Portlaoise and Tullamore Hospital discharge delays raised in Dáil
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need to address capacity issues in local Emergency Departments.
Speaking in the Dail, he has also spoke...
Laois brewing company to represent at National Enterprise Awards while it also takes another...
A brewing company from Laois have been selected as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Awards that take place next month.
Ballykilcavan Brewing...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College complete 10km route for annual Bike Week celebration
Portlaoise College hosted a fun filled cycle event as part of their annual Bike Week celebration, in partnership with Laois Bike Week.
The sunny weather...
In Pictures: Accessible gym officially opened at Irish Wheelchair Association branch in Portlaoise
The Irish Wheelchair Association Portlaoise Accessible Gym was officially opened this week.
This project, which was funded by Sport Ireland Dormant Account Capital Project, is...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school’s Irish society going from strength to strength
This year Dunamase College welcomed the establishment of the Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) within the school community.
The Cumann Gaelach was created by teachers Chloe...
‘Energy companies must cut their consumer prices to reflect cheaper wholesale electricity’
Energy companies must pass on savings to their customers after wholesale electricity prices were dramatically reduced in the last year.
So says Deputy Charlie Flanagan...
New HSE chief set to visit Abbeyleix Hospital as 12 beds remained unopened due...
The new HSE chief, Bernard Gloster, is set to visit Abbeyleix Hospital 'in the near future'.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley who requested...
In Pictures: International musician and school choir come together for brilliant concert
The Catholic church in Rathdowney was the atmospheric venue for the recent concert featuring Rebecca Storm and musically talented students in St Fergal’s College.
The...
‘Government must accept its part in increasing women’s exposure to violence’ – Carol Nolan
TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan has launched a stinging criticism of what she says is 'government failure to provide sufficient domestic violence spaces...
‘Sanctions for spurious refusals need to be tougher’ as one in six people refuse...
A Laois County Councillor has called for tougher penalties to be imposed upon those who refuse social housing for 'spurious reasons'.
Sinn Fein Councill Aidan...
Laois County Council launches Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme in Portarlington
Laois County Council, in collaboration with Laois Chamber Alliance and Portarlington Business Association, have announced the launch of the Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme...
Laois-Offaly ‘profoundly under-resourced’ as just one Garda assigned to the Divisional Drug Unit
The Laois/Offaly Divisional Drug Unit of An Garda Síochána has the lowest number of Garda members assigned to it when compared to every other...
Gardai renew appeal for information into ‘fatal incident’ which led to death of Laois...
Gardaí in Portlaoise are renewing their appeal to the public for information in relation to a fatal incident that led to the tragic death...
Laois Councillor calls for more emergency information on Slieve Bloom Cycle Way
A Laois Councillor has called for more emergency information to be displayed at the Slieve Bloom Cycle Way.
Cllr James Kelly was speaking at the...
Laois Councillor calls for road repairs all across the town of Rathdowney
Councillor John King has called on Laois County Council to make several repairs and alterations to roads throughout Rathdowney.
Cllr King was speaking at the...
A Laois County Councillor has called for proper signage towards 200-year-old site
Councillor Seamus McDonald has called on Laois County Council to erect signage for the old Castlebrack graveyard which is off the N80 between Mountmellick...
Popular walkway could be in line for a face-lift as part of the Mountmellick...
Councillor Paddy Bracken has called for upgrades to a popular Mountmellick walkway as well as an update on the progress of the Mountmellick Transport...
A Laois village with plenty going on – CCTV, defibrillators, new footpaths and tree...
Donaghmore Community Alert Group and Donaghmore Tidy Towns joined forces on Monday night last to express thanks to those who contributed to the projects...
Council intend to remove 65 metres of trees in Portlaoise estate
Laois County Council intend to remove 65 metres of trees in St Brigid's Place in Portlaoise this autumn.
The trees are at the boundary adjacent...
Laois Councillor calls for upgrades to several roads around Durrow
At this week's Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, Councillor Ollie Clooney has called on Laois County Council to make several upgrades to the roads...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates academic excellence with award ceremonies
Portlaoise College held an award ceremony this week, honouring students who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence.
The ceremonies took place outdoors in the lovely sunshine....
Laois student takes second prize in 2023 National Accounting Competition
A Laois student has placed second in the 2023 CPA Ireland National Accounting Competition.
TUS Athlone student, Alexandra Kuran from Mountrath, received a €600 prize...
Vintage run fundraises for Castletown memorial to honour the many young people from the...
The newly formed Castletown Vintage Club will hold a tractor and car run this Saturday, May 20, to fundraise for a new memorial marking...
Ballinakill land sells at online auction for over €23,000 per acre
A 25-acre block of land in Ballinakill sold recently for €585,000 or €23,400 per acre at an online auction.
Hennessey Auctioneers were the agents for...
Laois County Council exploring the possibility of developing a safe cycle and walking route...
Laois County Council say they are investigating options to develop a route from Portlaoise to the Rock of Dunamaise that could be safely used...
Wider footpath sought for busy Portlaoise street while safety measures needed in Ballyroan
A busy Portlaoise street is in bad need of a wider footpath, according to a local councillor at the most recent meeting of Portlaoise...
Calls for replacement fence at Laois sports ground and drainage works in Abbeyleix
They mightn't make them like that any more - but a concrete post and rail fence at the boundary of Spink community sports ground...
Calls for safety concerns to be addressed on roads in Camross and Borris-in-Ossory
Councillor Conor Bergin has called on Laois County Council to address road safety concerns at several locations in Camross and Borris-in-Ossory.
The Fine Gael Cllr...
48 projects in Laois awarded more than €1 millon under Community Recognition Fund
A range of projects across the county of Laois have been awarded more than €1 million under the Community Recognition Fund.
The fund is designed...
Bus operators urged to keep environmental concerns to the fore while stopped in Portlaoise
Action should be taken against bus operators who leave vehicles idling in Portlaoise to address the pollution being caused.
That was a motion put forward...
