Change of government needed, not Lanigan’s Ball says Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley
Sinn Féin TD for Laois-Offaly Brian Stanley has said “that rather than a change of Taoiseach, the country needs a change of Government’’.
Ahead of...
Laois man charged with the murder of Mountmellick mother of one
A Laois man has been charged with the murder of a Mountmellick mother of one following an incident on Wednesday.
Sean Egan, aged 36, with...
Local TD calls for ‘swift and harsh penalties for any owner of a dog...
A local TD has called for immediate action to be taken to increase the enforcement of laws that control dangerous dogs or dogs that...
Much-loved Christmas tractor run in aid of Laois school to return after two year...
After a two year absence, Clonenagh National School in Mountrath has announced the return of their annual Tractor Run on Wednesday December 28.
The Tractor...
Spink Comhaltas gearing up for Ruby Anniversary in 2023 as memories sought for history
Spink Comhaltas is looking forward to celebrating a significant “roundy” birthday in 2023.
Founded on November 22, 1983, Spink was originally formed as Ballyroan Comhaltas....
In Pictures: College preparation pays off at Portlaoise College
In the recent College Awareness week which took place in Portlaoise College, there were many events and activities organised where the whole school community...
Lucky Laois lotto player €63,807 richer following success in Wednesday’s draw
Three players won big in last night’s Lotto draw after matching 5 numbers and the bonus to scoop €63,807 each.
One of the tickets was...
Garda investigation continues as woman killed in Mountmellick named locally as mother of one
Gardai are continuing to investigate all the circumstances of a suspected fatal assault on a woman that occurred yesterday afternoon in Mountmellick.
The woman who...
Labour Party to begin process of selecting replacement as the hugely popular Noel Tuohy...
The Labour Party are hoping to have a replacement for Portlaoise councillor Noel Tuohy in situ for the February meeting of Laois County Council.
Cllr...
Community set to come together for St Stephen’s Day run in memory of much...
Timahoe GAA and Tigh Mochua le cheile are coming together to create the inaugural Noel Ramsbottom St Stephen's Day Road Race and Family fun...
Man in his 30s arrested after woman killed in Mountmellick
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances of a suspected fatal assault on a woman that occurred this afternoon in Mountmellick.
The woman, aged in her...
Mountmellick, Ballinakill, Ballyroan and Abbeyleix also benefit from Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Earlier today, we brought you the news that Portarlington had benefited with €500,000 worth of funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
This money...
Quickfire goals the killer as Knockbeg journey ended in frosty Crettyard by St Peter’s
Knockbeg College 1-10 St Peter's College 2-11
Leinster School’s Senior ‘A’ Football Championship Round 1
Knockbeg College's journey in the Leinster School's Senior football championship is...
Deep sadness as Laois father passes away following accident in Spain
There is widespread shock and sadness in Portarlington this week following the tragic passing of a father and husband.
Shane O'Neill died on Sunday following...
Shock and sadness in Laois town as mother of three passes away suddenly
There is shock and sadness in Portarlington following the news that a mother of three has passed away.
Denise Geoghegan passed away suddenly on Tuesday...
Portarlington community project to receive €500,000 funding from Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Portarlington has secured €500,000 for a new community development under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
This money will be used to develop a community...
In Pictures: Great turnout and craic at fundraising Tractor Run on The Heath
There's nothing like a fundraising Tractor Run to bring a rural community together.
And so it was on The Heath on Sunday morning as a...
‘Unsustainable immigration levels are pushing us toward the tipping point of catastrophe’ claims local...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to engage with Ireland’s EU partners to pause immigration applications.
The Independent TD...
HSE reminds people to check when next COVID-19 booster due ahead of Christmas
The HSE is urging everyone to check they are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
They are speaking especially to healthcare workers, people...
First ever midlands midwifery conference – involving Portlaoise Hospital – a great success
The HSE Midlands Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development Unit and the Regional Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Education presented the Inaugural Midlands Midwifery...
In Pictures: Magical evening in Vicarstown for Drive-Thru Santa experience
The small village of Vicarstown was buzzing on Saturday evening for the now-annual Drive-Thru Santa experience.
First introduced in 2020 as a response to the...
Tributes paid and ‘town in mourning’ as talented Laois teenager is laid to rest
Sympathies have been paid in the chamber of Laois County Council as a Mountmellick teenager was laid to rest this morning.
14-year-old Eoin Coss passed...
Two Laois schools added to Safe Routes to School programme
Two Laois primary schools have been included in Round 2 of the Safe Routes to School programme announced by Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State...
End of an era as popular Laois County Councillor announces decision to retire
Portlaoise-based Laois County Councillor Noel Tuohy has announced that he stepping down from his position due to medical reasons.
Cllr Tuohy, who was elected to...
Two Laois farmers set to go centre stage at annual Irish Grassland Association dairy...
Laois farmers David Fennelly from Emo and Paul Hyland from Ballacolla will be among the guests set to speak at this year's annual Irish...
Warning issued after ‘a number of reports of man impersonating Garda’ made in Laois
The Crime Prevention Officer for Laois and Offaly is warning people to be vigilant following incidents of a man impersonating Gardai.
Mr Kavanagh said that...
Community centres in Laois to receive funding of over €427,000 to upgrade facilities
Community centres in Laois will receive essential funding of more than €427,000 to carry out upgrades and repairs, two Laois TDs have confirmed.
Funding of...
Deep sadness in Laois town as teenager passes away following brave cancer battle
There is deep sadness in Mountmellick this morning following the news that a teenage boy has passed away following a cancer battle.
14-year-old Eoin Coss...
Laois school among 26 selected for programme aimed at improving mental health of teenage...
26 schools, one in every county in the Republic of Ireland, have been chosen to participate in its #SeriousSupport Schools Programme for the 2022-23...
Funding from €4,000 to €1,000 awarded to 23 Tidy Towns groups in Laois
Grants of between €1,000 and €4,000 have been awarded to 23 Tidy Towns groups across County Laois.
Groups who entered the SuperValu TidyTowns competition in...
