Laois house prices ‘out of reach of what a lot of workers can afford’...
Sinn Féin TD for Laois/Offaly Brian Stanley has said that Laois house prices "have gone out of reach of what a lot of workers...
Election of new Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Cathaoirleach described as ‘disappointing’ and ‘a foregone conclusion’
Fianna Fáil's Seamus McDonald has this morning been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District for the next twelve months.
While the...
Boglands Festival 2025 – a homecoming ‘for all sons and daughters of Mountmellick around...
There is a global movement brewing in a Laois town, with news of a world-wide homecoming planned for next year.
2025 will see the return...
Taoiseach says Bus Éireann retirement policy ’causes issues in many constituencies and counties’
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he "instinctively agrees" with a proposal to review the mandatory retirement age of 70 for bus drivers employed by...
First for Mullins as new agreement sees Sinn Fein Councillor elected chair for the...
After the drama and exchanges in the County Council chamber this morning, it was all very amicable this afternoon.
After the Portlaoise Councillors clashed over...
“I don’t need any lessons from a school teacher” – Sparks fly as Portlaoise...
Willie Aird has been elected as the chairman of the Portlaoise Municipal District for the next 12 months - but only after a fairly...
In Pictures: Kites 4 Gaza Laois latest event held by Irish Palestine Solidarity Campaign
The people have Laois have once again come out to show their support for the people of Palestine in their ongoing struggle for survival.
The...
Lidl hoping to open third location in Laois with new supermarket proposed
Lidl Ireland have made an application to Laois County Council seeking planning permission to construct a third supermarket in the county.
The application is for...
House prices in Laois up 8% and fast approaching peak Celtic Tiger prices
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that house prices in Laois, were 8% higher than a year previously in the second quarter of 2024,...
Funding unveiled to help Laois libraries reach out to marginalised groups and people with...
Funding of €13,141 has been unveiled for library supports in Laois as part of the Government's Dormant Accounts Action Plan.
The funding will "assist public libraries...
Aer Lingus industrial action leading to phone scams with one Midlands family losing €2,000...
Laois residents are being warned to be vigilant of reports a new scam related to the ongoing issues within Are Lingus, with one Midlands...
Students at Ratheniska National School complete inspiring 3km run challenge
Over the last six weeks, students from Third- to Sixth-Class in Ratheniska National School have undertaken the challenge of completing a 3km run.
The students...
New car sales in Laois decline by almost 50% in May compared to 2023,...
The number of new car sales in Laois saw a sharp decline in May, dropping by over 48% compared to the same month in...
Portlaoise student awarded prestigious DCU scholarship for gifted students
A student from Portlaoise College has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to Dublin City University (DCU) as part of a programme for gifted students.
Dominik...
Old Fort Festival 2024 tells story of Portlaoise’s evolution from medieval beginnings to thriving...
From a military fort constructed to suppress the native clans to a thriving town in the heart of an independent Ireland, Portlaoise has witnessed...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during May as average house price rises...
There were 97 residential properties sold in Laois in May according to the Property Price Register, a significant increase on the 2023 figure.
Last May...
Mountmellick and Portarlington Flood Relief Schemes under spotlight at Dáil’s Public Accounts Committee
Laois took centre stage in Government buildings last week as the Mountmellick and Portarlington Flood Relief Schemes came under the spotlight.
Chairperson of the Office...
Planning: Applications made for medical clinic in Mountrath, car rental hub in Portlaoise, ball...
Medical Clinic, Mountrath
Giselle Lopes Semedo dos Reis has applied to the County Council seeking planning permission to form a new medical clinic in Mountrath.
The...
Laois Macra unveil plan to host New Year’s Eve Ball
We may be in the height of the summer - but one Laois group have unveiled and announced plans for a celebration at the...
Renewed calls for increase in rate of pay for carers currently in receipt of state...
Renewed calls have been made to increase rate of pay that currently apply to carers in receipt of state pensions.
There is a belief that older...
Lalors, Lawlors and Lawlers are invited to a clan reunion in Laois in July
The Lalor Clan are celebrating their 30th anniversary in The Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix on July 12-14.
If you are a Lalor, Lawlor or Lawler...
Padraig Fleming voted in as Cathaoirleach as new council term gets underway
Padraig Fleming was voted in as the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council for the next 12 months at today's AGM in what was...
Laois students honoured at ceremony recognising their grá for Gaeilge
Students from Timahoe National School were presented with a Gaelbhratach flag at a ceremony in Roscrea for their promotion of the Irish language.
The student...
Box by box: How the Portlaoise Municipal District voted in this year’s Local Elections
The diverse nature of the Portlaoise Municipal District - as well as 20 candidates competing for the seven seats on this occasion - means...
Local cousins’ lemonade stand at Cemetery Sunday helps raise money for The Friends of...
Six young cousins from Laois have come together for the second year in a row in a marvellous display of community spirit and youthful...
Box by box: How the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District voted in this year’s Local Elections
One of the golden rules to getting elected to your Local County Council is dominating your local area.
And the six candidates chosen in the...
Former Laois mink farm and processing plant set to be replaced just months after...
The owners of a former mink farm and processing plant in Laois have applied to the County Council for planning permission in the hopes...
Abbeyleix all set for rally hosted by Raheen vintage club for charity in July
Raheen Vintage Club is set to host a rally on July 14 in Corbally, Abbeyleix.
The rally will support great causes such as Laois Hospice,...
Laois musicians set to star at national harp festival in Louth
There are a variety of Laois musicians taking part in 'An Chúirt Chruitireachta', an annual harp festival in Louth from June 30 to July...
All systems go as 27th Laois Vintage Rally set to take place in August
Laois Vintage Limited launched their 27th annual sponsored vintage road run in aid of Laois Hospice at Treacy’s Bar in The Heath recently.
The event...
