Celebrity stylists Doran and Maher to host Laois Family, Fun and Fashion Day for...
Celebrity stylists Marrietta Doran and Mandy Maher are coming to Laois to host a Breakthrough Cancer Research Family, Fun and Fashion Day.
The event will...
Laois TD criticises Health Service spending on management and administration and hits out at...
A Laois TD has had his say on recent HSE news including the spending on management and administration staff, both nationally and specifically in...
News in Brief: Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure; ‘Forgotten Farmers’ scheme; and Government...
Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure in Laois
11 projects in Laois will split over half-a-million euro to "deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure" local...
Jack and Jill’s Portlaoise Charity Boutique joins new JAM Card initiative
The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation's Portlaoise Charity Boutique is now officially JAM (Just A Minute) friendly, following the successful completion of JAM training...
Annual Lalor Rally returns to Laois this weekend to celebrate historic O’Leathlobhair Clann
The Annual Lalor Rally returns to Abbeyleix this weekend to celebrate the O’Leathlobhair Clann and their storied history.
All those of the name Lalor, O’Lalor,...
Local TD tells Dáil that dental services in Laois are ‘going backwards’
A local has highlighted dental services in Laois during a special Dáil session focusing on what he called "the public dental services crisis."
Independent Republican...
REVEALED: Shop that sold winning €1 million lotto ticket in Laois confirmed
Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise has been revealed as the store to have sold the winning Daily Million top prize ticket worth €1,000,000.
This...
Cosy Choir’s ten-year celebration concert raises €2,500 for Laois Hospice and Irish Guide Dogs
A Laois musical ensemble has presented cheques to two wonderful charities having raised €2,500 from a recent concert.
The Cosy Choir, based in Mountrath, held the...
News in Brief: Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo; 88 derelict buildings refurbished...
Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo
Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend "one of the most important procurement events of...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardaí make drugs seizure worth €2.2 million after stopping car in Laois
Gardaí have seized drugs worth an estimated €2.2 million and arrested...
Laois has a new millionaire! National Lottery confirms top prize won for fifth time...
The National Lottery has delivered yet another millionaire in 2025 - and the winner is from Laois.
The news was confirmed this morning with the...
Towards a Future Floating – An exhibition of work in conjuction with Laois Arthouse...
Towards a Future Floating - An exhibition of work by artists Bernadette Kiely and Amelia Caulfield has been announced in a joint effort alongside...
Laois TD tells Dáil Éireann that ‘women with endometriosis have been ignored for far...
A Laois TD has told Dáil Éireann that "women with endometriosis have been ignored for far too long."
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley made the...
Portlaoise CBS announce five scholarship winners for incoming first years
Portlaoise CBS have announced that five of the first years for the 2025/2026 academic year have received scholarship awards.
‘From Each Their Best’ awards two...
Two Laois students win national carbon monoxide safety competition
Two students from Scoil Naomh Eoin Killenard have won a nationwide poster competition to raise awareness of carbon monoxide and the dangers that it...
Fundraiser launched for Laois family left devastated after fire destroys their home
A fundraiser has been launched to help a Laois family who have been left devastated after their home was destroyed by a fire.
Erin and...
In Pictures: Portlaoise community rallies for GAA Palestine at coffee morning
The Portlaoise Parish Centre was abuzz with warmth and generosity on Saturday, July 12, as the local community came together for a coffee morning...
Portlaoise nursing homes inspection oversight ‘not up to scratch’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has hit out at HIQA by saying that their nursing home inspection oversight is 'not up to scratch'.
Independent TD Brian Stanley...
Charity fashion show coming to Stradbally to help local refurbishments and promote sustainable fashion
Fashionistas from across Laois and further afield are set to descend on Stradbally next week for a highly-anticipated charity event.
The Fun Charity Fashion Show...
Almost 50 fewer pubs in Laois than in 2005, with 2,100 closures nationwide over...
There are almost 50 fewer pubs operating in Laois than there were in 2005, a decrease of over 30% over the past two decades.
With...
Gardai make drugs seizure worth €2.2 million after stopping car in Laois
Gardai have seized drugs worth an estimated €2.2 million and arrested a man following an operation yesterday, Friday July 11.
Yesterday evening, as part of...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Local TD ‘really shocked’ as cost of Laois bus stops/shelters revealed at over €24,000 each
A Laois TD has said he is “really...
In Pictures: After 43 years on Railway Street – Nolan Locksmiths has moved to...
After 43 years in Railway Street Nolan Locksmiths have moved to a spanking new unit in Lyster Square in Downtown Portlaoise (R32 PA09).
The move...
Taoiseach confronted by Laois TD regarding ‘failure’ of special needs services for children
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has challenged the Taoiseach in the Dáil regarding what he described as “the failure" of the Government to provide...
2 Johnnies set to land in Portlaoise to help Applegreen celebrate annual birthday
Applegreen is throwing a birthday party this July and they’ve enlisted Ireland’s The 2 Johnnies to lead the celebrations.
Taking place at Applegreen Midway, Junction...
Portlaoise Hospital team up with Gardai for new crime prevention programme
Portlaoise Hospital has officially launched Hospital Watch, a proactive crime prevention programme in the hospital setting.
Similar to a residential Neighbourhood Watch scheme, it operates...
New Laois Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh meets Tánaiste Simon Harris in Government buildings
Housing, supporting business, and agriculture were just some of the issues discussed by by Barry Walsh, the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, when...
Willie Aird: ‘Had Fine Gael not pressed ahead with our plan, the nationwide rollout...
More than 11,500 premises in Laois between homes, businesses, farms, schools and community organisations can now avail of high-speed broadband under the National Broadband...
Laois County Council host first Repair Café in The CUBE
The first ever Repair Café at The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise, was held recently.
The event was hosted by Laois County Council in...
Brian Stanley: Catherine Connolly is the best person for the Aras if we want...
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley is throwing his weight behind Galway TD Catherine Connolly to run for president and be an agreed left-wing...
