In Pictures: The full list of winners and great images from the renowned Ossory...
The Ossory Agricultural Show recently returned to the Ossory Showgrounds in Kilbreedy, Rathdowney.
Below is the full, extensive results from the show.
Photographer Alf Harvey was...
Three young people from Laois attend the recent Foróige Youth Leadership Conference
350 teenagers from around the world gather in Maynooth, County Kildare, for Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference.
The conference, which was held on the...
In Pictures: History made as Dunamase College students have first ever Debs night
There was serious style in Portlaoise last night as a historic occasion unfolded on Top Square.
The outgoing Sixth Year students of Dunamase College gathered...
‘We do not carry out door-to-door collections’ – Laois Hospice clarify collector issue
"If someone calls to you door stating they are collecting on behalf of Laois Hospice Foundation, you should notify Gardai immediately."
Laois Hospice Foundation has...
Climbing Ben Nevis in memory of the late Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick
A fundraiser has been organised in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in memory of Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick.
Eoin and Dylan, father and...
Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, takes over full control for water services in Laois
Uisce Éireann, formerly Irish Water, has taken over full control and accountability for water and waste water services in Laois.
The change came into effect...
Report makes for interesting reading regarding the latest housing figures in Laois
Laois County Council have received a grant of €2 million from the Department of Housing, Local Development and Heritage under the Refurbishment and Regeneration...
New Portlaoise Library hailed as a ‘massive asset’ for Laois
The new County Library, which was officially opened on Monday, June 17 by Minister Heather Humphreys, has been hailed as a major success and...
Report uncovers “unacceptable” figures across the required disciplines in Child and Adult Mental Health...
A report commissioned by the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has outlined that the State cannot provide assurances to parents that their children have access...
Search on for the lucky winner as Laois shop sells €250,000 Lotto ticket
Someone in Laois could be waking up to the news that they have won a quarter of a million Euro following last night's Lotto...
Former Tipperary player joins Cistercian College Roscrea as Head Hurling Coach
Local school Cistercian College Roscrea has announced that former Tipperary player and coach Tommy Dunne will take over as Head Hurling Coach for the...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Star of The Chase, Anne Hegerty discusses her family connections right here in Laois
Known as ‘The Governess’ on the popular TV quiz...
Planning permission granted for nursing home on the Laois/Kildare border
Planning permission has been granted for a new community support project on the Laois/Kildare border.
The project will see the construction of a new building at...
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) support group launched in Portlaoise
A new peer support group has been launched for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Portlaoise and the surrounding areas
The support...
Laois County Council to hold workshops to help with applications for the Sports Capital...
Laois County Council has announced it will hold workshops to help local clubs and organisers who wish to apply for the Sports Capital Programme...
New road safety works set to take place at Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix
New road safety works have been announced at Scoil Mhuire on the Ballyroan Road in Abbeyleix, under the Safe Routes to School Programme.
These road...
Donegal native appointed as new Deputy Principal at Laois secondary school
A Donegal native has been appointed as a new Deputy Principal of Portlaoise College secondary school.
As we previously reported, Portlaoise Institute’s growth has seen...
Laois County Council urged to take action regarding the ongoing intermittent power outages in...
Fine Gael Councillor Barry Walsh has called on Laois County Council to engage with the ESB in requesting a central point of contact for...
Local County Councillor calls for a re-evaluation of tourism policies in Laois
Local Labour County Councillor, Marie Tuohy, has called on Laois County Council to re-evaluate tourism policies in the county.
Cllr Tuohy commended the ongoing effort...
Calls for an increase of the thresholds and the amounts for the Housing Adaptation...
Fine Gael Cllr Thomasina Connell has called on Laois County Council write to Minister Darragh O’Brien at the Department of Housing, Local Government and...
Government called on to address funding crisis for cancer support services
Sinn Féin has said there is a funding crisis for Community Cancer Support Services (CCSS) like the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
The National Cancer Strategy...
‘He was an honest, genuine man’ – Laois County Council honours the late John...
Councillors and staff at Laois County Council paid tribute to the late John Moran at the monthly meeting held on Monday morning.
There was great...
A busy first day for Laois County Council’s new Cathaoirleach
The new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council took his chair for the very first time at this week's meeting of the councillors.
An Cathaoirleach, Pashal...
Strong Laois connections in Canada celebrated on Ministerial visit
Laois TD, Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs visited Canada last week to meet with members of the Irish...
Man arrested and charged in Portarlington after Gardai detect him carrying suspected firearm
A man in Portarlington has been arrested and charged after he was found to have been carrying a suspected firearm.
The incident occurred in the...
Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain returns with a fresh outlook and vintage twist
After a five-year hiatus, the much-cherished Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain is set to make a comeback, thanks to the combined efforts of the...
Applications now being accepted for community electric vehicle charging points
Communities in Laois can now apply for funding to install electric car charging points at local public facilities.
The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has...
Bill O’Brien and Aoife Dunne named as Dunamaise Arts Centre Young Curators 2023-24
Dunamaise Arts Centre has announce Bill O’Brien and Aoife Dunne as the two young people who will join the NASC Network Young Curators programme...
HSE confirm site for new Primary Healthcare Centre to be constructed in Mountrath
A site has been identified for the new Primary Healthcare Centre to be constructed in Mountrath.
The HSE have confirmed that they had a positive...
Star of The Chase, Anne Hegerty discusses her family connections right here in Laois
Known as 'The Governess' on the popular TV quiz show, The Chase, Anne Hegerty has become a household name across Ireland and the UK.
Speaking...
