Concert in aid of Ukraine to be held at Portlaoise Parish Church this weekend
A free concert in aid of Ukraine will be held in St Peter and Paul's Church in Portlaoise on Sunday January 22.
The concert will...
‘Fallout from An Bord Pleanála chaos is hitting rural home building applications hard’ says...
People in rural Ireland 'are being left in planning limbo due to the inordinate delays within the An Bord Pleanála planning and appeals process'.
So...
Joy as life-saving piece of equipment unveiled at Portlaoise Garda Station
Portlaoise Garda Station, in collaboration with Laois Chamber Alliance, has unveiled a piece of life-saving equipment.
The pair have announced that a new defibrillator has...
In Pictures: Kind-hearted Laois locals come together to free a swan tangled in fishing...
A group of Laois people came together last week to free a swan that had become distressed in a lake.
The incident occurred on Thursday...
Laois cafe announces closure following more than 11 years in business
A Laois cafe has announced that it has closed following more than 11 years in business.
Rafters, which was located in the Laois Shopping Centre...
Explained: What the ‘Plan and Order’ point that Ikea intend on opening in Portlaoise...
If ever a statistic showed how much the Irish are obsessed with all things house and home, it's that the Dublin Ikea outlet is...
Weekend Read: Arts activity blooms in Laois village with plans for further initiatives
The scenic Slieve Bloom village of Clonaslee has enjoyed a groundswell of activity in the arts over the past twelve months and there are...
Sadness in Borris-in-Ossory at the death of well-known shop owner Frances Coyne
The death took place this week of Frances Coyne (nee Egan), a long-serving and hugely respected shopkeeper in Borris-in-Ossory.
Mrs Coyne took over the running...
Laois house prices expected to rise by up to 5% in 2023
The price of the average three-bed semi Laois is expected to rise by 5% in the next 12 months, according to a survey by...
Laois-Offaly fire fighters need progress on terms and conditions – Stanley
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says the issues relating to retained Fire Fighters have “been well flagged with Government in the past and...
‘Local community employment supervisors pay demand is finally recognised’ says Laois TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that the government has recognised and conceded that Community Employment (CE) Supervisors have a legitimate pay claim.
Supervisors...
In Picture: Investigation the winner as Colaiste Iosagain host first Sci-Fest competition
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to the rafters yesterday as the Portarlington school held it's first ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Third Years...
Children’s Flu vaccine walk-in clinics available in Portlaoise and Tullamore this week
The HSE has announced that walk-in flu vaccination clinics for children aged 2-17 years will be stood up from this week in community vaccination centres...
Local Minister encourages people to claim the Rent Tax Credit for 2022 now
Minister Pippa Hackett is highlighting the tax credit available from this month to anyone paying rent on private rental accommodation.
Introduced in Budget 2023, this...
Sadness in Ballacolla following passing of mother and wife who was ‘beautiful, kind person’
There is sadness in Ballacolla and Cullohill areas this week following the passing of a Laois mother and wife who has been described as...
Laois teenager to represent Ireland at American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup
A 13-year-old girl who lives in Vicarstown will represent Ireland at the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup in Texas from June 29 to...
Three drivers arrested for separate offences in Laois in recent days
Gardai in Laois have been very active on our roads in recent days as they made three arrests in separate incidents.
Yesterday, the Laois Roads...
‘Farmers must not bear additional costs for increased TB testing or control’ says local...
A local TD has insisted that farmers not be asked to pay more in order to increase TB testing or control.
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly...
Big crowd expected as Great Heath Run set to return for first time since...
After a Covid-19 enforced absence, hundreds are set to take part in the annual Great Heath Run this weekend.
The Great Heath Run, organised by...
National award for Laois student for excelling in intellectual disability nursing
A Laois student has received a national award for excellence in her field of intellectual disability nursing.
Sarah Barrett, who is from Lugacurran and is...
Sadness in Camross following the passing of the much loved Mary (Maria) Lalor
The death occurred suddenly of Mary (Maria) Lalor of Garrafin in Camross and formerly Killenure on January 3.
Marie and her husband Fint resided at...
Latest Operation Transformation Ad Break hero announced as attention turns to Portlaoise
Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Portlaoise this week.
Every episode of the hit show features an 'ad-break hero'...
Construction begins to bring high speed broadband to more than 4,000 households in Laois
National Broadband Ireland has announced that construction has commenced to deliver high-speed broadband to almost 4,300 premises in the Mountrath and Ballylinan deployment areas.
In...
Conversational Irish group continues in Vicarstown this Wednesday
The first gathering for the new conversational Irish group in Vicarstown attracted a good crowd last week with the venture set to continue for...
Sadness at death of much-loved Portlaoise man Kevin O’Brien
There is widespread sadness in Portlaoise and surrounding areas this week at the death of Kevin O'Brien.
Kevin passed away peacefully at home following a...
Business Briefing: Ciaran Finane of Finline Furniture on expansion plans and Brexit challenges
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Ciaran Finane, Sales Director at Finline Furniture, with showrooms in Emo, Dublin, Galway and Cork.
Tell...
UPDATED: Gardai confirm that Mountmellick teenager found safe and well
Gardaí have confirmed that 17-year-old Stephen Cawley has been found safe and well.
The teenager had been missing from the Mountmellick area for almost a...
Laois business set to feature as RTE’s Room to Improve returns to our screens...
One of RTE's most popular TV programmes returns to our screens tonight when Dermot Bannon's Room to Improve is aired at 9.30pm.
The first episode...
Organisations working with victims of crime in Laois to receive additional funding
More funding for organisations working with victims of crime will ensure that anyone who suffers as a result of crime in Laois will receive...
Income threshold changes set to make more Laois people eligible for Council social housing
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Thomasina Connell, has highlighted the recent increase in the income threshold for Social Housing with Laois County Council.
This has...
