Special fundraising jersey launched by bereaved Laois family in memory of beloved son and...
The family of Mountmellick boy Eoin Coss have begun a special fundraiser to keep his memory alive and help other sick children.
Eoin, who was...
County Development Plan – A climate-friendly future for Laois
Laois County Council are in the process of drafting a new County Development Plan, with climate considerations front and centre.
The Council have already begun...
Government banning sale of vapes to those under 18 years old
A new Government Bill to ban the sale of vapes to those under the age of 18 passed through the Dáil on Wednesday, November...
Laois Garda receives National Bravery Award after he and colleague save man from burning...
The actions of Laois Garda and his colleague were recognised at a ceremony as they both received National medals for Bravery.
Laois Garda Padraig Marum...
Former Fianna Fáil General Election candidate set to contest 2024 Locals as Independent
Former Fianna Fáil General Election candidate Pauline Flanagan (nee Madigan) is set to contest next year's Local Elections in the Portlaoise Municipal District as...
HSE CEO makes first visit to Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
CEO of the HSE, Bernard Gloster visited the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise this week, for the first time since he was appointed to the...
Gardai investigating after windows smashed in attack on house in Portlaoise
Gardai are investigating after windows were smashed in an incident at a house in Portlaoise on Tuesday evening.
The incident in question occurred around 9.30pm...
New Fianna Fáil candidate emerges in Borris-in-Osssory/Mountmellick area for next year’s Local Elections
Brian Phelan is set to be a candidate for Fianna Fáil in next year's Local Elections in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District.
From Rathdowney, Phelan will...
‘An amazing person devoted to providing unconditional care’ – Laois Family Carer of the...
Family Carers Ireland has announced that this year’s Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Linda Dollard from Shanahoe.
This prestigious accolade recognises the...
In Pictures: New Council-owned car parking facility and transport hub opens in Portlaoise
Laois County Council has announced the opening of a new Car Park and Transport Hub located at Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The Car Park and Transport...
Range of top prizes up for grabs as Scoil Chriost Ri launches fundraiser to...
The sports department in Scoil Chríost Rí are running a fundraiser to purchase new equipment for their various sporting activities.
They are running a raffle...
Portlaoise CBS students raise much needed funds for Focus Ireland with ‘Sleep Out’
In a heartwarming display of compassion and solidarity, the students of St Mary’s CBS recently organised a fundraiser to tackle the issue of homelessness...
In Pictures: Exciting and interesting projects on show at Intel Mini Scientist competition in...
'Perfectly Paced' was this year’s big winner at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition at Timahoe NS.
The annual showcase took place at the end of...
Laois Youth Theatre returns to Portlaoise for those aged 12 to 18
Laois Youth Theatre will restart in Portlaoise for the 2023/2024 season on Tuesday, November 14.
Youth Theatre is open to young people aged 12-18...
Business Briefing: Midlands Park Hotel, Brexit supports, LinkedIn courses, and much more
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Congratulations to the Midlands Park Hotel on the recent opening of their state-of-the-art facilities in their newly-refurbished Health and Fitness Club.
View the pictures...
140% increase in Septic Tank Grants to benefit even more homeowners in 2024
Homeowners dealing with failing septic tanks will be assisted with funding to carry out improvement works up to €12000 from January 1, 2024.
The Septic...
Laois farmers among first to graduate from Tirlán & Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy
20 Tirlán dairy farmers are making their mark as the inaugural cohort of farm family suppliers to graduate from the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable...
Concern CEO praises local volunteers and Laois woman gears up for yet another fundraising...
The newly appointed CEO of Concern Worldwide was in Portlaoise on Friday last to give a picture to dedicated local volunteer collectors of the...
Interactive ‘Biobus’ visits Portlaoise as part of five-week tour of Ireland to reduce reliance...
A first of its kind, interactive ‘Biobus’ designed to show people how to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels in everyday life, has embarked...
Let there be light – two Laois GAA club grounds set to install flood...
Flood lights are of massive benefit to sports clubs in Ireland, especially in the dark autumn and winter months.
Laois County Council has this week...
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen spirits as 2023 Laois Pumpkin Patch a huge...
The October Bank Holiday weekend saw the very popular Pumpkin Patch event take place in the GAA grounds of Clonad once again.
This was the...
A birthday to remember for Laois woman who won €50,000 top prize on scratch...
A Laois woman was celebrating in Lotto HQ today after collecting her €50,000 top prize which she won on a €5 Bingo Multiplier scratch...
The story behind the Dunamaise Arts Centre as it gears up for 25th anniversary...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, recently caught up with Michelle de Forge, Director of Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise.
On our latest Business Briefing,...
Laois County Council launches Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme in Mountrath
Laois County Council and Laois Chamber Alliance have collaborated with the Mountrath Town Team to launch the Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme in Mountrath.
This...
CONFIRMED: Ploughing Championships to return to Laois again as Ratheniska announced for 2024
The National Ploughing Championships are set to return to Ratheniska in Laois once again in 2024.
The news was confirmed this evening at the National...
The Nobody Zone – New RTÉ docuseries on Laois serial killer, Kieran Patrick Kelly
"In a forgotten London underworld, a homeless Irishman kills multiple times without detection, unseen in a world where nobody seems to care."
In 1983 Kieran...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - In Pictures: Fond farewell to Pat Galvin as Portarlington primary school principal calls time on teaching career
The fondness that the community of...
‘Make your intention infection prevention’ – Portlaoise Hospital marks International Infection Prevention Week
International Infection Prevention Week takes place in October around the world to highlight how we can protect our health through reducing infection.
This year’s theme...
Laois man Ronan Dunne wins ‘Apprentice of the Year’ 2023 award
The National Apprenticeship Office has awarded Portarlington man, Ronan Dunne, Transport Operations and Commercial Driving apprentice - a top category award in the Generation...
Abbeyleix builds on 64 years of Tidy Towns’ effort for big win
“The win is a nice endorsement of good work delivered but the real motivation is to make things better for our community and create...
