Returning elderly emigrants encountering social welfare problems – Stanley
Returning emigrants to Laois are unable to claim social welfare on their return, it has been claimed by a local TD.
Sinn Féin TD, Brian...
Gardaí investigating latest burglary in Portarlington
Gardaí are investigating a burglary at Kilmalogue Downs in Portarlington, which occurred over earlier this week.
It has still to be determined what was taken...
Renowned photographer opens exhibition in Portlaoise
The first solo-exhibiton by a renowned midlands photographer has just opened in Portlaoise.
The exhibition by Paul Moore in The Pantry is his first major...
Funding for unfinished housing estates abolished
Funding will no longer be available to Laois County Council for outstanding works in unfinished housing estates.
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Sean Fleming has...
Memorial mass for much loved Ballinakill woman
A memorial mass will be held in Ballinakill on Saturday for Mary Francis McLaurin who left her native village to make a new life...
Laois delegation protests against imports from Brazil
Delegates from Laois IFA were front and centre at the protest against proposals to offer Brazil and other South American countries further access to...
Appeal for witnesses after spate of robberies across Laois
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance after a number of robberies took place in the last few days.
Yesterday, it was reported that a house...
Legendary former footballer to speak at Laois GAA Club about his gambling addiction
Former All-Ireland winner and Armagh great Oisín McConville will be speaking at Barrowhouse GAA Club on Thursday, October 12, at 7.30pm.
Gambling addiction
In this free event,...
Laois Crime Prevention Officer warning to anti-social youths
Laois Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh has issued a warning to any youths who engage in anti-social behaviour that they will be arrested.
Kavanagh issued...
Bright Sparks coffee morning for Dyslexia in Portlaoise
The Bright Sparks Learning Centre will be hosting a Coffee morning this Friday, October 6 at 10.30 am in the Parish Centre, Portlaoise.
All proceeds...
Appeal for information after vans broken into
Gardaí are appealing for information after three vans were broken into overnight.
The vehicles were burgled in Mountmellick, Ballybrittas and Portlaoise.
Tools were taken from the...
Appeal for information after house robbed in Rosenallis
Gardaí are appealing for information after a house was ransacked in Rosenallis this morning.
The incident occurred in the Glenbarrow area of the rural Laois...
Road closed after accident involving cattle truck
A road in Mountmellick remains closed following a traffic accident involving a cattle truck earlier this morning.
The accident occurred close to the Rock NS,...
Laois communities benefit to the tune of almost €1million as Town and Village renewal...
A number of Laois communities have benefited from new funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme which has been announced today.
In total €21...
Website ranks top 7 places in Laois to visit this autumn
Ireland Before You Die is an extremely popular website who's content inspires people to travel to Ireland and experience amazing things.
They describe themselves as 'a...
Historical links brought to the fore as Portlaoise hotel looks forward to bright new...
The Midlands Park Hotel has a bright new future - as evident by a vibrant launch last Friday night - but there was a...
IFA welcomes status quo on farm development charges
The recent agreement by Laois County Council not to increase development charges for agricultural development is recognition of the importance of farming in Laois,...
Support urged for fundraiser on behalf of seriously ill local garda
Support is being sought for a fundraiser this weekend to raise funds for a local garda in Abbeyleix who is battling serious illness.
Gardai in...
Laois Rose Maeve is representing her county in Croke Park
Current Laois Rose Maeve Dunne is now working as an Events Executive in Croke Park.
Prior to working in Croke Park, Mountmellick-born Maeve was in...
Vandals damage Clover Utd clubhouse with chainsaw
Vandals targeted Clover Utd in Rathdowney over the weekend, causing damage with a chainsaw and digging up some of the pitch.
Club officials admitted it...
Laois branch of Network Ireland launches its 2017 programme
Network Ireland Laois Branch launches it’s 2017 programme of events with guest speaker Barbara Moynihan of On Your Feet tonight later this evening.
The theme...
Man charged following Abbeyleix burglary
A man has been arrested and charged following a burglary at Grallows Wood in Abbeyleix over the weekend.
A suspect entered the house on Friday...
Illegal waste including asbestos found near Portarlington
“A serious illegal waste issue,” which is understood to contain asbestos waste has been detected in the Portarlington area through the use of mobile...
Laois Connects for positive mental health week
Laois will aim to promote positive mental health and wellbeing as part of Laois Connects Mental Health Week.
The event runs from Saturday, October 7...
Sadness at passing of well-known local politician Joe ‘Hesh’ McCormack
Joe 'The Hesh' McCormack who passed away at the weekend at the age of 84 was for years a living legend thanks to a...
Laois man bids for glory in World Porridge Championships
A Laois man will represent Ireland in the World Porridge Making Championships when he aims to win the ‘golden spurtle’ for Ireland.
Paddy O’Connell of...
Lack of sports facilities and pitches in new Portlaoise primary schools criticised
The lack of playing pitches provided along with the new schools in Portlaoise has been criticised.
At the recent Laois County Council meeting Cllr Noel...
In Pictures: Vintage Tea Party in Luggacurren
The ladies of St Joseph's were treated to an evening of elegance in Luggacurren hall last week.
In her campaign for 'Lord Mayoress' Margaret Farrelly...
‘Fair Deal’ for farmers under proposed changes to nursing home scheme
Farm families and other sole traders could save thousands of euro in nursing home fees under a new proposal that would protect their assets.
This...
It’s Saturday – so here are the week’s top stories
There was plenty of news in Laois this week with reactions from the the Senior and Senior 'A' hurling finals, a Scoil Chríost Rí...
