Almost €20,000 raised as Laois family all set for skydive to honour their late...
A Laois family are all set to embark on a skydive in a wonderful fundraising event to honour the memory of their husband and...
One Laois GAA club launches ‘calf splat’ fundraiser while another plans Electric Picnic raffle
Two Laois GAA clubs have launched fundraisers with tickets to Electric Picnic and cash prizes up for grabs.
Arles-Kilcruise are running a 'Calf Splat' with...
14 cyclists from around Laois raise almost €20,000 after completing Mizen to Malin charity...
A group of 14 cyclists from all around Laois recently made the long journey from Mizen Head to Malin Head to raise money for...
Two young Laois lads to shave off their mullets during cancer charity event
Two local ten-year-olds are gearing up to sacrifice their distinctive mullet hairstyles next week to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society Relay for...
Just one week left to enter Laois County Council’s Best Front Garden Competition
There are only one week left to enter Laois County Council’s 2025 Best Front Garden Competition, with entries closing at 4pm on Thursday, August...
11 acts added to Electric Picnic lineup including Inhaler, Nile Rodgers, The Saw Doctors,...
With just over three weeks to go until Stradbally Estate opens its gates to welcome 80,000 festival goers, Electric Picnic has announced a further...
Anti dog fouling campaign launched as owners called upon to clean up after their...
Laois County Council launched its anti dog fouling campaign for the county in Pairc an Phobail on Friday August 1.
The campaign aims to promote...
In Pictures: Cafe Late Opening Grant Initiative well received as local band and DJ...
Two cafés on Main Street Portlaoise - Square Coffee and LemonNick Café - availed of Laois County Council’s ‘Café Late Opening Grant Initiative’ and...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Strong Laois links to Donegal footballer seeking All Ireland success
One small corner of Laois had a particular interest in the All Ireland...
Local TD describes ‘closing down’ of bedspace at Laois hospital as ‘unconscionable’ as questions...
A local TD has said that "closing down" bedspace in a Laois hospital "would be unconscionable", saying the multi-million-euro spend on the facility "cannot...
Laois County Council joins President Higgins and Irish Government in calling for ‘immediate ceasefire...
Laois County Council has joined the list of names, including President Michael D Higgins, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and An Tánaiste Simon Harris in...
Laois ‘missing a trick’ by not ‘tapping into the booming market for motorhome and...
A local County Councillor has said that Laois is "missing a trick" when it comes to "tapping into the booming market for motorhome and...
Seven young Laois people take part in leadership conference at Maynooth University
Seven young people from Laois were among more than 300 teenagers who took part in Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference at Maynooth University...
‘Bin your gum when you’re done!’ – Gum Litter Taskforce takes to the streets...
The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Laois today, to promote positive gum litter disposal.
As part of its Summer Roadshow campaign,...
The CUBE Shortlisted for Irish Planning Institute Awards 2025
The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence has been shortlisted for the prestigious Irish Planning Institute (IPI) Planning Awards 2025 in the Climate Action...
In Pictures: Education and discovery the winners as STEAM camp proves a success
The Malthouse in Stradbally was the location for the recent STEAM Camp which proved a great success.
STEAM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Ecology,...
In Pictures: Making robot fun in the sun at Laois Libraries
During the recent hot spell in July, it was a nice time to visit a local branch of Laois Libraries for some cool robot...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise holds first National Asthma Camp in Ireland
The Paediatric Respiratory and Allergy team at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise recently held the first ever National Asthma Camp in Ireland for children aged...
In Pictures: Another fantastic year of events at 2025 Ossory Agricultural Show
Excitement reached a fever pitch over the weekend as revellers from around Laois and further afield celebrated the annal Ossory Agricultural Show on Sunday.
With...
Celebrity stylists Doran and Maher to host Laois Family, Fun and Fashion Day for...
Celebrity stylists Marrietta Doran and Mandy Maher are coming to Laois to host a Breakthrough Cancer Research Family, Fun and Fashion Day.
The event will...
Laois TD criticises Health Service spending on management and administration and hits out at...
A Laois TD has had his say on recent HSE news including the spending on management and administration staff, both nationally and specifically in...
News in Brief: Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure; ‘Forgotten Farmers’ scheme; and Government...
Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure in Laois
11 projects in Laois will split over half-a-million euro to "deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure" local...
Jack and Jill’s Portlaoise Charity Boutique joins new JAM Card initiative
The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation's Portlaoise Charity Boutique is now officially JAM (Just A Minute) friendly, following the successful completion of JAM training...
Annual Lalor Rally returns to Laois this weekend to celebrate historic O’Leathlobhair Clann
The Annual Lalor Rally returns to Abbeyleix this weekend to celebrate the O’Leathlobhair Clann and their storied history.
All those of the name Lalor, O’Lalor,...
Local TD tells Dáil that dental services in Laois are ‘going backwards’
A local has highlighted dental services in Laois during a special Dáil session focusing on what he called "the public dental services crisis."
Independent Republican...
REVEALED: Shop that sold winning €1 million lotto ticket in Laois confirmed
Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise has been revealed as the store to have sold the winning Daily Million top prize ticket worth €1,000,000.
This...
Cosy Choir’s ten-year celebration concert raises €2,500 for Laois Hospice and Irish Guide Dogs
A Laois musical ensemble has presented cheques to two wonderful charities having raised €2,500 from a recent concert.
The Cosy Choir, based in Mountrath, held the...
News in Brief: Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo; 88 derelict buildings refurbished...
Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo
Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend "one of the most important procurement events of...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardaí make drugs seizure worth €2.2 million after stopping car in Laois
Gardaí have seized drugs worth an estimated €2.2 million and arrested...
Laois has a new millionaire! National Lottery confirms top prize won for fifth time...
The National Lottery has delivered yet another millionaire in 2025 - and the winner is from Laois.
The news was confirmed this morning with the...
