Arles NS students complete 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois
The pupils of Arles National School have just completed a 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois.
Music Generation Laois is part of Ireland’s National...
Fianna Fáil candidates line up as nominations close ahead of 2024 Local Elections
This time next year, we will be in the throes of election fever as the people of Laois will be getting ready to select...
Laois students win National Ward at Enterprise Finals in Croke Park
Students from Laois have taken 3rd prize in the Senior category at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals, which took place in Croke Park.
Supported...
Gardai appeal for information on whereabouts of teenager last seen in Stradbally
Gardai in Laois are seeking the whereabouts of a teenager who was last seen in Stradbally.
16-year-old Brandon Varszegi was last seen on Sunday night,...
€12,740 Approved for Community-Based Integration Projects in Laois
Funding of €12,740 has been allocated for local community-based integration projects in Laois.
This funding is being made available to local communities to promote integration...
Cistercian College Roscrea students take to the University Concert Hall Stage in Limerick
Cistercian College Roscrea made their return to the University Concert Hall Limerick for the annual Musical Visit concert recently.
The evening was filled with music...
Business Briefing: EBS Mortgage Master, business news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Matthew Kennelly, a Mortgage Master with over 15 years’ experience working with EBS, located at...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Fr Paddy: Our model of church, as we know it, is dying rapidly
The Irish Bishop’s conference has initiated a year of prayer...
Tales from 100 Days of Paddling: Michael G publishes book on the Erkina
Community activist and river enthusiast Michael G Phelan is set to launch a new book, 'The Erkina River - from Source to Sea, Tales...
Gardai confirm seizure of €230,000 of heroin and cocaine in Portlaoise
Gardaí have seized approximately €230,000 of suspected heroin and cocaine during a number of searches in Portlaoise this week.
The searches were conducted as part...
Laois TD calls on government intervene and help people with ‘rip-off energy bills’
Local Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley is urging TDs to support struggling workers and families overwhelmed by the cost of energy.
Deputy Stanley says that...
Laois village all set as plans in place for inaugural fundraising Tractor and Truck...
Timahoe will be a hub of activity on Saturday, May 13 as the inaugural Timahoe Truck and Tractor run will take place in the...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school hosts fundraising fun day in memory of the late...
Coláiste Íosagáin celebrated their annual Schools Go Orange on Wednesday this week.
This year the Amber Altruism Appeal was held to honour the memory of...
Local TD calls for ‘major safety concerns around E10 fuel’ to be address before...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has called for what she says are 'major safety concerns' surrounding E10 fuel to be addressed before it is introduced.
E10...
In Pictures: Four Laois schools take part in Stem Vex Robotics competition
Last Monday was a huge occasion for four Laois schools who took part in the Stem Vex Robotics Competition.
The four competing schools were Scoil...
Laois man spotted on a Dublin Bus as he has become the new face...
Portlaoise comedian, Jimmy Kavanagh - actor and writer comedy troop, Club Valentine - has become the new face of the TFI Leap Card.
The Leap...
In Pictures: Poetry Day Ireland celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library
Poetry Day Ireland was celebrated in style in Mountmellick Library with a stellar line up of local poets.
Following refreshments, Amanda Hyland, Assistant Librarian and...
Mortgage holders ‘denied relief by Government decision’ says Laois TD as interest rates set...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the government has prevented mortgage holders from gaining relief ahead of proposed interest rate increased.
The Laois TD...
Laois students set to benefit from changes to fees which will ‘reduce costs for...
Applications for new student supports have opened and Laois TD Sean Fleming says that they will reduce the costs associated with attending college.
According to...
In Pictures: Serious style as St Joseph’s celebrate 50th anniversary of first ever championship...
Ballintubbert House was the venue for the 50th anniversary celebration of the first senior championship win for St Joseph’s on a sunny May Bank...
Mental health and suicide intervention charity Teac Tom issues urgent appeal for help
Angela Hayes, founder of Teac Tom, is appealing for the financial help so badly needed to keep the charity afloat.
Teac Tom is a community...
‘Farmers need more than a press release from ministers’ says local TD as worrying...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has called on the Minister for Agriculture 'to step up measures to effectively tackle livestock worrying'.
Deputy Nolan was...
€1.4 million in Housing Adaptation Grants has been allocated for Laois
€1.4 million funding has been approved for Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability in Laois.
The total €1,421,438 funding is...
Second Year students at Portlaoise College gain insight into the world of business in...
Portlaoise College, in partnership with Laois County Council, completed 'The World of Work' Programme 2022/2023 recently.
The World of Work Programme is a collaboration initiative...
Embrace FARM calls for more accurate data on the causes and impacts of death...
At Embrace FARM’s Encircle Conference in Tullamore recently, attendees heard that more data is needed on the causes and impacts of death and injury...
The story of Cholmely Harrison and how Emo Court came into state ownership
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday last September to make the 25th anniversary of Emo Court coming into state ownership.
It's arguably the most popular...
The fascinating story of Michael Scully, a renowned photographer who has been practicing his...
For more than half a century, photographer Michael Scully has been capturing special moments in Laois.
From Stradbally, but living most of his life in...
Portarlington woman is Laois ambassador for Marie Keating fundraiser
A Portarlington-based mother of two is the Laois ambassador for the 100k in 30 days event in June which will raise funds for the...
‘Very confusing’ entrance to Portlaoise estate raises the ire of local councillors
The entrance and exit routes to a Portlaoise housing estate was described as "very confusing" at a recent meeting in Laois County Council.
Rinuccini, a...
‘Somebody will be killed’ – Councillor fumes at being ‘fobbed off’ over safety measures...
A Laois County Councillor fears that 'somebody will be killed' if safety measures that he has been calling for for a long time are...
