In Pictures: 97th anniversary of first ever transatlantic east-west flight marked...
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...
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...
Parking by-laws ‘not working’ as Laois town has become a ‘free for all’
A Laois County Councillor has hit out at illegal parking in Mountrath and has called for action.
Independent Councillor James Kelly tabled a motion on...
‘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...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Iarnród Éireann accused of ‘total lack of respect’ as Portlaoise Train Station left without toilets ‘for months’
Iarnród Éireann have come under fire...
In Pictures: Laois students shine at sell-out performances of ‘The Greatest Show’
As PT Barnum famously said, no one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.
Mountrath Community School’s Transition Year students recently put on...
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...
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...
Laois band The Mere Mortals make their long-awaited return with blockbuster gig in Portlaoise
Laois band, The Mere Mortals, are back recording and playing live music.
It has been quite some time since the group first released their unique...
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...
Simon Harris: ‘Charlie Flanagan served with honour, with compassion and with dignity in every...
It was a real who's who of Fine Gael, past and present, in the Killeshin Hotel on Thursday night as the Laois branch of...
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...
New car market in Laois sees significant rise during March as Electric Vehicles continue...
There were 189 new cars sold in Laois during March, up a remarkable 39% from the 136 sold in the same month of 2024...
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...