Transport For Ireland bus route in Portlaoise described as ‘chaos’ as Councillor seeks free...
The Transport For Ireland bus routes in Laois have been described as "chaos" by a local Councillor.
Independent Cllr, Ollie Clooney was speaking at the...
Business Briefing: Featuring Blacknight Solutions, Cellnex Ireland, Choice People and much more
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Congratulations to Laois Chamber Alliance member Blacknight Solutions who recently celebrated their 20th anniversary.
Over the last two decades, Blacknight has supported the growth...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College welcome students and parents to fantastic Open Night
Portlaoise College's recent Open Nights saw the Mountrath Road school thronged with eager 6th-class students and their parents.
The events showcased the school's commitment to...
Tribute paid as long serving Laois teacher retires after 31 years of service
A tribute has been paid following the retirement of a long-serving Laois teacher who gave 31 years to the job.
Yesterday saw Pat Roe walk...
Laois producers scoop 12 medals at prestigious Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards
Food and drink producers, representing Laois Taste, have won a total of 12 medals at the recent Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards.
These awards...
In Pictures: Over €3,000 for Ukrainian refugees raised at a fundraising event in Stradbally...
In a stunning display of generosity, a total of €3000 was raised at a service to celebrate Harvest and to welcome Ukrainian refugees at...
30 years of business and going stronger than ever – Martin Kirwan Haulage
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Martin Kirwan, Managing Director of Kirwan Haulage, located in Kilbricken, Mountrath.
Can you tell us a...
‘I feel we’ve been completely misled’ – Councillors unhappy with latest Civil Defence arrangement
An Post is using 70 to 80% of a building designated for Laois Civil Defence, a local Councillor has said.
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley was...
HSE Chief impressed with potential of Abbeyleix Hospital
HSE Chief, Bernard Gloster has said he was impressed with his recent visit to Abbeyleix Hospital, where he was exploring wnew opportunities for the...
‘A local pub is a lot more than just serving drink – they’re social...
A Laois Councillor has called on the County Council contact Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, for financial support for rural pubs.
Speaking at the meeting...
Call for Laois schools to enter the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition
A Laois TD has encouraged more Laois schools to take part in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2024.
Minister for State at the...
‘Portarlington is a dumping ground for asylum seekers, that’s what I’m being told’
A local County Councillor has hit out at the lack of affordable housing being build in Laois, homelessness in the county, and the growing...
Major standoff as Councillors ‘disgusted’ with response from Laois Leisure
There was a major standoff earlier this week at the most recent monthly meeting of Laois County Council, with local Councillors butting heads with...
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre – supporting start-ups and growing businesses in Laois
Ms Patricia Frayne, a chartered accountant with vast experience working alongside SMEs and owner-managed businesses, is Centre Co-Cordinator at the Enterprise Centre.
Ms Frayne was...
In Pictures: All the best images as Culture Night comes to Stradbally
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
‘Once in a generation disaster year for tillage production’ warns Laois IFA president hopeful
IFA Presidential Candidate Francie Gorman says a “once in a generation disaster year” for tillage farmers must be responded to with a comprehensive aid...
Charlie Flanagan retires: What happens next and what does it mean for the political...
Late on Monday evening, the news broke that the long-serving Laois TD Charlie Flanagan would not be standing in the next election.
The next General...
Local Councillor campaigning to allow cancer survivors ‘right to be forgotten’
A local Councillor is campaigning to allow cancer survivors the “right to be forgotten,” which at present is a voluntary code of practice agreed...
In Pictures: All the best images from Culture Night in Mountrath and Emo
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
Councillors clash over Ukranian refugee site in Stradbally as video emerges of horrendous conditions...
There was a considerable disagreement at this month's meeting of Laois County Council, with Councillors clashing over the refugee situation in Stradbally.
Cllr Aisling Moran...
European Commission announces Laois company as EU Organic Award winners for 2023
A Laois company has been honoured with an EU Organic Award for 2023 by the European Commission.
The Merry Mill, based in Vicarstown and owned...
Councillors have their say on an exciting weekend of hurling – with calls for...
The latest meeting of Laois County Council saw numerous Cllrs threw their weight behind various GAA clubs from around the county.
It all began when...
End of a political era as Charlie Flanagan announces decision not to contest next...
Long-serving Laois-Offaly Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has announced that he will not contest the next General Election, thus bringing an end to his...
‘Being elected a TD is a great privilege and I am truly honoured to...
Long-serving Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has said it has been a 'great privilege' to represent Laois-Offaly for more than 30 years - and...
In Pictures: Culture night in Portarlington, Mountmellick and Borris-In-Ossory a big success
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
HSE CEO visits Abbeyleix Community Campus to meet management, staff and patients
CEO of the Health Service Executive, Bernard Gloster visited Abbeyleix Community campus on Thursday last.
Mr Gloster met with management, staff and patients who work...
In Pictures: Portlaoise well represented as Culture Night comes to Laois last Friday
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.
It seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied...
Charity groups commend the community of Stradbally for their welcome and work with Ukrainian...
Laois Integration Network (LIN) and the Portlaoise/Stradbally St Vincent de Paul have commended the exemplary work being done by the Stradbally community in helping...
Fibre broadband rollout past the half-way mark in Laois
At the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, National Broadband Ireland (NBI) announced that the fibre network rollout in the county has passed the half-way...
From Portlaoise to Paris – Colleagues embrace pedal power to raise money for Down...
A four-day charity cycle covering a distance of 540km from Portlaoise to Paris got underway on Wednesday morning last, September 20.
The primary goal of...
