Sinn Fein TD hits out over ‘lack of affordable homes in Laois’
Laois and Offaly TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need for more affordable homes in Laois in the Dáíl Eireann.
He said: "The CSO residential...
Importance of roadside drainage system highlighted by Laois County Councillor
The importance of drains, road-side drainage and drainage maintenance was highlighted this week in Laois County Council.
Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin made the passionate...
Laois golf course described as ‘an invaluable asset for the area’ amid calls for...
Calls have been made for improvement works to be carried out at a popular Laois golf course described as "an invaluable asset for the...
New Darkness into Light walk confirmed for Laois this weekend
"The most important sunrise of the year” is taking place this weekend, as the Darkness into Light 5km walks will get underway across the...
Laois top waiting list for speech and language therapy assesments
The HSE have confirmed that Laois are among the counties with the largest waiting list for speech and language therapy.
This was revealed to Independent...
Stage set as popular ‘Music at the Malthouse’ ready to take place this weekend...
Music at the Malthouse is taking place on May 10, 11 and 12 in Stradbally in the restored Malthouse building.
This festival is a collaboration...
Brand new ‘off leash’ dog park set to open outside Portlaoise this weekend
Calling all dog lovers - a brand new 'off leash' dog park is set to open its doors outside Portlaoise this weekend.
Woofland Dog Park...
Almost €400,000 in funding announced for 19 Laois sports clubs
€388,415 in funding has been announced or 19 clubs across Laois with the ‘Sports Capital and Equipment fund’.
The announcement, which was made this morning,...
ESB operations in Laois branded ‘a disgrace’ by local County Councillor
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the ESB, describing some recent actions by the company as "a disgrace."
Fianna Fáil Cllr Paddy Bracken...
More support needed for important facilities in Laois, local Councillor says
This week marked the final monthly meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District, with a Laois County Councillor hoping to improve "a very important facility"...
Laois farm wins Sustainable Rural Innovation Award at RDS Sustainability Awards
Ballyfin farmer Brendan Guinan won an award at a national festival on biodiversity and sustainability.
The festival, hosted in the RDS in Ballsbridge, Dublin is...
New candidate hoping to become Laois’s first ever Aontú County Councillor
One of the newest political parties in Ireland will have a candidate in Laois in the Local Elections, which are set to take place...
REVEALED: Where Laois ranks overall in numbers of refugees and asylum seekers taken in...
The county-by-county breakdown of Ukrainian refugees and other applicants for international protection (asylum seekers) shows that Laois has taken some of the lowest numbers...
Heywood Community School Teacher elected as chairperson of national teaching body
The teaching council have announced Heywood teacher Eamon Dennehey as the newly elected chairperson of the organisation.
Dennehey, who is originally from Kerry has been...
In Pictures: All smiles as Abbeyleix Tidy Towns recognised for All-Ireland success
Laois County Council hosted a Civic Reception for Abbeyleix Tidy Towns following the town’s All-Ireland victory last year.
The group, led by chairperson Robbie Quinn,...
In Pictures: LOETB music learners shine in debut performance in Portlaoise
The vibrant atmosphere of Kavanagh's Bar and Venue in Portlaoise was infused with the tunes of a new musical ensemble, The Resonators.
The group, formed...
Gardai appeal for information following disappearance of Laois teenager
Gardai have issued an appeal for information following the disappearance of a Laois teenager.
Lorcan Meehan, 17, was last seen on Sunday night, May 5,...
Car damaged and clubhouse smashed at Laois GAA club following Bank Holiday weekend attack
A Laois GAA club was the victim of vandalism following an attack at their premises on Bank Holiday Sunday.
Graiguecullen GAA club shared details of...
HSE approve funding for primary care centre at St Fintan’s Campus, Portlaoise
The HSE have announced that progress is underway in the form of funding for a significant development in Laois.
The funding has been allocated for...
In Pictures: 2024 Growing Organics programme gets underway at Laois dairy and tillage farm
The 2024 Growing Organics programme has gotten underway at a dairy and tillage farm in the south of Laois.
The year's opening farm walk took...
‘Cycling is for Everyone’ – Bike Week 2024 celebrating the joys of cycling
Bike Week 2024, an annual celebration promoting the joys of cycling, is taking place throughout Ireland from May 11 to 19.
The theme - "Cycling...
Laois youth group honoured at Garda Youth Awards for work with refugees, asylum seekers...
A group of young people from Laois have been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in...
Election Diary: Candidate meets with American politician, call for improved water infrastructure and support...
The 2024 elections are just over a month away and candidates are busy making their views heard ahead of the elections on June 7.
Lower...
In Pictures: Brand new ‘Vitality Hub’ opens in Abbeyleix
Abbeyleix launched their own ‘Vitality Hub’ on April 29. The hub is for all members of the community to take part in fitness and...
Portlaoise avail of investment scheme to improve facilities in the town
Portlaoise has received a number of improvements to access routes within the town thanks to a grant from Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Towns Capital Investment...
Laois County Council set out path to deliver over 600 social houses across next...
Laois County Council have set out a path to deliver 631 social houses across the next two years in all areas of the County.
Laois...
Sinn Féin TD urges government to improve dental resources for Laois and Offaly
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the government to lift the embargo on oral health staff.
Stanley has said that the situation...
In Pictures: European flag raised and diversity celebrated at Holy Family Senior School
It was all smiles in Holy Family Senior School yesterday as they raised their first ever European Flag.
Every year, on May 9, Europeans celebrate...
30 homes to be constructed at historic Laois site described as an ‘eye-sore’ in...
A historic site in Laois, labelled an "eye-sore" and in a "total state of dereliction" has been earmarked for a new 30-home development.
The Irishtown...
Plans in place as ‘Meals on Wheels’ service to be reintroduced in Portlaoise
Fine Gael Councillor Thomasina Connell says that steps are being taken to reintroduce the 'Meals on Wheels' service to Portlaoise after a year absence.
"Meals...
