Laois Live Laois https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/topic/laois/rss Visit now for the latest news direct from Laois Live Laois and updated throughout the day en-gb Copyright 2026, Iconic Media Group Ltd Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:21:05 GMT 2026-11-12T15:21:05Z en-gb Iconic Media Group Ltd or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. 2026 <![CDATA[Laois housing estate approved after years of planning battles]]> https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/portarlington/laois-housing-estate-approved-after-years-of-planning-battles-9346585 There have been many objections to the proposed estate in Portarlington

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2026 12:05:53 GMT 9346585 The new development would be accessed through the existing Lansdowne and Castlelea estates in Portarlington. Photo: Google Maps. 2026-11-12T12:05:53+00:00 <![CDATA[Laois man who crashed car into stone wall to pay €2,200 compensation]]> https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/crime-courts/laois-man-who-crashed-car-into-stone-wall-to-pay-eur2200-compensation-9345783 Judge gives defendant until January to come up with money after appearing before Portlaoise District Court

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:40:33 GMT 9345783 Laois Live 2026-11-12T06:40:33+00:00 <![CDATA[In PICTURES: Laois Leaves delights]]> https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/in-pictures-laois-leaves-delights-9344413 Leaves Festival of Writing and Music featured a cornucopia of events in Portlaoise, Portarlington, Mountmellick

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:10:47 GMT 9344413 Freelance 2026-11-11T21:10:47+00:00 <![CDATA[Young Laois man brings a taste of Spain to Ballyfin with new market]]> https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/young-laois-man-brings-a-taste-of-spain-to-ballyfin-with-new-market-9345033 Daniel Connolly is launching Below the Blooms Market this December

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:35:41 GMT 9345033 Daniel Connolly from Ballyfin is launching the new Below the Blooms Market in Ballyfin Community Centre on December 6. 2026-11-11T20:35:41+00:00 <![CDATA[Laois rugby club plans major new indoor training building]]> https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/sport/rugby/laois-rugby-club-plans-major-new-indoor-training-building-9344908 Portarlington Rugby Club have lodged plans with Laois County Council for a new building at their Lea grounds

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:08:11 GMT 9344908 Denis Byrne Photography 2026-11-11T20:08:11+00:00 <![CDATA[Almost €10,000 a week to be spent on playgrounds in Laois]]> https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/politics/almost-eur10000-a-week-to-be-spent-on-playgrounds-in-laois-9344243 Laois County Council increased next year’s funding for playgrounds

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:05:18 GMT 9344243 Safety issues at Stradbally playground (pictured) were highlighted in recent months. Photo: Google Maps. 2026-11-11T19:05:18+00:00 <![CDATA[No job offers for dozens of new Midland nurses - Laois TD Willie Aird]]> https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/health/no-job-offers-for-dozens-of-new-midland-nurses-laois-td-willie-aird-9345228 Laois Fine Gael TD demands answers for 36 newly qualified unemployed nurses, some having paid rent deposits.

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 18:55:29 GMT 9345228 . 2026-11-11T18:55:29+00:00 <![CDATA[Santa in Laois for Christmas Lights big switch-on in Portlaoise]]> https://www.leinsterexpress.ie/news/christmas/santa-in-laois-for-christmas-lights-big-switch-on-in-portlaoise-9344087 Downtown Portlaoise traders invite families to switch on the Christmas illuminations on Main Street

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:10:58 GMT 9344087 Pics: Alf Harvey 2026-11-11T17:10:58+00:00