Council considering building 55 new houses in Stradbally
Laois County Council are currently considering the construction of approximately 55 houses on lands in Stradbally.
The news, which was revealed at a recent meeting of...
In Pictures: Courtwood GAA gearing up for B2B Cycle for Life
Members of Courtwood GAA are gearing up for a mammoth cycle set to take place this Saturday.
Together with the Irish Heart Foundation and Heart...
Massive work done overnight to improve conditions at Ploughing
Staff in Screggan in Tullamore worked through the night in an effort to get the Ploughing Championships open for Day 3 this morning.
Prolonged rain...
Gardai appeal for caution on ‘European Day without a road death’
Gardai are appealing for motorists to exercise caution as Project EDWARD (European Day Without A Road Death) is taking place across Europe today.
Devised in...
Portlaoise duo complete Copenhagen marathon in monsoon conditions
Portlaoise father and son Connie and Paddy Conroy ran the Copenhagen Half Marathon on Sunday - and certainly got an experience they will never...
WATCH: Flooding mayhem at the Ploughing Championships
Whose idea was it to put the Ploughing Championships in one of the most boggiest parts of Ireland?
Well whoever it was is counting the...
WATCH: LaoisToday Snapchat takeover at the Ploughing goes down a storm
Laois is a small county filled with wonderful people.
We launched ourselves on Snapchat a couple of months ago and the reaction has been brilliant.
In...
Casting agency seeking Midlands girl for animated role
Do you know any young Laois girls who would be interesting in an exciting voice over opportunity?
Louise Kiely Casting are seeking suitable girls aged...
The Ploughing and I: Alf Harvey – ‘I’d introduce a Celebrity Island Ploughing competition’
Alf Harvey has been the official photographer for the National Ploughing Association for a number of years and is part of the furniture now...
Laois ploughman celebrating first All Ireland title
Ballylinan man Karl Davis is celebrating a first All Ireland title at the National Ploughing Championship following Day 1 of the event in Offaly.
Davis,...
Rain fails to deter Vicarstown’s Beat the Barge Canal Fest
Saturday started well, sunshine in the morning as the bunting was being put up.
Vicarstown was looking it’s best, with grass cut and the canal...
In Pictures: Ballyfin NS turns green as county final fever strikes
The atmosphere was electric in Ballyfin NS on Friday morning as the school turned green in a massive show of support for the local...
In Pictures: Educate Together school in Portlaoise open new Harry Potter-themed library
Albus Dumbledore from Harry Potter, famously said 'Words are in thy not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic.
Magic words, magical books and an...
Knockbeg receives Cycle Against Suicide Ambassador School Award
On Tuesday last, September 12, the now annual Cycle Against Suicide Ambassador School Awards ceremony was held at the Royal Hospital, Kilmainham.
These awards...
The Ploughing and I: ‘I remember seeing the ploughmen and I wanted to pursue...
Brendan Greene from Ratheniska is one of a number of Laois people to be actually competing in the Ploughing championships this week - he's...
Meeting called in opposition to proposed Portarlington wind farm
A meeting will take place tomorrow night in Portarlington after a planning application was made to build a wind farm near the town.
Offaly County...
Fifteen extra Gardai for Laois before end of year
There will be 15 new Gardai working in Laois by the end of the year, the Laois Joint Police Committee meeting was told today.
Chief...
People should have more cop on when it comes to recreational drugs, says Deputy...
Drugs being mixed by the Kinihan gang in Dublin are being used in Portlaoise, according to Deputy Brian Stanley.
The Sinn Fein TD was speaking...
Laois man completes Everest climb in aid of local charity
A local man has completed his climb of Mount Everest in aid of the Midlands Down Syndrome Centre.
Colm Swayne, who is originally from Stradbally...
The Ploughing and I: ‘A fantastic celebration of the Irish agricultural industry’
Camross woman Mary Phelan is the first person to feature on our Ploughing Q&A this week as she recalls her early experience going to...
Laois team all set for ploughing championships this week
There are 13 Laois Ploughing team members set to compete in
Tullamore this week as the National Ploughing Championships get underway.
The chairman of Laois County...
A town without a main street is a ghost town, says Renua leader
Renua Ireland leader John Leahy has expressed his concern over the closure of high profile businesses on the Main Street of Portlaoise.
Mr Leahy said,...
Portlaoise woman to face her fears in charity parachute jump
A Portlaoise mother-of-two who is terrified of flying and heights will face her fears head on by doing 10,000 ft parachute jump on Sunday...
Abbeyleix awarded Entente Florale Silver award
Abbeyleix has taken a silver award and a special President’s prize for biodiversity for Abbeyleix Bog at the Entente Florale Europe awards tonight in...
WATCH: Historic day as Dunamase College is officially opened
It was a real who's who of local Portlaoise life in Dunamase College this afternoon as politicians, education leaders and clergy attended the official...
Concerns that Laois homes could be vulnerable to gas price jump
Concerns have been raised about homes in Laois housing estates being locked into gas supply contracts without any alternatives being available.
Sinn Féin TD Brian...
Abbeyleix bids for Entente Florale glory tonight
Abbeyleix is flying the flag for Laois at the Entente Florale ceremony in Slovenia today.
Gold, silver and bronze medals are set to be announced...
In Pictures: Mick Galwey addresses the crowd at Laois networking event
Former Irish rugby player Mick Galwey was the guest speaker at a networking event in Portlaoise on Wednesday evening, organised by the Laois Local...
Planning permission sought for 12 new homes in Ballylinan
De Bhal Construction have submitted a planning application to construct 12 new homes in Ballylinan.
The proposed development will take place at Doirin Alainn in...
In Pictures: Great turnout for Mark Attride Memorial Cycle
Killeshin Wheelers Cycling Club had their second annual
Mark Attride Memorial Cycle last weekend.
The event was a huge success again this year with 22
cyclists doing...
