Portlaoise Educate Together turns blue for World Autism Awarness Day
Portlaoise Educate Together NS celebrated World Autism Awareness Day on Friday 31st March by encouraging all children and staff to wear blue in honour...
Laois group Fiúntas finish second in prestigious national competition
Young Laois group Fiúntas capped off six months of hard work with a fantastic performance in the finals of Siansa Gael Linn 2017, just...
In Pictures: Laois IFA members honoured for role in 1966 march
The surviving Laois members of famous national farming protest in 1966 were honoured by Laois County Council at a reception last week.
Photographer Michael Scully...
Laois Association Dublin in drive for new members
The Laois Association Dublin is looking for new members to help them continue the proud tradition which dates back to 1949.
In keeping with its...
The Sunday Interview: David Walsh-Kemmis and his big plans for a brewery (and a...
The Ballykilcavan farm outside Stradbally on the way to Athy is a substantial holding, made up of 400 acres of fine tillage land and...
Laois house prices show dramatic rise
Laois house prices have risen by 11 per cent in the past year, according to the latest Daft.ie report.
In Laois, prices in the first...
It’s Sunday – so here are the week’s top stories
It was another busy week in LaoisToday and once again we were delighted to bring you all the important news stories.
Whether it's serious news,...
EXCLUSIVE: Plans to turn Rock of Dunamase into luxury resort
Plans are afoot to turn the Rock of Dunamase into a luxury, exclusive 5-star hotel, with adjoining lands to be developed into a world-class...
Mountrath students have made a video for Mental Health week
Mountrath Community School students made a big effort for Mental Health week.
Their Transition Year students got people in the school - teachers and pupils...
Mountmellick shop withdrawn from auction after bid falls short
A Mountmellick shop complete with a pub licence and a weekly turnover of €25,000 per week was withdrawn from auction this week after a...
Commuter chaos in Laois as secondary strike causes mayhem
There has been chaos for Laois commuters this morning as almost all Irish rail services have been cancelled.
For those who managed to make it...
Sore feet and walking home – Laois farmers honoured on 50th anniversary of famous...
The surviving Laois members of a national farming protest in 1966 were honoured at a Laois County Council reception on Thursday night.
Then operating under the...
Portarlington bungalow and land sells for over €500,000
A bungalow and approximately 50 acres of land at Portarlington sold for well in excess of its reserve price, achieving €555,000 at auction this...
Watch: Deputy Seán Fleming aims thunderous outburst at Michael Noonan
Deputy Seán Fleming was involved in a thunderous outburst at Minister for Finance Michael Noonan in a Dáil exchange this week.
Minister Noonan had accused...
OPW looking at two sites for new Portlaoise courthouse
The OPW is looking at two options for a new Portlaoise courthouse, it has been confirmed.
Laois County Council chief executive John Mulholland outlined details...
Young boy remains in hospital following Portlaoise traffic accident
A child remains in hospital in Dublin following a road traffic accident in Portlaoise town centre yesterday afternoon.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come...
Details of Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Parade awards night announced
Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade committee is planning a night of celebration at its awards night on Monday night.
Over twenty awards will be given...
Renowned harp player to perform in aid of PATH
A former member of Celtic Women will be in Portlaoise next month for a special concert in aid of Portlaoise Action to Homelessness.
Orla Fallon...
Gardaí call for ‘calm’ in Mountrath following return of ‘unpredictable character’
Gardaí are calling for people in Mountrath and surrounding areas to remain calm after an 'unpredictable individual' has returned to Laois following his release...
Calls made for a new Laois Chamber of Commerce
There is growing support for a Chamber of Commerce to be re-established in Laois and it is hoped that a representative from Chambers Ireland...
Petition for full time security launched following mugging of disabled Graiguecullen man
The sister of a disabled Grauguecullen man who was robbed in a park in Carlow at the weekend has launched a petition calling for...
Mail sorting centre in Portlaoise evacuated after suspect package found
The Army Bomb Disposal Unit were in Portlaoise this afternoon following the discovery of a suspect package at the international mailing centre.
The An Post facility...
Top food critic wowed by Tynan’s restaurant
One of Ireland’s most renowned food critics recently discovered Tynan’s restaurant at the Store Yard, and it’s fair to say that she was impressed.
Sunday...
All-Ireland French debating glory for Laois students
A group of secondary school students from Laois beat off fierce competition from a number of private schools to be crowned All-Ireland French debating champions...
Planning permission for wind turbine near Fossey mountain rejected
An application to erect a wind turbine in Laois has been rejected by An Bord Pleanala.
This was an appeal by Andy Dunne of 7 Kellyville...
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after disabled Graiguecullen man mugged
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a disabled Graiguecullen man was robbed in broad daylight in a park in Carlow on Sunday afternoon.
Wheelchair-bound Eoin...
Abbeyleix designer tipped as one to watch in UK
Work by a young Abbeyleix designer has led to her brand being tipped as one to watch by a UK fashion trade magazine.
Designs from...
‘Laois Branch’ celebrates World Down Syndrome Day with Eats and Treats
Down Syndrome Ireland ‘Laois Branch’ was proud to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day in Eats and Treats, Lyster Square, Portlaoise last week.
The event allowed...
Gardaí seek information after two caravans burnt out
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after two caravans were burnt out in Portlaoise last night.
The incident took place at Harpur's Lane, Portlaoise in the...
Heating oil stolen from house in Ballylinan
Gardaí are appealing for information following the latest crime near Ballylinan in which 500 litres of kerosene were stolen from a house in the...
