Laois artist among 12 selected for prestigious RDS Visual Art Awards...
An Abbeyleix artist has been selected as one of just 12 emerging artists from across Ireland to feature in the prestigious RDS Visual Art...
‘People don’t mind returning to the office … but don’t want to return to...
Thousands of people in Laois leave the county every day to work but it's not working in the office that is the challenge -...
Some households ‘under pressure like never before’ as Laois TD calls for €400 winter...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to introduce additional measures to tackle the rising cost of living, warning that some households...
Laois TD calls for increased bed capacity at three hospitals as county’s population continues...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to urgently increase hospital and nursing home bed capacity in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Abbeyleix to...
Family of Brian Stack to receive formal state apology this week
More than 40 years after his death, the family of the late Chief Prison Officer of Portlaoise Prison, Brian Stack, will receive a formal state...
In Pictures: Marty Morrissey does the honours at the official opening of O’Connell’s in...
The village of Cullohill came to a halt to on Friday evening, October 16th as RTÉ’s Marty Morrissey officially opened the newly restored O’Connell’s...
Irish and Maltese ambassadors visit Portlaoise to celebrate European friendship
Portlaoise Library welcomed two special visitors recently as the Irish and Maltese ambassadors came together to celebrate the strong ties between Ireland and Malta.
Malta's...
Roundabout sought outside Laois secondary school to help with traffic congestion
Laois County Council has been called upon to construct a roundabout outside Mountrath Community School.
This follows a motion on the matter by Independent Councillor...
Laois TDs call for funding for new Portlaoise courthouse as concerns raised over current...
Two Laois TDs have called on the Government to prioritise funding for a new courthouse in Portlaoise, highlighting ongoing concerns over security, traffic disruption...
Laois fitness coach to run Dublin Marathon in memory of mother-in-law who received life-changing...
A well-known Portlaoise fitness coach is preparing to take on the Dublin Marathon later this month in memory of her late mother-in-law, while raising...
Laois fitness coach to run Dublin Marathon in memory of mother-in-law who received life-changing...
A well-known Portlaoise fitness coach is preparing to take on the Dublin Marathon later this month in memory of her late mother-in-law, while raising...
Hospital appointments cancelled across Laois as over 300,000 public sector workers prepare to strike
Hospital appointments and a range of healthcare services across Laois will be cancelled today, Wednesday October 14, as more than 300,000 public sector workers...
Laois Macra to celebrate 80 years with special anniversary dinner dance in Portlaoise
Laois Macra is preparing to celebrate a major milestone next month as the organisation marks 80 years in the county with a special anniversary...
Two Laois primary schools added to Safe Routes to School programme
Two Laois primary schools are set to benefit from the Safe Routes to School programme, with Knock National School and The Swan National School...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix buzzing with activity as beekeepers host special biodiversity event
Preston House in Abbeyleix was a hive of activity on Sunday, October 11, as the Laois Beekeeping Association welcomed visitors for a special event...
Gardaí investigating two break-ins in Stradbally over the weekend
Gardaí have been notified following two separate break-ins in Stradbally over the weekend, with equipment stolen from the local graveyard and damage caused to...
In Pictures: Timahoe students show their support ahead of county final appearance
The primary school students in Timahoe have certainly shown their support.
Tomorrow (Friday) night in O'Moore Park, the Timahoe footballers will appear in the Laois...
Major N80 road closure to impact Laois motorists for more than six weeks
Motorists in Laois are being advised of a significant road closure on the N80 later this month as resurfacing works are carried out.
Laois County...
In Pictures: Laois school welcomes very special four-legged addition after €11,000 fundraiser
There is a very special new arrival at Presentation Primary School in Portarlington – and she is already proving a big hit with pupils...
Budget 2027: What it means for Laois as local politicians react to €8.65 billion...
Budget 2027 was unveiled in the Dáil on Tuesday with changes to income tax, social welfare, childcare, housing and energy among the headline measures...
