Warning made after man impersonating Garda appears at house in Laois village
A warning has been made to the public after a man impersonating a Garda appeared at a house in a Laois village.
The incident occurred...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise announces appointment of new General Manager
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of John Joyce as the new General Manager of the hospital.
John joins the hospital with over...
Operation Transformation off to Park-Ratheniska GAA as latest ad-break challenge hero chosen
Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Park-Ratheniska this week.
Every episode of the hit show features an ‘ad-break hero’...
Sadness and tributes paid as long serving former Laois school teacher passes away
Tributes have been paid following the passing of a long-serving school teacher who worked in Stradbally.
Mrs Ann Ramsbottom, from Luggacurren but originally from Portarlington...
Laois family raise huge sum for three worthy causes in memory of beloved late...
A Laois family came together to raise more than €11,000 for three worthy causes in memory of their beloved dad.
John ‘Ulick’ Conroy, from Beladd...
National awards for two Laois students for outstanding Leaving Cert results
Two Laois students received a prestigious award for getting top marks in their Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) exams last year.
Holly Hunter and Josh Donagher,...
Excitement in Ballylinan as new pharmacy officially opens for business
The balloons and ribbons were out in Ballylinan on Monday afternoon as a new pharmacy officially opened its doors for business.
Ballylinan Pharmacy is a...
Two charged following robbery of taxi driver in Portlaoise while disqualified driver arrested in...
Gardai in Portlaoise arrested and charged two people following the robbery of a taxi driver recently.
The incident occurred on Wednesday last week and those...
Funding of €1,014,607 for communities in Laois which is now home to citizens from...
Communities which have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries in Laois will receive funding for development projects.
The Community Recognition Fund of €50 million...
Calls for ‘two stage’ approach to restore ‘eyesore, absolutely dreadful’ burnt out council houses...
A Laois County Councillor has called for a two-stage process to be enacted in relation to two houses that were burnt out in a...
Secondary school hurling final abandoned in Portlaoise after player taken to hospital
A secondary school hurling final was brought to an abrupt and upsetting end on Monday afternoon after a played collapsed on the field.
Scoil Mhuire,...
Sadness in Laois community as ‘character who always had smile on his face’ passes...
There is sadness in the village of Timahoe this week following the passing of Seamus Foyle.
Mr Foyle died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by his...
Business Briefing: Patricia Frayne on managing Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, seeing companies grow and the...
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Patricia Frayne, Centre Co-Ordinator for Portlaoise Enterprise Centre.
Tell us a bit about Portlaoise...
Laois TD calls on IDA to ‘up their game’ and describes figures for Laois...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has described the most recent statistics regarding IDA's promotion of Laois and Offaly as 'appalling'.
According to figures he...
Popular Laois bakery announces closure due to ‘uncertain economic situation and rising costs’
A popular Laois bakery, which opened its doors in February 2019, has announced it has closed with immediate effect.
Sweet Bakery was located on James Fintan...
Digital leadership programme at Laois secondary school going from strength to strength
Portlaoise College has recently developed a digital leadership programme.
Technology is an integral part of our everyday lives and the school has recognised the need...
Further planned upgrades of homes in Laois welcomed by Sinn Fein TD
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has welcomed the further roll out of energy upgrades for council housing in the county.
Deputy Stanley described the continuation...
Weekend Read: From honours maths switch to MD role at Accenture – the career...
When Paula Neary (nee Fennelly) from Ballydavis near The Heath was in secondary school at the Presentation Convent in Portlaoise, neither honours maths nor...
Excitement building in Ballinakill ahead of Pride of Place Awards Ceremony
Ireland’s largest Community Awards will be hosted by Dublin City Council, tomorrow night, Saturday January 21, with hundreds of delegates expected to travel from...
Concerns raised after asylum seekers ‘before courts in relation to stabbing incident’ moved to...
Concerns have been raised after a number of asylum seekers who were involved in a serious incident in Killarney on New Year's Day have...
End of an era as Courtwood community bids farewell to ‘Mrs O’Connell of The...
The small rural community of Courtwood is bidding farewell this weekend to Tess O'Connell, who passed away aged 89.
Mrs O'Connell lived at her home...
In Pictures: Two clubs in Laois village enjoy successful fundraiser ahead of night at...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club and Clonaslee-St Manmans GAA joined forces to host an enjoyable day out in the village in support of OsKaRs participant...
Sadness in Portlaoise at the passing of legendary community champion Dick Sides
The town of Portlaoise is in mourning tonight with the news of the death of Dick Sides, a man who gave so much to...
Death occurs of Tommy Dunne senior, well-known figure in GAA community and building industry
The death has occurred of Tommy Dunne senior, a highly-regarded figure in the Laois GAA community and a well-known builder in Portarlington, Ballybrittas and...
Incredible line up of guests confirmed for Clonaslee St Manman’s GAA fundraiser event
Talk about a stellar line up of stars!
Nine-time All Ireland-winning hurler Tommy Walsh, Waterford legend Dan Shanahan and Westmeath great Dessie Dolan are among...
Portlaoise store set to be the first to close as Argos announce closure of...
The Argos store in Portlaoise is set to close in early May, following an announcement by the company today that that they are shutting...
Laois woman’s holistic menstrual education programme awarded €3,000 and place on programme
Paula Byrne, the founder of The Mindful Cycle, is one of eight organisations to win a place on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s (SEI) Action Lab...
Grants and opportunities from Laois County Council available with local creativity
Laois County Council has announced details of grants and opportunities to support the development and presentation of creative and artistic projects in the county...
European Cross Country medal winning Laois athlete set to receive Civic Reception
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships is set to receive a Civic Reception.
This is the highest honour...
Tributes paid following sudden passing of Laois man who was ‘an absolute gentleman’
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of a Laois man who has been described as 'an absolute gentleman'.
Tony Greene,...
