In Pictures: Community comes together as Laois principal retires after 44 years of service
A huge crowd turned out at The Swan Community Hall to celebrate the career of a much loved member of the area.
Kathleen Boland officially...
Independent TD makes the case for additional GPs and outlines shortages in Laois
Independent TD Brian Stanley has spoken about a shortage of GPs in Laois in the Dail recently.
Speaking directly to Taoiseach Micheal Martin, Deputy Stanley...
Laois Library Service launches Summer Stars Reading Programme
Laois Libraries officially launched this year’s Summer Stars Reading Programme with special guest, children’s author Sarah Webb in Portlaoise Library.
Sarah joined Cathaoirleach of Laois...
In Pictures: Men’s Health Week 2025 celebrated in men’s sheds across Laois
Laois PPN, in collaboration with Healthy Laois, received a heartfelt welcome from the Portlaoise Men’s Shed, Mountmellick Men’s Shed, and Knock Vintage and Men’s...
Castletown community to come together for summer festival
The various hard-working communities in Castletown are coming together this Sunday to host a summer festival in the village which promises to be a...
Cosy Choir dazzles with magical sold out community concert to celebrate ten years
On Friday evening last, the Cosy Choir delivered an a performance to celebrate their ten year anniversary in front of a sold out audience.
Held...
Laois students set to record song commemorating The Great Famine following debut live performance
Students at a Laois primary school recently gave the first performance of their new song 'The Day the Music Died'.
The children of St Colmcille's...
Laois primary school named a Green-Schools Water School of the Year
Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix, were named as regional Water School of the Year at the An Taisce Green-Schools awards, which were held in Dublin last...
Laois farmer wins big at third annual National Dairy Awards held in Portlaoise
There was one happy Laois winner at the third Annual National Dairy Awards which took place in The Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
21 Awards were...
New initiative bringing STEM subjects to life for children with autism in three Laois...
Children with autism in Laois are taking part in a ground-breaking initiative to explore science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that...
Another milestone year for Laois woman with most severe form of rare skin disease
Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling the most severe type of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has received over 2,000 birthday messages ahead of her 41st birthday on...
News in Brief: Public transport needs, upgrade grants for Laois properties and funding for...
Stanley highlights public transport needs during Dáil debate
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley had a busy time of it at last week's Dáil Debate on...
In Pictures: Amber Flag Award for Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe after a year of...
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe has been awarded their first ‘Amber Flag’ from Pieta House for promoting positive mental health and wellbeing across the school...
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as ‘Peace Rally’ for Palestine takes place in...
A powerful demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine took place in Portlaoise yesterday.
Organisers say that hundreds of people gathered for a Peace...
Calling all bands: Laois woman searching for talent for upcoming fundraiser to support local...
A local woman is putting out the call for bands, singers and musicians who would like to get involved with a new fundraiser for...
News in Brief: Laois TD hits out at new rent measures, €170,000 for Safe...
Stanley says 'national emergency' will be exacerbated by Government's new rent measures
Laois TD Brian Stanley has described the ongoing housing crisis as a "national...
Laois author set to host free webinars and online workshops for Brunel University of...
A Laois author is set to host a series of free webinars and online workshops for Brunel University of London.
Helen Cullen, from Portlaoise, has...
Portlaoise College announces Entrance Scholarship award winners for 2025
Two exceptional incoming students have been awarded the prestigious Entrance Scholarships at Portlaoise College for 2025.
This year’s recipients are Rafaels Zemvalds, a pupil at...
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as Mountmellick launches Draft Town Centre First Plan
A step-by-step guide has been outlined for members of the community to help their voices be heard following the launch of the Draft Town...
Nine homes available as Laois County Council unveil affordable Purchase Scheme houses in Stradbally
Laois County Council has launched a Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme at Oak Vale Meadows, Stradbally.
This scheme is presented in partnership with Mark Coleman...
Well wishes paid as ‘incredibly hard working’ Laois teacher retires after 28 years of...
It was an emotional occasion in St. Peter’s Church of Ireland Church in Portlaoise on Thursday as a long serving teacher retired.
Jayne Breslin was...
HSE change plans ‘for a third time’ on Mountrath Health Centre
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has said that the HSE have changed plans again for the third time on Mountrath Health Centre.
Outlining the...
WATCH: ‘War to Welcome in The Little Town’ – How Stradbally responded when war...
A lovely event took place in Stradbally Library last night as members of the community came together for a special screening.
'From War to Welcome...
‘Older people were scared and intimidated’ – Laois Councillors react after ‘unauthorised settlement’ finally...
Laois County Council heard how residents in a particular part of the county were left 'intimidated' and 'scared' by the presence of an 'unauthorised...
‘Let’s have a bit of craic’ – First ever Stradbally Parish Picnic set to...
The Parish of Stradbally, which includes Timahoe and Vicarstown, is set to come together this Sunday for a picnic.
Fr David Vard is inviting everyone...
In Pictures: Community comes out in force for Mountrath landscaping and public realm plans
The people of Mountrath turned out in impressive numbers recently for a vibrant and highly engaging Public Information Evening on proposed enhancement works to...
Annual row erupts again as Portlaoise Municipal District elects new chair
You could set your clock by it.
It's that time of year again in Laois County Council when the various chairperson's roles are voted upon.
And...
‘I hope HIQA and the HSE have the guts to come in face us...
It's not too often you have members of Laois County Council in full agreement - but the recent revelations exposed by RTE Investigates on...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Climate Alliance meet for successful creative collaboration
The Portlaoise Climate Alliance, working for a Low Carbon Portlaoise, met for their first bi-annual session of 2025 recently.
With over 35 members, representing 21...
HSE granted planning permission for new modular day-care facility in Abbeyleix despite local reservations
The Health Service Executive (HSE) have been granted planning permission by Laois County Council to instal a temporary single-storey modular unit in Abbeyleix.
The facility...
