Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions present: ‘Open Mic Originals’ – a celebration of original voices
Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions is set to present 'Open Mic Originals', a free monthly event dedicated to original music and spoken word.
The call has been...
Close to quarter of a million euro earmarked for two Laois monuments with another...
Close to quarter of a million euro is to be spent for restoration and renovation works on two Laois monuments.
The successful applicants are Clonreher Castle,...
Community spirit in gear for ‘Rev for Trev 2025’ – a tractor run changing...
One of Laois’s most heartfelt and talked-about events is back this May - and it's about far more than just tractors.
Rev for Trev, now...
Positive start as Portlaoise e-bikes pass 50,000km in first nine months
Laois County Council teamed up with Bolt in July of 2024 to launch Bolt e-bikes in Portlaoise, and nine months in, the initiative has...
35 students from Scoil Chríost Rí plant 2,800 trees as part of important environmental...
35 energetic and enthusiastic TY Students from Scoil Chríost Rí took up spades and donned their gloves to plant native trees in St Fintan’s...
Shock as Laois nursing home informs residents and their families that it is to...
There is considerable shock among families and residents of a Laois nursing home following the news that it is to close.
In a letter distributed...
‘Gig for Gaza’ to be held in Abbeyleix with proceeds going towards mobile maternity...
A fundraising event has been organised in Laois with proceeds going to the people of Gaza, currently in the grips of assault by the...
In Pictures: 97th anniversary of first ever transatlantic east-west flight marked in Laois
On Saturday last, the annual commemoration took place of the first ever transatlantic east-west flight in which Portlaoise man Col. James Fitzmaurice took part...
1916 Easter Rising Commemorations to be held across Laois
The 109th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising will be celebrated this weekend with Commemorations being held around Laois.
Events in Mountmellick and The Heath, both...
Laois politicians come together to demand ‘urgent reform’ of ambulance services in Laois
Two Laois politicians have called for "urgent reform" of the ambulance services in County Laois.
Speaking in Seanad Éireann, Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack cited...
News in Brief: Postponement of streaming levy, free schoolbooks and review of National Development...
Indefinite postponement of streaming levy
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Patrick O’Donovan is to indefinitely postpone the introduction of a levy...
‘Disappointing’ response as Mountmellick still waits for flood relief scheme almost eight years after...
A Laois county councillor is becoming increasingly frustrated as a flood relief scheme which was promised following a catastrophic event in 2017 is still...
Minister confirms Portlaoise Garda Station is on course to be fully operational by summer...
Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure; National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, has confirmed that Portlaoise Garda Station is on course to be...
World Champion once again – Laois Irish dancer named best in the world for...
There was great success in Killarney at the weekend as a Laois Irish dancer was crowned World Champion once again.
Stradbally youngster Bobby Kinsella retained...
In Pictures: ‘Unforgettable experience’ as Laois students get special visit to TikTok HQ
Students from Dunamase College had an unforgettable experience recently when they were honoured with an invitation to TikTok HQ.
The students, from the Gaelbhratach Committee...
16 Laois schools included in expansion of Hot School Meals Programme
16 schools in Laois are set to benefit from an expansion of the Hot School Meals Programme.
The schools named cover a broad section of...
In Pictures: ‘The Irish Revolution, 1912-23 – Laois’ book launch in Portlaoise Library
A new book, 'The Irish Revolution, 1912-23 - Laois', authored by Dr Cormac Moore, was launched at a recent event in Portlaoise Library.
This book...
Laois special school garners national attention in both Dáil and Seanad as Taoiseach weighs...
The plight of a special needs school in Laois has garnered national attention once again, with representatives from the county raising the matter in...
Laois Senator raises ‘urgent concerns’ over delays to flood relief schemes
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called for "urgent action" to be taken on "long-delayed" flood relief schemes in Laois.
During a Seanad statement on...
In Pictures: Full house at launch of Ballylinan’s Health Check report
A full house gathered at St Anne’s Hall for the highly anticipated launch of Ballylinan’s Health Check report on Monday, April 7.
The event marked...
All systems go as Trilogy Triathlon club set for 15th annual Tri Laois event
The 15th annual Tri Laois organised by the local Trilogy Triathlon Club is set to take place on Saturday April 12.
Registration will be open...
Almost €18 million in funding for Laois projects under HSE capital plan
Almost €18 million in funding for Laois projects has been included in the HSE's Capital Plan for 2025, which has been published today by...
‘No To Ballynalacken Wind Farm’ to host public meeting this Thursday
An anti-wind farm group are set to host a public meeting on Thursday night against a proposal in their area.
The 'No To Ballynalacken Wind...
Mountmellick man to represent Laois at annual Mr Personality Festival
Adam Fitzpatrick from Mountmellick will represent Laois at the 18th annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny County Macra.
21-year-old is an...
Laois town ‘bypassed again’ as local TD pleads for construction of ‘very important’ relief...
A Laois TD has said Mountmellick has been "bypassed again" for funding on a " very important" relief road.
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley...
Portlaoise College’s #AndSheCycles Campaign seeking to ‘close the gender gap in cycling’
Portlaoise College is running its #AndSheCycles campaign, in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership, as part of a Green-Schools initiative aimed at encouraging more girls...
Africa Day returns to Laois to celebrate people and culture of African countries
Members of the Irish African community recently launch Africa Day 2025 at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin.
Africa Day returns to Ireland with a...
Laois TD launches Bill to put ‘proper regulations in place’ regarding wind farms
A Laois TD has launched a Bill which are designed to put "proper regulations in place" surrounding wind farms.
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley says...
Knockbeg students and teachers set to skydive for charity
A group of brave students and teachers from Laois are undertaking a daunting task in the name of a good cause.
Inspired from a daring...
Stradbally Town AFC urge Laois County Council to ‘do the right thing’ as club...
A local sports club are urging Laois County Council to "do the right thing" and "overturn their decision" on the Community Recognition Fund, which...
