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...
Significant work carried out on charming old Vicarstown school which still serves as a...
The school in Vicarstown may have been closed by the Department of Education in 1969 - but it still remains a central part of...
Friends of Portlaoise Hospital unveil plans for fundraising Gala Ball
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital have unveiled plans for a Gala Ball, a night set to dazzle and make a significant impact on the...
CEO of Ireland’s largest private security firm launches Laois school’s charity calendar
Schoolchildren at Rath NS turned the tables on a former pupil, deciding if they’d put him on the ‘nice or naughty list’ by picking...
Ban on sale of vapes to under 18s set to comes into effect from...
The sale of vapes to people under the age of 18 is set to be banned from this Friday, December 22.
The first element of...
Members of Knockbeg senior football team to dye hair blonde to raise funds for...
Members of the Knockbeg senior football panel are set to dye their hair blonde in a bid to raise funds for breast cancer research.
The...
All Portlaoise CBS affair as finalists confirmed in Laois Senior Debating Cup
It will be an all Portlaoise CBS affair as two teams have charged their way to the Laois Senior Debating Cup final.
Both teams encountered...
Action called for as people in Laois waiting on a driving test for almost...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is calling on Minister Eamon Ryan to take action regarding long waiting times for driving tests.
Deputy Stanley says...
All systems go as much-loved Christmas tractor run in aid of Laois school confirmed
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, will hosts its Annual Tractor Run on Thursday, December 28, in Coolrain Village.
This fundraising event has proven to be a...
Pat Critchley: ‘A Coaching Way’ – the importance of a Growth Mindset
The following is an extract from Pat Critchley's new book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies and Tools for Successful Coaching'
Coaches want their players...
Gardai appeal for information after two cars and a house vandalised in Portlaoise
Gardai are appealing for information an incident in Portlaoise in the early hours of Monday morning, December 18.
Two cars and a house were damaged...
‘When readers tell me they get lost in my books, I know I have...
A Laois man who for many years worked as a detective Garda, has now turned his hand to crime writing.
Ray Croke’s latest book ‘Bitter...
Preparations in place as first ever children’s choir in the Stradbally Parish set to...
Preparations are in full swing as the first ever children's choir in the parish of Stradbally are getting ready for their big performance.
At a...
Renowned writer hosts successful short story workshops in Laois
Following on from the overwhelming success of writer Eileen Casey’s memoir workshops, she returned to Laois recently.
The Arts Office at Laois County Council invited...
Call reiterated for a pedestrian crossing at new Stradbally housing estate
A call for a pedestrian crossing at a new housing estate in Stradbally has been made once again.
Independent Councill Aisling Moran brought forward the...
Large attendance for Rathdowney Town Team’s launch of new Town Centre First Plan
A large group of over 60 people attended the launch of the Rathdowney Town Centre First Plan recently in the Marian Community Centre in...
Killeen community carol service to take place on Friday, December 22
The Killeen Community Carol service will take place on Friday, December 22, in St Abban’s church in Killeen.
The Killeen Community Carol Service began in...
In Pictures: Christmas spirit in full swing at Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix
The Christmas spirit is alive and well across Laois and especially in Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix.
The festivities started last Friday with a Christmas jumper/PJ day.
1st...
College Awareness Week crowned with Trinity School of Distinction Award for Portlaoise College
Portlaoise College recently celebrated College Awareness Week, which was packed with diverse activities, showcasing the school's commitment to fostering a culture of higher education...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ELECTED: Laois man Francie Gorman confirmed as new president of the IFA
Laois man Francie Gorman has been elected as the new president...
‘The traffic in Portlaoise is absolutely unreal now – it’s bumper to bumper’ –...
Laois County Council were this week called upon by Councillors to press Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD on the urgent need for the...
Dunamase College celebrates prestigious recognition as Champion School of Sanctuary
In a momentous occasion for Dunamase College, the school has been recognised as a Champion School of Sanctuary by School of Sanctuary Ireland.
This prestigious...
‘The Gourmet Garden’ – pop-up restaurant in Laois proves a five-star success
A pop-up restaurant known as "The Gourmet Garden" recently wowed visitors in Heywood Community School, Ballinakill.
The restaurant was the result of a new Transition...
Laois County Council’s first Local Authority Affordable Purchase Scheme has 16 new houses in...
Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Mr John Mulholland has urged people in a position to purchase a home to begin preparing their finances,...
In Pictures: Huge success as two Timahoe NS students crowned Intel Mini Scientist regional...
There was big excitement in Timahoe last week as students Emma Burke and Tomás Ramsbottom from 5th Class in Scoil Mhuire Fatima were crowned...
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...
