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Water safety organisations issue warning ahead of August bank holiday weekend

People are being urged to take care on or near bodies of water over the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland issued a joint safety statement today (Thursday July 28) ahead of the long weekend, as mixed ...

28 Jul 2022 at 16:38

National News

Gardaí investigating dissident republican activity seize firearms and ammunition

Gardaí have seized firearms and ammunition as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity. The seizure was made in Ballyconnell, Co Cavan yesterday (Monday December 12) by Gardaí attached to the Special Detective Unit. During the ...

13 Dec 2022 at 13:40

National News

REVEALED: How much each county is getting from €9 million Community Activities Fund

A €9 million fund has been announced to support community groups impacted by COVID-19 to help with running costs and improvements to facilities. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with ...

11 Nov 2021 at 11:11

National News

Calls for people with gym or yoga memberships to get tax rebates

The Government has been urged to give tax breaks to those who try to be physically active, to encourage people to stay healthy. A new lobby group, the Fit 4 Life – Irish Physical Activity Alliance, or IPAA, wants people with gym ...

21 May 2024 at 13:23

Car crash leads to arrest of five men in criminal activity investigation

National News

Five men arrested in criminal activity investigation after car crash

Five men have been arrested following a pursuit across two counties after the car failed to stop for gardaí earlier that evening. As a result of ongoing investigations into criminal activity in the Leinster region, Gardaí ...

27 Apr 2022 at 11:26

National News

'I'm living my best life' - Elderly vegan aims to complete 100 ultramarathons before 100

An 85-year-old whose life changed when he adopted a vegan diet in his 60s and then started to exercise in his 80s is now challenging himself to complete one million press-ups before his 90th birthday and 100 ...

10 May 2023 at 14:48

National News

Survey finds many on State Pension can't afford basic standard of living

Almost 60 per cent of pensioners surveyed recently said that the State Pension does not go far enough to allow them enjoy the standard of living they would like with many unable to afford a basic standard ...

24 Jul 2023 at 15:43

National News

Irish construction activity increases for first time in almost a year

Construction activity in Ireland increased last month, the first increase since September 2022. New data from the BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Purchasing Managers Index shows sustained ...

10 Jul 2023 at 11:14

Local News

Laois active retirement groups head to Dublin for tech demo

Active retirement groups in Laois are heading to Dublin today for a tech demo at the offices of Google. Members of Portlaoise, Killenard and Portarlington active retirement groups are eager to pick ...

21 Feb 2024 at 14:07

Local News

Warning that Laois woods might not be ‘trip attractor’ for walkers

Hundreds of people who walk daily in Stradbally’s Oughaval Woods shouldn’t have to drive to the amenity from the town according to a councillor who wants a footpath to the area. That was the ...

31 Mar 2024 at 15:53

Arts & Entertainment

From egg hunts to petting zoos - 12 things to do in Ireland over the Easter holidays

The long Easter weekend has begun, and with it comes an abundance of chocolate eggs, pastels and tummy aches. You may be quite content staying indoors eating your chocolate and relaxing as ...

29 Mar 2024 at 16:44

Your Community

Pride of Laois honoured at all-Ireland gala awards

Community work in Camross, Stradbally, Timahoe and Vicarstown triumphed at the prestigious Pride of Place Community Awards 2023. The Stradbally, Vicarstown, Timahoe (SVT) Activity & ...

13 Nov 2023 at 13:22

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