In Pictures: Latest edition of Laois Leaves Festival of Writing & Music a big...
The Leaves Festival of Writing & Music returned to Laois earlier this month and proved a big success.
Events brought a vibrant celebration of Irish...
Kind-hearted 78-year-old Laois woman set to take part in Concern Worldwide Fast this month
Local volunteer Alice Culliton is once again taking part in the Concern Fast and invites everyone to support her effort to help Concern Worldwide...
Average rent in Laois continues to climb as supply also drops further
The average cost of renting an apartment in Laois has increased once again, according to the latest report from Daft.ie.
In Laois, the average rent...
Laois TD encourages those with an interest in shaping policy for rural Ireland to...
Fine Gael’s Agriculture and Rural Development conference is 'a big opportunity for farmers, rural entrepreneurs and community leaders in Laois to contribute and shape...
Close to a sell out as all the big guns to perform at Vicarstown...
A Ukulele group, a community choir, a male choir and an Irish dancing school.
The parish of Stradbally is certainly well served when it comes...
Laois County Council agree 2026 budget of over €132 million – up 7.4%
Laois county councillors today approved an increased Laois County Council budget of over €132m, which is a 7.4% increase on last year.
Almost 60% (58%)...
Ballyroan farm land sells for almost €2.1 million
A 95-acre non-residential farm, along with an old farmyard, near Ballyroan was sold for just under €2.1 million at auction recently.
The land at Drumashellig,...
In Pictures: Two nights of magic and music in Ballyfin NS with Cinderella and...
Third to Sixth Class in Ballyfin National School took to the stage on Thursday and Friday last week with their spectacular production of Cinderella...
Portarlington nursing home administrator receives special NHI Care Award
A Laois nursing home administrator has been recognised among Ireland’s best at the NHI Care Awards 2025, the leading national celebration of excellence in...
Alcoholics Anonymous group to hold open meeting event in Portlaoise
A Laois support group has announced it will hold an open meeting at the end of the month to help spread awareness about the...
Timahoe Male Choir wins prestigious Pride of Place Award at a ceremony in Limerick
Timahoe’s community spirit took centre stage on Friday as members of the Timahoe Male Choir, joined by representatives from Laois County Council, attended the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College students shake things up for Geography Week
Portlaoise College was buzzing with excitement last week as students brought the world to life during Geography Week, showcasing their creativity, curiosity and passion...
Stage set as Ballyfin Players prepare three one-act plays at Mountmellick Community Arts Centre
The Ballyfin Players return to the stage this November with a lively evening of drama, comedy, and community spirit.
Their three One-Act Plays, will run...
Laois Senator calls for urgent action on long-delayed Rathdowney Fire Station project
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to urgently progress the long-delayed Rathdowney Fire Station...
In Pictures: Laois family’s home-grown garden wins national award
A Laois family is celebrating after their creative home-grown garden earned them a top prize in Co-operative Housing Ireland’s annual Gardening Competition.
Vasile and Diana...
‘Convicted and violent non-nationals should be automatically deported following jail terms’ says local TD
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said she believes there is widespread public support for the automatic deportation of non-nationals found guilty of violent crimes...
In Pictures: Laois community groups to lead on climate action with new funding programme...
The launch event for Phase two of the Community Climate Action Programme fund took place recently at Abbeyleix Vitality Hub with 37 community group...
Laois hosts first Upcycling Workshop in partnership with Rediscovery Centre
The EU Just Transition Officer for Laois, Stephanie Kelly, hosted an upcycling workshop in Laois at The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise,...
In Pictures: Retirement function held for long-serving member of successful Laois company
There was a big crowd in attendance at the Midlands Park Hotel last month as a Laois company held a retirement function for one...
Laois Chamber Alliance holds Annual General Meeting and welcomes new chairperson
Laois Chamber Alliance held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently, at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, where members gathered to review the organisation’s achievements over...
Laois Macra to host country music night fundraiser in Durrow
Laois Macra is gearing up for a great night out next Saturday, November 8, as the club hosts a Country Music Night in the...
Laois County Council’s Live Well Expo wins national Age Friendly Award
Laois County Council’s flagship Health and Wellbeing Event, the Live Well Expo, was honoured with the Active and Healthy Ageing Award at the annual...
Laois TD calls for preparations to begin for the reunification of Ireland North and...
Laois Indepdent TD Brian Stanley says that now is the time to begin the process for the reunification of Ireland.
Deputy Stanley outlined his case...
Calls for ESB not to proceed with scheduled power outages during weather warnings
Laois County Council are to write to the ESB requesting that they don't go ahead with routine scheduled power outages in area effected by...
€152,350 grant allocated from Outdoor Recreational Funding for Slieve Bloom Tourism Project
€152,350 has been allocated to Laois County Council for the Slieve Bloom Signage Strategy through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
This will deliver walking trails...
Foróige Old Bank Youth Centre set to host Open Night later this month
Foróige Old Bank Youth Centre in Portlaoise is set to host an Open Night later this month.
On Friday, November 21, the doors will be...
Meals on Wheels Service re-established in Portlaoise after securing funding from soon to close...
To better support the county’s older population, the Meals on Wheels service for vulnerable seniors in the Portlaoise area is set to be reintroduced.
The...
Laois Defence Force personnel head for the Lebanon – on what will be one...
Defence Forces personnel from Laois will take part in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), in what is likely to be the...
In Pictures: Friends and family out in force to celebrate Seamus McDonald’s 40 years...
There was a special occasion in Laois County Council last week after the most recent monthly meeting when Cllr Seamus McDonald was recognised for...
Brian Stanley on his role in Catherine Connolly’s election and an opportunity for the...
Long before Catherine Connolly was a household name, Laois TD Brian Stanley was getting aboard the bandwagon.
A member of the same technical group of...
