Laois business awarded prestigious international food and travel award
The Heritage, Killenard has been awarded the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2023.
The award is the highest recognition presented annually to those businesses that...
Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen speaks about health, hobbies, housing and more
Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen joined Will Faulkner for a 40-minute chat on Midlands 103 this week where the former Laois-Offaly Fianna Fáil TD discussed...
“Creating Communities Through Learning” – New proposal for Clonad Community National School
A proposal had been brought to life for a new Community National School to be built in Clonad.
The Clonad Community Development Association (CCDA) have...
Laois businesses among the winners at Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards
A number of Laois businesses were among the winners at the Midlands 103 Customer Service Awards held in the Mullingar Park Hotel on Monday...
Business Briefing: People First Credit Union, business news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Belinda Gyves, Business Development Executive with People First Credit Union, with branches in Athy, Abbeyleix,...
Mountmellick art exhibition – Local artist leans into the mountain for inspiration
Born in the 1960s at the foot of the Slieve Blooms in Deerpark,
Mountrath, Antoinette Breen has been painting all her life.
A gift of paints...
€60,000 for Laois Forest Parks, Walking Trails and outdoor amenities
Sean Fleming TD, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs is pleased that €60,480 has been awarded in Government funding to Laois...
Laois and Midlands Region represented on Energy Policy Mission to Brussels
Caroline Hofman, Managing Director of The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise and interim CEO of Laois Chamber Alliance, travelled to Brussels...
Local Councillor calls for invasive Japanese Knotweed to be brought under control
Cllr Seamus McDonald has called on Laois County Council to inspect and treat Japanese knotweed at Cavan Street, Ballyfin.
The Fianna Fáil Cllr was speaking...
“These cycle lanes promote safe cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice in both communities”
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to improve safety measures on the Durrow to Abbeyleix road.
Cllr Ollie Clooney was speaking at...
“Community pharmacists signal reduction in opening hours if cost crisis is not addressed,” says...
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that community pharmacists across her constituency have indicted there is a strong likelihood they will be forced to operate...
Local councillor calls for urgent works to be carried out around The Rock National...
A local Councillor has called for urgent works to be carried out by Laois County Council around the area of The Rock National School.
Fianna...
Three Laois County Councillors come together to fight for Mountrath housing estate
Three Laois County Councillors have come together to fight for Fr O'Connor Crescent in Mountrath.
Independent Cllrs James Kelly and Ollie Clooney along with Fine...
Local TD calls for ‘a change in direction regarding mandatory retirement age for bus...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that he is personally in favour of allowing workers such as bus drivers, to continue working past the age...
Councillors show united front for new playground in Trumera to be built at the...
Councillors at the Borris-in-Ossorry-Mountmellick Municipal District Committee meeting this week showed a united front in the fight to buld a new playground in Trumera.
Independent...
Minister Fleming welcomes new funding for the upgrade of Laois walkways
€12,000 has been awarded for the upgrade Laois walking trails under the Walks Scheme.
Sean Fleming TD, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign...
“Good money spent will pay dividends in the future” – Councillor seeks layout change...
A local County Councillor has sought to improve conditions for pedestrians in both Rathdowney and Errill.
Cllr John King was speaking at the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal...
Portlaoise could be in line for a new drive through café if all goes...
MBCC Foods (Ireland) Ltd have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission at their site in Portlaoise Retail Park.
The application is to develop...
Laois TD says that Medical Card promise made in the Dáil ‘needs to be...
Laois / Offaly Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley has called on the coalition Government to deliver on the budget day announcement on GP medical...
The Harps pay heartfelt tribute following the sad and tragic passing of Rory Deegan...
The Harps have paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Rory Deegan who tragically passed away in Greece earlier this week.
22 Rory, who is...
New research finds cocaine is the most common drug for which individuals are seeking...
A Health Research Board (HRB) report into drug treatment demand has found that 12,009 cases were treated for problem drug use in 2022.
Almost four...
In Pictures: All smiles as Daniel and Majella O’Donnell officially open Rathdowney community gardens
There were plenty of smiles in Rathdowney on Wednesday as two Irish celebrities were in town for a very special occasion.
A friendship that flourished...
“Small ask, big impact” – Laois woman urges government urged to protect those living...
A national charity has urged the Government to give the cost of two coffees a day to protect those living with a rare and...
‘Fears of a land grab re-emerge following Minister’s failure to rule out compulsory purchase...
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan believes fears of a land grab have re-emerged following Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan’s failure to...
New Cathaoirleach elected to lead Borris-in-Ossary/Mountmellick Municipal District Committee
A new Cathaoirleach has been elected to lead the Borris-in-Ossary-Mountmellick Municipal District Committee at their AGM today.
Fine Gael Cllr, John King was elected unopposed...
New Laois Heritage Officer looks for communities to get involved in Heritage Week 2023
In April, Thomas Carolan was appointed as the new Heritage Officer for Laois County Council replacing Catherine Casey who played such a significant role...
€120,000 funding awarded to support seven heritage-led regeneration plans across Laois
Government funding of almost €120,000 has been awarded for Laois heritage projects.
The Government funding through the Heritage Council grant will go towards supporting seven...
A breakdown of educational supports from the government for families and students in 2023
A range of educational supports for families and younger people are available - Laois TD Sean Fleming has said.
"The Government is acutely aware that...
Fine Gael set to select their team to contest 2024 Local Elections in Portlaoise...
Fine Gael are set to select their candidates to run for the party in the Portlaoise area in next year’s Local Elections.
The party currently...
Changes in Kildare & Leighlin diocese see Portlaoise priest set to move to Stradbally...
Changes in the Kildare & Leighlin diocese will see a priest, currently in Portlaoise, move to help out in the parish of Stradbally.
The changes...
