Laois primary school launches Our World Irish Aid awards
Students at Scoil Bhríde National School in Portlaoise have launched the 2024 Our World Irish Aid Awards.
This will see primary students across Ireland mark...
Budget 2024: Major emphasis placed on rural funding
Laois County Council unveiled their budget for 2024 last week, with a big emphasis on rural funding.
The Laois Rural Broadband Project is one of...
‘The work of the Midlands LGBT+ Project is vital for our community’ – Laois...
A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to recognise the importance of core funding to support the LGBT+ community in the County.
Cllr...
Tributes paid in Arles NS as long-serving teacher who became acting principal retires
Hailed as an ‘unwavering pillar’ of Arles National School for many years, Ms Catherine Lawlor’s dedication and guidance was highlighted recently as she celebrated...
Four Laois ETB Schools Launch STEAM Programmme
A new initiative from LOETB and Laois and Offaly County Councils will see four Laois post-primary schools benefit from €10,000 worth of STEAM (Science...
Laois Mountain-biker presented with Climate Ambassador Award
An Taisce held the Climate Ambassador Awards recently in the Morrison Hotel which recognised the tremendous effort and dedication demonstrated by volunteers throughout the...
Local County Councillor calls for Hackney Pilot Scheme to be introduced in Laois
A Laois County Councillor has called on the Local Hackney Pilot Scheme to be introduced in rural areas across the County.
Fine Gael Cllr, Conor...
Man (70s) killed in road traffic accident in Mountmellick
A man in his 70s has been killed in a road traffic accident in Mountmellick this evening.
The incident occurred when a pedestrian was hit...
Laois County Council purchase site on former Avon factory and plan for business opportunities
Considerable business opportunities have been made in Portarlington following the purchase of a site in the town.
Laois County Council have purchased six acres of...
Laois Partnership Company acknowledges vital volunteers during Charity Trustee Week 2023
At its recent Annual General Meeting, Laois Partnership Company paid tribute to several long-standing trustees who stepped down from the Board.
These trustees have made...
New CEO of Laois Partnership: ‘The overall aim is to make Laois a better...
“The overall aim of what we do is make Laois a better place to live for all.” That’s the perspective of Caroline Lydon who...
Lucky Laois Lotto player scoops more than €250,000 in Saturday night draw
A Lotto player in Portlaoise had a weekend to remember after they matched five numbers and the bonus ball in Saturday night’s main Lotto...
In Pictures: Seismic Activity in Portlaoise College as students commemorate Geography Week
First-year students at Portlaoise College commemorated Geography Week recently, showcasing their work in the subject.
From first year onwards, students are encouraged to study geography...
Laois represented at European Parliament of Enterprises in Brussels
CEO of Laois Chamber Alliance, Caroline Hofman, recently travelled to Brussels to represent Laois at the European Parliament of Enterprises in Brussels, as part...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘Made in Dagenham’: Love of music continues to bring Ballyfin man back to the stage for latest leading role
One of the standout...
Gardai asked to be vigilant over ‘aggressive begging’ in Portlaoise in the run up...
Gardai in Laois have been asked to make sure that elderly and vulnerable people are not put under pressure due to 'aggressive begging' ahead...
Major funding announced for repair and preservation of historic buildings
Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform has launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for...
Shakespeare meets Elvis – Coláiste Íosagáin presents ‘All Shook Up’ the musical
Coláiste Íosagáin have announced that their students will perform “All Shook Up” the musical.
This is a broadway musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, infused with...
‘Chronic understaffing’ in Laois Health Services raised in Dáil Éireann
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian recently spoke in Dáil Éireann about the Sinn Féin proposals to address vacancies in the Health Services.
Deputy Stanley told...
Laois student receives Naughton Scholarship worth €20,000
A Laois student has been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship - worth €20,000 - to further his studies.
Portlaoise's Zayed Abdelrazak, a past pupil of...
Made in Dagenham: Child’s play at Portlaoise musical
Two local children are enjoying the spotlight as they perform in Portlaoise Musical Society’s ‘Made in Dagenham.’
Talented Oliver Treacy (10) and Aoife Cathcart (9)...
HSE CEO meets son of Portlaoise Hospital nurse facing ‘unimaginable challenge’ to recover following...
On a recent visit to Portlaoise Hospital, HSE CEO Bernard Gloster met with Rita Flaherty-Dennedy, who works at Portlaoise Hospital as an Assistant Director...
New initiative gathering STEAM in Dunamase College
The LOETB are currently running a new school initiative with all ETB schools in Laois and Offaly.
Dunamase College are one of the first schools...
Young Laois teenager set to perform on this year’s Late Late Toy Show after...
A young Laois teenager is set to perform on the Late Late Toy Show on Friday night after impressing judges during auditions.
Fiachra Dooley, who...
Down Memory Lane: Laois woman recalls where she was when JFK was killed in...
On this day, November 22, 1963, US President John F Kennedy, JFK, was shot dead.
In a poignant piece on RTE's Rising Time programme this morning, Sheelagh...
“There are people going around ossified drunk cycling on bicycles” – Laois Councillor worried...
Drink and drug driving are massive problems across the country - but a Laois Councillor has detailed her encounters with drunk cyclists.
Sinn Fein Councillor...
In Pictures: Mountrath Community School honour eight former colleagues following retirement
The staff of Mountrath Community school gathered in the Midlands Park Hotel to celebrate the retirement of eight colleagues recently.
On Friday October 10, Kevin...
All systems go as Mountmellick Macra return with side-splitting comedy ‘Mammy’s Boy’
It will be lights, camera, action as Mountmellick Macra returns to the stage once again with another side splitting comedy.
The club has a long...
Five Laois Finalists at Better Farming Awards 2023
Laois boasts five finalists in this year’s FBD Better Farming Awards, awarding the highest levels of achievement made in the industry’s move towards a...
‘Not one dentist in Laois will take people under the Dental Treatment Services Scheme’
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the problems with the Dental Scheme and the Dental Treatment Services Scheme (DTSS) in the Dáil.
The Laois...
