.
In total,...
Met Eireann forecast ‘Indian Summer’ with temperatures to hit 25 degrees
Wednesday brought heavy showers across Laois but the forecast is for a dramatic improvement in our weather.
Within days, conditions will change dramatically with temperatures...
Prestigious Rás na mBan set to travel through Laois this Thursday
Ireland's most prestigious women's cycling race is set to traverse Laois tomorrow, with Stage 2 of this year's Rás na mBan beginning in Portlaoise,...
Laois County Council honoured with OPW Energy Progress Award
Laois County Council has been awarded the prestigious OPW Energy Progress Award, recognising the Council’s outstanding achievement in surpassing a 30% energy reduction milestone.
This...
Could Laois have second Independent candidate in upcoming General Election?
Portarlington business-owner, Elaine Mullally last week announced her intention to run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming General Election.
Speculation continues to bubble, however, that...
Laois rugby star with ‘long and exciting career ahead’ named Player of the Match...
A Laois player was front and centre this weekend as Leinster beat Munster to retain the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship.
Kilcavan's Leah Tarpey scored two...
New HSE immunisation programme to protect newborn babies against RSV launched at Portlaoise Hospital
A new HSE immunisation programme to protect new born babies against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is now available in Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Babies born...
Posthumous degree bestowed upon young Laois man who tragically died in Limerick last year
University of Limerick (UL) has posthumously bestowed a degree upon a young Laois man who tragically died last year.
Joe Drennan was awarded a posthumous...
In Pictures: Excitement building as countdown now on to start of National Ploughing Championships
With less than two weeks until one of Europe’s largest outdoor events, preparations in Ratheniska are underway for the National Ploughing Championships.
Things are seriously...
Ballyfin woman’s remarkable return to education after half a century
Whether it’s scrolling through a social media feed on the phone or finishing off a book before bedtime, most of us take for granted the everyday...
Mental Health organisations launch ‘Laois Goes Green’ for World Suicide Prevention Day
A large number of organisations working in the mental health area have come together to launch ‘Laois Goes Green.’
The new campaign is in recognition...
Portlaoise College ready for international educational exchanges and collaboration
Following from the school's successful participation in European Languages Week, Portlaoise College has successfully secured funding through the Erasmus+ programme for the current school...
New Scoil Chríost Rí principal eager to increase visibility, commitment and engagement
Portlaoise girls secondary school, Scoil Chríost Rí, has welcomed a new principal, with Mr Sean Smyth recently appointed to the role.
Mr Smyth (37) is...
Laois among highest pub clousure rates in the country report reveals
Nearly 50 pubs have closed in Laois over the past two decades, the 5th highest rate in the country a report has revealed.
A report...
Planning Permission granted to two sports clubs in Laois for improvements and modifications
Two sports clubs in the county have been awarded planning permission from Laois County Council for improvements and modifications.
St Joseph's GAA Club have had...
Former Rathdowney ‘Outlet Shopping Centre’ put up for sale for €7.2 million
Brand Central, the old Rathdowney Outlet Shopping Centre, has gone on the market with an asking price of €7.2 million.
The property on the Johnstown...
Laois company raises staggering sum following charity cycle through Spain for Down Syndrome Centre...
A Laois company has completed a charity cycle for the Down Syndrome Centre Midlands and raised a staggering amount of money.
PowerPoint Engineering, based in...
31st Annual Luggacurren 10K – date for your diary
A date has been set for the 2024 installment of the much-anticipated Luggacurren 10k.
This year will mark the 31st anniversary of the annual 10k,...
In Pictures: Music Generation welcome guests on open evening
The Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois opening evening took place on Tuesday August 27.
Individuals and families from all over descended upon...
In Pictures: Serious style in Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy at annual debs
There was serious style on display across the county border last night as students in Ardscoil na Trionoide celebrated their Debs.
While this school is...
In Pictures: Special guest Ian Harte poses with fans at fundraiser for Kolbe Special...
Former Leeds United and Republic of Ireland full back Ian Harte was the special guest for Kolbe Special School fundraiser earlier this week.
The event...
Over 300 midlands jobs to go as Offaly manufacturing plant set to shut down
Cardinal Health, the medical manufacturing plant in Offaly is shutting down on a phased basis, it has been announced.
Concern had arised yesterday when the...
‘Never thought we’d see this day’ – big occasion as Dan starts school
The first day in school is a big moment in anyone's lifetime, but for little Dan Donoher from Jamestown near Ballybrittas, who starts junior...
Head of Finance at Laois County Council retires after over 45 years of service
A long-serving Director of Services at Laois County Council has this week announced his retirement from the role.
Mr Gerry Murphy from Louth, Head of...
17-year high sees almost 150,000 people immigrate to Ireland in just 12 months
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has confirmed that approximately 150,000 people immigrated to Ireland in the 12 months between April 2023 and April 2024.
The...
People First Credit Union announces the second annual ‘Community Champions Award’ of €10,000
People First Credit Union has announced the second year of the ‘Community Champions Award’.
This is a prestigious €10,000 award aimed at recognising and supporting...
A third of all Irish students say they are experiencing serious financial problems
A third of all students in Ireland say that they are experiencing serious or very serious financial problems.
That is according the latest Eurostudent survey,...
