New parking facilities ‘would mean a lot’ for the people of...
Mountrath could be in line to receive a boost to its current parking facilities in a move that would "mean a lot" to the...
Local people are ‘living in fear’ nearby Ballybrophy Railway Station
Laois County Council have heard that local people who live nearby Ballybrophy Railway Station are "living in fear."
That is according to Fine Gael County...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College officially open new astro turf pitch
Portlaoise College marked the official opening of its long-awaited astro turf pitch last week, a project that has been in development since 2018.
The new...
Double success for Laois man at Young Farmer of the Year 2024 awards
A Laois farmer was successful on the double at the Young Farmer of the Year Awards in The Heritage Hotel last night.
Killeshin native Martin...
Promising weather forecast for National Ploughing Championships according to Carlow Weather
The 2024 National Ploughing Championships are just around the corner and as always, the weather for the event is a hot topic.
This year's event...
Huge news for Stradbally as work commences on new AstroTurf pitch
St Colman's National School Stradbally has announced that work has recommenced on the long-awaited Astro Turf pitch at the school.
This is huge news, not...
In Pictures: Graduation for Portlaoise Institute as 2023/2024 students celebrated
Portlaoise Institute hosted its annual graduation ceremony at the Killeshin Hotel, celebrating the achievements of students from the 2023/24 academic year.
The event marked a...
Prison system at ‘breaking point’ as official capacity now exceeded by 400 prisoners
The prison system has been described as being at 'breaking point' by a local TD following figures in relation overcrowding.
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee...
Kelly and Sweeney triumphant in 2024 Luggacurren 10K
The 31st annual Luggacurren 10k took place on Sunday in ideal weather conditions for running.
Once again there was a great turnout of both competitive...
€465,000 allocated for 16 Laois Community Projects under Community Climate Action Programme
€465,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for Laois community groups under the Community Climate Action Programme.
This Government funding will support a wide...
€465,000 allocated for 16 Laois Community Projects under Community Climate Action Programme
€465,000 has been allocated to Laois County Council for Laois community groups under the Community Climate Action Programme.
This Government funding will support a wide...
In Pictures: Great day out at 70th hosting of Clonaslee Show
IFA President Francie Gorman was on hand to officially open the Clonaslee Show this past Sunday.
2024 marked the 70th hosting of the Show and...
€226,000 funding for Laois local sports partnership under the dormant accounts fund
€226,000 in funding has been announced for Laois Local Sports Partnership under the Dormant Accounts Fund.
€134,000 will be allocated for hubs, €45,000 for urban...
Four students and apprentices from Laois set to compete at WorldSkills Ireland 2024
WorldSkills Ireland is returning to the RDS, Simonscourt from the September 25 to 27.
The event is expected to attract over 27,000 people including students,...
Colt GAA Club to host 2024 Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Ireland are delighted to announce the launch of its new flagship fundraiser “A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s.
Sponsored by Home Instead, this...
End of an era as iconic Portlaoise publican reflects on his wonderful career
Iconic Laois publican, Seamus Donoghue has called time on his long tenure as the proprietor of Donoghue's Pub in Market Square, Portlaoise.
For 52 years,...
List of free events in Laois for Culture Night 2024
Culture Night 2024 will take place on Friday, September 20, with a long list of events announced across Laois.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is...
Laois soccer club looking for new home ground after sudden and rapid growth
One of Laois's newest soccer clubs, Cappakeel FC are on the lookout for a new and permanent home.
Originally formed as a splinter club away...
After 14 years together, meet the Laois triplets who embark on college life following...
It would have been about this time 14 years ago when the Donnery triplets were preparing for the first day of school.
Now, with a...
Laois Archery reaching out to local businesses ahead of highly anticipated Bowhunter Championships
Laois Archery is offering local businesses a chance to be part of an international competition, being held in Portlaoise later this September.
The Irish Field...