Plans in place to reduce O’Moore Park’s carbon footprint
O'Moore Park, the home of Laois GAA, is set to undergo a climate-friendly facelift, with plans in place to cut the stadium's carbon footprint.
The...
Laois students urged to apply for SUSI grant
Students in Laois, who are eligible for the SUSI grants, are being urged to complete their applications before the closing date on Thursday, November...
In Pictures: All smiles in Raheen and Shanahoe as Colt-Shanahoe bring IHC cup home
There were great scenes in Raheen and Shanahoe this morning as the victorious Colt-Shanahoe team brought the IHC cup home.
Schools are always a great...
Laois emigrants embrace Lewisham Irish Community Centre in London
There were several Laois emigrants present at a recent event in London, celebrating the Irish diaspora in the city.
Laois/Offaly TD Sean Fleming, Minister for...
Laois Councillors plead with Government to allow rivers to be cleaned
Several Laois County Councillors spoke passionately about the importance of cleaning our rivers, as the results of climate change continue to cause havoc.
Ireland's southern...
Business Briefing: Sales & Marketing at The Maldron Hotel Portlaoise, business news, supports and...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Rasa McMahon, Sales and Marketing Manager with the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise…
Can you tell us a...
30 nationalities represented as Portlaoise College celebrates its annual Intercultural Day
Portlaoise College celebrated its annual Intercultural Day on Tuesday, October 17.
The event showcased the remarkable diversity of its student body. With over 30 nationalities...
Laois County Councillors call for a civic reception for Abbeyleix – Ireland’s tidiest town
Laois County Councillors have called for Abbeyleix to receive a civic reception, following the town's recent victory.
Abbeyleix was named Ireland’s Tidiest Town at the...
In Pictures: World Champion Irish dancer Ronan honoured at civic reception
A 20-year-old Crettyard-based world champion Irish dancer was honoured at a civic reception hosted by Laois County Council on Thursday last.
Ronan Brennan is originally...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - CONFIRMED: Former boss McNulty returns as Laois confirm manager for 2024 season
Laois GAA have confirmed that Justin McNulty will be in charge...
In Pictures: Halls alive with the sound of music at LOETB Intercultural event in...
The halls of Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre were alive with the sound of music on Friday morning as part of the LOETB's...
Trumera Community Hall Committee fundraising to support the construct new playground
Trumera Community Hall Committee are fundraising to support the construction of a new playground on their grounds.
Situated in the heart of the community, the...
Laois and Offaly disability services need adequate funding says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that “Budget 2024 has starved disability services in Laois and Offaly of funding.”
Referring to a Sinn...
In Pictures: Heywood CS host extremely successful first ever SocVol day
Volunteerism was high on the agenda in Heywood this week as the secondary school hosted its first ever Societies and Voluntary Organisations (SocVol) Day.
Organised...
Call for works to be carried out to alleviate flooding problem ‘after Crookedy Cross’
A call has been made for urgent works to be carried out on a road in Laois which has experienced serious flooding.
The problem, as...
‘Are they more important in Portlaoise than out the country?’
News that Laois County Council won't be providing footpath/cycle lanes from two Laois villages to the nearby GAA grounds was met with considerable frustration...
Derelict Portarlington properties have been levied say council
Five derelict properties in Portarlington have been levied by Laois County Council, according to information given out at a meeting this week.
A motion from...
Laois County Council to engage with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to straighten N80 road at...
Laois County Council have said they will engage with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) with a view to straightening the busy N80 road at Ballickmoyler...
Calls for signage to prevent e-scooters being used on paths
Laois County Council should erect signage re-enforcing the message that e-scooters are not allowed to be use on paths.
That was the subject of a...
New ramp/pedestrian crossing in Portlaoise estate causing ‘serious and extremely dangerous’ health and safety...
A new ramp/pedestrian crossing at the entrance to a housing estate in Portlaoise is being viewed by those who live there as a 'serious...
Residents, workers or visitors to Laois village called upon to give their views on...
Residents, workers and those who simply like to visit the village of Ballyroan are being asked for their views on the future.
The Ballyroan Community...
Mystery as €200k funding for Timahoe footpath/cycle lane is taken off the agenda
The current Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Paschal McEvoy has expressed his extreme frustration over a previously-approved footpath/cycle lane in his native village in...
‘I could put my fist through the table with vexation’ says Laois councillor over...
A Laois County Councillor couldn't disguise his frustration and anger with Uisce Eireann, over their refusal to provide improved sewerage infrastructure in his local...
In Pictures: Massive contributions made as four Colaiste Íosagáin teachers retire
On Friday last, the large staff of Coláiste ĺosagáin gathered to mark the retirement of four colleagues who have long standing service to the...
In Pictures: Fr Seán Murphy returns to Rath to celebrate golden jubilee
Fifty years after he was ordained there, Fr Seán Murphy returned to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rath, on Saturday last to celebrate...
In Pictures: Laois PPN groups enjoy ‘Woodland Wellness Walk’ on World Mental Health Day
Laois PPN and their member groups enjoyed a “Woodland Wellness Walk” on World Mental Health Day as part of Laois Connects.
Laois Connects promotes positive...
Questions and Answers: Department releases further information on new arrangement for Ukrainian refugees in...
Yesterday, it was revealed that up to 950 Ukrainian refugees are to be accommodated in Stradbally for a 32-week period from early November.
They will...
In Pictures: Electric atmosphere as Stradbally schools enjoys triple celebration
For a community to win one county final over a weekend would be a big deal.
But for the Stradbally area there was triple reason...
BREAKING: Department signs new contract to house Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally for 32-week period
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth have signed a contract to house Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally for a 32 week period.
Starting...
Vicarstown designer’s art folders help to inspire peace
A Gen-Z designer from Laois’ inspired work featured prominently in the opening ceremony of the world’s largest gathering of future leaders that took place...
