“School transport chaos underlines absence of county coordination” – says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the chaos being experienced in the school transport system shows "a complete absence of local...
Several Laois Credit Unions facing serious reduction in opening hours
Durrow, Mountrath, and Rathdowney credit unions are facing a drastic reduction in the number of days they will be open for business.
As things currently...
Man due before court after drugs worth in excess of €60,000 seized in Laois
A man is due before court today following a drugs seizure in Laois on Tuesday worth around €60,000.
Gardai, on routine patrol, made the seizure...
Gorman hugely enthused as IFA presidential campaign hits top gear
Francie Gorman, the Laois man who is hoping to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), says he is hugely enthused...
Make Way Day 2023 – helping people with differing abilities
Make Way Day is all about changing the small things can have a very big impact on people with differing abilities.
This year's event will take...
Laois students encouraged to enter Ireland’s Top Teen Enterprise Programme
Schools across Laois are being encouraged to sign-up for this year’s Student Enterprise Programme (SEP) by new Brand Ambassador and rising Irish media star,...
Local TDs react to election boundary change with a feeling of positivity
Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon and Fianna Fail's Sean Fleming both believe that the redrawing of the electoral boundaries is a positive thing.
The pair...
In Pictures: Rain fails to dampen spirits as crowds flock to Day 1 of...
A crowd of almost 70,000 people braved the wind and rain to come to Ratheniska on Tuesday for Day 1 of the Ploughing Championships.
Despite...
Laois TD Fleming expects current government to run full Dail term
Laois TD and Minister for State Sean Fleming expects the current government to complete its full five year term.
With the Dail returning from its...
66,250 brave the weather on day one of National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska
66,250 visitors revelled in all of the action on day 1 of this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
Despite inclement weather conditions,...
Laois Lotto Plus 2 winner comes forward while Telly Bingo prize still waiting to...
The National Lottery has confirmed that the Lotto Plus 2 winner who scooped €250,000 in the Saturday, August 5 draw has come forward.
Arrangements are...
Portlaoise College start the year with visit from Transmitter
Laois band, Transmitter helped Portlaoise College get the new school year off to a banging start last week.
The band, made up of local musicians,...
In Pictures: Creative celebration in Timahoe as ‘Croí na gCruthú’ is unveiled
Friday last was a day of celebration at Scoil Mhuire Fatima as the school unveiled its new outdoor learning space.
Unfortunately, the weather didn’t facilitate...
Legendary Laois coach Pat Critchley publishes new book ‘A Coaching Way’
All-Star Hurler and renowned coach Pat Critchley captures a
lifetime of coaching experience in his new book ‘A Coaching
Way’ which will be launched in the...
Ploughing 2023: Navigating the Garda traffic plan as more than 200,000 people set for...
The 2023 National Ploughing Championships get underway tomorrow, Tuesday, September 19 in Ratheniska, and An Garda Síochána have detailed their traffic management plan.
Over 200,000...
Laois business set to exhibit at Ploughing Championships as part of Local Enterprise Village
One of Laois’s best small businesses will get a chance to exhibit their business to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships this...
Laois IFC: Crettyard beat Portlaoise to march into the final
Crettyard 1-15 Portlaoise 0-10
Laois IFC Semi Final
Crettyard are through to the final of the Laois IFC after a fine win over Portlaoise in Annanough...
‘I was compelled to help in some way’ – Adopted Laois man launches fundraiser...
A recruitment consultant who lives in Portarlington is behind a fundraiser for Laois Domestic Abuse services.
Terry Byrne (39) who works for Choice People Recruitment,...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week in Stradbally
Laois Integration Network appealed for help and...
Laois man, elected new Irish Road Haulage President, to focus on sustainability and road...
Having recently been elected as the new President of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA), Laois man, Ger Hyland has said he will be...
Calls for a roundabout at Laois junction as ‘cars routinely ending up in the...
A call has been made for a roundabout to be constructed at a Laois junction which is currently 'resulting in many accidents'.
Fine Gael Councillor...
Solution found as extra bus to be put on from Monday to accommodate children...
An additional school bus will be on the road from this Monday, September 18, to accommodate children from Emo and The Rock.
A solution has...
Gardai seeking public’s assistance to trace Laois man who is missing almost two weeks
Gardai are seeking the public's assistance to locate a Laois man who has been missing for almost two weeks.
59-year-old Brian Barry was last seen...
Laois man offering a welcome base for Irish supporters during Rugby World Cup in...
Rugby World Cup fever has certainly gripped France as the competition enters its second week and the host country are riding the crest of...
Councillors fume over proposal to construct 13, 180 metre high wind turbines in rural...
Several Laois County Councillors have voiced their total opposition to a proposal which would see 13 wind turbines constructed in a rural part of...
Traffing calming measures called for in Abbeyleix
Traffic calming measures are needed in Abbeyleix, according to local councillor John Joe Fennelly.
Cllr Fennelly was making the call at this week's Portlaoise Municipal...
Domestic violence charity to host golf event and raffle at Laois golf club
Teach Tearmainn, County Kildare’s only dedicated domestic violence refuge and support service, will host a Charity Golf Event on Friday, September 15, in Portarlington...
Telly Bingo player who purchased winning ticket in Laois has just weeks left to...
Telly Bingo players in Laois are being urged to check their old tickets from the Friday, July 14, draw as a Snowball prize worth...
Established Laois business set to close its doors today after almost 50 years of...
Long-established Portlaoise business The Office Centre is set to close its retail shop on Main Street in the town today.
The decision brings to an...
In Pictures: Laois Councillor hits out at facilities for Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at the facilities that the Ukrainian refugees who are living in Stradbally are using.
Independent Councillor Aisling Moran,...
