Sinn Féin set to run record number of candidates in 2024 Local Elections in...
Sinn Féin are set to run a record number of candidates in next summer's Local Elections in Laois, with a possibility that they could...
In Pictures: Laois primary school teacher launches brand new sports book
A new sports book has been launched by a Laois primary school teacher.
The launch was held on Wednesday, December 6, at Kavanagh’s of Main...
Vacant, derelict houses ‘causing a lot of problems’ in Knockmay, Laois County Councillor says
A local Cllr has called for Laois County Council be given an update as to when the six vacant houses in Knockmay will be...
Laois farmer elected as chairman of IFA’s national livestock committee
Laois beef farmer Declan Hanrahan from Borris-in-Ossory has been elected as elected Chairman of the IFA's National Livestock Committee.
Hanrahan was previously vice-chairman of that committee...
Local Councillor seeks to make driving conditions easier for Laois road users
Laois County Council are being called upon to improve the safety of county's roads and make driving conditions easier for Laois road users.
Cllr Barry...
Laois County Council called on to re-pave and landscape Ballinakill Square
A local County Councillor has called on Laois County council to put a plan in place to re-pave and landscape the Square in Ballinakill.
Cllr John...
Tractor run on The Heath as part of National School’s annual Christmas event
A tractor run for both young and old is fast approaching as The Heath NS hosts their annual Christmas themed event on Sunday, December...
Francie Gorman: ‘If you told me three months ago I’d be where I am...
His son, Tom’s, 10th birthday party at Roll and Bowl, Portlaoise, took more out of him than the previous five months on the IFA...
In Pictures: Stradbally Library Painters unveil first group exhibition
The Laois Arthouse in Stradbally are currently presenting DÚLRA - an exhibition by the Stradbally Library Painters.
DÚRLA is their first group exhibition, which opened...
In Pictures: Think Languages Day a big success at Mountrath Community School
The Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Department at Mountrath Community School ran a hugely successful Think Languages Day which is organised through the Post Primary...
Laois teacher, sustainable fashion educator and designer receives Mary Immaculate Alumni Award
A Laois sustainable fashion educator, advocate and designer has been honoured at a ceremony recently for her work.
Miriam Keegan, from Emo, was at the...
Laois TD launches scathing attack on Sinn Fein ahead of Dail vote on Minister...
A Laois TD has launched a scathing attack on Sinn Fein ahead of tonight's No Confidence motion in Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.
Charlie Flanagan...
In Pictures: TY students ready to bring ‘Grease’ to Dunamase College
Dunamase College's Transition Year students are set to transport audiences back to the golden era of the 1950s with their upcoming production of the...
Mountrath Community School celebrate Stand-up Awareness Week and Anti-Bullying Week
Students at Mountrath Community School have been celebrating Stand up Awareness week and Anti-bullying week.
The theme this year for Stand-Up Awareness Week was Allyship.
Students...
National catering honours for two Laois hospitals
Two healthcare units in Laois are celebrating after their commitment to creating healthy menus for staff and visitors was recognised at a national ceremony.
The...
Stanley raises Laois school shortages in Dáil Éireann, highlights Coláiste Dhún Másc, Portlaoise
Speaking in Dáil Éireann this week, Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley raised the need for more school spaces in Portlaoise.
"Coláiste Dhún Másc in...
Laois successes at Better Farming Awards, held in Killenard’s Heritage Hotel
The inaugural FBD Better Farming Awards were recently held in the magnificent setting of the Heritage Hotel in Killenard, with significant Laois success on...
Minister announces over €17,000 for sustainable development projects in Laois schools
Minister for Education Norma Foley TD has announced the delivery of €17,721 in funding for sustainable development projects in Laois schools.
Four schools in the...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Man named locally after tragic incident in Mountmellick on Monday evening
There is deep sadness around the town of Mountmellick after a fatal...
Three Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College Graduation
Three Laois students were recognised for student contribution and academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Conferring Ceremony for 2022.
Karen Wills from...
‘We need an amendment to enshrine neutrality in our Constitution’ – Laois TD seeks...
A war of words has taken place in Dáil Éireann between Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley.
Deputy Stanley called for...
Laois community set to come together this weekend as annual Remembrance Tree to be...
A Laois community is set to come together this weekend to remember loved ones who have passed away.
The Crettyard Ladies GFC Annual Remembrance Tree...
Director of Portlaoise Montessori School named Business All-Star Laois Entrepreneur of the Year
Sonya Duggan, the Director of Kilminchy School House, has been honoured as the Business All-Star Laois Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by the All-Ireland...
High-achieving Laois student receives Dublin City University Scholars Award
Dublin City University has recognised more than 120 undergraduate students for their academic achievement in this year’s Leaving Certificate and A-level exams.
This took place...
Laois man appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council
Laois man Kieran Kehoe has been appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council.
The Killenard native has a distinguished working career, most recently...
Social Enterprises provide ‘significant social and economic value’ to communities
Laois County Council has been urged to consider the "significant social and economic value" of Social Enterprises for communities across the County.
Cllr Thomasina Connell...
Good news for Laois as 200 Council homes expected to be completed by year’s...
There was some welcome news on the housing front at this week's meeting of Laois County Council.
Council Chief Executive, Mr John Mulholland confirmed to...
Laois County Council calls on Minister for Health to extend mammogram screening for over...
Laois County Council is to write to the Minister for Health to request that mammogram screening be extended to those over the age of...
Stradbally booming as 122 houses under various stages of development across three sites
There is serious housing development ongoing in Stradbally at present with 122 new homes under various stages of construction.
Three sites are currently active across...
‘There is no point denying that they can be completely dangerous’ – Local Councillor...
Laois County Council will call on the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications & Transport, Mr. Eamon Ryan TD to urgently enact legislation to...
