Dumped couches set on fire, rubbish discarded and residents disrupted – Awful situation at...
A quite simply awful situation has been allowed to unfold at the back of three Laois housing estates.
A meeting in Laois has heard how...
In Pictures: 95th anniversary of famous flight marked in Portlaoise
A special ceremony was held at Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise to mark the 95th anniversary of the first east west transatlantic flight recently.
This took...
Improvements required for three Mountmellick roads to address flooding issues, pedestrian safety and disrepair
A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to address flooding issues, pedestrian safety and disrepair on three roads in Mountmellick.
Cllr Paddy Bracken...
Laois Councillor calls for additional signage at the Ballybrophy Train Station bridge
A Laois Councillor has called for additional warning signage to be installed on both sides of the bridge at Ballybrophy Train Station.
Cllr John King...
Stradbally woman selected as Fine Gael Local Area Representative
Fine Gael has formally ratified Vivienne Phelan as a new Local Area Representative for the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District.
Vivienne, a veterinary surgeon by profession, is...
Work to commence next week on project to connect Laois town to its graveyard
Work is set to begin next week to build a footpath which will connect a Laois town to its graveyard.
From Wednesday, work will start...
Primary school places under pressure in Portlaoise as councillor calls for action over ‘serious...
A Laois county councillor has called on the Department to Education to visit Portlaoise to discuss "the serious shortage of school places" in primary...
Long-serving Laois Garda retires from the force after 33 years of services
A long serving Laois Garda has retired from the force following 33 years of active service.
Dave Dundon, from Timahoe, retired on Sunday April 16...
Consultants appointed as work to develop Energy Master Plan for Portarlington continues
The Portarlington Business Association (PCA) Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) group has appointed Tipperary Energy Agency (TEA) as consultants to work with the group to...
‘Increasing concern for the future of midlands disability employment services’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan, has renewed her call to the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, to provide a firm commitment...
In Pictures: Laois man crowned 16th Mr Personality at Macra na Feirme annual competition
A Laois man has been crowned the 16th Mr Personality at a Macra na Feirme annual competition.
Mountmellick native Andrew Dunne was named the winner...
Mountrath Sustainable Communities Town Plan to be launched this week
The Mountrath Town Strategy Group are set to host the official launch of the ‘Mountrath Sustainable Communities Town Plan’ at an event this Tuesday...
Family and GAA club of late David Brown throw support behind ten-year-old Laois boy’s...
The county is still reeling from the tragic passing of David Brown just more than a week ago.
David was a lover of sport and...
‘A generation of young farmers are being betrayed by this Government’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has accused the government of 'betraying young farmers'.
Deputy Nolan was speaking after Macra na Feirme announced it was...
From New York to Cullohill – the story of the new Laois Rose
In the early hours of Easter Monday morning last in the ballroom of the Midlands Park Hotel, a new Laois Rose was crowned.
Because of...
Members of Laois Comhairle na nÓg gather at Croke Park to celebrate national showcase
Over 500 young people involved in Comhairle na nÓg, including members from Laois, gathered at Croke Park stadium recently.
This was to showcase and celebrate...
End of an era – local newsagents set to close its doors after almost...
It's the end of an era in Monasterevin this weekend as the landmark Kelly's Newsagents pull down the shutters for the final time after...
From the Archives – 1985 Election Memories: A Fianna Fáil landslide, first woman elected,...
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on April 22 2019.
The local elections of 1985 in Laois were the most significant and dramatic in more...
Laois celebrant scoops another major Irish Wedding Industry Award
The winners of the highly coveted weddingsonline awards 2023 were announced recently at a gala dinner celebration at the Mullingar Park Hotel.
Rev Brenda O’Grady,...
Top Laois artists go undercover for Incognito 2023 in aid of Jack and Jill...
Laois artists have once again illustrated their hearts of gold with 15 local artists taking part in Incognito 2023.
This is Ireland’s most mysterious online...
A day at the races – Point-to-Point takes place in Stradbally this Sunday
Laois Foxhounds hold their first spring Point-to-Point next Sunday, April 16, on the grounds of Stradbally Hall, the venue for the fixture for over...
Martin Bergin Memorial Run in aid of Ciaran Moore Rehabilitation fund to take place...
The Martin Bergin Memorial Run will take place on Sunday April 16 in Camross with all funds raised going towards a very worthy cause.
All...
Fires, illegal dumping, rats running wild and anti-social behaviour reported at derelict Laois site
Fires, illegal dumping, anti-social behaviour and rats running wild are among some of the issues that have been reported regarding a derelict site in...
Laois TD confirms that Kolbe Special School has been approved to go forward for...
The new Kolbe Special School building project has been approved today to go forward to tender.
So says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming who says...
Gardai arrest two drug drivers and carry out speed enforcement in Laois
Gardai in Laois arrested two drug drivers in separate incidents in the county on Tuesday.
One driver was found to be under the influence of...
Business Briefing: O’Mimo’s Good Globe Pantry, business supports and upcoming events
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Mimo and Seamus O’Flynn of O’Mimo's Good Globe Pantry, based in Portarlington…
Tell us a bit...
In Pictures: Durrow the venue as Laois Public Participation Network hosts midlands region meeting
Laois Public Participation Netowrk welcomed delegates from across the Midlands for the Midlands Region PPN Meeting at the end of March.
The wonderful Castle Durrow...
Local TD says she is inundated with calls from parents about ‘who recommended explicit...
A local Independent TD says that her offices are seeing a significant increase in the number of parents and educators contacting her about the...
Driving test delays set to be shortened as government announces recruitment of 75 testers
The government have announced approval for 75 additional driver testers to be hired by the Road Safety Authority.
This will bring the potential total number...
Stanley: ‘It is clear that the Government is totally failing to get to grips...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has expressed concern after it was revealed that the Government has massively underspent its budget for social and...
