The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Huge shock as Laois priest’s horse romps to victory on Day 2 of Cheltenham
There has been a huge shock and Laois success...
In Pictures: Taking America by storm – an action-packed day in New York for...
Two live performances and an trip to the historic Ellis Island made for an action-packed day for the Timahoe Male Choir on their first...
New York Diary: Ellis Island aggro, Daddy’s girls and the importance of a good...
Saturday was an incredibly busy day for the Timahoe Male Choir with a detailed schedule of events mapped out by their redoubtable leaders, Damien...
New York Diary: High spirts, sing-songs, the Crettyard connection and memories of trips past
Spirits were high as the Timahoe Male Choir (and their eclectic mix of groupies) departed on Friday morning.
Though some booked separately and travelled via...
Planning permission awarded for new café in Camross and new playschool in Shanahoe
Laois County Council have given approval to two recent planning permission applications for community developments in rural parts of the county.
Camross Heritage CLG have...
11 Community centres to receive funding totalling close to €800,000
It has been announced that 11 community centres in Laois are to receive funding for upgrades and refurbishments.
Three of the centres, in Clonaslee, Killeshin...
Two Laois woodlands shortlisted in coveted RDS Forestry Awards
John Joe Dunne, from Mountmellick and Kenneth Worrell and Eoin Worrell, from Worrell Harvesting Ltd in Mountrath, have been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry...
Laois students learn dangers of vaping as the exhibit at Science Blast
The health effects of vaping was a hot topic in Dublin last week as the children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe exhibited their project...
Laois cancer survivor tells her story as she encourages support for Daffodil Day
A young Laois woman has opened up about her cancer story as she encourages everyone to support Daffodil Day later this month.
Ellen Deegan from...
Planning permission awarded for two major developments in Mountmellick
Laois County Council have awarded conditional planning permission for two significant community developments in Mountmellick.
The Board of Management at Scoil Phadraig Naofa received approval...
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...
Changes to Housing Aid for Older People Grant ‘far too confusing’ as grants no...
There has been serious opposition to changes in regulations to the Housing Aid for Older People Grant that means grants are no longer available...
Laois club asking for help to build new floodlit 4G Astroturf pitch
A Laois soccer club is asking for community support as they strive to improve facilities for both their club and the wider area.
It was...
Statutory right to home care ‘would allow older people in Laois to remain at...
Older people must be helped to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, Fine Gael County Councillor Conor Bergin has...
‘Justice for my Father’ in shops now as Austin Stack presents book to Michael...
Justice for my Father - a new book published by Portlaoise man Austin Stack on his lifelong quest to seek justice for his father's...
Laois town plagued by ‘rampant dumping’ and ‘yobs’ causing problems, local Councillor says
A Laois town is being plagued by "rampant dumping" and "yobs" causing problems in the area.
That is according to local Independent County Councillor James...
Laois winners of Irish Restaurant Awards announced
A total of 18 Laois winners were crowned out at the Leinster section of the Irish Restaurant Awards held in Naas last night.
Over 1,000...
Portlaoise CBS twins crowned winners of Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2025
Two students from Portlaoise CBS were crowned the overall winners at the Laois Student Enterprise Awards this afternoon.
Conor and Ross Dunne impressed the judges...
Spring Equinox celebrations at ‘Walk Away from the Darkness’ event
A Laois wellness hub has put plans in place for a wonderful celebration of this year's Spring Equinox.
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub is asking...
Promising young Laois jockey with ringside seat for Cheltenham
The annual Cheltenham festival goes centre stage this week and a young Laois woman will have a ringside experience as she continues her apprenticeship...
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...
Three Laois primary schools hope to have new special classrooms ready for 2025/26 academic...
New special classes have been approved by the Department of Education for three primary schools around Laois.
Those schools are The Rock National School, Presentation...
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...
Laois primary school students present exhibition on health effects of vaping at Science Blast...
The health effects of vaping was a hot topic in Dublin last week as the children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe, exhibited at a...
List of start times for 15 St Patrick’s Day parades around Laois
St Patrick’s Day is right around the corner with a number of local parades set to captivate towns and villages throughout Laois.
Rathdowney have chosen...
Upward trend continues for new car sales in Laois despite a 15% nationwide decline
There were 205 new cars sold in Laois during the second month of the year, up over 4% from the 196 sold in February 2024...
News in Brief: €3.5 million travel grants, Laois Greenway project, Second Hand Acquisitions Programme...
€3.5 million for Active Travel Projects and Bus Stops for Laois
€3.5 million has been allocated to Laois for Active Travel Investment Grants and Bus...
The week that was – our most read stories of the week
1 - Laois man selected to be Grand Marshal at San Francisco St Patrick’s Day parade
When Mark Gorman left Mountrath for San Francisco in...
Customer was king to Val McCartney as he retires after 44 years’ service
The farming community around Ballacolla gathered at the local Tirlán premises on Friday last to wish Val McCartney well as he retired after 44...
Kilminchy School House clinches national title for ‘remarkable’ fifth time
The Portlaoise-based Kilminchy School House has been honoured with the title of Business All-Star Laois Early Learning Centre of The Year 2025.
It is the...
