Laois County Council appoint interim CEO following departure of John Mulholland
Laois County Council have confirmed the appointment of an interim CEO following the departure of John Mulholland.
Back in February, Mr Mulholland signalled that he...
India bound Dunamase College students set to host charity fundraising event
A group of students from Dunamase College are set to travel to India on an immersion programme in Kolkata.
The students are currently working hard...
Local Elections: New locations for votes to be sorted and counted as Returning Officer...
The votes for this year's Local and European Elections in Laois will be sorted in the sports hall in Scoil Chríost Rí on the...
The sky is the limit for as Laois teachers set for St Anne’s Special...
A Portarlington woman who is afraid of heights is adopting the mantra ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’ as she prepares to join...
Weekend Read: Portlaoise ideal location for Regional Sports Centre according to newly released report
Talk of building a state-of-the-art, custom-built, national sports complex in Portlaoise is never far from the headlines in the Laois media.
It was confirmed in...
‘The biggest concern is that lorries are being diverted past the school’ says local...
Calls have been made for Roadstone Management to liaise with local people in the vicinity of the company's site in Laois "in the interest...
Election Diary: Playgrounds, local enhancement funding, and healthcare funding
An increase in funding is needed to deliver additional playgrounds, Fine Gael Cllr Thomasina Connell has said.
Cllr Connell is calling for more funding from...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates evening of excellence with awards night
Portlaoise College hosted its annual Evening of Excellence, recognising outstanding achievements across a variety of categories.
The event was graced by guest speakers Dr. Sumi...
In Pictures: Sporting and academic excellence recognised at Dunamase College
Sporting and academic excellence was recognised as Dunamase College hosted two award ceremonies in recent days.
The sporting end of affairs took place on Friday,...
In Pictures: Celebration as Mountrath Community School hold Sixth Year graduation and Senior Awards
Mountrath Community School held their annual graduation ceremony for their departing sixth years on Wednesday, May 22.
The day also saw their Senior Awards handed...
Dick Miller Interview: GAA, the Council and Timahoe – a lifetime of local service
Who thought we could have got lost in Timahoe?
The Local Elections come around just every five years so in a local media outlet, generating...
Local Elections: Portlaoise candidate unveils song ahead of polling day
No matter what way you garner a vote, they all count the same in a ballot box.
And a Laois Local Election candidate has launched...
In Pictures: Clonaslee College shines at annual awards and graduation ceremony
On Monday, Clonaslee College hosted a memorable awards and graduation ceremony, marking the achievements of its students with a celebration of talent, dedication, and...
Clonenagh National School to host Summer Fete in June
If you’re looking for a fun day out for all the family, why not head along to Clonenagh National School on Sunday, June 9.
The...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as patients experiencing ‘very long waiting times’ in A&E
The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is experiencing a very busy period with a significantly increased number of people requiring admission to the hospital.
Where possible,...
REVEALED: Most popular new cars sold in Laois during first quarter of 2024
New car sales figures are up - both nationally and here in Laois; but how are the trends looking after the first quarter of...
Local Elections: High percentage of women running in Portlaoise – though Laois overall is...
There are nine female candidates in the Portlaoise Municipal District contesting this year's Local Elections, which accounts for 45% of the overall field.
That figure...
Election Diary: Rural roads, Laois taxis, Town Teams and another hole in the head
The single biggest issue in the rural areas is the poor state of local roads according to Paddy Buggy, Fine Gael candidate in the...
In Pictures: Heywood Community School launch first annual Interfaith week
Heywood Community School recently launched their first annual Interfaith week, with a number of inclusive initiatives taking place.
The week comprised of a talk for...
Mountmellick students commended at national science competition
Students of Mountmellick Community school were highly commended at this year's ECO-UNESCO Young environmental scientist awards.
Over 1,000 people attended the finals and awards ceremony.
The...
Well-known Laois property sells for over half a million euro – one year after...
A well-known Laois property has sold for over half a million euro, more than a year after it first went on the market.
Bed and...
Three Laois establishments recognised at All-Ireland final of the Irish Restaurant Awards
The All Ireland of Irish restaurants awards took place recently where various Laois entities brought home numerous awards.
The event was held in the Clayton...
Election Diary: Housing reform, farmers partnership and the future for Portlaoise
Labour candidate for Graiguecullen/Portarlington, Eoin Barry, has said that ending the scourge of vacant and abandoned homes in Laois will be a priority for...
In Pictures: Dusk Bird Chorus and Biodiversity Walk
The Laois Participation Network held a “Dusk Chorus Walk” at Derryounce lakes in Portarlington.
The Laois PPN is an organisation that promotes community, social inclusion...
Portlaoise College welcome employment insight programme
Second year students from Portlaoise College have completed their Work at World programme in conjunction with Business in Community Ireland and Laois County Council.
The...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during April, as average house-price remains below...
There were 80 residential properties sold in Laois in April according to the Property Price Register, a marginal decrease on the 2023 figure.
Last April...
Laois County Councill urged to purchase plot of land with ‘huge potential for future...
A Laois County Councillor has urged the Local Authority to purchase a plot of land with "huge potential for future development."
Fine Gael Cllr PJ...
In Pictures: Academic and sporting excellence recognised at Awards Day in Knockbeg College
The annual Awards Day and Parent's Day mass in Knockbeg College was held last week to acknowledge the achievements of the school in the...
Confirmed list of candidates in this year’s Local Elections in Laois
A total of 47 candidates have been confirmed for this year's Local Elections in Laois.
Election hopefuls had until Saturday at noon to declare their...
Improvements called for in public infrastructure across four locations in south-east Laois
Laois County Council have been called upon to make several improvements to public infrastructure across the south-east of the County.
Independent Cllr Aisling Moran raised...
