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...
Funeral arrangements announced for late Josephine Pender
Funeral arrangements have been released for the late Josephine Pender, the Tullamore woman who sadly passed away yesterday without knowing what happened to her...
Talented Laois artist exhibits in Tokyo
The caption above the picture tells the story. Written in Japanese, it shows talented Laois artist Lucy Deegan pictured at an exhibition which took...
Rathdowney remembers heroic Jack Moyney
A huge crowd of the local community, family members and military service people attended the unveiling of a commemorative plaque in honour of Sergeant...
Angry council exchanges over property tax increase
As members of Laois County Council voted to increase the Local Property Tax (LPT) by 10 per cent, there were heated exchanges in the...
Over €10,000 raised following Mark Attride Memorial Cycle
More than €10,000 has been raised for two worthy charities following the Mark Attride Memorial Cycle which took place last weekend.
All the proceeds raised...
Mountrath Youth Theatre seeks budding young actors
Mountrath Youth Theatre (MYT) is looking to recruit new members following it very successful first term.
Sponsored by the Mountrath Development Assocation, it is a...
Mother of missing Fiona Pender passes away
The mother of missing woman Fiona Pender has died, it has been confirmed
Josephine Pender, who fought tirelessly to find out what happened to her...
In Pictures: All smiles in Clonaslee and Portarlington for Junior Cert results
Today is Junior Certificate results day and once again our photographers were out and about.
On a day when over 1,000 Laois students collected their...
WATCH: Delight across county as students get Junior Cert results
A total of 1006 students received their Junior Cert results across the county with the inital reaction on how the students performed very position,
At...
Over 1,000 Laois students collect Junior Cert results today
More than 1,000 Laois students will receive their Junior Certificate results at schools across the county today.
Figures sent out by the State Examinations Commission...
Laois water supply at risk of contamination
Water supplying almost 20,000 people in Portlaoise remains at risk of Cryptosporidium contamination, according to the latest water quality report.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...
Laois retailer wins top motorway services award
A local forecourt retailer has won a major industry prize at this year’s biggest retail awards ceremony in Ireland.
After undergoing rigorous independent judging, Manor...
20 new houses planned for Killeen
A planning application has been made to build 20 new houses in Killeen.
Mr J McDonald has sought permission to erect four different types of...
Sadness following sudden death of Graiguecullen man
Tributes have been paid to a Graiguecullen man who passed away suddenly on Monday morning.
Harry Forbes passed away unexpectedly at his home.
Beloved husband of...
Council facing massive bill over windfarm legal challenge
Costs to fight a legal challenge against a decision by Laois County Council to effectively make Laois a windfarm-free zone could end up costing...
Permanent post set to be filled at Portlaoise hospital
A permanent ophthalmic post is set to be filled at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, it has been confirmed this week.
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley...
Portarlington shop set for its 15th consecutive Hospice Coffee Morning
Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington is holding its 15th consecutive Annual Hospice Coffee Morning this year - with the latest event taking place this...
Stradbally woman leaves €18 million in her will
A Stradbally woman has left almost €18m in her estate, it has emerged this week.
Elizabeth Annette Alice O’Kelly, of Market Square, Stradbally, Co Laois,...
Laois land sold at auction for over €800,000
Approximately 90 acres of land in Ballypickas achieved over €800,000 at public auction.
The land was sold to two local farmers, following a successful bid...
Closure of businesses, Christmas lights and the Courthouse – wide ranging discussion at Downtown...
The AGM of the Downtown Portlaoise group heard of some of the challenges facing the town centre - most notably the number of closures...
In Pictures: Pat Spillane among the attendees as national community organisation hold AGM in...
Ballacolla was the venue for the national AGM of Muintir na Tire on Saturday which featured Sunday Game star Pat Spillane.
Muintir na Tire is...
Council agrees to property tax increase of 10%
Local Property Tax (LPT) in Laois is to be increased by 10 per cent following an agreement by members of Laois County Council this...
Second Lotto winning ticket sold in Laois
People in the Graiguecullen area have been asked to check their Lotto tickets after a shop on the Laois/Carlow border sold a winning ticket...
Tradespeople warned following surge in theft of tools
Gardai have warned tradespeople to be wary as thefts from vans are on the increase in the Laois-Offaly garda division.
The value of equipment and...
Fleming’s concern on €424m handed over by HSE
The HSE has been called on to explain why it is handing over vast sums of money to organisations without having the necessary oversight...
Caution urged on farm machinery auctions to resolve debts
The Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) has advised its members to be cautious on the process of resolution of machinery...
Portarlington house ‘gutted’ after blaze
Gardai in Portarlington are investigating a fire which caused extensive damage to a house at Woodlands Park in Portartlingon.
Units from Portlaoise Fire Service attended...
SVP Stradbally holding event to raise vital funds
Calling all ladies! St Vincent de Paul Stradbally are holding a very exciting event which may just capture your fancy.
On Sunday October 8 SVP...
New bottle banks erected in Stradbally
The community in Stradbally has reacted well to the erecting of new bottle banks in the town.
The previous bottle bank was at the Market...
