Civic reception confirmed for local basketball legend
Laois County Council have confirmed that a Civic Reception is being held to honour the contribution of Seamus Dooley, a man who has made...
Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Timahoe, Portarlington and Carrigmeal – Minister Heather Humphreys set for whistle-stop tour...
The life of a government minister is a busy one - and the schedule for Minister Heather Humphreys in Laois today is certainly a...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - #LoveLaois: The bakery helping to make Abbeyleix the food hub of Laois
For this week’s LoveLaois we made the trip to Abbeyleix to...
Moment in Time: St Aengus host last awards night before the school is demolished
For this week's Moment in Time, we look back on May 28 2009, when St Aengus Post Primary School in Mountrath held their last...
World-leading energy producer seeks planning permission for new facility in Portarlington
Neoen Renewables Ireland Ltd have applied to Laois County Councill for planning permission at a site in Bracklone, Portarlington.
The permission is sought primarily for...
The biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world returns to Emo Court later this...
Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world and it is returning to Laois later this month.
For the second year,...
New €7 million library set to open in Portlaoise next week
The new Portlaoise Library is set to open its doors to the public this coming Tuesday, July 18 at 10am, at a reported final...
RTE’s Six One News set to broadcast from Portlaoise this evening
RTE have been stuck in the headlines themselves for all the wrong reasons for almost a month now - but away from the Ryan...
New Heywood principal is on home territory
With four young children, GAA playing and coaching commitments and a new job as principal of Heywood Community School, Eamon Jackman has a packed...
Planning permission sought to redevelop Newpark House in Portlaoise
Plans have been lodged with Laois County Council to develop six apartments in a historic house and protected structure in Laois.
Zaibatsu Limited has sought...
Laois allocated €2 million to end long-term vacancy and dereliction
Laois is set to receive €2 million from a fund aiming to end long-term vacancy and dereliction in Ireland.
The fund aims to transform locations...
Gortnalee House Gardens to raise hospice funds with first open day since Covid
A Donaghmore garden will open to the public on Sunday, July 30 to raise funds for Laois Hospice. Hazel Luskin’s idyllic creation at Gortnalee...
‘It’s time to try something a bit different’ – Laois duo taking the plunge...
Pat Crowe and Annette Gorman from Mountmellick are embarking on a life-affirming sky dive - all in the name of a good cause.
The pair...
Sports Capital Grant applications open for Laois clubs and organisations
It has been announced that the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme application process opens on Monday, July 17th.
So many communities in Laois have benefited...
Major obstacle on new Stradbally footpath ‘presents a serious hazard to pedestrians’
Laois County Council have delivered a new footpath linking Stradbally town to Oakvale cemetery on the N80 Carlow Road.
However, the project has not been...
Portarlington to host an event celebrating Traveller Pride Week
Laois Traveller Action Group (LTAG) has announced that in celebration of ‘Traveller Pride Week’, there will be a ‘Traveller Pride’ event on in Portarlington.
All...
Laois woman with multiple sclerosis fundraising for life-changing treatment
Rayanne Dooley from Borris-in-Ossory was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a week after she turned just 22.
It took a few years to be diagnosed and...
‘Existing primary schools (in Portlaoise) are bulging at the seams’, Laois TD tells the...
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley raised the issue of lack of school places in Portlaoise in the Dáil this week with Taoiseach Leo...
Concerns raised as Mountrath in line for a newly designated Emergency Accommodation Centre
A local County Councillor has expressed his concerns regarding a Mountrath property being offered as an Emergency Accommodation Centre.
The six councillors in the Borris-Mountmellick...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen speaks about health, hobbies, housing and more
Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen joined Will Faulkner for a 40-minute chat on...
End of an era as Heywood CS principal Philip Bowe retires
Going to school with the Salesian Brothers in Ballinakilll had a lasting impact on him, according to the outgoing principal of Heywood Community School,...
Increase of almost 50% in those awaiting outpatient appointments in Midlands Regional Hospital in...
Latest figures show a worrying trend for Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise, with numbers awaiting outpatient appointments increasing by almost 50%.
There are currently 5,514 people...
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix hold their end-of-year school concert
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix brought their school year to a close with a wonderful School Concert.
Parents and extended families were invited into the newly renovated...
Major works at Mountmellick Boys National School approved to go to tender
Laois-Offaly TD, Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed the news that major works at Scoil Phádraig Naofa...
‘Top of my list is Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy’ says Stanley ahead of...
Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley says that Ryan Tubridy and his agent, Noel Kelly are top of the list for the Public Accounts Committee.
Deputy Stanley was...
In Pictures: Embrace Farm’s 10th annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service held in Abbeyleix
Embrace FARM hosted the tenth annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service last Sunday to allow farming families to share the names and memories of those injured...
Laois County Council launching a ‘Positive Energy’ campaign to empower their staff
Laois County Council is proud to announce the launch of its new energy awareness campaign, "Positive Energy," aimed at encouraging its internal staff to...
Launch of new Laois Hockey Club heralds bright future for growing sport in Laois
Laois Hockey Club - the newest sports club in the county - has just been formally announced, with a full committee named.
"I am delighted...
‘It was the perfect end to a perfect day’ – Rural Laois school celebrates...
Congratulations to Rushall National School, who have been awarded their 6th Green Flag.
The children and teachers created a wonderful atmosphere, celebrating their achievement with...
Lyra and Lea Heart to headline Folly Festival 2023’s electrifying lineup
The highly anticipated Folly Festival is back, ready to captivate music enthusiasts and families alike in its intimate venue beneath the majestic Cullohill Castle...
