€13.5 million for regional and local roads improvements announced for Laois
A €626 million investment programme for 2023 for regional and local roads has been announced and of this allocation, €13.5m will come to County...
2019 independent Local Election candidate joins Fianna Fáil ranks
Naeem Iqbal, the Pakistani native who contested the last Local Elections in the Portlaoise area as an independent candidate, has joined Fianna Fáil and...
Three Laois growers among 13 top grain suppliers honoured for their top-class crops
Three Laois growers picked up coveted awards at the Tirlán Quality Grain Supplier of the Year Awards ceremony.
From feed beans to food grade oats,...
Stellar line-up announced as Spink Comhaltas confirm new music festival
Spink Comhaltas have announced the launch of a new music festival in Abbeyleix which will take place on March 25 and 26.
The theme of...
Carnival atmosphere planned for Laois town as St Patrick’s Day theme confirmed
Mountrath is set to be alive with colour, glitz and glam this St Patrick's Day as the Carnival comes to town.
The theme ‘Carnival’ was...
Laois Sports Partnership: Trekker walks, virtual Couch to 5k and upcoming programmes
Laois Sports Partnership have hit the ground running in 2023 with a number of activities, programmes and courses.
So far in 2023, we have...
Supply remains remarkably low as rent prices in Laois continue to increase
Rent prices in Laois have risen sharply once again as the supply of available homes remains remarkably low.
These were the key findings from the...
After a wonderful success in 2022, ‘Shine in Emo’ confirms date for this year’s...
It was an overwhelming success in 2022 - and it has been confirmed that 'Shine', a one-day tradeshow style event in Emo Court that...
Appeal for dashcam footage launched after man impersonating Garda appears in Laois village
Gardai are appealing for information in relation to an incident of burglary and impersonation of a Garda in a Laois village.
The incident occurred on...
Weekend Read: The fascinating financial career of Portlaoise man Sean Conroy
It’s a long way from Portlaoise to Pennsylvania Avenue – the home of US presidential power - and Wall Street but it has been...
Slowly and surely the 2024 Local Elections are coming into focus
Is it too soon? Too early to be looking ahead to the 2024 Local Elections?
Last week when it was confirmed that Marie Tuohy is...
Laois politician heading up Ireland’s response to devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria
Laois Minister Seán Fleming is overseeing Ireland’s response to the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this week.
As Minister for International Development,...
Laois farmer honoured with top prize at Irish Malting Barley awards ceremony in Guinness
Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise has claimed the 2022 Irish Malting Barley Excellence award at a ceremony in the Guinness Storehouse in...
Applications sought as Garda Youth Awards for 2023 launched in Laois-Offaly
The Laois/Offaly Garda Youth Awards for 2023 have been launched.
These awards will celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age.
It will...
Calls for a review of the current Road Gritting Plan in Laois as new...
There have been renewed calls for a review of the current Road Gritting Plan that is in place in Laois.
At present, eight routes are...
‘If live streaming comes in, we’d be a laughing stock’ – Laois Councillor pleads...
A Laois County Councillor has pleaded with his colleagues to cut out the constant bickering and arguing that has blighted meetings recently.
Over the last...
Laois athletes perform well in the Leinster schools cross country competition
A number of young Laois athletes performed impressively in the Leinster schools cross country championship in Santry this week.
Eight events took place on the...
‘The Chase’ is on for Killeshin GAA club as they prepare for clubhouse fundraiser
Killeshin GAA club is holding a huge development fundraiser on Saturday February 11 in The Dolmen Hotel in Carlow.
All the funds raised on the...
Shock and sadness as staff member of Portlaoise College passes away suddenly
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise College following the unexpected passing of one of their staff members.
Vanda Rafter (née Szwaglis), from Glenside in Portlaoise,...
More homebuyers are now eligible for Local Authority Home Loans following threshold changes
More homebuyers in Laois and nationwide are now eligible for increased Local Authority Home Loans following threshold changes.
The prices of homes eligible for Local...
After a three year absence – the Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day Parade is set...
The St Patrick’s Day Committee has announced that the Portlaoise Parade is set to return.
Due to Covid, the Portlaoise committee have been unable to...
Plea made for ‘tractor and spreader’ to tackle icy Laois roads before ‘someone is...
Laois County Council has been called upon to purchase a tractor and spreader to salt the roads which are currently not covered under the...
Confidence expressed that solution to MIDOC issue can be found imminently
There is confidence that a permanent solution to the issue surrounding the MIDOC situation in Laois can be found soon.
That was the opinion expressed...
‘Farmers, hauliers and motorists caught in the middle of Government infighting on excise duty’...
Farmers, hauliers and motorists are paying the price as 'Government parties continue to publicly brief against each other on the issue of extending the...
Government policy preventing Laois County Council from purchasing private houses
Government policy is preventing Laois County Council from purchasing private houses in the majority of cases.
So a meeting of the County Council in the...
Laois County Council to explore purchasing ‘property marking machine’ to help combat crime
Laois County Council is to explore the possibility of purchasing a 'property marking machine' in a bid to help combat crime.
The issue came before...
Laois gets behind epilepsy fundraisers as dad set to scale Mount Kilimanjaro
Individuals and businesses around Laois are getting behind a fundraising effort to build awareness and support structures for those affected by epilepsy.
Mark McGuire whose...
Laois wedding venue secures two prestigious accolades at national awards
Stradbally’s spectacular wedding venue Ballintubbert Gardens & House has been announced as a winner in the national wedding venue awards.
The celebrated wedding venue has...
Funding for first ever biodiversity officer approved for Laois County Council
Laois County Council has been given approval to appoint the first biodiversity officer to the county.
The announcement follows a commitment in the Programme for...
Deep sadness and tribute paid as young Laois mother laid to rest
There was deep sadness in Portlaoise over the February Bank Holiday weekend as a young mother was laid to rest.
Amy Dunphy, from Marian Ave...
