The week that was: our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Four Laois Gardai among 157 new recruits who pass out from Templemore
157 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána...
Family Resource Centre in Laois call on Government to put community services at the...
Representatives from Portlaoise Family Resource Centre met with members of the Oireachtas at a briefing event in Buswells Hotel, Dublin, to urge them to...
Clonaslee family build on compassion with cycle challenge
A Birmingham-based family with strong Clonaslee connections have organised a cycling challenge from Birmingham to Clonaslee this weekend in memory of their 30-year-old brother,...
Sharp decline in new car sales in June, down 50% nationally and down 64%...
The number of new car sales in Laois saw another sharp decline in June, dropping by 64% compared to the same month in 2023,...
Artist Paddy Critchley presents new exhibition at Laois Arthouse
An exhibition of work by artist Paddy Critchley is about to go on display at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally.
The exhibition, entitled 'Staidéar Neamhbheo/Still...
Laois Partnership to officially launch new LEADER programme funding next week
Laois Partnership Company will officially launch their new LEADER Programme for 2023-2027 next week.
The official launch event will take place on Wednesday, July 10,...
LOETB and Teagasc team up to offer a range of new training services for...
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc recently announced a new ground-breaking collaboration to deliver comprehensive training programmes and enhanced learner...
News in Brief: Comfort Chairs donated to Portlaoise Hospital and Narcolepsy waiting list now...
Two Comfort Chairs donated to Portlaoise Hospital's Palliative Care Rooms
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital have donated of two Comfort Chairs to the Sieve Bloom...
In Pictures: Phenomenal achievement as rural Laois primary school receive four national awards
A rural Laois primary school has been the recent recipient of a staggering four national awards
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa Shanahoe have been awarded a Green...
Woodenbridge Paddlers fundraising journey to support new Centre for Autism in Rathdowney
The Woodenbridge Paddlers group are set to embark on an ambitious journey with funds raised going to a very worthy cause.
On a fine Sunday...
Fine Gael set to wait until September to select General Election candidate to fill...
Fine Gael members in Laois have been told to be ready for a September convention, where they will decide who to run for the...
Folly Festival 2024 not just about the music as foodie line-up is announced
The Folly Festival 2024, in association with Electric Picnic, takes place this weekend at the beautiful intimate venue of Nancy’s Yard, beneath the towering...
Gardaí seeking public assistance in tracing 35-year-old Charlene Loughrey, reported missing from Portlaoise
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 35-year-old Charlene Loughrey who is reported missing from Portlaoise, since Sunday morning last,...
Independent Ireland to hold public meeting in Portlaoise next week
New political party, Independent Ireland, have announced that they will hold a public meeting in Laois next week.
The event, which will be held in...
Renewable Energy company planning to connect solar farm to Coolnabacky substation
East Laois Solar Farm Ltd have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission to expand their operations in the Stradbally area.
Included in the...
Laois MFC ‘B’: Ballylinan start with a bang while Cunningham-Burke stars in Graiguecullen win
Ballylinan 4-15 Rosenallis-Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-5
Laois MFC 'B' Round 1
The Midlands Park Hotel Laois Minor 'B' Football Championship is underway, with Ballylinan winning the opening...
In Pictures: Embrace FARM hosts its Annual Remembrance Service for bereaved farm families
On Sunday, June 30, Embrace FARM held its Annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service, inviting farm families to remember loved ones lost within their community.
Over the...
Debut Performance of new Laois Community Choir and Intergenerational Day in Portlaoise Parish Centre...
Age Friendly Laois have joined forces with LOETB Community Education, Music Generation Laois, Portlaoise Family Resource Centre and Youthwork Ireland Laois to deliver two...
Line-up revealed for ArtLot: Electric Picnic’s alternative visual arts and performance stage
Once upon a time on a little corner of Dublin city, ArtLot, a derelict site, held its own as an open-air public exhibition space inspiring...
Four Laois Gardai among 157 new recruits who pass out from Templemore
157 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána at a ceremony in Templemore College last week.
Of those, four hail from County...
Have you or a loved one been affected by addiction? If so, this could...
Ciara Buckley and David Delaney have announce an upcoming project, ‘12’, which aims to explore addiction and celebrate recovery through various artistic expressions.
Scheduled for...
Reception celebrates Picture Our Future Exhibition showcasing Laois Climate Action at Portlaoise Library
A reception held last week celebrated Picture Our Future, a new and unique exhibition at Portlaoise Library highlighting Laois County Council's ongoing climate action...
Calls for increased funding as primary schools in Laois see continued rise in costs...
A Laois TD has called upon the Government to provide increased funding for primary schools in the county as their costs continue to rise...
The CUBE’s visit to Denmark ‘provided an insight into potential opportunities’ in Europe
Caroline Hofman, Managing Director of Portlaoise’s Low Carbon Centre of Excellence The CUBE, recently travelled to Denmark as part of a delegation from the...
Laois Hunt Pony Club shine at annual Abbeyleix House and Farm Family Day
Abbeyleix House and Farm, one of the most historic estates in Ireland, opened to families and foodies across the country this past weekend for...
‘Good progress’ made on €18 million Flood Relief Scheme for Mountmellick
A Laois TD has said there has been "good progress" made on the €18 million Flood Relief Scheme for Mountmellick.
This follows on from Chairperson...
Portlaoise GAA to scale up clubhouse plans after support from bereaved family members of...
Portlaoise GAA Club has announced a redevelopment of their grounds at Rathleague thanks to the support from the family of the late Eoin and...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois footballers join Ratheniska NS for Sixth Year graduation
On Wednesday last, the 6th class pupils of Ratheniska NS finished off a busy week and said goodbye to their school for the last...
Call made for boundary fence to be repaired in Laois housing estate
A call has been made for Laois County Council to repair a boundary fence that has fallen down in a Laois housing estate.
A resident...
Explained: What is the EU Asylum and Migration Pact?
A TD for Laois/Offaly has described Ireland's decision to opt in to the EU's Asylum and Migration Pact as "a political earthquake."
Following a series...
