Gardai called to deal with council housing stand-off
Gardai were called to deal with an incident at county hall last week over a stand-off on housing.
The local authority is now seeing to...
If you suffer from the horrible affects of migraine, then there’s a useful seminar...
If you suffer from migraine and are in the Laois area, there is somewhere you need to be on Thursday ...
The Migraine Association of...
Laois Council goes to war on dumping
Extra CCTV cameras and inspections are to take place as Laois County council ups the its battle on dumping in the county.
Senior executive officer...
€20,000 Abbeyleix GAA lotto jackpot goes to Ballinakill
The Abbeyleix GAA club was delighted recently to sell a winning lotto ticket for €20,000, even if it did go to neighbouring Ballinakill.
Pat Lalor,...
Friends and family come together to remember Denis Cahill
A friend of a young Laois man who died by suicide last December has come up with a novel idea to remember him and help...
Portlaoise should become a satellite town of Dublin – Jerry Lodge
Portlaoise should designate itself as a satellite town of Dublin under the new National Planning Framework, according to a local politician.
A major shake-up is...
WATCH: Very impressive video promoting Laois as a place to do business
A new promotional video - highlighting why Laois is an ideal place to do business - has been produced by Connect Ireland in association...
The Sunday Interview: Paddy O’s story – from his mother’s kitchen to one of...
When Paddy O’Connell was a student in Dublin, studying auctioneering in DIT, he went on a J1 summer of a lifetime to Hawaii.
Always one...
Driver escapes injury after car catches fire on M7 motorway crash
The M7 motorway at Portlaoise was closed between Junction 15 and 16 heading for Dublin late on Friday night following an incident that saw...
Watch: Knockbeg students host successful charity tractor run
The students of Knockbeg College held their annual tractor run for charity today, continuing a long-standing tradition which has been running for two decades.
Almost...
Stanley meets An Post CEO to push for increased post office services
A local TD met with the boss of An Post this week to make a strong case for the retention and improval of rural...
Success for Portlaoise CBS at TY Mini Company competition
St Mary's CBS Portlaoise were represented by four mini companies at the PDST Get up and Go competition in Kilkenny yesterday.
It was a hugely...
Two Kilkenny men jailed for incident in Ballacolla
Two Kilkenny men were this week convicted of possession of house-breaking implements which Gardai believe may have been used for farm burglaries.
Rick Smith (35) of...
Son launches run in aid of Pieta House for beloved dad
Shane Buggy, son of Crettyard man Ned Buggy, has launched a run in his late dad's memory to raise funds for Pieta House.
The Buggy...
A Portarlington shop is holding its 14th annual Daffodil Day fundraiser this Friday
For the 14th consecutive year, Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington will hold its Daffodil Day Coffee Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.
"We've...
Stradbally man launches solo run to fund mental health services in schools
A young Stradbally man has launched his own campaign to improve mental health services in Laois schools.
Dean Maher, 21, was inspired to do something...
Landmark Mountmellick business of 70 years on the market
A landmark Mountmellick business which has been owner-run for the past 70 years has come on the market.
Hanlon's shop on O'Moore Street has a...
Portlaoise CBS students round off Zambia trip with final get-together
The organisers behind the recent St Mary's CBS Zambia trip recently got to unwind and say thanks to those who supported and helped the...
Laois people invited to meeting to discuss Portlaoise redevelopment
The people of Laois and Portlaoise are being invited to a meeting to help shape the revamp of Portlaoise town centre.
The meeting is the...
Some more great photos and video as Laois people go snow mad
Today was a really strange day. There are nine days left in March but yet, we had the biggest snowfall we've had in years.
People...
Lovely video of the Rathdowney St Patrick’s Day parade
We're not over St Patrick's Day just yet.
Last week we brought you unbeatable coverage of the parades around the county and the hits keep...
Mountmellick shop owner calls for compensation over ‘€30k lost revenue’
The owner of Emmet Stores in Mountmellick is calling for compensation to be paid to him by Laois Co Council as he claims he...
Extra Portarlington Leisure Centre car spaces will cost over €30,000
An extra twenty car park spaces at Portarlington Leisure Centre will cost an estimated €33,000.
The works will be carried out subject to the necessary...
Heavy metal sign stealing epidemic continues
Road stop signs continue to be stolen around the county with eight signs having to be replaced around Portarlington in recent days.
It had been...
Laois girls fund-raising for latest half marathon on Aran Islands
Laois girls Olwyn Hanson and Orla Dunne are holding a fundraiser in Portlaoise tomorrow night ahead of their latest half marathon in the Aran...
Appeal for witnesses after Crettyard pub burgled
Gardai are appealing for witnesses after Flemings Bar in Newtown was broken into this morning.
The raiders gained access to the premises by throwing a rubbish...
Appeal for information after The Wheel Inn burgled
An appeal for information has been launched after a pub in The Heath was burgled yesterday.
The Wheel Inn was broken into some time between...
Thousands of houses across Laois endure power cut
A total of 854 homes and businesses are without power this morning in Portlaoise and close to Ballyragget on the south county boundary.
ESB crews...
We’re walking in a Winter Wonderland (But it’s nearly April!!)
The people of Laois woke up covered in white fluffy stuff this morning.
The night before brought snow - and lots of it.
While it might...
Man arrested after stealing car in Kilminchy
Gardai arrested a man after a car was stolen in Portlaoise yesterday morning.
The vehicle was taken at around 6.30am in Bridal Walk, Kilminchy by...
