Funeral details announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who was killed in an accident in Tipperary in the early hours...
Meeting with Minister for Education sought as campaign for Laois school’s PE Hall continues
A high-level meeting took place in St Fergal's College Rathdowney recently, to plan the next step in the current major effort to secure a...
Government body commits to fund more new homes in Laois at stakeholder engagement event
Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI), set up by the Government to fund the delivery of new homes, has outlined its plans to fund more...
Local TD calls for jobs to be protected as Glanbia Cheese is sold
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she fully expects the positions of the existing work force of Glanbia Cheese to be protected.
This...
Shock and sadness as talented young Laois hurler tragically killed in road accident
There is shock and sadness following the news that a talented young Laois hurler has been killed in a car accident.
Adam Kirwan, aged in...
Laois Partnership to host public consultations on new Local Development Strategy
Laois Partnership is set to host a series of public consultations on the creation of the new Local Development Strategy for LEADER 2023-2027.
Laois Partnership...
‘Lives being put at risk by government’s failure to support ambulance services’ says Laois...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said the Government’s failure to support ambulance services and paramedics is putting lives at risk.
A Sinn Féin proposal,...
New legislation will see credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking...
New legislation will help credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking across Laois, Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan says.
Deputy Flanagan said...
Tributes paid following the sad passing of three Laois people recently
Tributes have been paid following the passing of three Laois people in recent days.
Monday's meeting of Laois County Council heard of the sad passings...
Approval granted for new site and home for Laois Civil Defence
A new home has been found for Laois Civil Defence after a proposal to build a development on the Mountrath Road was approved this...
In Pictures: Fundraising tractor and fun run for Laois primary school a big success
A fundraising tractor and fun run held in aid of a Laois primary school at the end of last year proved a big success.
After...
High-profile event as two well-known personalities to launch fundraising cookbook for Laois primary school
The week has come for a former RTE newsreader and a culinary queen to come together to launch a cookbook for a Laois primary...
‘Urgent action required’ as NCT waiting times in Laois now extend to seven or...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan says that 'urgent action is required' as wait times for NCT in Laois are more than seven months.
Deputy...
New special education needs facility approved for Mountrath Community School
A new special education needs facility, consisting of three classrooms, has been approved for Mountrath Community School.
This involves the reconfiguration of six existing mainstream...
‘Adult nappies’ dumped on Laois farmer’s land as Council collects 650 tonnes of rubbish...
A meeting in Laois has heard how a farmer found a load of adult nappies dumped in one of his fields recently.
The farmer, based...
HSE confirm that Laois MIDOC service set to continue as permanent solution sought
The HSE have confirmed that the current arrangement involving the MIDOC service is set to continue.
So says Fine Gael Councillor Thomasina Connell following a...
Well-wishes expressed as ‘formidable lady’ formally joins Laois County Council
Laois's newest County Councillor, Marie Tuohy, officially took her seat in the chamber for the first time this afternoon.
Marie's husband Noel announced he was...
Funeral details announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who died tragically in...
Provisional funeral arrangements have been announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who was killed in a tragic accident in New Zealand.
From Ballacolla,...
In Pictures: Big crowd in the chamber as well-known Laois man Teddy Fennelly receives...
A Laois man who was named the National Heritage Hero in 2022 received a Civic Reception recently.
This is the highest honour that Laois County...
Success for Portlaoise College student at World Archery Competition.
Portlaoise College student Olivia Reynolds recently competed at the 2023 World Indoor Field Archery Championships held at Medway Park Sports Centre, in Kent, England.
The...
Knockbeg College receives Ministerial visit to highlight climate challenges and biodiversity work
Knockbeg College’s Green-Schools Committee received a Ministerial visit recently to receive a whole school talk to students, staff and the wider school community on...
East Laois Macra group set to host vintage car, truck and tractor run in...
A vintage car, truck and tractor run will take place in Laois next month in aid of an addiction treatment centre.
East Laois Macra members...
Funding requested to light up ‘darkest road in Laois’ which is ‘waiting 30 years’...
The County Council has been called upon to provide light to what has been described as 'the darkest road in Laois'.
The call was made...
Laois TD pledges ‘unwavering support for people of Ukraine’ on one-year anniversary of war
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan has pledged his unwavering support for the people of Ukraine on the one year anniversary of the war with Russia.
The...
Portarlington school hosts first ever Ficheall Chess Tournament in Laois
Scoil Phádraig Portarlington were hosts to Laois’ first ever Ficheall.ie primary school chess tournament on Tuesday, February 21.
Ficheall is the network of primary school...
Laois Gardai arrest disqualified driver caught driving away from court following sentance
Laois Gardai arrested a disqualified driver following a rather bizarre incident recently.
Back in January, Abbeyleix Gardai were on patrol when they detected a driver...
‘It’s time to confront the energy companies, and for once, the Taoiseach agrees with...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan. has said she welcomes the response of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to her in relation to energy prices.
Deputy Nolan...
Laois Firefighters to go to ‘hell and back’ for fundraiser this summer
Eighteen people including officers from Laois and Kildare county fire and rescue fire services are currently in training to take part in a gruelling...
Laois hotel scoops two accolades at Best Workplace Awards ceremony
A Laois hotel has scooped two accolades at the Best Workplaces Awards that took place in the Burlington Hotel in Dublin recently.
The Midlands Park...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as they are experiencing ‘high attendances’
Portlaoise Hospital has released a statement as the hospital is experiencing 'high attendances'.
The hospital is asking people where possible to seek assistance elsewhere before...
