Call for safety measures at Laois estate as residents of fearful...
The residents of a Laois housing estate are afraid that every time they leave their homes in a vehicle, there could be an accident.
So...
Laois family celebrate triple Mother’s Day delight
For one Laois family, St Patrick’s Day wasn’t all about the wearing of the green but rather being pretty in pink in a cuteness...
Much-improved signage needed for approach roads to Emo Court, argues local councillor
Emo Court is one of Laois's most visited beauty spots - but drivers are making dangerous U-turns on the approach roads to it because of...
Witness Appeal: Serious Road Traffic Collision – Monasterevin, Co. Kildare – 17th March 2023
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision which occurred on Friday evening, 17th March 2023 at Rathangan Road, Monasterevin,...
In Pictures: Great joy at Rathdowney and Rosenallis St Patrick’s Day parades
By waiting until 3.30pm to have their parade, the community of Rosenallis escaped the worst of today's St Patrick's Day weather.
And they duly had...
In Pictures: Rain falls but Spink shines as even Enoch Burke turns up at...
The rain poured but those in attendance didn't mind as Spink turned out in force for their annual St Patrick's Day Parade.
Spink may be...
In Pictures: First Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade since 2019 proves big success
For the first time since 2019, the St Patrick's Day Parade returned to Portlaoise.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, there has been no...
In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day parades amaze and excite in Durrow and Abbeyleix
St Patrick's Day is all about representing your community and those in Durrow and Abbeyleix were not found wanting today.
Abbeyleix was out of the...
In Pictures: Big crowd as second ever Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day parade a huge...
The second ever Clonaslee St Patrick's Day Parade took place in the village this afternoon.
The 12pm start meant that the morning rain had abated...
In Pictures: St Brigid celebrated as Stradbally, Timahoe and Vicarstown turn out for St...
A wet morning did not deter the people of Vicrarstown from coming out in big numbers to one of the earliest parades in Ireland.
For...
In Pictures: St Brigid celebrated as Stradbally, Timahoe and Vicarstown turn out for St...
A wet morning did not deter the people of Vicrarstown from coming out in big numbers to one of the earliest parades in Ireland.
For...
In Pictures: All smiles as Graiguecullen and Killeshin celebrate St Patrick’s Day
The rain did not dampen the spirits as the people of Killeshin and Graiguecullen got out to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
The action got underway...
Scale of eviction notices show government must reverse decision to end ban says Laois...
A Laois TD has called on the government to reverse its decision to lift the eviction ban in light of new data that has...
Laois Councillor suggests Kolbe funding could be restored in April as public meeting called
A Laois County Councillor says that the funding for the construction of a new Kolbe Special School could be restored in April.
Speaking at a...
Sadness in Killanure and Camross following the passing of Michael Scully
There was sadness in Killanure and Camross last week following the passing of Michael Scully.
Mr Scully passed away on March 8 at the Midlands...
Works to commence at Portlaoise Hospital as contract documents set to be signed
The contract documents for the construction of the Respiratory Assessment Unit and other facilities at Portlaoise Hospital are about to be finalised.
So says Laois...
Communities encouraged to get involved as Clean Up Laois Week organised for April
Laois County Council are asking local communities to spring into action and join the fight against litter again this Spring.
That is because Clean Up...
Music Generation Laois set to excite crowds at St Patrick’s Day in Dublin
For a second year, Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra will head to the St Patrick's Festival Quarter in Collins' Barracks in Dublin to celebrate...
Well-known Laois man appointed to new Biodiversity Officer role with Offaly County Council
Well-known Laois man and wildlife conservationist Ricky Whelan has been appointed to the new role of Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council.
Ricky, who is...
Warning issued as ‘people impersonating Gardai’ are scamming the elderly in Laois
People are being warned to be vigilant as cases of people impersonating Gardai and then scamming elderly and vulnerable people have been reported.
The issue...
