‘If I send staff out to dredge a river in the...
Laois County Councillors have been told that the laws of the land are preventing Councils from removing silt from rivers.
The recent spell of heavy...
Road to Recovery sees a McGrath Video Laryngoscope and Breast Pump purchased for Portlaoise...
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Road to Recovery team for their exceptional fundraising through their Road...
In Pictures: Preston House and Palace Bar take poetic licence for Stoked launch
Two venues, Preston House and the Palace Bar, were a buzz with banter, lilting with laughter, sizzling with songs and stories and poets in...
Laois DJ set to host all day event in aid of Movember this weekend
A Laois DJ is set to host an all day DJ set in aid of men's mental health charity Movember this weekend.
Robbie Purcell, from...
Five schools in Laois to receive funding for climate action works
Five schools in Laois are set to benefit from funding as part of the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.
So says Fine Gael TD Willie...
Programme of Christmas events unveiled for Portlaoise as lights to be switched on this...
Laois County Council has announced that Christmas will officially kick off in Portlaoise this week.
These festive celebrations 'promise something for everyone from music and...
Momentous occasion for Laois student as he attends Inauguration of President Catherine Connolly
History was made last week as for just the tenth time in the entire existence of the state, a president was inaugurated.
President Catherine Connolly...
Portlaoise College students champion inspiring animal welfare initiative
Students from class 3F at Portlaoise College have proudly completed an impactful and thought-provoking community action project focused on rights and responsibilities as part...
Laois Gardai launch annual fundraiser in aid of Special Olympics Ireland
Abbeyleix Gardai launched their annual fundraising event in aid of Special Olympics Ireland recently.
Gardai attached to Abbeyleix and Portlaoise Garda Stations are holding a...
Mountmellick and Portarlington Flood Relief Schemes ‘need to be accelerated’ following latest flooding
A Laois TD has called on long awaited flood relief schemes for Mountmellick and Portarlington to be accelerated following scenes of flooding last Friday.
Heavy...
Mountmellick and Portarlington Flood Relief Schemes ‘need to be accelerated’ following latest flooding
A Laois TD has called on long awaited flood relief schemes for Mountmellick and Portarlington to be accelerated following scenes of flooding last Friday.
Heavy...
Government outlines efforts to find new investor for Leprino site ahead of 2026 closure
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has welcomed the Government’s commitment to securing a future for the Leprino Foods facility in Portlaoise.
This is following...
Laois TD urges Transport Infrastructure Ireland to remove CPO threat from Greenway planning
At this week’s meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Transport, Laois TD William Aird called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to take Compulsory...
Government urged to act as Laois towns and villages being ‘choked up’ by lorries...
The government has been called on to act to lower the cost for lorries and trucks who have to pay tolls to use motorways.
The...
Five Laois parks awarded Green Flag awards to recognise best green spaces
County Laois was awarded five Green Flags at the 2025 Green Flag Awards, which celebrate the recognition of Ireland’s best parks and green spaces.
In...
Community spirit triumphs as successful fundraiser secures Portarlington’s Christmas tree
For more than four decades, Portarlington has upheld the cherished tradition of erecting a large Christmas tree in the town each festive season.
The lights...
Incredible occasion for young Laois boy as Ireland keep World Cup hopes alive with...
The Republic of Ireland kept their World Cup hopes alive last night as they defeated Portugal 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium.
It was an incredible...
Laois farmers graduate from the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy class of 2025
Twenty Tirlán farmers proudly graduate as the third group of family farm suppliers to complete the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy.
Laois farmers Sylvester...
Laois named Ireland’s hardest working county following new study
A new study has revealed that Laois has been named Ireland’s hardest-working county, taking the top spot in the national Hard-Working Index.
The research, from...
Aird: New housing plan ‘highlights key priorities in delivering more housing for Laois’
The new housing plan highlights the key priorities in delivering more housing for Laois according to Fine Gael TD Wille Aird.
Deputy Aird said since...
