In Pictures: Local men who fought in WWI remembered at event in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One was held on Sunday, November 19, in Portlaoise.
The ceremony also honoured those...
Water water everywhere – flooding issues reaching breaking point
A Laois County Councillor has put flooding top of his agenda at the November meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District.
Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin began...
Road safety action needed as ‘dark winter months are coming in’
The many guises of road safety were high on the agenda during the November meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District.
Councillor Paddy Bracken has called...
Laois County Councillor shines a light on Rosenallis rivers and tourism
A local Councillor has highlighted the tourism potential of Rosenallis, whilst also urging for better care of the rivers in the area.
Fianna Fáil Cllr...
Local Councillor demands safety measures be taken “sooner rather than later”
A Laois County Councillor has outlined several key improvements he wishes to see "sooner rather than later."
Independent Cllr Ollie Clooney was speaking at the...
Laois County Council under pressure to deliver funding for urgent road works
Laois County Council has been put under pressure to deliver on funding "that was approved some years ago" for major road works at Middlemount,...
Call made for speed warning sign to be erected from the Portlaoise side of...
Fine Gael Councillor PJ Kelly has called for speed warning signs to be erected on the R419 Portlaoise Road into Portarlington.
Cllr Kelly says there...
Laois County Council urged to bring Mountrath Mart back to life
A local County Councillor has called on Laois County Council to engage with Mountrath Co-Op Livestock Mart committee to help them with costs associated...
‘Made in Dagenham’ revved up and ready to go for Portlaoise Musical Society
Costing approximately €50,000 and involving around 100 people, Portlaoise Musical Society’s 2023 show ‘Made in Dagenham’ is revved up and ready to take to...
‘Someone is going to be killed there’ – Former Laois convent placed on Derelict...
A former nuns convent has been placed on the Derelict Sites Register by Laois County Council.
The old Presentation convent in question is located in...
HSE urges pregnant women to protect themselves against flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough this...
The HSE is urging all pregnant women to get the flu, COVID-19 and whooping cough vaccines to offer themselves and their babies the best...
Local man backs the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital in Loving Memory of his mother
Patrick Kelly, a local holistic massage, and deep tissue therapist held a fundraiser for the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital.
Patrick, from Castletown, raised a phenomenal...
Budget 2024: Mixed messages as Council fail to address climate change concerns
Despite a recent commitment from Laois County Council to prioritise the environmental concerns of the county, there was no meaningful increase in funding in...
Budget 2024: Emergency accommodation, local elections, economic development and more
Emergency accommodation funding for Ukranian refugees is set to see an increase of €165,000 in 2024.
The news came at Laois County Council's unveiling of...
Budget 2024: No love for the arts as funding remains stagnant
Laois County Council this week unveiled their Budget for 2024, receiving unanimous praise from the elected members.
It was the first time in history that...
Budget 2024: Almost €30 million to be spent on Laois roads next year
Road Transportation and Safety is set to receive an increase in funding of almost €3.5 million in Laois County Council's Budget for 2024.
In total,...
Portlaoise College launch language scholarships with €6,000 funding available
Portlaoise College's annual summer language scholarships were launched by Principal Noel Daly alongside Ms Alex Longiewko, Head of French, Ms Elma Phelan, Head of...
Laois man takes up new United Nations humanitarian post in Democratic Republic of the...
A Laois man has just taken up a new post with the United Nations in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he will...
Tributes paid as Laois primary school Deputy Principal retires after 27 years
Ballyadams National School bid slán, buíochas agus beannacht to one of it’s greatest school servants last week following the retirement of long serving Deputy...
Budget 2024: Laois fire services set to receive a welcome boost in funding
Laois County Council's Budget for 2024 will see the county's Fire Service receive welcome boost in funding.
In total, the Council will spend over €6.8...
Programme of events announced for the official switch on of the Portlaoise Christmas lights
Downtown Portlaoise and Laois County Council have announced that the Christmas Lights will be switched on at Portlaoise Library on Friday, November 24.
A street...
Government must ban rent increases as they continue to spiral says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has demanded that the Government ban rent increases in the private rental sector as rents continue to spiral...
Budget 2024: Over €30 million to be spent on housing in Laois next year
Laois County Council yesterday announced their upcoming Budget for 2024, and housing was to the fore.
In total, the Council will spend €30.6 million on...
Two Laois groups honoured at all-Ireland community awards ceremony
Laois community groups triumphed at the prestigious Pride of Place community awards on Friday evening at a gala ceremony in Armagh city.
Stradbally/ Vicarstown/ Timahoe...
120 people enjoy Summer Heritage Trips around Timahoe Round Tower, Cullahill Castle and Heywood...
The summer of 2023 was a wash-out, we can all agree on that.
Undeterred, nearly 120 people braved cool, rainy weather during the first week...
IFA presidential voting underway across the country as Laois members set to cast their...
Voting for the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) began last week, with the process to continue throughout the month ahead of...
Annual WWI Remembrance Ceremony set to take place on Sunday in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One be held on Sunday, November 19, in Portlaoise.
The ceremony will also honour...
Record increase in housing completions in Laois – highest in Ireland
There was a record increase of 65% in the number of local authority housing completions in Laois in 2023, as compared to 2022.
In 2023,...
Lucky Laois player scoops Lotto jackpot worth €2,294,855
A Laois Lotto jackpot winner is celebrating this week after collecting their life-changing cheque worth €2,294,855
They won online in the Wednesday, October 11 draw.
The...
New diabetic retina screening service to open in Portlaoise
It has been announced that a new diabetic retina screening service will open in Portlaoise.
The service will be in place and fully operational before...