Timahoe New Year’s Day walk set to take place again – a great way...
The New Year’s Day walk in Timahoe has long been a reliable date in the diary – and though Covid stopped it in its...
28 additional Laois Schools now eligible for Free Hot School Meals Programme
28 additional Laois schools that will now be eligible for the Hot School Meals programme from April 2024.
The announcement was made by Minister for...
Dinner 2050: Future of Food in Ireland – Laois farmer stars in new one-hour...
The premiere took place recently of ‘Dinner 2050: Future of Food in Ireland’ in UCD’s state of the art cinema, with a cocktail reception before...
‘You can go for a drink with Francie or you can go into any...
When Michael McEvoy from Spink encouraged Francie Gorman to get involved in the IFA a long number of years ago now, neither man could...
Laois County Councillor calls on Minister to introduce National Wills Register in Ireland
A Laois County Councillor has called Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD, seeking the introduction of a National Wills Register in Ireland
Fine Gael Cllr...
Laois student named winner in prestigious all-island poetry speaking competition – ‘Poetry Aloud’
Portlaoise College Students have been announced among the winners of this year’s Poetry Aloud competition, which challenges second-level students across the country to perform...
Laois County Council unveil their Indicative Capital Program for 2024, 2025 and 2026
Laois County Council have unveiled their Indicative Capital Program 24 - 26 which sets out a list of projects proposed to be undertaken over...
Laois rural pubs hit by lack of taxi services as numbers closing in the...
Not only do rural Laois pubs face the usual challenges of a fall-off in customers due to tougher drink driving laws and the legacy...
Council may need to take over building of one and two bedroom homes as...
Laois County Council may need to take over the building of one and two bedroom homes in the County.
That is the view of Sinn...
ELECTED: Laois man Francie Gorman confirmed as new president of the IFA
Laois man Francie Gorman has been elected as the new president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA).
After an extensive campaign Gorman was elected at...
Stanley calls on Laois-Offaly TDs to back Sinn Féin bill to ‘prevent more children...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is appealing to TDs in his constituency to 'support emergency action to stem the tide of rising homelessness'.
The...
Counting of votes for IFA president underway as Francie Gorman surges into an early...
The counting of votes for the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) is underway with Laois man Francie Gorman currently ahead according...
Laois man raises more than €13,000 following Ultra Marathon in memory of his late...
Jamie Malone from Graiguecullen ran the Longford Ultra Marathon back in August in memory of his friend, Paddy Branagan.
Paddy, also from Graiguecullen, died unexpectedly...
Sinn Fein and The Green Party launch Local Election candidates ahead of 2024 vote
Sinn Fein and The Green Party recently held events to launch their candidates that will contest the Local Elections in Laois in 2024.
As reported...
Uncomfortable standoff in Laois Country Council regarding ongoing Palestinian crisis
There was an uncomfortable moment in Laois County Council Chambers this week, when the ongoing Palestinian crisis was brought up unexpectedly.
An attack by Hamas...
Laois Junior Cert students visit Áras an Uachtaráin and meet President Higgins
A group of Junior Cert students from Portlaoise College embarked on a momentous journey to Áras an Uachtaráin recently.
They were invited along to witness...
Queen of the Ploughing Championships makes presentation to the Cuisle Centre Portlaoise
The Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association, Anna May McHugh, recently made a presentation to the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
She presented a cheque...
Inspirational Laois woman completes 250th parkrun to celebrate her 70th birthday
The banks of the Grand Canal at the small picturesque village of Vicarstown were buzzing on Saturday morning where the weekly parkrun had a...
Mountmellick Macra’s Light Up Truck & Tractor Run all set to return
Mountmellick Macra's Light Up Truck & Tractor Run will take place again this year on Saturday, December 16, kick starting Christmas festivities not only...
Problematic Portlaoise footpaths could be in line for an upgrade if Councillors get their...
The state of the County's footpaths was a major talking point at the monthly meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal Council last week.
Several County Cllrs...
The ‘Friends’ contribute to a Sensory Room at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital made a donation towards the new Sensory Room in the Paediatric Ward at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
The Friends...
Councillor calls for maintenance person to be reinstated for elderly and disabled tenants living...
A Laois County Councillor has said there is a serious issue with the treatment of elderly and disabled tenants living in Council houses across...
In Pictures: ‘Winter Wander’ around Abbeyleix proves a popular success
Laois PPN Member Groups received a warm welcome for 'Winter Wander', a guided tour of Abbeyleix – winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town 2023.
The guided...
Laois TD calls on government to introduce an ’emergency three-year ban on rent increases’
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has urged the Government to immediately introduce an emergency three-year ban on rent increases for existing and new...
Community Climate Action Project in Laois ‘sparks momentum for change’
The Council Chamber was alight with inspiration and dedication as community leaders and climate enthusiasts gathered for the Community Climate Action Fund project workshop.
Hosted...
Moment in Time: 2009 talent show in Rathdowney will bring back great memories
Our moment in time has a festive theme as we look back to St Fergal’s College Talent Night 2009.
Photographer Alf Harvey was on hand...
Astro Pitch at Portlaoise Leisure Centre ‘in dire need of repair before it becomes...
The Astro Pitch at Portlaoise Leisure is in dire need of repair and will soon become unplayable Laois County Council has heard.
This is the...
More lighting and footpaths needed around Togher to deal with ‘huge’ footfall
The area from Junction 17 Portlaoise Plaza towards Portlaoise Rugby Club and on to Togher Woods is in urgent need of new lighting and...
Camross Tractor and Truck Run raises €13,000 for a very worthy cause
The annual Camross Tractor and Truck Run took place back in October with €13,000 raised for a charity and a local organisation.
€12,000 was presented...
Considerable frustration over delay to Ballyfin playground and unexpected bill of €1,500
Laois councillors have expressed their frustration over a delay to the new playground in Ballyfin - and an unexpected bill of €1,500 handed down...
