Gardaí arrest 35 people as part of ‘Project Storm’
Thirty five people have been arrested by Gardaí as part of Operation Thor – 'Project Storm' in connection with ongoing investigations into burglary, theft...
The last surviving member of the Laois hurling team that reached the 1949 All...
The death has occurred of Rathdowney man Paddy McCormack, the last surviving member of the Laois hurling team that won the Leinster title and...
From Portlaoise to Portugal – Blind Date set for Irish debut
Are you ready for love? The world’s greatest TV dating show Blind Date has conquered audiences all over the world and will be broadcasting on...
Appeal for information following Mountrath robberies
Gardaí are appealing for information after two robberies were carried out overnight.
Both of the burglaries occurred in Cluanin Estate in the town.
Gardaí say that...
Boost in funding for Community Text Alert Groups
Laois TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan, has outlined details for additional financial support to Community Text Alert Groups in 2017...
Action sought on Laois housing crisis as homelessness increases
The lack of housing in Laois with an ever increasing housing waiting list has led to it being labelled a crisis in the Dáil.
Sinn...
Calls for publication of report on future of Portlaoise hospital
The Minister for Health has been called on to publish the report on the future services at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Cllr Jerry Lodge had...
In Pictures: Glamour to the fore at Laois Shopping Centre Fashion event
The fashionistas of Laois were out in force for Laois Shopping Centre’s Fashion Event 2017.
The free in-store event showcased the latest fashion trends and...
Invasive Japanese knotweed growing at 60 locations in Laois
A total of 60 sites where Japanese knotweed is growing have been identified in Laois.
The monthly meeting of Laois County Council heard that 600...
Laois student recieves prestigious €20,000 scholarship
A Scoil Chríost Rí student who received over 600 points in her Leaving Cert and has been awarded one of 36 Naughton Foundation scholarships...
Portlaoise College launch 2017 Career and College exhibition
Portlaoise College, in association with People First Credit Union, are hosting a Career and College Exhibition on Tuesday, October 24.
There will be over 25...
Hunt on for Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture Young Designers 2018
If you’re a secondary school student and think you have what it takes to craft outrageous couture designs from junk, the people behind Junk...
Residents assaulted and intimidated in anti-social behaviour in estates
Council tenants who are causing anti-social behaviour - including assaulting and intimidating neighbours - should be evicted, the monthly meeting of Laois County Council...
Amount of self-harm patients presenting at Portlaoise A&E laid bare
A total of 274 people presented to A&E in Portlaoise with injuries from self-harm in 2015, Portlaoise County Council heard this week.
The figure was...
Laois Sleep Out for Simon launched
Participants are being invited to take part in the second annual Laois Sleep Out for Simon event, to take place in Portlaoise next month.
The...
Council slashes development levies to encourage house building
Development levies have been halved for private houses built and completed by the end of 2019 as an incentive to stimulate house building in...
Gold for Abbeyleix as Tidy Towns results are announced
Abbeyleix have retained their gold medal in the Tidy Towns competition, it has been announced at the national awards ceremony in Dublin.
"Super result and...
Man killed in Kildare road accident
A motorcyclist has been killed following a crash at 1am this morning, September 25, in Kildare.
The single vehicle crash happened on the R413, Nicholastown...
M7/M9 Motorway widening works to begin
A significant step has been taken to allow for the widening of the M7/M9 motorway interchange to three lanes by 2020.
Minister for Justice and...
In Pictures: Davis and Cooney lead the way for Laois at Ploughing 2017
Karl Davis's success in the intermediate reversible class and second place finishes for Pat Cooney and David Walsh were the Laois highlights at this...
Gardai seeking assistance to find missing Athy man
Gardaí wish to seek the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of a missing Athy man.
62-year-old Bill Delaney was last seen this morning Saturday...
Calling all gingers- are you hot enough to make it into this ‘red hot’...
Are you sexy and you know it?
There has been a huge casting call for 'hot gingers' to apply for this Red Hot, eh hem,...
Witnesses sought to fatal Carlow road crash
Gardaí investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the R725, Castledermot Road, Tullow, in Carlow at approximately 4.30am this morning are appealing for witnesses.
A pedestrian, a man in...
The Blackwater to Ballybrittas cycle is underway
After weeks of training, weeks of planning and loads of fundraising the Courtwood GAA Blackwater to Ballybrittas Cycle is is underway.
A group of 30...
It’s Saturday – so here are the week’s top stories
There was plenty of news in Laois and the surrounding areas this week with the National Ploughing championships taking place, new backroom staff announced...
Deadline looming for young entrepreneurs in Laois to be in with chance of taking...
There's a €50,000 prize fund available to young entrepreneurs in Laois this year - but the deadline for applying is now just one week...
Outrage in Portarlington as tireless community worker is fined for littering
The community of Portarlington is rallying behind a local community man, who has been fined for littering, despite getting up at 5am every day...
Over €260,000 for Local Improvement Schemes in Laois
€264,000 in funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes in Laois, according to Laois TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan
The...
Fr Paddy pays tribute to ‘inspirational’ Stradbally man
The passing of Bernard Fitzpatrick from our faith community leaves a large loss.
Not just to his beloved family and friends but to so many...
Permission sought to construct a solar farm outside Stradbally
Planning permission has been lodged to build a solar farm in an area between Stradbally and Timahoe.
Lightsource Renewable Energy Ireland Limited have applied for...
