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In Pictures: Excellent selection of images from Laois Chamber awards as Midland Steel claim...
Nearly 300 people were in attendance at the Laois Business Awards 2022 on Friday night, which were hosted by Laois Chamber Alliance.
Midland Steel were...
Laois teacher interviewed on new education podcast by creators of popular book series
Laois native, Cleo Knight, will feature in this week’s episode of ‘OMG! What a Complete Education!’, a new podcast series, co-hosted by ‘Oh My God,...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Former pupil becomes Laois secondary school’s first ever female Deputy Principal
A former pupil has been appointed as a Laois secondary school’s first...
History for St Brigid’s as they defeat Camross to claim first Laois camogie title...
St Brigid's 1-13 Camross 1-9
Laois Intermediate Camogie Championship Final
St Brigid's created history today by winning their first Intermediate Camogie Championship since 2004 after defeating...
History for Naomh Eamann as they win Laois junior camogie title for first time...
Naomh Eamann 7-10 The Harps 0-5
Laois Junior Camogie Championship Final
Naomh Éamann are Laois Junior Camogie champions for the first time in their history after...
WATCH: Killenard National School in full voice as they prepare to roar on O’Dempsey’s...
It is a little over 24 hours until O'Dempsey's and Portarlington clash in the Laois Senior football final.
Both areas are absolutely buzzing and as...
Portlaoise hospital introduces new equipment to help mothers with breastfeeding
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise have recently introduced two new pieces of equipment to provide vital support to local women who may be having problems...
In Pictures: Huge excitement in St Patrick’s BNS as they show their support for...
Sunday is set to bring about an epic Laois senior football final showdown between Portarlington and O'Dempsey's - with excitement levels building in both...
Man charged following serious assault on the opening night of Electric Picnic 2022
Gardai have arrested and charged a man following a serious assault at the Electric Picnic festival last month.
The incident occurred on the Friday evening...
Gardai seeking to award commemorative medals and coins to serving and retired members
Gardai in the Laois/Offaly Division are continuing to commemorate the Centenary of the organisation coming into existence.
To mark the occasion all serving and retired...
Public called to have their say on the new CycleConnects draft proposals for the...
Draft proposals for new cycling networks across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath forming part of CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network are now open for public consultation.
The...
A way with words – Meet the Laois novelist who is completing third book...
Working as a part-time branch librarian at The Art House in Stradbally, and writing her third novel as well as a collection of short...
SOLAS – Farmers Market, County Final and Upcoming Events
Last weekend saw two hugely successful markets – with the monthly Sunday Craft Market at SOLAS now consistently drawing great numbers of stall holders...
In Pictures: One County One Book Programme launched in Laois
The One County One Book Programme chooses a book that all of Laois would read through the month of October.
Book clubs, other groups, schools...
‘Laois Community Welfare clinics needs to be reinstated’ says local TD
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has raised the need for Community Welfare Clinics to be reinstalled in Laois.
Community Welfare Officers held clinics in...
Powerful Edenderry have too much for Portarlington in Leinster Rugby League
Edenderry 31 Portarlington 5
Leinster League Division 2B
It was a tough night for Portarlington in the Leinster League on Saturday, losing 31-5 away to...
‘Families left devastated as major delay hits Laois housing project’ says local TD
The negative impact of the budget measure to impose a 10% levy on blocks and concrete products is already being felt according to Independent...
Laois celebrates double All-Ireland 60×30 Handball success as season concludes
The All-Ireland 60x30 championship season concluded this weekend with Laois in the hunt for two All-Ireland 60x30 titles.
In the Men’s Over 35B, Monavea’s Andrew...
In Pictures: Tributes paid as long-serving Laois primary school principal retires
Friday September 30 was a very emotional day at Scoil Mhuire Fatima as the community of Timahoe celebrated the retirement of Principal Ann Bergin.
In was...
Two Laois families set to star in new RTE One show in bid to...
Two Laois families are set to star in a new RTE One TV show next week and they will be bidding to win the...
‘The levy is unfair to those of us that didn’t cut corners in the...
One of the more unpopular aspects of last week's Budget was the introduction of 10% levy on concrete products from next April.
The move is...
Finalists announced for the Laois Business Awards 2022
A total of 23 local businesses have been shortlisted for the 2022 Laois Business Awards, which will be held in The Heritage Hotel in...
Portlaoise Institute still accepting applications
Places are still available on a large number of QQI Level 5 courses at Portlaoise Institute. The following are the array of courses with...
Laois secondary school raise €7,500 in aid of organisation behind drive for Midlands Hospice
A Laois secondary school has raised more than €7,500 in aid of an organised behind the drive for a hospice in the midlands.
The Lions...
Business Briefing: Meet a Laois visual artist, latest business news and supports
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber member Aileen Donovan, a visual artist based in the county.
Tell us a bit about yourself...
The week that was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois student achieves one of the best Leaving Cert’s in the country with perfect eight H1s
A Laois student achieved one of the...
Criminal damage, public order and traffic offences all increase in Laois
The figures related to criminal damage, public order and traffic offences in Laois have all increased when compared to 12 months ago.
The stats were...
Property crime more than doubles as criminals emerge after Covid-19
The figures related to property crime in Laois have more than doubled in comparison to 12 months ago.
The stats were revealed at a recent...
‘Minister confirms cost of report on Ireland’s energy security has reached €170,000’ says local...
Environment Minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed that the report on the review of Ireland’s energy security will be published before the end of 2022.
Minister...
Tusla launches urgent national foster care recruitment appeal in Laois
Tusla - Child and Family Agency - has launched a fostering recruitment campaign in Laois.
The aim of the campaign is to recruit new foster...
