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...
Warm welcome for Government decision to review National Development Plan
The decision by Government to commence a review of the National Development Plan (NDP) is a welcome and timely move to ensure we are...
Portlaoise College Students complete World of Work programme
Students from Portlaoise College recently completed their World of Work Programme in collaboration with Laois County Council and Business in the Community.
Throughout the programme,...
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...
‘I have an issue with Coillte Ireland harvesting our public amenity areas’
There's no shortage of lovely walking areas in Laois - but the felling of trees in some of the more popular spots has become...
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...
Laois student wins trip to European Parliament following success online citizenship programme
The Midland Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force held a prize-giving ceremony recently in the Radisson Hotel, Athlone, Westmeath.
They invited the winning transition year student...
25 artists and groups from across Laois receive close to €9,000 in arts funding
There have been a number of successful applications for funding under Laois County Council's Arts Act Grant Scheme 2025.
A total of 25 applicants received...
News in Brief: €3 million for social housing, student grant increases, community projects and...
€3 million investment for social housing in Laois
A €3 million investment into Social Housing in Laois has been announced as part of a €436...
Over €25 million announced for investment into Laois road network during 2025
Over €25 million has been announced for investment into the road network in Laois during 2025.
"Ongoing investment in the improvement and maintenance of our...
One year in and plenty of positives to be taken from Laois County Council’s...
There were plenty of positives to be taken from the first progress report of the Laois County Council Local Authority Climate Action Plan (LACAP)...
Young people from Laois announced as local champions by the Youth Council of Ireland
The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), which represents organisations working with young people nationwide, has launched its Local Champions initiative for 2025.
The campaign...
Iarnród Éireann accused of ‘total lack of respect’ as Portlaoise Train Station left without...
Iarnród Éireann have come under fire for "a total lack of respect" shown to Laois customers.
That is according to one local citizen, who alerted...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club seeking new members as they host open day
Clonaslee High Nelly Club is hosting an open day on Sunday, April 6, from 11am to 4pm in The Square, Clonaslee.
The club, formed in...
Scoil Chriost Ri named Ireland’s Sustainable Travel School of the Year
Scoil Chríost Rí has been named Ireland’s Sustainable Travel School of the Year at a ceremony in Dublin today.
An Taisce Green-Schools presented the school...
Investment, tourism and Laois diaspora all highlighted as Laois County Council visit New York
Representatives of Laois County Council returned from their annual St Patrick's weekend trip to New York in good spirits, confident that they have bolster...
Power of Words Events – creative writing retreat returning to Abbeyleix this May
The Power of Words Events is a Creative Retreats and Experiences venture returning to Laois this May.
It is the brain child of local creative,...
Dunamase College students leading the way for Gaeilge in Portlaoise
The Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) at Dunamase College has been at the heart of promoting the Irish language since its establishment in January 2023.
From...
Laois County Council will take in charge eight housing estates in Portlaoise, Portarlington and...
Laois County Council have confirmed they will be taking in charge a number of housing estates across the county.
In total, the Council agreed to...
Laois Palestine Solidarity Campaign says ‘message being lost’ after arrests at Dail following protest
A member of the Laois Palastine Solidarity Campaign says the group's overall message is being lost following events outside the Dail over the weekend.
Laois...
Laois man’s company announces acquisition by Grafton Group for €31.6 million
HSS Hire Group PLC have reached an agreement with Chadwicks Group whereby parent company Grafton Group plc will acquire HSS Hire Ireland.
HSS Hire Ireland...
