Massive safety operation in place as two roads remain closed
Two roads in Laois remain impassable as the scale of damage caused by Ex Hurricane Ophelia becomes apparent today.
Over 100 council staff and retained...
In Pictures: The scale of Storm Ophelia damage across Laois
Homes across Laois will be left to count the cost of Ex-Hurricane Ophelia which has been battering the region for a number of hours.
ESB...
Ophelia doesn’t deter criminals in Laois as Gardaí launch appeal after robbery
Despite the fact that Ireland was gripped by the worst storm to hit us in decades yesterday, crimes were still committed.
Gardaí are appealing for...
Portarlington Area Plan public meeting on Wednesday
Members of the public are being urged to come to a public meeting on the Local Area Plan for Portarlington 2018 - 2014.
The open...
Portarlington Lions Club grateful for help after man airlifted to hospital
A man who had to be airlifted from the Portarlington Lions Club Hunt recently was recovering in hospital over the weekend.
Over 80 horses and...
These are the Laois roads most affected by Storm Ophelia
The Laois Crisis Management Team - which comprises the County Council, An Garda Siochana and the HSE - have issued an update on the...
Laois pensioner ‘tormented’ over missing Jack Russell
A former Laois footballer in his 80s is desperate to be reunited with his beloved Jack Russell who ran away from a GAA field...
Breaking: 34 roads now blocked across Laois
A total of 34 roads are now blocked across Laois, it has been confirmed in the latest Crisis Management Team update.
Dangerous conditions still prevail...
‘Prepare to be without power for a number of days’
ESB are advising people who have been hit by a power outage that they may be without power for "a number of days".
In a...
No school again tomorrow, according to reports
ALL schools in the country are to remain closed agains on Tuesday, according to a report on Independent.ie just published now.
Kevin Doyle has repoted...
19 roads blocked, 24 fallen trees and a car crash in Monasterevin
There has been another update from various bodies in Laois dealing with the effects of Ex Hurrican Ophelia which is currently battering the county...
Road closures, power outages and a tree falling on a car – Ophelia update...
Laois County Council and An Garda Siochana Crisis Management Team have issued an update this lunch time as Ex Hurricane Ophelia is inflicting serious...
LIVE: Ex Hurricane Ophelia has hit Laois and it’s beginning to do some damage
Power is out in a number of areas of the county this lunch time as Ex Hurricane Ophelia is making its presence felt.
Electricity is...
In Pictures: Hundreds of balloons released in Clonaslee VS for Mental Health Week
A mass of orange balloons took over the basketball courts in Clonaslee VS for Mental Health Week on Friday last.
Students were encouraged to write...
PE association gather in Portlaoise and honour retiring Critchley
The Physical Education Association of Ireland (PEAI) held their annual conference on Friday night in the Killeshin Hotel with their practical workshops on Saturday...
Businesses urged to close their doors and send workers home
Laois County Council and An Garda Siochana met this morning and are advising businesses to close up for the day and send their workers...
UPDATED: All Laois schools closed as weather warning upgraded to STATUS RED
All Laois schools will be closed tomorrow as Hurricane Ophelia barrels towards the country.
Met Eireann has upgraded their weather warning for all counties to Status...
Laois County Council issue advice as Hurricane Ophelia set to strike
Laois County Council have issued a warning to people as Hurricane Ophelia is set to hit the county.
Hurricane Ophelia is expected to transition to...
Gardaí investigate incident involving iron bar
A man had a lucky escape when he narrowly avoided being hit by an iron bar in the early hours of Sunday morning in...
Four arrested as jeep crashes in Clonaslee following mad Garda chase
Four people were arrested in Clonaslee in the early hours of this morning following a frantic Garda chase from Tullamore that ended with a...
Laois fire units called to bus on fire
There were dramatic scenes earlier this afternoon when fire units from Laois were called to deal with a bus on fire on the M7...
End discrimination of women in state pensions, argues Laois TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is demanding that the Government reverse the changes to the State Pension eligibility rules which discriminate against thousands of...
Fresh fears after latest road accident near Portarlington
Kilmullen concern residents says they living in fear once more after a single vehicle road traffic accident took place at Kilmullen, Portarlington around 8am...
Family pet dog startled by fireworks killed on road
The death of a beloved family dog in Portlaoise last night has prompted warnings over the use of fireworks.
The dog, Prince, was hit by...
WATCH: All systems go for Camross Charity Truck and Tractor run
The countdown is on to the Camross Charity Truck and Tractor run.
After last year's success with the charity truck and tractor run the organisers...
Road closed on Laois-Offaly border after early-morning crash
Traffic diversions are in place and emergency services are at the scene following an early-morning car crash near Portarlington.
The two-car crash happened on the...
Table quiz for Down Syndrome Centre Midlands
A table quiz will take place on Saturday night in aid of Down Syndrome Centre Midlands in the Rock Inn.
There will be spot prizes...
Stradbally’s Market House restoration highly commended
The restoration work on Market House in Stradbally saw the project highly commended at this year’s Irish Georgian Society Conservation Awards.
In his article in...
Clonaslee students combine with local artist for sculpture
As part of the ‘Artists in School Scheme’ administered by the Laois Arts Office, Clonaslee College Transition Year students became involved in a collaborative...
Danger warning for people walking on Bord na Mona train track
People walking on train tracks near Derryounce Lakes in Portarlington have been warned that the practice is both dangerous and illegal.
“The Derryounce Lakes committee...
