Major success for Laois secondary schools at LOETB STEAM showcase
A number of Laois secondary schools celebrated successes at the second annual LOETB STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths) Showcase held recently at...
Portlaoise GAA club set to take major step in redevelopment project
A stand, a gym, a clubhouse, 12 dressing rooms and indoor and outdoor astro turf facilities are part of Portlaoise GAA's development project, which...
From the Archives – Weekend Read: The story of the Portarlington to Mountmellick Tramway
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in August 2020 as part of National Heritage Week.
In September 2019, local media highlighted an online campaign...
Bike Week 2025 – ‘There’s never been a better time to hop on a...
Bike Week 2025 is rolling into Laois from Saturday, May 10, to Sunday, May 18, with over 50 fun-filled, free events taking place across...
Two Laois farmers among award winners at Tirlán Co-op’s Dairy and Sustainability Awards
Two Laois farmers were among the winners this week as Tirlán honoured their outstanding suppliers at the Co-op’s Dairy and Sustainability Awards.
Brian Rohan from...
Portlaoise Institute Creative Media Students launch first annual photography exhibition
The Creative Media students from Portlaoise Institute have announced their first Annual Photography Exhibition, taking place at Portlaoise Library.
The public is warmly invited to...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Pharmaceutical company buys Portlaoise land for €1.4 million
Laois County Council are to sell a nine-acre site in their Junction 17 enterprise park...
News in Brief: Aird appointed to Oireachtas Committees plus Stanley and McCormack take aim...
Laois TD appointed to two Oireachtas Committees
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has been appointed to two separate Oireachtas Committees, firstly, Agriculture and Food,...
Portlaoise College unveil two-story art installation which ‘brings environmental awareness to life’
A Laois school have unveiled the fruit of their labours as they strive to increase environmental awareness through the medium of art.
In fact, students...
In Pictures: Debut of Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions brings together singers, songwriters, poets and creatives...
This week saw the very first Portlaoise Spotlight Session at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Singers, songwriters, poets and creatives travelled from all across Laois and...
Stradbally Community Choir all set to perform at Greenfields Music Festival in Athy
The Stradbally Community Choir will be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest acts in Ireland this weekend.
The group are set to perform on...
Tourism Connect brings together the great and the good of Laois tourism
Tourism Connect - a tourism industry and networking event led by Fáilte Ireland - was held recently at Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event was...
In Pictures: Rural Laois men’s shed going from strength to strength as a core...
A Laois men's shed continues to go from strength to strength as a core group in their community.
Knock Vintage Men's Shed began as a...
Housing: Local TD says new National Policy will ‘ensure older people in County Laois...
A new National Policy designed to increase the delivery of housing for older people is due to be completed by the end of May.
This...
Return of Abbeyleix Tidy Towns’ No Mow May pollinator lawn art competition
Abbeyleix Tidy Towns has announced the return of its 'No Mow May' Pollinator Lawn Art Competition for 2025.
Following success of last year’s initiative, this...
The full list of properties sold in Laois during March as house prices continue...
There were 82 residential properties sold in Laois during March according to the Property Price Register, an increase of 6.5% on the 2024 figure.
The...
Challenges, opportunities, costs and public service – Laois Leisure continues to be a balancing...
A renovated gym in Portlaoise, growing membership and up 1,200 children per week attending swimming lessons were some of the positives that the management...
Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme ‘needs to move at pace’ Laois TD says
A Laois TD has said that the Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme "needs to move at pace" following the latest report on the project.
Independent Republican...
‘I want to thank Ballard Lodge for the wonderful care they provided to our...
The sudden closure of the Ballard Lodge Nursing Home in Portlaoise in recent weeks came as a massive shock to residents and their families...
Did you know there was once a Pope from Laois?
Did you know there was once a Pope from Laois? Yes, believe it or not, the village of Durrow has a special claim to...
In Pictures: Laois woman among 50 Gaels who took part in coast-to-coast ‘Swim for...
Portlaoise woman Sinéad Ní Chuinn was among 50 Irish-language speakers who braved the cold waters of Ireland’s coastline in a powerful display of solidarity...
Pharmaceutical company buys Portlaoise land for €1.4 million
Laois County Council are to sell a nine-acre site in their Junction 17 enterprise park in Portlaoise to a pharmaceutical company for €1.4 million.
BNL...
Laois County Council to host Civic Reception in honour of one of the great...
Laois County Council are to propose a Civic Reception for Laois ladies football legend Sue Ramsbottom.
The issue was raised at today’s full meeting of...
Several commercial planning applications lodged including numerous changes to Stradbally solar farm
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have received a number of recent applications for commercial developments across the county.
East Laois Solar Farm Ltd...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Buggie School of Irish Dancing bring home 41 world championship medals to Laois
Dancers from the Buggie School of Irish Dancing competed at...
Planning applications under review for housing developments in Graiguecullen, Portlaoise and Ballyroan
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have received a number of recent applications for housing developments that would see more than 100 extra...
In Pictures: Live Well Expo 2025 empowering people to ‘age well’
The Live Well Health and Wellbeing Expo brought the community together this week at a wonderful event held in Portlaoise College.
The free event was...
Portlaoise Hospital announce visitor restrictions following high levels of flu in the community
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is implementing visiting restrictions from today, Friday April 25.
This is to prevent the transmission of influenza that is circulating in...
Laois TD highlights importance of emergency air ambulance with 22 missions carried out here...
A Laois TD has highlighted the vital role played by the Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS), which delivered twenty-two missions in Laois in 2024.
Fine Gael's...
Portarlington ‘does not have enough Gardaí’ leading to ‘significant problems’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has said one of the county's biggest towns "does not have enough Gardaí," which is leading to "significant problems" in the...
