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Footpaths are 'brutal' in Laois village

DANGEROUS footpaths in a Laois village were described as “brutal” and “a joke” at a council meeting. Worried residents have complained about the state of footpaths in Borris-in-Ossory, where cobble lock is falling apart and poses a serious hazard.

Laois public urged to stay safe this Bank Holiday weekend and know your healthcare options

courts

Absconded from Portlaoise hospital and found drunk

The 66-year-old had 40 previous convictions

Photo Focus - Mountrath Golf Club end of year presentations

golf

Photo Focus - Mountrath Golf Club end of year presentations

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courts

Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

life

Laois lands sell following auction

Laois lands sell following auction

News

Laois precast company to be acquired by international group

Laois precast company to be acquired by international group

BREEDON Group plc, a vertically integrated construction materials group with bases in Great Britain, Ireland and the United States, announced on 24 December that it has reached an agreement to acquire Booth Precast Products Limited, a regional ...

Judge raises the stakes in assault case against receptionist at Laois hotel

Judge raises the stakes in assault case against receptionist at Laois hotel

Petition launched for detox beds at Portlaoise hospital

Petition launched for detox beds at Portlaoise hospital

Laois death notice: Michael Doherty, Portlaoise

Laois death notice: Michael Doherty, Portlaoise

Laois family offering €1,000 reward for safe return of missing cat

Laois family offering €1,000 reward for safe return of missing cat

Sport

Battling North Midlands go down to North East

Battling North Midlands go down to North East

BearingPoint Shane Horgan Cup North East 43 North Midlands 29 THE BearingPoint Shane Horgan game in Mullingar between the North Midlands and the North East tested the nerves and commitment of both the players and their supporters.

Neptune prove too strong for Portlaoise in the last four of U/20 National Cup

Neptune prove too strong for Portlaoise in the last four of U/20 National Cup

North Midlands U/17 girls make it three-in-a-row

North Midlands U/17 girls make it three-in-a-row

Peter Grogan – from Crettyard to Austin USA

Peter Grogan – from Crettyard to Austin USA

Fitzgerald likes to concentrate on the positives

Fitzgerald likes to concentrate on the positives

Community

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Chosen to Participate in SPOTLITE Student Voice Programme.

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Chosen to Participate in SPOTLITE Student Voice Programme.

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc was recently chosen as one of twenty schools to participate in a training day for the SPOTLITE programme, an initiative developed by St Aidan’s Community School, Tallaght, during the 2022/2023 school year.

Laois County Council’s Regeneration Section Announce New Clinic Dates

Laois County Council’s Regeneration Section Announce New Clinic Dates

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Strengthens Home–School Links with New Teaching and Learning Newsletter

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Strengthens Home–School Links with New Teaching and Learning Newsletter

Laois Partnership Company to open new childcare service at Bloom HQ

Laois Partnership Company to open new childcare service at Bloom HQ

The Arc Project Celebrates One Year of Community, Connection & Recovery

The Arc Project Celebrates One Year of Community, Connection & Recovery

What's on

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

Unlock luxury for less this Black Friday at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. Enjoy exclusive discounts on stays, dining, and spa experiences — the perfect opportunity to treat yourself or gift someone special a relaxing getaway in the heart of the Midlands.

WIN 2 TICKETS: Robert Mizzell – Nashville Song Book at Dunamaise

WIN 2 TICKETS: Robert Mizzell – Nashville Song Book at Dunamaise

WIN Tickets to See The 4 of Us LIVE at the Dunamaise Arts Centre

WIN Tickets to See The 4 of Us LIVE at the Dunamaise Arts Centre

CELEBRITY CHEF TO REVISIT MOUNTRATH FOR THIRD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

CELEBRITY CHEF TO REVISIT MOUNTRATH FOR THIRD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

A Weekend for Words: Find Your Creative Spark in Abbeyleix

A Weekend for Words: Find Your Creative Spark in Abbeyleix

Life

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

When Barry Williams noticed how reflexology calmed residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia at a nursing home, he knew he had discovered something special.

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

Prime 31.5-Acre Residential Farm Holding Hits the Market at Ballygormill, Timahoe

Prime 31.5-Acre Residential Farm Holding Hits the Market at Ballygormill, Timahoe

The life of a Laois artist with Paddy Critchley

The life of a Laois artist with Paddy Critchley

Opinion

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

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.

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

Sponsored

Heritage Village Launches Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Heritage Village Launches Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

A first of its kind in Ireland, Heritage Village has officially launched a modern later living community designed for independent living, comfort and connection — setting a new standard for how older adults can live well, stay active and feel at home.

Dine Out And Donate This December At Midlands Park Hotel

Dine Out And Donate This December At Midlands Park Hotel

Global Revelation Seminar Emerges as a Hub of ‘Religious Harmony’… “Such Free and Warm Interaction Is a First

Global Revelation Seminar Emerges as a Hub of ‘Religious Harmony’… “Such Free and Warm Interaction Is a First

Shincheonji Church of Jesus Produces Another Large Group of Graduates – Over 13,000 Pastors in Four Years

Laois Leisure Portarlington Opens Bookings for Winter Swimming Lessons

Laois Leisure Portarlington Opens Bookings for Winter Swimming Lessons

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