Winners announced in final of Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition
Amie Colgan has been announced as the overall winner of Laois's Best Young Entrepreneur competition.
Amie whose business is Nuvo Personnel, a temporary recruitment specialist...
In Pictures: Laois family business celebrates 30 years in style
A well-known family business in Laois celebrated 30 years open in style on Saturday, April 27.
Portlaoise business Heat Services Ltd are a second generation company run...
Laois Chamber to be revived as CEO position is advertised
Considerable progress is being made to re-establish a Laois Chamber of Commerce in the county. Up until this month, Laois was one of only...
Bord na Móna propose major renewable gas plant near Portlaoise
Bord na Móna have unveiled plans for a major renewable gas facility at Cúil na Móna near Togher outside Portlaoise.
The semi-state company engaged in...
Masterplan for latest Portlaoise development goes on view
A concept masterplan for the latest major development proposed for Portlaoise has gone on public view.
Commuters who crave a car free lifestyle will be...
Laois trio call for county’s support ahead of All-Ireland Student Enterprise final
Three young entrepreneurs are hoping the people of Laois will get behind them and their product ahead of the upcoming All-Ireland Student Enterprise Final...
Portlaoise hospital among those hoping to recruit EU nurses amidst Brexit uncertainty
Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, is among the hospitals aiming to recruit at Nursing and Midwifery Job Fair in London on Saturday, April 13.
The NHS...
New car sales down again in March but Laois figures compare strongly with bordering...
New car registrations for the month of March are down over 5% across the country when compared to this time last year, continuing a...
Well-known Portlaoise business honours 20-year-old gift voucher
There is no disputing but that we live in the digital age. Virtually everything is available online.
However, there is a downside to the digital...
Famous Dublin nightclub owned by Laois man is being sold
The legendary, timeless and monumental Copper Face Jacks has been put up for sale by Laois owner Cathal Jackson.
'Coppers' could sell for up to...
Generational change as ‘marked difference’ in social housing needs explains leading council official
There is a "marked difference from a previous generation" in terms of social housing needs, according to Donal Brennan, Director of Services in Laois...
‘Door always open’ to help as Local Enterprise Week proves a big hit again
Local Enterprise Week was held all across the country last week - with numerous events held in Laois from Monday to Friday.
Free one-to-one mentoring...
Middle of next decade before housing market settles, says AIB economist
A senior economist with AIB believes it will be the middle of the next decade before the housing market settles.
John Fahey, a senior economist...
Winner announced in LaoisToday/The Laser Suite €500 voucher giveaway
We love a good competition here in LaoisToday and we were delighted to team up with The Laser Suite in Portarlington, who kindly gave...
Winners announced for the Laois Enterprise Awards
Ballacolla business Hanlon Woodcraft have been named as the Laois Enterprise of the Year at the Laois Enterprise Awards which were held today, Friday...
‘Positive’ meeting between Laois politicians and IDA
A Laois TD has said that a meeting between the county's three elected Dáil representatives, Laois County Council and Martin Shanahan, CEO of the...
How to ensure that family businesses last from one generation to the next
It's a question a lot of entrepreneurs might ask: passing a business on to the next generation - is it a gift or a...
Laois business says its won’t exist in 12 months if insurance hikes remain in...
A Laois business owner has said that they don't see their play centre existing next year after her business insurance costs doubled for 2019,...
Laois business speaks out on VAT increases on food supplements
A Portlaoise business has expressed their concerns over the proposed 23 percent increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) on all food supplements.
The Fruit N...
Supermac’s owner states Togher Plaza will be on a scale of ‘European significance’
Speaking at the announcement of 300 jobs across six regions in the Midlands, Supermac's owner Pat McDonagh stated that the proposed motorway plaza development at...
Massive increase in numbers of Laois people setting up new websites
According to a new study, Laois has recorded a massive increase in people setting up new websites.
The study, done by 'IE Domain Registry' shows...
In Pictures: Finline Furniture celebrate 40 years in business with Foxford Woollen Mills collaboration
To celebrate their 40th year in business, Finline Furniture have joined creative forces with fellow Irish interiors brand, Foxford Woollen Mills, for their latest...
New car sales slump in Laois
Traditionally seen as a barometer of economic buoyancy and consumer confidence new car sales for January 2019 are down by over 12% on 2018.
The...
Delight for Laois bridal hall as they win Midlands Wedding Boutique of the Year
On Monday 28 January, the Bridal Hall Ballybrittas picked up the coveted title of Midlands Wedding Boutique of the Year at the Irish Wedding Awards.
"We...
ESB Networks are looking for new apprentices
The ESB are due to open applications for their apprenticeship programme again in February 2019.
This four-year apprenticeship programme involves both indoor and outdoor work experience...
Laois food and drink producers invited to ‘Grow with Aldi’ as supplier development programme...
Aldi is seeking applications from Laois’ small to medium food and drink producers to take part in the 2019 Grow with Aldi supplier development...
Laois town being considered for new Aldi store and jobs
This could be a massive boost to Laois's second largest town.
Aldi are considering opening a new store and jobs to Mountmellick.
On their website Mountmellick...
One lucky Laois student could win €10,000 for their business idea
The 2019 Student Entrepreneur Awards are now open and available to all full-time third level students in Ireland.
Ambitious college students interested in real-world business ventures...
2018 Remembered: New UK supermarket is coming to Laois and will create more than...
In January the news was announced that frozen food supermarket chain Iceland was coming to Portlaoise.
Iceland opened in Gandon Court, Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise on August....
2018 Remembered – Hugely popular restaurant chain coming to Portlaoise
In October we brought you the news that a hugely popular restaurant chain was coming to Laois.
Lana Asian Street food announced that they were...
