Two Laois schools on show at Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition in Croke Park
Two Laois schools have exhibited at the Certified Irish Angus Schools' Competition held in Croke Park.
The two schools in question were Portlaoise College and...
Laois students announced as runners-up of Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition
Three students from Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise, were announced as runners-up at the final of the 2025 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition in Croke...
Two Laois Agricultural Shows included in latest Government support grants
Two Laois Agricultural Shows have been awarded almost €17,000 as part of a €1 million investment to support Agricultural Shows nationwide.
A total of 123...
Almost 30% of Laois ACRES applicants left waiting for payments as Willie Aird questions...
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has questioned his party colleague and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon in the Dáil today over delayed grant...
Two Laois winners at Irish Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council All-Star Awards
The 2025 Irish Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council All-Star Awards has seen two of its prestigious honours won by farmers from County Laois.
Garrett Behan from...
News in Brief: Special needs education, progress on healthcare centre, nursing home scheme and...
Paresnts in Laois 'suffering extreme stress and worry' due to lack of special educational places
The Government have been urged to grant permission for the...
Francie Gorman: ‘The best way to support the next generation of farmers is to...
Laois IFA didn't need to go too far for their guest speaker at this year's AGM.
Held in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Wednesday night...
Local Councillor confirms beginning of payment under support schemes to Laois Tillage farmers
A total amount of close to €1.7 million is to be paid to farmers in Laois, local Councillor Conor Bergin has confirmed.
The Minister of...
Laois IFA chairman on opposing Mercosur, maintaining straw supports and watching out for one...
Laois IFA chairman Henry Burns says that Ireland needs to "stand up against" the EU-Mercosur trade deal that, among other things, would see South...
Laois growers among winners at Tirlán Quality Grain award winners 2024
A Laois family are among the winners at this year’s prestigious Tirlán Quality Grain Awards.
Paul McDonald and his father JJ, operate a mixed enterprise...
Land value in Laois among the highest in the country as average price per...
The average price achieved for farm land in Laois in 2024 was just under €17,000 per acre, as it increased by 3% on what...
Francie Gorman: ‘The next Government needs to acknowledge the strategic importance of our agri-food...
As the General Election approaches this Friday, 29th November, IFA President and Laois farmer Francie Gorman is urging people to recognise the critical importance of...
‘It takes a village’ – Laois farmers urgeded to help teachers deliver farm safety...
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have urged Laois communities to register their interest in a new farm safety education manual designed to support primary...
News in Brief: Over €6,000 raised for Saplings, Laois farming award finalists, and IDA...
Heritage Golf Club raise €6,100 for Saplings Special School
The Heritage Golf Club in Killenard recently held a Captain's Charity Golf weekend, raising €6,100, with...
Laois dairy farmer and horticulturist announced for prominent agri-leadership conference
Laois dairy farmer, David Fennelly from Emo and horticulturist Liagh Whelehan from just outside Portarlington are among the scholars who will present the findings...
Laois farmer selected for prestigious Nuffield scholarship scheme
Zoey McKay from Ballyfin has been selected as one of four Irish professionals to receive a prestigious Nuffield Ireland Scholarship which will commence in...
More than 2,500 Laois farmers to receive payments totalling over €14 million
Over 2,500 farmers across County Laois will soon receive payments totalling in excess of €14 million it has been announced.
The exact figure for funding...
IFA President set to be honoured with Civic Reception in Laois County Council
Current IFA President Francie Gorman is set to be honoured with a Civic Reception in Laois County Council.
Gorman, who farms in Ballinakill but is...
Laois Macra Laois celebrates mental health awareness month with ‘Be well, Stay well’ panel...
Laois Macra celebrated Mental Health awareness month with a ‘Be well, Stay well’ panel discussion recently.
As part of the Macra Rural Youth calendar, October...
Laois Aubrac open day to highlight breed’s versatility this weekend
The Aubrac breed’s versatility across various Irish farming systems will be the theme of Cathal and William Bannon’s farm open day on Saturday, October...
From Cullahill to Kentucky – Meet the Laois man who is thriving in the...
“Farming is pretty much the same everywhere you go" - Brian Caldbeck, a Laois man working in Kentucky’s agricultural industry, running a business called...
New members encouraged as Portlaoise Macra set to host open evening this week
Portlaoise Macra have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, September 27, at 8:30pm...
‘Find your voice and use it’ says Laois children’s author as he launches fourth...
It may be a long way from the Champs-Élysées to Killeen but Brendan McDonald has brought the two together in writing and publishing his...
Double success for Laois man at Young Farmer of the Year 2024 awards
A Laois farmer was successful on the double at the Young Farmer of the Year Awards in The Heritage Hotel last night.
Killeshin native Martin...
In Pictures: Great day out at 70th hosting of Clonaslee Show
IFA President Francie Gorman was on hand to officially open the Clonaslee Show this past Sunday.
2024 marked the 70th hosting of the Show and...
Farming novices in Laois offered opportunity to develop agri career
People in Laois with little to no farming experience are being offered the opportunity to develop agricultural skills and undertake a career in the...
Laois business shortlisted for prestigious National Organic Awards
Bord Bia has announced the shortlist of organic food and drink producers for the National Organic Awards 2024 and a Laois company has made...
In Pictures: Excitement building as countdown now on to start of National Ploughing Championships
With less than two weeks until one of Europe’s largest outdoor events, preparations in Ratheniska are underway for the National Ploughing Championships.
Things are seriously...
Award winning Laois farmer set to take on epic cycle challenge from Donegal to...
Brendan Guinan, caretaker and founder of multi-award-winning Fiorbhia Farm in Boghlone, Portlaoise, is about to embark on an epic cycle challenge.
Mr Guinan will be...
In Pictures: Host of Laois winners as Tullamore Show 2024 proves a big success
Despite traffic delays and congestion, the Tullamore Show on Sunday, August 11, proved a huge success.
Crowds flocked to Tullamore as the event surpassed its...
