Latest News in Laois

• ‘We need an amendment to enshrine neutrality in our Constitution’ – Laois TD seeks to protect Irish neutrality December 1, 2023
  A war of words has taken place in Dáil Éireann between Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley. Deputy Stanley called for Ireland’s longstanding position on neutrality to be protected and enshrined in our constitution. “Our position on neutrality is long held. It is cherished and valued by the Irish public,” Deputy […]
• Laois community set to come together this weekend as annual Remembrance Tree to be lit up December 1, 2023
  A Laois community is set to come together this weekend to remember loved ones who have passed away. The Crettyard Ladies GFC Annual Remembrance Tree will officially be switched on this Sunday. First erected in 2020, this has become a permanent fixture on the calendar. And it will be lit up on Sunday, December 3 […]
• Director of Portlaoise Montessori School named Business All-Star Laois Entrepreneur of the Year December 1, 2023
  Sonya Duggan, the Director of Kilminchy School House, has been honoured as the Business All-Star Laois Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. This marks her fourth consecutive year receiving the prestigious Business All-Star recognition, underscoring her remarkable dedication. Sonya’s commitment extends beyond mere identification of industry challenges; she actively champions and […]
• High-achieving Laois student receives Dublin City University Scholars Award December 1, 2023
  Dublin City University has recognised more than 120 undergraduate students for their academic achievement in this year’s Leaving Certificate and A-level exams. This took place at a ceremony for the DCU Scholars Awards in The Helix, Glasnevin Campus on Wednesday November, 29. The students were recognised for achieving more than 600 points in the Leaving […]
• Laois man appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council December 1, 2023
  Laois man Kieran Kehoe has been appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council. The Killenard native has a distinguished working career, most recently serving as Director of Services in Waterford City and County Council and prior to that in a number of managerial roles in Laois County Council. He holds an engineering degree […]
• Final silverware of the season up for grabs as Mountmellick Parish Gaels take on Clonaslee-St Manman’s December 1, 2023
  Mountmellick Parish Gaels v Clonaslee-St Manman’s  Laois Shopping Centre U-20 ‘B’ Football Championship Final in COE at 7.30pm The final silverware of the season will be up for grabs this evening as Mountmellick Parish Gaels take on Clonaslee-St Manman’s. The Gaels are made up of Mountmellick, Kilcavan and The Rock. Clonaslee-St Manman’s are on their […]
• Laois GAA clubs vote to retain U-17 age grade for minor for next three years December 1, 2023
  Laois GAA clubs have voted to retain U-17 as the age eligible for minor and have installed it for the next three years. Back in February, at the GAA Congress, it was decided that county minor would remain at U-17. The decision was taken at the GAA’s Annual Congress at Croke Park to reject Motion […]
• Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 1, 2023 December 1, 2023
  Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Kathleen Malone (née Kearney) Rosecourt, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois Formerly of Ballybrittas, County Laois. Suddenly, at her residence. Loving daughter of the late Jim and Kathleen (Kit). Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, sisters Anne, Mary and Deirdre, brothers Tim, Noel and […]
• Social Enterprises provide ‘significant social and economic value’ to communities November 30, 2023
  Laois County Council has been urged to consider the “significant social and economic value” of Social Enterprises for communities across the County. Cllr Thomasina Connell told the Council that she believed Social Enterprises need dedicated support and assistance from a designated senior Council Official. Speaking at the monthly meeting of Laois County Council earlier this […]
• Good news for Laois as 200 Council homes expected to be completed by year’s end November 30, 2023
  There was some welcome news on the housing front at this week’s meeting of Laois County Council. Council Chief Executive, Mr John Mulholland confirmed to the elected members that 200 Council homes were expected to be completed by the end of 2023. This figure includes properties in all corners of the County, including Portlaoise, Portarlington, […]