Pleas heard to clean Laois river which has become ‘one big flood plain’
Independent Laois County Councillor Ollie Clooney has pleaded with the Council to clean the River Erkina.
The Durrow based Councillor says that the river, which...
“The village looks super, it is thriving – but we have to do something...
A Laois County Councillor has called for improvement works to be carried out on a footpath in the village of Clough.
Fine Gael Councillor Conor...
ESB says ‘HSE paperwork’ holding up further enabling works at site of new Kolbe...
ESB Networks have provided Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan with an update on the ongoing works at the site of the new Kolbe Special...
Helicopter and emergency services called following crash involving car and trailer in Laois
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a crash which happened yesterday to come forward to aid their investigation.
The incident happened on the R445 at...
Internationally renowned chef set to open restaurant and guesthouse outside Laois town
An internationally renowned chef has announced his intention to open a restaurant and a guesthouse on a site just outside of Abbeyleix.
Cúán Greene, a...
‘My wife won’t know me when it’s gone – she’s never seen me without...
Ray Malone, an adopted Laois man with a renowned 50+ year-old moustache, is shaving it off for charity.
Ray, 76, who is originally from Dublin,...
First Home Scheme ceiling in Laois increases by €25,000 to €375,000
The First Home Scheme ceiling has been rasied with immediate effect in Laois from €350,000 to €375,000.
The First Home Scheme is primarily targeted at...
‘Farmers are the unsung heroes of climate action’ says new Laois IFA President Francie...
In his inauguration speech today at the 69th AGM of the Irish Farmers Association, IFA President Francie Gorman said Irish farmers are the unsung...
Laois Sinn Féin TD calls for ‘urgent reform of the delivery of social housing’
A Laois Sinn Féin TD has called for ‘urgent reform of the delivery of social housing’.
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley made the call...
Mountmellick Macra all set to represent Laois at the national Capers semi final
The Mountmellick Macra Capers team are all set to represent Laois in the National Capers semi final in Cavan on Saturday, January 13.
Capers is...
Waiting time to book a driving test at Portlaoise now exceeds 6 months
The Road Safety Authority has confirmed that applicants seeking to take their driving test at the Portlaoise Test Centre are facing a minimum wait-time...
Call made for traffic calming measures at Laois primary school as warning sounded over...
A Laois County Councillor has called for traffic calming measures to be installed at a Laois primary school to slow down vehicles.
Fine Gael Councillor...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as busy January period now underway
"Attendance at EDs remained relatively high throughout the Christmas period, and GP out of hours services have also been very busy."
So say Portlaoise Hospital...
National Survey shows Laois house prices expected to rise 3% in 2024
The price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in County Laois is predicted to increase by 3% in 2024, according to a national survey...
Call made for Google Maps to remove road near Rock of Dunamase as locals...
A Laois County Councillor has called on Google Maps to remove a road near the Rock of Dunamase from their system.
Fine Gael Councillor PJ...
Laois TD encourages anyone going abroad in 2024 to check their passport and renew...
If you are planning a holiday abroad this year for you and your family, the first thing you should do is to check that...
In Pictures: All smiles at Coláiste ĺosagáin Christmas Fun Fair
While variety shows and talent competitions are usually organised to mark the last day of term and the start of the holidays, Coláiste ĺosagáin...
Cost-of-living supports to help local families in January says Laois TD
Laois TD Sean Fleming says the Government’s cost-of-living supports will help families and older people in the new year.
Deputy Fleming outlined the measures which...
Vicarstown parkrun and junior parkrun inviting new attendees for 2024
Vicarstown parkrun and junior parkrun, in conjunction with the local SVT Activity and Wellness Hub, is promoting its activities for the new year.
Twelve months...
Tullamore Couple launch GoFundMe appeal ‘Join Together For Joey’ to help save their son’s...
On August 14, 2021, Tommy and Natalie Conway (nee McCabe) from Tullamore welcomed their gorgeous baby boy, Joey.
Baby Joey became the little brother to...
Two babies born on New Year’s Day at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
There was great joy on New Year's Day in Portlaoise Hospital as two babies were born in the very first hours of the new...
Average house price in Laois rises slightly as lack of supply a key feature...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €243,000, 2% higher than what it...
Gardai renew appeal for missing Laois woman on the eve of 30th anniversary of...
Tomorrow, January 3, marks the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of 22-year-old Laois woman Imelda Keenan.
Imelda was last seen on Monday, January 3, 1994...
New signage unveiled for historic settlement of Aghaboe Abbey
After a long campaign, the historic Aghaboe Abbey has rang in the new year by welcoming new signage into the community.
The initiative really sparked...
In Pictures: All Smiles in Timahoe as Noel Ramsbottom Memorial Run proves a big...
There was great excitement in Timahoe due to the second running of the newly established Noel Ramsbottom memorial 5KM run held over Christmas.
Noel, who...
Remembering some of the great Laois people who sadly left us in 2023
As one year ends and the next one begins, we often find ourselves looking back on the people we have lost.
Laois lost a number...
Final negotiations due to take place for the Mountrath Health Centre site
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the final negotiations to secure a site for a health centre in Mountrath are now...
Great excitement as Santa Claus visits boys and girls in Portlaoise Hospital
There was great excitement in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise recently thanks to a very special visitor - Santa Claus.
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital...
Laois farmer receives honorary life membership to the IFA
Outgoing IFA President Tim Cullinan presented honorary life membership to a Laois farmer at a recent meeting.
Mr Cullinan has since been replaced by Laois...
All systems go as ninth annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Run in aid of two...
Now in its ninth year, the annual Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy is set to return this St Stephen’s day in the hopes of...
