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LoveLaois Podcast: Crime, live streaming, political convention and a new bus route
After no LoveLaois Podcast last week because of the Bank Holiday Monday, we're back with plenty to talk about.
Reporter Mark Comerford makes his Podcast...
Laois County Council complete purchase of former hardware shop for €1.85 million
Laois County Council have completed the purchase of a former hardware shop that also contained a bakery for €1.85 million.
The news of the purchase...
Election row already as motion on ‘For Sale’ signs opens election poster can of...
A suggestion to Laois County Council to ask auctioneers to stop putting up 'For Sale' signs at the entrance to housing estates went in...
‘Number of unwanted dogs in Laois is at crisis point’
The number of unwanted dogs in the county is currently at crisis point, according to the Laois Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1. Fianna Fáil candidates line up as nominations close ahead of 2024 Local Elections
This time next year, we will be in the throes of...
Laois native set to contest for a seat on Offaly County Council in 2024
A Laois native is set to run in the 2024 Local Elections for a seat on Offaly County Council.
Sean Mortimer, who is from Camross...
LoveLaois Podcast: Photographing the Irish community in Australia, Fianna Fáil getting ready for battle...
In our latest LoveLaois Podcast, we're joined by former LaoisToday photographer Julie Anne Miller who is now living in Sydney in Australia.
She chats to...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois footballer hosts GAA camp in Emo
There were plenty of smiles in Emo recently as a Laois senior footballer hosted a GAA camp for the first time.
The Sean Greene Football...
In Pictures: Laois primary school celebrates 50 years of Ireland in the EU with...
50 years ago last January, Ireland officially joined the European Economic Community - which later became the European Union.
Today, May 9, is known as...
LoveLaois Podcast: Political movement, The Ditch and legendary photographer Michael Scully on his life...
On this week's LoveLaois Podcast, we chat about one of the big recent local stories - the decision of Cllr Aisling Moran to leave...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - The Laois woman who used her GAA coaching skills
Sinéad Brennan is just back from East Africa, where she was coaching Gaelic football in...
Liam Hyland at 90: From Ballacolla to Brussells – former Laois TD and MEP...
It's a Friday afternoon in Fearagh outside Ballacolla. Liam Hyland opens the door of his home and welcomes us with a handshake as warm...
LoveLaois Podcast: Roundabouts, rights of way, election countdown and festival fever
In the latest LaoisToday #LoveLaois podcast, Steven and Alan discuss some of the big local stories of the past seven days.
They chat about council meetings,...
From the Archives – 1985 Election Memories: A Fianna Fáil landslide, first woman elected,...
This piece originally featured on LaoisToday on April 22 2019.
The local elections of 1985 in Laois were the most significant and dramatic in more...
‘Sky-high energy bills and electricity supply shortages are not being addressed’ says Laois TD
A Laois TD has called on the government to tackle energy bills after two of his constituents received huge bills.
Speaking in the Dail, Sinn...
€94,450 allocated for conservation repairs to eight heritage structures in Laois
€94,450 has been allocated for conservation repairs to eight historic structures in Laois.
This funding includes work to repair thatched buildings, gable end walls, roofs...
Mixed Fortunes for Laois at Leinster Juvenile 40×20 Handball Finals
The Leinster Juvenile 40x20 handball finals were played last weekend with Laois represented in four finals.
Two of these finals were scheduled for St. Brigid’s,...
Gardai appealing for information following dangerous driving incident in Laois village
Gardai are appealing for information following a dangerous driving incident.
This occurred in Borris-In-Ossory and the surrounding area in a period of half an hour...
Laois student presented with Dillon Memorial Medal for outstanding academic achievement at UCD
Laois student Christopher Carew was an award recipient at the recent UCD Awards Ceremony.
The Portlaoise native was awarded the Dillon Memorial medal for outstanding...
Reopening of pub serves as further marker of successful rural regeneration of a Laois...
A Laois village is undergoing a serious regeneration at present with a series of exciting projects happening.
Clough, located in South-West Laois, is experiencing a...
In Pictures: Great excitement as Sam Maguire visits Borris-in-Ossory and Portlaoise hospital
The famed Sam Maguire trophy has passed through Laois on numerous occasions in the years.
Mostly on its way to Kerry though after their various...
Coiley’s last gasp tackle secures win for Portlaoise RFC U-18s in Leinster Premier League
Balbriggan 29 Portlaoise 33
Leinster U-18 Rugby Premier League
Picture this, 75 minutes on the clock, referee calls last play, Balbriggan scrum half goes blind side...
Over €300,000 allocated for Laois farmers under 2022 GLAS Scheme
The 2022 GLAS (Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environmental Scheme) balancing payments have commenced this week.
Under the payments, farmers in Laois will receive over €315,000, a Laois...
‘Any delays of a technical appraisal will be no more than 4 weeks’ says...
A Laois TD has moved to reassure those concerned by the news surrounding Kolbe Special School in Portlaoise.
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan says he...
Laois Councillor calls for increase in septic tank grant due to ‘rising costs’
A call has been made to increase the grant provided through Local Authorities for the replacement of defective septic tanks.
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council,...
Laois Minister for State describes Kolbe situation as ‘serious set back’ and ‘will seek...
Laois Minister for State Sean Fleming has described the news surrounding Kolbe Special School as 'a serious set back' but he is certain the...
Kolbe school community ‘devastated’ as new development put on hold
There is devastation in the Kolbe Special School community, with an update from the Department of Education stating that the development of a new...
Laois TD confirms more than €18 million allocated for road improvements 2023
Minister Sean Fleming has confirmed the total government allocation of €18,860,448 for the improvement and upkeep of roads in Laois for 2023.
In recent days,...
The Week that Was: Looking back on our most read stories of the past...
1 - Three Laois growers among 13 top grain suppliers honoured for their top-class crops
Three Laois growers picked up coveted awards at the Tirlán...
New Labour councillor confirmed following Noel Tuohy’s retirement
Laois County Council is set to get a new councillor following the decision of the Labour party locally to select a replacement for Noel...
