Works have started on extending the graveyard at Killasmeestia in County Laois, with over 120 new plots to be created and three columbarium walls installed. Last year, plans were approved by Laois ...

One thing that surprised Dr Loughman in his research was the role James Ryan's wife played in Ireland's revolutionary cause. "I never appreciated that his wife was a big part in the story as well, she ...

A long-running sit-in protest at Bord Bia has ended following a commitment for an independent review. The Irish Farmers’ ...

Seventeen year old Sean Ward from Portarlington just completed this gruelling challenge in aid of the Mater Hospital, aiming to raise funds for cardiovascular care. Sean's father Phillip (Chilly) Ward ...

Westmeath GAA football star Luke Loughlin chatted to host Tommy Tiernan on his RTE One show about his addiction ...

The Volkswagen Bora was observed leaving a trail of black smoke signals, which gardaí say screamed, 'Stop me!!!' ...

A volunteer-run private Laois housing development in Mountmellick is a shining example to all towns on how to provide safe, comfortable, sociable housing for older people. On Friday, February 27 the ...

Mountrath Community School's stages stunning Come from Away production ...

The death has occurred of Paddy McRedmond, Castletown, Kinnitty, and formerly from Clonabeg, Clonaslee, Co Laois, peacefully on March 1 in the excellent care of the Arden Ward, Midland Regional ...

It was the first year that the event was open to the public ...

Alison McEvoy and Annie Holland have contributed works for the ‘A Guide for Wetlands Communities Engaging in Creative projects’. Both have been involved with the landmark Abbeyleix Bog Project in ...

Patricia Kilmartin Audiology Services is a privately-run business based in Co. Laois for over 35 years. Patricia completed ...