newsAdmissions halted at Kildare care homeA CARE home in Kildare has been banned from taking any further admissions until all recommendations made following an inspection by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) are met.
newsShots fired at house in PortlaoiseShots were fired at a house in Portlaoise after midnight in a disturbing incident at the weekend. A garda investigation is underway following the shooting, which happened on the Old Knockmay Road at about 1. 30am on Sunday.
other sportsPortlaoise boxer Casey triumphant at Four Nations ChampionshipsRosaletta Casey of Portlaoise Boxing Club enhanced an already rapidly growing roll of honour when she scooped gold at this month’s Four Nations Championships in Scotland.
People of Laois asked to vote for their favourite public looDrainage and blockage specialists Dyno-Rod are set to scour the country this summer to find Ireland’s next SuperLoo.
Laois-based former student of Carlow College mourns loss of educational opportunities in the southeast
Fitzpatrick named on Ireland squad for AFLW representative matchDooley is part of a star-studded Ireland squad that will take on their Australian counterparts in Sydney
A Frayed Knot Celebrates Lions Club Partnership as Filming Concludes in LaoisThe Laois-made independent film A Frayed Knot has officially completed filming, with the production team marking the milestone by celebrating the support and partnership of the Lions Club during its 50th anniversary year.
Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition
Jillian Godsil Brings Running Out of Road to Power of Words Open MicAuthor Jillian Godsil will read from her debut novel Running Out of Road at the Power of Words Open Mic in Mooneys, Abbeyleix, on Friday, July 3. The evening promises a celebration of storytelling, poetry, music and community, with audience members also invited to take part in the open mic.
Abbeyleix House & Farm Family Day Set to Deliver a Wonderful Celebration of Community, Heritage and Family Fun
Joe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage SchemeJoe Mallon Motor Group Welcomes New Government ICE2EV Scrappage Scheme to Help Drivers Make the Switch to Electric with Support up to €8,500 Joe Mallon Motor Group, home of Peugeot, Renault and Dacia in Kildare and Renault and Dacia in Laois, has ...
Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’THIS year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the ‘Great Liberator’. Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) changed the face of Irish history.
Heritage Village:Ireland’s First Modern Later Living CommunityIreland’s first purpose-built later living community is redefining retirement living in Co. Laois. Combining independent living with modern amenities, a strong sense of community and access to support when needed, Heritage Village offers residents the freedom to enjoy life with confidence, comfort and peace of mind.
