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Sean Fleming on Jim Gavin debacle: ‘He was the wrong choice for a variety...

Laois Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming has said that he voted for Billy Kelleher in the party's selection convention for this year's Presidential Election...

Well-known Laois man appointed new principal of Clonaslee College

Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has announced Sean Cotter as the new principal for Clonaslee College. Most recently, Portlaoise native Sean has...

Laois company wins prestigious national ‘Employer of the Year’ Award

Laois motor business Philip Doogue Mechanical Services has been awarded with a prestigious national ‘Employer of the Year’ award. This was presented at an awards...
Portlaoise Courthouse

Extension planned for Midlands Prison but no sign of new courthouse for Portlaoise

The updated National Development Plan for the Department of Justice includes two projects in Portlaoise. Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed that the plan contains a...
Erkina House Rathdowney

Laois TD calls for ‘straight answers’ as speculation mounts that HSE is to close...

Independent TD Brian Stanley has told Minister Jennifer Murnane-Connor that it is time 'for decision and answers on Erkina House Rathdowney'. Back in 2022, the...

‘Advanced Fishmonger’ honour goes to Laois business owner at ceremony in London

Laois fishmonger, Alan Mitchell, owner of Al’s Fish Shop in Portarlington reeled in a major honour this week in being awarded ‘Advanced Fishmonger’ standard. This...

Willie Aird: ‘If we are serious about sustaining rural life, planning policy must reflect...

Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has called for planning rules to be reformed to make it easier for farming families to build homes...

Laois bypassed by National Development Plan claims Stanley

Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley told the Tánaiste Simon Harris, during Leaders Questions in the Dail this week that 'the county was bypassed for...

In Pictures: Portarlington Fire Services hosts Family Appreciation night to honor first responders and...

Laois County Fire & Rescue Services commenced their family appreciation nights in Portarlington Fire Station on Friday, November 28. It was an heartwarming event to...

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In Pictures: Portarlington Fire Services hosts Family Appreciation night to honor first responders and...

Laois County Fire & Rescue Services commenced their family appreciation nights in Portarlington Fire Station on Friday, November 28. It was an heartwarming event to...

Laois company becomes first in Ireland to achieve top sustainability rating

Midland Steel Group, based in Portlaoise, has achieved a major sustainability milestone. They have become the first company in Ireland and only the second across...

Laois student wins top award in the country for engineering project

Mikolaj Bielecki, a Portlaoise College student, has earned national recognition after winning the ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ award from the Engineering Technology Teachers'...

In Pictures: ‘My Severe Weather Ready Guide’ successfully launched

Severe weather has the ability to disrupt our daily lives in all sorts of ways such as loss of power as well as damage...

Great excitement as Poet’s Cottage officially opens in Camross

There was great excitement in Camross on Friday as the newly renovated and fully operational Poet's Cottage Cafe was officially opened. Situated in the heart...

In Pictures: New sports facilities unveiled at Laois primary school

The staff and children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe were in celebratory mood on Friday last as they held an official opening for their...

In Pictures: Mountrath CS students enjoy ‘Play in a Day’ and perform at local...

It has been a busy couple of weeks in Mountrath Community School with students taking part in two worthwhile activities. Second year class 2C took...

In Pictures: Laois singer completes first US tour making great Laois connections on her...

Laois Irish folk singer, Emer Dunne, has returned home after completing her first US Tour across the East Coast of the United States. This is...

Laois Chamber president: ‘We are shifting the perception from a county that is overlooked...

Dr Michelle Byrne, the new president of Laois Chamber Alliance, says that the mission of the chamber is to build a stronger, more resilient,...

Laois students among 139 to celebrate graduation from College Carlow St Patrick’s

Carlow College St Patrick’s saw 139 students graduate at its annual Conferring Ceremony, held on recently in Carlow Cathedral. The event marked a proud moment...

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