Laois superstar to be honoured at Gaelic Players Association’s Legends Lunch
A superstar of sport in Laois will be honoured by the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) at the GPA Legends Lunch on the eve of...
Excitement building as Cycle for the Down Syndrome Centre Midlands upcoming
Powerpoint Engineering’s Annual Charity Cycle is taking place in just under five weeks.
Conor McGarry, Johan Erasmus, David Phelan and Gavin Deering will cycle 543km...
New special needs classrooms announced for Portarlington
Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington will receive funding to provide a new classroom for special needs children with special educational needs.
As well as this, the...
Irish water accused of “leaving the people of Mountmellick in an awful situation” after...
Irish water have been accused of "leaving the people of Mountmellick in an awful situation" after an unannounced water stoppage in the town.
The water...
Laois GAA clubs raffling off tickets for All-Ireland football final, Electric Picnic and Coldplay
Three Laois GAA clubs are holding fundraising events at the moment, each with massive prizes on offer.
Firstly, Kilcavan GAA are raffling off two tickets...
Laois among nine counties still awaiting domestic violence refuge centre amid ‘epidemic of domestic...
Laois, as well as neighbouring Offaly, remains among nine counties in Ireland still without a designated centre for victims of domestic violence.
Figures provided by...
Extreme farmer frustration at proposal to suspend Straw Incorporation scheme
The grain harvest has got underway around the country this week - but there is considerable frustration at a Government proposal to immediately suspend...
In Pictures: Serious style as debs season for 2024 continues with St Fergal’s Rathdowney
The 2024 debs season in Laois is underway and there was serious style in Rathdowney last night.
The class of 2024 from St Fergal's in...
Applegreen transforms its Midway Service Area in Portlaoise with €3 million upgrade
Applegreen, one of Ireland’s leading roadside hospitality retailers, has reopened its Midway service area in Portlaoise, which is located at exit 17 on the...
In Pictures: Weekend to remember at Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival
The Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival took place over the weekend, with a series of events running from Friday, July 12, to Sunday 14.
The...
Two projects announced to help house people with intellectual disabilities in Laois
Capital funding has been announced for two Laois disability projects which will help house local people with intellectual disabilities.
The two projects will provide a...
Friends of Portlaoise Hospital raffling off Laois GAA Season Club Pass ahead of 2024...
The charity group, Friends of Portlaoise Hospital are holding a fabulous raffle to help raise funds for the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
The raffle 2024...
Over €4million boost for rural Laois development under newly launched LEADER scheme
The announcement of over €4million funding for rural development projects in Laois was celebrated recently in the offices of Laois Partnership Company, at the...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Sadness at death of Portarlington auctioneer Kate O’Shea
The death occurred this week of Kate O’Shea after a short illness, a Portarlington-based auctioneer,...
Dáil told ‘private waste collection operators want to hit everyone in their pockets’ amid potential...
"The slogan in this country for many years has been, reduce, reuse, recycle; and when the people of Ireland do the right thing, the...
Government urged to address youth funding in upcoming budget with Laois/Offaly lowest funded region...
A local TD has brought before the Dáil the issue of acutely low funding for the Laois Offally Educate Together Board (LOETB).
Sinn Féin's Brian...
Planning permission expected to be granted for new 1,000-student secondary school in Portlaoise
Coláiste Dhún Masc / Dunamaise College Portlaoise has applied to Laois County Council for planning permission to build a brand new secondary school in...
Laois Gardai investigating after man loses fingers in suspected attempt to break into pub
Gardai in Laois are investigating after a man appeared to lose several of his fingers in what is suspected to have been an attempt...
HSE’s Financial Management Project deemed ‘unacceptable’ by Public Accounts Committee
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised as "unacceptable" the 20-month delay, and €40 million budget increase, for a crucial integrated financial management project...
Comrades of Cuisle raise astonishing €20,000 for Laois Cuisle Centre
The local community group Comrades of Cuisle have presented a check for over €20,000 for the Laois Cuisle Centre.
Comrades of Cuisle united to raise...
Independent Ireland postpone Portlaoise meeting amid unrest among the ranks of new political party
Ireland's newest political party, Independent Ireland, have postponed a meeting scheduled to take place tonight in Portlaoise.
This comes amid mounting unrest in the party...
Planning: Conditional approval for 72 houses in Portlaoise and Montessori school in Stradbally
Laois County Council have given conditional approval for two noteworthy projects in recent days.
The first is in Portlaoise, where Brook Advantage Ltd have sought...
New support hub launched for small and medium businesses
A new National Enterprise Hub has been launched by the Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Peter Burke TD, something which aims to make...
Laois Olympian Alanna Fitzpatrick to be honoured at ceremony in Portarlington this Wednesday
It's not every day that Laois sends an athlete to the Olympic Games.
In June, Team Ireland announced the official Women’s and Men's Sevens squads...
Local residents group meet with Office of Public Works amid growing flood concerns in...
A local residents group has met with Senior Staff of the Office of Public Works (OPW) and management of Laois County Council (LCC) to...
Ballyfin named Number 1 Resort Hotel in Ireland and UK at Travel and Leisure...
Laois's five-star historic country house hotel, Ballyfin Demesne, has been named the Number 1 Resort Hotel in Ireland and the UK at the 2024...
In Pictures: Young musicians from Laois present Summer School of Rock and Pop Annual...
Young musicians and singers took to the stage in the new Outdoor Performance Space on the grounds of Laois Music Centre on Friday night,...
Local business helps raise funds for Meals on Wheels Mountmellick with 5km run
Meals-on-wheels is a critical component in the care and service of older people, enabling them to remain living in their community or to return...
Running with Heart on the Heath – GR8HRUN raise over €5,000 for Cuisle Centre
The picturesque paths of the Heath have become a beacon of community spirit and fitness thanks to the enthusiastic members of GR8HRUN.
Setup by JJ...
REVEALED: Most popular new cars sold in Laois during first half of 2024
New car sales figures are up slightly - both nationally and here in Laois; but how are the trends looking after the first half...
