Picture perfect: Texaco Children’s Art Competition 2026 winners revealed – The Irish Times
“My grandad said it took 20 years off him”, said nine-year-old Maya Brennan Lawless, quietly, looking at her…
PICTURES: From a zimmerframe to running – Laois people get health results at ExWell workouts
Laois people of all ages coping with health issues who may never have stepped foot in a gym,…
Son of slain prison officer claims in court Sinn Féin’s Pat Doherty sanctioned 1983 shooting – The Irish Times
Former Sinn Féin deputy president and MP Pat Doherty sanctioned the 1983 killing of prison officer Brian Stack…
Peadar Tóibín says Government is to blame for the housing crisis in Ard Fheis address – The Journal
Peadar Tóibín says Government is to blame for the housing crisis in Ard Fheis address The Journal Coalition ambitions…
Peadar Tóibín reckons Aontú will have ‘at least a dozen’ TDs after the next election
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Donation to Portlaoise hospital to help care for dementia patients
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital has made a donation of a range of activity resources to the Dementia…
Man who murdered Arklow schoolboy Conor McCabe dies after spending more than 41 years in jail – The Irish Times
One of the State’s longest-serving prisoners has died. Ian Watson (71) spent more than 41 years in jail…
US man told father he would ‘always love him’ as he killed him in Laois hotel, court hears – The Journal
US man told father he would ‘always love him’ as he killed him in Laois hotel, court hears The…
Delays at Laois train station as lorry strikes bridge in Portlaoise
There were delays for Laois commuters this morning as a tall vehicle collided with an Irish Rail bridge…
Salt alternative therapy business planned in Portlaoise
An alternative therapy business based on natural salt is planned in Portlaoise town. A planning application was lodged…
New Portlaoise hospital wing is active for flu fight in Laois
People with flu and other respiratory illnesses are set to get treatment in enhanced facilities at Portlaoise hospital…
Popular Laois Chinese restaurant closing down after decades in business
A longstanding Chinese family restaurant in Laois has announced it is closing down. Portlaoise Chinese has been in…