Tag: Portarlington

The official launch of the SOLAS Eco Garden Shop (www.ecogardenshop.ie) is to take place this Wednesday in Portarlington. Co-Owner John Carey explains: "As this is...

A major housing development is on the cards in a Laois town after planning permission was submitted recently. Portarlington is set for 58 new homes...

An adopted Laois business owner has claimed a national marketing award at a recent virtual ceremony. Andrew Murphy, is the Director and Co-Founder of Coopman...

The removal of hedgerows to make way for a cycle lane and footpath near a Laois school has been branded as 'totally unacceptable' by...

The residents of a private housing estate in Portarlington say they are disappointed that they were not consulted before it was agreed that an...

Parking at school time can be a headache for parents all over the country - but a solution could be at hand in Portarlington...

Alison Dyer from Portarlington has been crowned Miss Laois for 2021 in her bid to reach the grand final of the Miss Ireland competition. The...

The death has occurred of Robbie Lyons, a native of Portarlington but a well-known publican in an Chatteris in Cambridgeshire for the past number...

The archive of a late local historian and businessman has been secured by Laois County Council. Mathews, a well-known historian and author of several books...

Alison Dyer is one of three finalists in this year’s Miss Laois pageant. The 23-year-old is up against Sarah McDonnell and Halle Courtney for...

The Miss Laois pageant is underway and this year’s three finalists are looking for your vote.  Sarah McDonnell hails from Portarlington and is in the...

Over €1 million in funding has been announced this morning for the historic Market House located in the square in Portarlington. The landmark building was...

Laois's top Garda has promised that action will be taken after issues surrounding alleged illegal parking in Portarlington were presented to him at yesterday's...

A Laois GAA club have announced the resumption of their popular bingo game - but with a twist. Due to Covid-19, Portarlington GAA have decided...

The Portarlington Business Association are aiming to combat crime and anti-social behaviour in the town by erecting CCTV cameras. The recently formed business group are...

One of Laois's smallest primary school is set to embark on a big fundraiser throughout the month of April. Sandylane NS is a small primary...

Gardai in Laois are currently dealing with a large gathering at a popular lake. Portarlington Gardai are curently at Derryounce Lake. They are appealing for people...

A road in a Laois town faces six more months of closure as major flood relief measures are required. Sinn Fein Councillor for Portarlington, Aidan...

The students and teachers of Coláiste Íosagáin in Portarlington came together to produce a very impressive video for International Women's Day, piecing together poetry,...

Gardaí have arrested three men following a number of searches carried out in the Portarlington area yesterday. The searches were conducted as part of an investigation into...

Three major County Council led projects planned for Portlaoise and Portlaoise, that had been delayed due to Covid-19, are set to get underway this...

On this week's Property Watch we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale in Portarlington for around €250,000. Portarlington is a...

A new speed limit, increased pedestrian crossings and new cycles lanes are some of a proposal to improve infrastructure in a Laois town. The plan...

Anyone with information is being asked to come forward following vandalism in a Laois playground. On Saturday evening, damage was done in the children's playground...

A Laois community came together to give one of their most loved residents the best birthday possible. Portarlington native Michael Dunne turned 85-years-old today. Reaching such...

A new build for Coláiste Íosagáin secondary school, a regeneration of the town centre and capitalising on the increase in remote working are the...

A Laois student earned a prestigious Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Award for her Leaving Cert results. Jodie Walsh, who hails from Portarlington, completed her Leaving...

Coffey named on GAA U-20 football team of the year  Laois U-20 football captain for 2020, Ronan Coffey, has been named on the GAA's team...

A young student in Presentation Primary school in Portarlington recently underwent a bone marrow transplant but has used her time since returning to school...

Tributes have been paid to a former Laois primary school teacher who passed away suddenly over Christmas. Helen Whelehan, from Ballycarroll, Portarlington, was a teacher...