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Road users urged to take extra precaution this Christmas while driving following a tragic...
Road users have been urged to take extra precaution this Christmas while driving following a tragic year on Irish roads.
That is after figures show...
In Pictures: Laois Traveller Action Group launch first ever cookbook
Laois Traveller Action Group (LTAG) launched their first ever Traveller Cookbook on Tuesday last, December 17, at Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
Women within the Laois...
In Pictures: Serving up social togetherness with the Camross Lunch Club
“Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food,” said Greek physician and celebrated ‘Father of Medicine’ Hippocrates, which is as true today...
Christmas carol service plus new sensory courtyard, garden and nest swing equipment for Ballyadams...
Ballyadams NS have fully reconfigured their second autism classroom and further doubled the size of the outdoor softplay area for both autism classes.
The school...
Gardai release details ahead of final National Slow Down Day of 2024
Gardai will conduct a 24-hour speed enforcement operation nationwide from 7am tomorrow morning in partnership with the Road Safety Authority.
Tomorrow is the final National...
Laois-owned iconic Dublin nightclub and hotel records multi-million profits once more
Copper Face Jacks, the iconic Dublin nightclub and hotel, has recorded pre-tax profits of €2.8m.
Coppers is owned by former Garda Cathal Jackson, a Laois...
St Paul’s Monasterevin student claims national art competition win
A Fifth Year student from St Paul’s Secondary School, Monasterevin, has won a national art competition.
Anna Antonova has been named the national winner of...
In Pictures: Concert, trad session, big sing and movie as Christmas festivities held in...
Christmas officially arrived in Portlaoise last weekend with four brilliantly organised events taking place.
On Saturday December 14, Laois School of Music and Music Generation...
Laois school represented in all-island ‘Poetry Aloud’ poetry speaking competition
Portlaoise College students Catherine Graham and Isabel O'Leary have been recognised as finalists in the 2024 Poetry Aloud competition.
The competition challenges second-level students across...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during November as market shows significant signs...
There were 120 residential properties sold in Laois during November according to the Property Price Register, an increase of 3% on the 2023 figure.
After...
Laois river granted ‘priority status’ as it secures European funding
The Erkina River has been granted priority status under the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership.
The River Erkina has its source on the Laois-Kilkenny...
Housing Adaptation grants increase for older people and those with disabilities in Laois
A Laois TD has confirmed that Housing Adaptation grants have been increased by the government.
It means that the amount of money available for older...
In Pictures: Family fun at the Fisherstown Christmas Tractor Run
There’s the Late Late Toy Show, the Elf on the Shelf, Christmas Markets and Carol Singing which are all staples of the seasonal extravaganza...
Laois County Council confirm emergency contact numbers for out of hours Christmas and New...
Laois County Council have confirmed details of their out of hours services to cover the Christmas and New Year period.
With the Council Offices set...
Emotions high as fears that Laois people may not be buried close to home...
Emotions were high on the final day of official business in the Laois County Council chamber for 2024 when the issue of burial spaces...
Well wishes as Fine Gael’s Paddy Buggy officially takes his seat at Laois County...
Laois County Council is back to its full compliment as Paddy Buggy officially took his seat for the first time this morning.
Following the election...
In Pictures: Launch of Portlaoise’s Climate-Friendly ‘Walk on Wednesdays’
Portlaoise experienced a "transformative morning" on Wednesday, as the usual hum of car engines gave way to the cheerful chatter of students walking to...
Laois Traveller Action Group launching first ever Traveller Cookbook
In the build-up to Christmas, a Laois outreach group are preparing to celebrate the culmination of over half a year's worth of work.
The Laois...
Annual Clonenagh National School Tractor Run returns this Christmas
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath have announced the return of the Annual Tractor Run on Saturday, December 28.
The Tractor Run will take place along with...
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club bolstered by welcome new sponsorship
A Laois wheelchair group has been bolstered by a recent new sponsorship - a welcome Christmas present for the club.
Clonaslee Wheelchair Basketball Club were...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Small time Laois horse breeder makes it big with €700,000 sale in Newmarket
A Laois farmer is celebrating this week after selling a...
Laois County Council accused of ‘doing nothing’ to address dangerous trees in wake of...
A local County Councillor has accused Laois County Council of "doing nothing" to address dangerous trees across the county.
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney hit out...
Portlaoise College launches Extended Language Scholarships for 2024/25
Portlaoise College has officially launched its 2024/25 language scholarships, continuing its dedication to fostering language learning among its students.
The scholarships, which provide funding for...
In Pictures: Wide-range of projects on display as Colaiste Iosagain host third ever Sci-Fest...
The PE Hall in Colaiste Iosagain was packed to capacity on Wednesday as the Portarlington school held it’s third ever Sci-Fest competition.
The Transition Years...
Mountmellick footpaths in ‘a dire state’ and require urgent attention to protect safety of...
The footpaths in a major Laois town are in "a dire state" and require urgent attention and increased funding to protect the safety of...
Paddy Buggy to be co-opted unopposed to Laois County Council replace Willie Aird
The process to replace Willie Aird on Laois County Council is set to be a straight-forward process.
Paddy Buggy is to be co-opted unopposed at...
Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District not receiving ‘fair share’ of roads funding
The Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District is being underrepresented in terms of roads and not receiving a "fair share" of the funding.
That is according to Fine...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois leading to difficult living situation...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois is leading to difficult living situations for the affected residents as well as causing 'serious...
Laois County Council reject another requested Columbarium Wall
Laois will not be getting another Columbarium Wall, as the County Council has once again kiboshed a request from a community cemetery.
Councillor John King...
In Pictures: ‘Engaging and interactive evening’ at Portlaoise College’s annual STEM Night
Portlaoise College's annual STEM Night offers local primary school students an engaging and interactive evening that underscores the importance of creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving...
