Charity

Charity pleads for Budget funding as homelessness numbers continue to spiral

Over 50s should have access to hearing screening – national charity

The collaboration brings together 'three iconic Irish brands'

Electric Picnic reveals festival jersey with profits going to charity

Laois local Emma Killeen is among the volunteers

Laois nursing student volunteers in Zambia with healthcare charity

Thousands are expected to take part in 2026 Strip and Dip in aid of Aoibhinns pink tie

Ireland AM presenter skinny dipping for very important cause

Well-known Laois twins shortlisted for Miss Universe Ireland 2026

Excitement as Laois locals launch annual Truck and Tractor Run

Vinny and Aishling Rothwell

Laois Mum to swim 24km for fundraiser in memory of her baby boy

Pictured are Colin and Eithne Bell with a framed photo of their late son, Kevin

Founders of Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust to take a step back

Pictured is Colin and Eithne Bell with a framed photo of their late son, Kevin

'Incredibly proud': Founders of Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust take a step back a...

Brothers’ Irish marathon challenge ‘inspiring’, says William

Easter Bunny family hop to it delivering eggs to hospitals and charities

Geraldine Mullan with her family - husband John, son Tomás and daughter Amelia. Photo: Geraldine Mullan

Irish mother climbing Vietnam’s highest peak in memory of son who died in tragic...

Charity set to install 100th bench offering support to help prevent suicide

Cathal Doyle, Emily Needham and Martin McKeon wear their wellies for the launch. Photo by Sean Curtin, True Media.

Wear your wellies in support of Laois farm accident charity

Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity

Tenancy terminations biggest concern for Irish renters according to charity's latest report

Tenancy terminations biggest concern for Irish renters according to charity's la...
Threshold, Ireland's national housing charity, has released its latest report showing that tenancy terminations are the biggest concern Irish renters are facing
Jayde Maher

Pictured: Community spirit runs strong in Rathdowney as local group raises massive sum for charity and worthwhile local causes

Laois Easy Riders helps local family raise thousands for Gavin Glynn Foundation

11-year-old girl forced into prostitution by her own mother as Childline issues ...

Abuse charity says record number of people sought help last year

'Pornography the gateway into prostitution' for some women coming forward for help

'Pornography the gateway into prostitution' for some women coming forward for he...

'I'm terrified my oil will run out' - Older people living in fear of energy pove...

Alcohol abuse

7 ways Sober October could change your life - including night-time gamechanger

'Mammoth task' - Irishman breaks world record for longest barefoot walk

Government’s housing plan must mark ‘radical shift’ in policy – charity

Charity launched in memory of Dublin boy who lived sporting dream despite cancer

Brendán O'Neill at his first marathon in County Antrim

'Quitting wasn’t an option': Irish man pushes through injury to complete maratho...

Gena Heraty is the Director of Special Needs Programmes at Nos Petits Frères et Sœurs (NPFS)

‘Keep her in your hearts’ - Family of Irish woman kidnapped in Haiti pray for h...
Tánaiste Simon Harris has raised Gena Heraty's case with his Haitian counterpart and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs
Jack Good

Pictured: Mary's Meals Step by Step walk, 2024. Photo: Mary's Meals

Laois locals to walk from Portlaoise to Knock for charity

Gena Heraty has been helping the children of Haiti for over 30 years.

LIVE: Family of Irish woman kidnapped in Haiti pray for her 'safe return’

Irish restaurants creating 'plates for Palestine' to raise money for Gaza

'Unthinkable' - Almost 1000 Irish households were at risk of being homeless sinc...

'Horrifying' - Irish boy fears mother's new partner will hit him during school holidays

'Horrifying' - Irish boy fears mother's new partner will hit him during school h...

Childline reports over 100 calls for sexual and physical abuse since start of sc...

Brother Kevin Crowley gave ‘life’s service’ to the poor, funeral told

Little Blue Heroes welcomed to Leinster House

Manager Mary Ryan and volunteer staff at the launch of the bridal and debs department in Vincent's charity shop, Portlaoise. Photos: Leinster Express

Laois charity shop opens new bridal and debs department

VHI Women's mini marathon sees nearly 30K women take part

PICTURES: VHI Women's mini marathon sees nearly 30K women take part

'It is just the tip of the iceberg': Calls to Rape Crisis helpline reach new rec...

Kilkenny's Oxfam charity shop

Man convicted of burglary at popular charity shop

Irish pet owners warned amid 'life threatening' heat

ALERT: Irish pet owners warned amid 'life threatening' heat over coming days

PICTURES: Laois revs up for charity with Clonaslee Road Run

Popemobile to be turned into mobile health unit to treat the children of Gaza

Pictured: Edel and her son Oscar

Irish couple launch fundraiser after their baby arrives 13 weeks early on Miami ...

Dogs Trust advises owners to plan ahead when it comes to fireworks

'Awful situation'- Irish renters forced to make impossible choice between their ...

Veteran explorer to celebrate 89th birthday with 22-mile charity row

Cuteness overload at animal shelter with pets of all kinds

PICTURES: Cuteness overload at animal shelter with pets of all kinds

Pictured: Janey (right) and Mac (left), kittens rescued from the Mountmellick road last November.

Laois SPCA issue statement following a gruelling night rescuing kittens

Horse rescue filled with rage after latest rescue mission of starved horse

'We are so angry!'- Horse rescue filled with rage after latest rescue mission

Portlaoise Daffodil Day Committee, L to R: Frank Fennelly, Emma Hayden (Irish Cancer), Cathy Fennelly (chairperson), Bridie Byrne and Anne Marie Murray. Missing: Florence Fennelly

Portlaoise Daffodil Day a huge success with almost €30,000 raised

Archie Ennis and his dad

Boy with 'devastating condition' told help will cost millions amid Go Fund Me a...

Enjoying the Darkness Into Light walk in Portarlington in 2024.

Laois town cancels its Darkness Into Light 2025 event

Pictured: Rathdowney's Easy Riders in 2024

Laois cycling club launch their annual charity cycle

Operation Transformation clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy. Image: David Cantwell

Man jailed after sending 'terrifying' letter to Laois Operation Transformation s...

Laois locals raise €10k in one week to save Portlaoise Mental Health charity

Laois woman calls for community to go all in against cancer this Daffodil Day

'Urgent': Laois mental health charity has one week to raise €42k, or they must c...