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Clonaslee Branch of Mountmellick Credit Union (1)

Mountmellick Credit Union set to reopen Clonaslee branch following significant works

Mountmellick Credit Union has announced that their newly rebuilt office in Clonaslee, will officially reopen for business from Friday, June 20 at 4pm. This marks...

Cosy choir to celebrate ten-year anniversary with sold-out concert in Mountrath

A Laois choir is set to celebrate ten years with their first ever solo concert in what promises to be a night of "song,...
Portarlington

Planning permission granted for 67-unit development in Portarlington which will finally complete three unfinished...

The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have recently awarded permission for a major developer to begin construction on a 67-unit project in Portarlington. Kingscroft...
Lidl

Third Lidl coming to Laois as planning permission granted for new Supermarket in Graiguecullen...

A third Lidl is coming to Laois after an application for planning permission was recently granted by the local Planning Authorities. The application is for...

Laois TD hits out at Government, telling Dáil that ‘having vacant homes in the...

A Laois TD has hit out at the Government, telling the Dáil that “having vacant homes in the middle of a housing crisis is...

Portlaoise Library set to host information sessions for renovating vacant and derelict properties

Laois County Council has confirmed the first in a series of public advice sessions in relation to the renovating vacant and derelict properties will...

€125,000 allocated for construction of a space for teenagers in Laois park

The Government has awarded €125,000 to Laois County Council to be allocated to create a space for teenagers. Laois County Council worked with Laois Comhairle...

Local TD says new rent rules are ‘a recipe for chaos in Laois for...

A Laois TD has said that new rent rules "will lead to a further hike in already sky-high rents," describing the proposed new rules...

Seven-year-old Laois girl Ellie Culleton growing her hair and raising much-needed funds for three...

A young Laois girl has been growing her hair for three charities as she prepare to have it cut next weekend. Seven-year-old Ellie Culleton from...

Portarlington to host second ‘Gig for Gaza’ to raise money for Palestine Aid

The Anvil Inn Portarlington is set to host a charity gig with all ticket proceeds to go towards Palestine Aid on Sunday next, June...
Portlaoise Courthouse

Making the case for Laois to have its own museum and where it could...

A Laois County Councillor has made the case for the county to have its own museum. Independent Councillor James Kelly brought forward a motion on...

Italy, France and Spain – Portlaoise College’s Erasmus Programme proves a big success

This year, Portlaoise College took part in a successful Erasmus+ Programme which has proved to be a massive success. The Laois secondary school partnered with...
Classroom

Over 2,000 families in Laois to benefit from Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

It has been confirmed that the Back-to-School Clothing and Footwear Allowance has been opened for the upcoming school year. The scheme provides a once-off payment...

Cruinniú na nÓg: Abbeyleix celebrate 250 years plus events in Portlaoise, Mountrath, Castletown and...

The annual Cruinniú na Óg took place at locations across Laois last week. Hosted on Saturday June 7, we bring you pictures from events in...

€165,000 funding boost announced to support over 130 community groups across Laois

132 groups all across County Laois, each wide-ranging and rooted in their communities, have this week received a boost in funding support. The investment, made...
Stradbally Community Choir New (2)

Stradbally Community Choir all set for latest performance in aid of Kolbe Special School

The Stradbally Community Choir are all set for their latest performance which is in aid of Kolbe Special School. Kavanagh's in Portlaoise is the venue...

Judging day approaches as Abbeyleix gears up to represent Ireland on the international stage

Abbeyleix is gearing up to represent Ireland on the international stage in the prestigious Communities in Bloom International Challenge 2025. Communities in Bloom was established...

Cruinniú na nÓg: Events in Portarlington, Mountmellick and Stradbally

The annual Cruinniú na Óg took place at locations across Laois last week. Hosted on Saturday June 7, we bring you pictures from events in...

Almost €600,000 announced for home improvements for older people and people with Disabilities

€592,189 has been allocated for funding for home improvements for older people and people with disabilities in Laois. So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...

Honorary life IFA membership for well-respected Laois farmer and cattle dealer

Honorary life membership of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) was recently bestowed upon well-known Laois farmer and cattle dealer Tommy Wilson. From Coolroe, near Courtwood,...
New Car Sales Laois

New car sales continue to rise in Laois as Electric Vehicles maintain steady increases...

There were 71 new cars sold in Laois during May, up a remarkable 69% from the 42 sold in the same month of 2024...

Playground toilets are community responsibility – not the council’s – as Durrow request is...

The responsibility of providing toilets at a playground falls on the local community - and not on Laois County Council. That was the response given...

Laois farmer elected vice-chair of Copa Cogeca beef group in Brussels

A Laois farmer has been elected as one of the new vice-chairs of the Copa Cogeca working party on beef. Declan Hanrahan, a beef farmer...

40 years and counting: Warm congratulations as Seamus McDonald celebrates significant milestone as Laois...

Forty years is a significant milestone and it's what Seamus McDonald is celebrating this month as a member of Laois County Council. The Rosenallis man...
Savoy Cinema Portarlington

Laois County Council set to complete purchase of the former cinema in Portarlington

Laois County Council are set to complete the purchase of the former cinema in Portarlington. This is according to Independent Councillor Aidan Mullins who confirmed...

Miss Laois all set to battle it out at 77th Miss Ireland Final this...

Robin Farrell from Rathdowney will represent Laois in the 2025 Miss Ireland Final coming up on June 14 at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim,...

‘Community as a Superpower’ seminar will explore ways to build inclusive, welcoming communities in...

Laois Integration Network (LIN) and Laois Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) are organising a joint inclusivity initiative to explore ways to build inclusive, welcoming...

In Pictures: Laois group takes part in ‘Handitandem’ helping people with physical disabilities to...

A Laois group has taken part in an initiative which offers people with physical disabilities the chance to skydive from 10,000 feet. Inspired by a...

Ireland on foot: Laois teenager among four students taking ‘steps against cancer’ in mammoth...

A young Laois person is among four teenagers who are walking from Mizen Head in Cork to Malin Head in Donegal in aid of...

After a one year absence, the Laois Walks Festival is set to return for...

After a one year absence, the Laois Walks Festival is set to return with events throughout July. The annual walking festival ran for 18 consecutive...
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