Brexit: ‘Paperwork demands’ see Laois businesses cease trading with UK
Two Laois businesses have announced that they will cease trading in the UK due to the fallout from Brexit.
FreeTV.ie and TheGardenShop.ie say they have...
New car sales in Laois decrease 12% in 2020 – though not as sharp...
The number of new car sales fell by over 12% in Laois in 2020 compared to 2019, according to figures released last week by...
Laois man appointed chairperson of Kilkenny Tourism
A Laois man has been appointed as the new chairman of Kilkenny Tourism.
Ciaran Conroy, from Portlaoise, joins the body which strives to increase the...
‘All we’re doing now is lighting the fires to keep the place aired’
The Christmas season is usually the busiest time of year for the hospitality sector.
This will be a Christmas season like no other as the...
Local drivers named as ‘Transport Heroes’ for outstanding service through lockdowns and restrictions
Portarlington-based business Polar Ice Ltd had cause to celebrate recently as their four dedicated delivery drivers were recognised as Transport Heroes in the Fleet...
Council and local business groups combine to urge people to shop local this Christmas
With shops and businesses around the County having reopened their doors following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions from Level 5 to Level 3, Laois...
‘You can brew the best beer in the world but if you can’t sell...
Growing up in Laois and going to school in Killeshin and Knockbeg, Paddy McDonald could hardly have predicted that one day he'd be brewing...
November car sales in Laois slightly up as key New Year selling period moves...
There were a total of 15 new cars registered as sold in Laois in November, according to the latest figures released by the Society...
Electric Picnic, remote working and 2021 recovery – Leo Varadkar addresses Laois Chamber members
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says he hopes that Electric Picnic will be able to go ahead in 2021 and says that the Government will have...
‘The main thing is you get the chance to open and keep a bit...
The owners of one of Portlaoise's oldest pubs have described the experience of losing almost an entire year's custom as well as the challenges...
Joe Mallon Motors Wins Groupe Renault Dealer of the Year Award
As the dealership celebrates 35 Years with the brand, Joe Mallon Motors have been awarded the Renault Dealer of the Year award in Ireland...
Laois businesses encouraged to apply for new Brexit loan
Small businesses in Laois should apply for a new loan to help them prepare for Britain’s exit from the single market and customs union...
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to feature on Laois Chamber of Commerce Webinar
Guests for events don't come much bigger than this!
Laois Chamber of Commerce will host a webinar on Wednesday, December 1, when Tánaiste Leo Varadkar...
Machado Men’s Grooming: CEO Síle Headen on starting up, “Movember” and exporting plans
Pogonophile: One who loves or studies beards.
Yes, we weren't aware of this either!
This was just one nugget of information we came across after getting...
‘Fantastic support’ from Local Enterprise Office if you’re thinking of starting a new business
Starting out with a new business can be a difficult thing to do but one Laois company that is going from strength to strength...
Laois company IntegriLeads seeking honours at National Enterprise Awards
Laois company IntegriLeads - which specialises in setting up crucial sales appointments for technology companies - are representing the county this week at the...
CJ Sheeran Ltd announce purchase of Coolrain Sawmills
CJ Sheeran Ltd - Ireland's largest pallet manufacturer who have their headquarters in Mountrath - have announced that they have acquired Coolrain Sawmills in...
New car sales in Laois compare favourably with national figures – though still almost...
There were 21 new car sales recorded in Laois in the month of October, compared to 22 in the same month last year but...
Eligible Laois businesses urged to register for Covid Restrictions Support Scheme
Laois businesses who are eligible for the Covid Restrictions Support Scheme (CRSS) have been urged to register for it.
Around 700 businesses have already done...
Love Laois: Your really useful guide to Laois businesses selling online during Level 5...
As promised, we have compiled a list of many of the Laois businesses that have had to close their doors once again BUT have...
Industries that are struggling should get prioritised in terms of Government support, says outgoing...
Industries that are struggling in this current environment should get prioritised in terms of Government support, according to outgoing Laois Chamber of Commerce president...
New president to take over and additional board members added as Laois Chamber AGM...
Ciaran Finane from Finline Furniture is set to be elected as the new president and four new board members are to be added to...
Laois Gift Card launched by Chamber as Cathaoirleach and Laois Minister urge people to...
Laois Chamber of Commerce are just one year back in operation and what year it has been.
But despite a global pandemic, they have strived...
A fifth of Irish pubs running up costs of €2,000 a week
More than a fifth of pubs in Ireland are reporting continuing costs of up to €2,000 a week to sustain while generating no revenue...
Facebook’s new small business grant open to businesses in Laois
Facebook is calling on businesses in Laois to apply for its small business grant, a €4.7 million fund to help over 1,000 businesses across...
New car sales increase in September in Laois as call made to reduce VRT...
There were 70 new cars sold in Laois in September, exactly double what was sold in the same month in 2019, according to figures...
Weekend Read: ‘Give a lot of time to doing the small things right’
A focus on quality and service should be the priority of entrepreneurs at all times, according to a Laois-based businessman who sold his multi-million...
County final gear, TV appearance and school uniforms – how local sportswear company continues...
There's few people around the county that aren't aware of DS Sports, the sportswear company set up by former Laois footballer Darren Strong from...
People First Credit Union preparing to roll out new current account service in 2021...
People First Credit Union - who have branches in Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Stradbally, Ballinakill and Athy - are planning on rolling out a new current...
Electric and hybrid new car sales show an increase in Laois – despite overall...
The sale of electric and hybrid cars in the first eight months of 2020 in Laois is up almost 10%, despite the overall number...
