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...
Impassioned appeal for funds as SOSAD charity in danger of closing
The SOSAD mental health service, which has seven centres in Ireland including one in Portlaoise, is in danger of closing due to a considerable...
Frustration as JPC replacement still not in place almost a year since last meeting
Frustration is growing among local councillors over the delay in the formation of the new Community Safety Partnerships, an arrangement that was due to...
Over €1 million funding announced for maintenance and investment on Laois roads
Over €1 million has been approved for additional road funding in Laois, with the monies designated for maintenance and investment in the county's roads.
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Calls for Garda vetting system to be simplified
For anyone involved in underage sports teams or local youth groups, it's a topic that is never far away: Garda vetting.
And it raised at...
In Pictures: Daffodil Day a huge success as Holy Family Senior School host fundraiser
A fantastic morning was spent in the Nano Nagle Hall on the Holy Family Schools Campus in Portlaoise on Friday March 28 to mark...
€1.7 million loan approved for works on Portlaoise and Portarlington Leisure Centres
Laois County Council has this week sanctioned a loan of €1.7 million from the Housing Finance Agency Plc.
The loan is for "essential works" on...
‘Outstanding’ Portlaoise College students awarded with German, French and Irish scholarships
Portlaoise College has once again demonstrated its commitment to language learning by awarding prestigious summer school scholarships in German, French, and Irish to outstanding...
Well wishes as Laois school principal who ‘helped deliver wonderful modern campus’ has retirement...
Many colleagues, both past and present, gathered recently in the Seven Oaks Hotel for the retirement dinner of former Knockbeg College principal, Mike Carew.
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Laois farm support organisation shortlisted in national sustainability awards
Embrace FARM in Shanahoe has been shortlisted for the RDS Sustainability Awards in the Rural Social Impact Award category.
These awards aim to celebrate not...
‘Urgent shortage’ of places for special education schools in Laois raised in Seanad Éireann
The "urgent shortage" of places for special education schools in Laois has been raised on the national stage.
Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack brought...
Weekend Read: Food for thought – Bobby Miller on life as a tillage farmer...
There is a growing disconnect between consumers and farmers and it’s only when food is scarce that consumers appreciate what they have, according to...
New Chair to be elected at upcoming Laois Integration Network AGM
Laois Integration Network (LIN) are to hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, April 3, in Laois Partnership Office at New Road, Portlaoise...
Young Laois teacher set to be remembered as friends prepare to embark on fundraising...
A young Laois teacher is set to be remembered as a group of his college friends are preparing to embark on a fundraising half-marathon...
In Pictures: Launch of Pollinator Lesson Plan inspires teachers in Laois
Laois Education Support Centre (LESC) recently launched Pollinator Lesson Plans for teachers aimed at enhancing biodiversity education in schools.
The initiative was a collaboration between...
In Pictures: All smiles and great craic at Laois Irish Countrywomen’s Association’s Irish Night
The Laois Irish Countrywomen's Association's Irish Night was held in Sue Ryder Ireland, Kilminchy, Portlaoise on Friday March 21.
This initiative was supported by Creative...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute Open Day a resounding success
Portlaoise Institute hosted its highly anticipated Open Day on Wednesday, March 26, welcoming over 300 students and parents eager to explore the diverse range...
Laois mother on the brink of being made homeless is ‘asking for help’
A Laois mother is asking for help as she and her family find themselves on the brink of being made homeless.
Denise Malone, from Ballyfin,...
Laois TD says changes to housing scheme ‘will cause havoc’ for tenants and ‘will...
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley said the proposed changes to the Tenant in Situ Scheme "will cause havoc."
The scheme allows Local Authorities to...
Laois County Council Initiative leases new life to old bikes with Tanzania and Portlaoise...
The Laois County Council’s Environment Department successfully organised a waste amnesty for unwanted bicycles.
This was done through the Anti-Dumping Initiative with approximately 90 bikes...
€200,000 funding awarded for restoration works on Donaghmore Workhouse and Agricultural Museum
€200,000 has been approved for restoration works on a site of major historical significance here in Laois.
The old Donaghmore Workhouse, just outside Rathdowney, was built...
The full list of properties sold in Laois during February as local market sees...
There were 95 residential properties sold in Laois during February according to the Property Price Register, an massive increase of 42% on the 2024...
2025 Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s to be held in Colt GAA
East Midlands Parkinson’s - the local Parkinson’s Ireland group for Laois and Kildare - will host “Walk in the Park for Parkinson's” on Saturday...
Laois Councillor receives ‘positive reaction’ to request for road improvements in Bilboa, Graiguecullen and...
A Laois County Councillor has received a positive response to all three of his motions surrounding road improvement works.
Independent Councillor Ben Brennan made the...
Incognito art sale featuring several Laois artists in aid of Jack and Jill Children’s...
A number of Laois artists have once again shown what huge hearts they have in donating an array of unique artworks for this year’s...
Joe Drennan case raised in Dáil Éireann as Laois TD calls for ‘consistency’ and...
A Laois TD has called for greater "consistency" and "common sense" in the way sentencing guidelines are set out for judges.
Laois Independent Republican TD...
Laois TD tells Dáil Éireann that new fire station for Rathdowney ‘needs to be...
A Laois TD has impressed upon Dáil Éireann the pressing need for a new fire station in the county.
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley...
Two Laois students honoured at Carlow College Scholarship Awards
Two students from Laois have been recognised for their academic excellence at the Carlow College Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
The pair were among 19 scholarships awarded...
In Pictures: Laois students take a trip to Italy to see artwork from the...
Heywood Community School students in 6th year Art travelled to Rome and Florence recently.
At the end of February, they headed to Italy to view...
