Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald

Tim Browne, Unsung Hero, with his wife Geraldine and their colleagues at Clonad GAA, who were Climate Action Runners-up in the Laois Community & Voluntary Awards 2025. Photo: Michael Scully

Shining lights of Laois to be celebrated at gala awards

Laois County Council Finance Director Julie Bergin who oversaw the drafting of its largest ever budget for 2027.

Biggest ever €40.7m budget to run Laois in 2027 but inflation bites

The N80 Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise. Image: Google Maps

Traffic lights not roundabouts hinted for 'forgotten' Portlaoise road

A multi-activity day by Laois Sports Partnership in St Mary's Hall in 2026 saw big numbers.

Laois Sports Partnership pleads for more Laois County Council funding

Portlaoise businesses Bozz Barber and Foxy Nails and Beauty

Nail bar and barber defend their positions on Portlaoise Main Street

Lower Main Street in Portlaoise.

Complaints of vape shops, nail bars and neon signs in Portlaoise

The planning application on the gate of Laois County Council's Tyrells Land site in Portlaoise.

'Devastating news' landmark Laois council housing plan rejected

Calls for housing developers to provide AEDs in Laois estates

A sign warning of trail closures in the Slieve Bloom Mountains during the Laois Forest Rally.

Slieve Bloom mountain trails closed to hikers for Laois Forestry Rally

The installation of private EV chargers on public streets remains prohibited in Ireland.

Laois woman bought electric car then found out a big problem

The manhole which leaks raw sewage at the steps of St Peter & Paul's Church in Portlaoise.

'Horrendous' raw sewage under mourners' feet outside Portlaoise church

Portlaoise CFR members April Fenlon, Sean Mallen, Claire Dunne, Colm Owens, Senator Maria McCormack and Juris Prikulis, with Portlaoise Fire crew members Paul Quail and Mark Dunne, launching their new campaign.

Portlaoise Community First Responders on campaign to save more lives

Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald officially opening the Business Park

New Laois Business Park officially opened

Laois Independents criticise party politics in Cathaoirleach election

Big ambitions for new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council

The blue bridge in Portlaoise pictured in 2009.

Laois 'blue bridge' directions given by Portlaoise councillor

Laois town ‘not near getting’ long-awaited ring road
The Portlaoise Northern Orbital Route was proposed during the Celtic Tiger
Sandra Malone

New Portlaoise parklet could be moved after sparking anger from locals

No footpath on 'dangerous' Portlaoise road getting a new school

A litter bin in Marian Avenue, Portlaoise.

Litter bins to be removed from Laois housing estate after misuse

Portlaoise Lions Club honoured with a Portlaoise Municipal District Reception in Laois County Council.

Golden celebration of Portlaoise Lions Club in Laois County Hall

Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald.

Laois councillor wants ban on walkways linking housing estates

A City Direct bus on a Portlaoise route.

'Disappointed' no extra busstops planned on Portlaoise Town Service

The entrance to Portlaoise Cemetery on the Stradbally Road. Photo: Google Maps

Biggest Laois cemetery Portlaoise filling up fast with rocky waterlogged sectio...

The entrance to Grenville estate Portlaoise, flanked by a preschool and a mosque. Photo: Leinster Express

Residents complain about parking at Portlaoise mosque and preschool

Entrance to The Grange estate in Portlaoise. Image: Google Maps

Flood protection in Laois housing estate needs Office of Public Works funding

File Photo: Planning permission sought to construct 26 houses in Granard

Plan to buy up Laois agricultural land to tackle housing crisis

Councillors have called for a roundabout to be installed on the Mountmellick Road (Photo: Google Maps)

Years-long problem with traffic on busy Portlaoise road an 'embarrassment' for c...
Laois County Council has been urged to address congestion on the Mountmellick Road
Sandra Malone

The Rock National School, Mountmellick. Photo: Leinster Express

Important update given on construction works at Laois primary school

The N80 Stradbally road in Portlaoise. Photo: Google Maps

No reduction for 'incredible' 100km speed limit near Portlaoise cemetery

New Cathaoirleach Cllr John Joe Fennelly, outgoing chair Cllr Paddy Buggy and Cllr Tommy Mulligan, Portlaoise Municipal District.

New Cathaoirleach elected to Portlaoise MD but not without 'tit for tat' row

Public HSE nursing home requested for Portlaoise town

Pictured: Portlaoise Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald slams 'harrowing scenes' from The Residence, Portlaoise nursing home

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Laois landowners invited to apply for €12 million fund to end turf cutting and r...

The Rock National School near Mountmellick.

Laois Gardaí called on to set up traps at school where speed is 'absolutely craz...

Mary Mulhare (centre) with teammates after they won Bronze in the European Cross Country Championships in 2022.

Laois European medal winner set to honoured by Laois County Council

Cllr Padraig Fleming is brother of Minister of State Seán Fleming

'Major fight' on the cards over new rural homes in Laois warns councillor and Mi...

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Calls for softer policing of Portlaoise parking

Ramp signs on the Ridge Road to reduce speed

Portlaoise public toilets due to open by the end of May

New bike racks at Portlaoise Train Station needed as part of €450k cycling infra...

One house, one bin to solve local litter

Pressure on Laois homeless services

Cut corners but not fences to get to where you're going

Bollards haven't eased traffic woes at schools

More money for paths needed in Portlaoise budget

Mixed views expressed on Portlaoise's Friday market

Parking and traffic woes at Portlaoise estate

Portlaoise's 'forgotten area' roundabout a benefit to all

Is the marathon local election count curse to strike again in Laois?

Roundabout needed for 'forgotten area' of town

Nurses set for picket line.

Nursing strike is a 'tragedy' - Laois county councillors support nurses

Fears that regional development plan will hit rural Laois

The Rock National School near Mountmellick.

Safety ramps at the Rock National School would be costly

Kilminchy Water Treatment Works in Portlaoise.

Portlaoise's surplus water supply to grow