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Case made and feasibility study called for to build €25 million...

The Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA) has called for a comprehensive feasibility study to explore the potential for locating a regional sports complex in...
Brian Stanley

Laois TD to focus on neutrality, bolstering defence and cyber attacks following appointment to...

A Laois TD has been appointed to the new Oireachtas National Security and Defence Committee, which is to be chaired by Sinn Féin TD...

Four Laois schools collaborate in ‘Creative Clusters’ to design and implement two-year STEM project

Four Laois schools have taken part in 'Creative Clusters' - an initiative of the Department of Education and Youth and the Education Support Centres...
Cistercian Roscrea

Historic co-ed proposal for local boarding school after 120 years of all-boys education

Local boarding school Cistercian College Roscrea - which has been educating only boys since 1905 - is to consider becoming co-educational from September 2026. The...

Laois Senator outlines goals after recent appointment to Oireachtas Housing and Social Protection Committees 

A Laois Senator has been appointed to a position on two new Oireachtas Committees Sinn Féin's Maria McCormack has been added to the Committee on...
Old Presentation Convent in Stradbally

Plan submitted to turn former Laois convent which has been vacant in decades into...

A planning application to turn a former Laois convent that has been vacant for decades into apartments has been submitted. Vesta Construction Ltd is seeking...

‘The new houses near Holy Family school are going for €500,000 – people can’t...

The Minister for Housing has been requested to address Laois County Council on how to address the 'chronic housing shortage' in the county. This was...

Laois students among ten world finalists at Junk Kouture grand final to be shown...

Ten young design teams were crowned Junk Kouture World Finalists at the 2025 Dublin City Final, held at The Helix on Wednesday. Among the ten...

Leading Laois firm announces significant expansion in Leinster with new merger

A leading Laois corporate accountancy practise is set for significant expansion with the announcement that it has merged with another large firm in Leinster. Portlaoise...

Laois nine-year-old undertaking 1km swim to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society

A nine-year-old girl from Laois is preparing to undertake a 1km swim in a bid to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Sadhbh O’Mahony...

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Laois nine-year-old undertaking 1km swim to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society

A nine-year-old girl from Laois is preparing to undertake a 1km swim in a bid to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Sadhbh O’Mahony...

Laois students win national title and go on to represent Ireland in Brussels at...

Two Laois students have won the Irish final of the European Money Quiz and will now go on to represent Ireland at the continental...

Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run set to return this summer with proceeds going to...

A popular Laois fundraising event is set to return to the county this summer. The official launch of the Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run 2025...
Scoil Bhride Mountrath Young Filmmaker Awards (2)

Laois students excel as ‘Grannie’s Revenge’ shortlisted at Young Filmmaker of the Year awards

Fifth and Sixth Class students from Scoil Bhride in Mountrath were honoured at the Young Filmmaker of the Year awards recently. At the start of...

Major success for Laois secondary schools at LOETB STEAM showcase

A number of Laois secondary schools celebrated successes at the second annual LOETB STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths) Showcase held recently at...

Portlaoise GAA club set to take major step in redevelopment project

A stand, a gym, a clubhouse, 12 dressing rooms and indoor and outdoor astro turf facilities are part of Portlaoise GAA's development project, which...

From the Archives – Weekend Read: The story of the Portarlington to Mountmellick Tramway

This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in August 2020 as part of National Heritage Week.  In September 2019, local media highlighted an online campaign...

Bike Week 2025 – ‘There’s never been a better time to hop on a...

Bike Week 2025 is rolling into Laois from Saturday, May 10, to Sunday, May 18, with over 50 fun-filled, free events taking place across...

Two Laois farmers among award winners at Tirlán Co-op’s Dairy and Sustainability Awards

Two Laois farmers were among the winners this week as Tirlán honoured their outstanding suppliers at the Co-op’s Dairy and Sustainability Awards. Brian Rohan from...
Portlaoise Institute

Portlaoise Institute Creative Media Students launch first annual photography exhibition

The Creative Media students from Portlaoise Institute have announced their first Annual Photography Exhibition, taking place at Portlaoise Library. The public is warmly invited to...

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