Laois councillors keen to support calls to make Portlaoise an autism-friendly town
A couple of small changes could help make Portlaoise an autism-friendly town, according to a presentation made to a meeting in Laois County Council...
Laois Councillor places road safety and flooding top of the agenda
Road safety and flooding were high on the agenda at last week's Borris-inOssory-Mountmellick Municipal District meeting.
Cllr John King, in his first meeting as chair,...
Laois County Council seeking public consultation regarding new parking facilities in Durrow
Laois County Council are seeking the views of interested parties in relation to the proposed new car parking facility in Durrow.
The proposal is in...
Portlaoise College wins Trinity Access Programmes: Schools of Distinction, Transformation Award
Portlaoise College has been recognised by Trinity Access Programmes (TAP), Trinity College Dublin, for their ongoing work in creating a college-going culture in their...
Record investment in confirmed for Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The latest figures show Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise now has a record high of 900 whole-time equivalent staff working in the hospital.
There are now...
Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week...
Laois Integration Network is appealing for help and assistance as a number of Ukrainian refugees begin their second week in tented accommodation in Stradbally.
Last...
Young men ‘savagely beaten’ and ‘individual running around with a machete’ – Troubling scenes...
A meeting of the Joint Policing Committee has heard a frightening account of some of the happenings in Portlaoise in recent weeks.
Sinn Fein Councillor...
‘Tourism is flying’ – Local Councillor calls for greater attention to Laois tourist hot-spots
A local County Councillor has called for improvements to some of Laois's most popular tourist attractions.
Cllr Seamus McDonald called on Laois County Council to...
In Pictures: Huge support as Francie Gorman officially launches his IFA presidential bid
Over 350 people were in attendance at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Friday night as Laois farmer Francie Gorman officially launched his campaign to...
In Pictures: 69th annual Clonaslee Show proves another big success
The Clonaslee Show has incredible history, going back over 70 years – and it returned on Sunday with another great family day out.
Having returned...
Laois County Council called upon to address diseased ash trees on public roads
A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to carry out a survey of ash trees that are affected by the ash dieback,...
Laois Councillor calls for more Columbarium Walls as number of cremations increase
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to provide a Columbarium Wall in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Mountmellick, as well as other cemeteries...
More than €3 million in additional funding confirmed for Laois County Council in 2024
Laois County Council will receive €11,620,533 in 2024 in its base line funding in respect of the Local Property Tax.
This, according to Laois TD...
Chance to restore lost railway station as Greenway from Abbeyleix to Kilkenny City proposed
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to carry out a feasibility study on the possibility of a Greenway from Abbeyleix Railway...
Local Councillor calls for improved road safety measures in west County Laois
A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to improve road safety measures in the western part of the county.
Cllr James Kelly was speaking...
Parents to ‘battle on’ following meeting over the lack of school bus places in...
A public meeting in Emo on Thursday evening heard how at least seven students in the Emo/The Rock area have been left without school...
Francie Gorman: ‘There are enough people outside rural Ireland prepared to knock farming and...
The Laois man that is seeking to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) says that the biggest challenge he will...
“I feel absolutely honoured” – Global make-up sensation to be first Grand Marshall of...
Following on from a successful inaugural year, Laois Pride are in the middle of a week long festival that will culminate in Portlaoise on...
Popular Laois gift shop announces closure following nine years in business
A popular Laois gift shop has announced that it will close its doors for this final time this Saturday - September 9.
Breda's Gift Shop...
Laois Councillor unhappy with County Council’s response to public lighting request
A local County Councillor has expressed his disappointment at Laois County Council's response to his request for public lighting.
Cllr Conor Bergin was speaking at the...
Gardai unveil ‘Back to School’ – Road Safety Awareness programme following devastating first nine...
2023 has already been devastating for road safety, with 127 deaths on Irish roads to date.
That represents 24 more than the same period 2022...
SOSAD Laois hosting charity golf classic this weekend in bid to keep their doors...
The Laois branch of SOSAD Ireland - a mental health support charity - is at serious risk of closing their doors.
This comes less than...
Public meeting called to address ongoing school transport issue in Laois
Emo/ The Rock Parents' Group, representing families whose children attend Mountmellick Community Group, have called for a public meeting over the ongoing school transport...
The Ranch Cabin – unique accommodation with beautiful Slieve Bloom mountain views
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, this week caught up with Iveta Melgaile and Patrick Bowe, owners of The Ranch Cabin, located near Errill.
Tell...
‘Big Houses’ – Divided Land and 1923 Land Act, by Terry Dunne Historian
Laois Heritage Society will host a talk called 'Big Houses' - Divided Land and 1923 Land Act, by Terry Dunne Historian.
The talk will take...
Recent government figures show housing supply increase in Laois
Recent information shows that over 1,500 homes have been completed in Laois since the formation of the current Government.
An additional 160 homes have been...
Explained: Nine questions and answers as 750 Ukrainian refugees to arrive in Stradbally this...
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has released a statement outlining the details for the housing of Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally...
Business Briefing: McKeon Stone, Powerpoint Engineering, Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery and much more
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We are delighted to see Stradbally-based Laois Chamber Alliance member, McKeon Stone, feature in this short film by the Defence Forces.
The film itself...
White Horse Guitar Club appeal for return of mandolin that went missing at Electric...
A band who rocked the Salty Dog and Trailer Park stages at Electric Picnic on Sunday are seeking the public's help.
White Horse Guitar Club...
Two Laois students set to receive All-Ireland JP McManus Scholarships for academic excellence
Two students from Laois have been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.
The 2022 leaving certificate...
