Laois News
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 18:40We hid in the bathroom, Irish premier told as he meets people in bomb-hit Kyiv
Micheál Martin said ‘people should not have to suffer like this’.
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 18:25Opportunity for Laois community groups to get €50,000 funding boost
The Local Environmental Action Fund supports groups involved in climate action projects
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 17:59Fears for the surgery service in Laois hospital as doctors redeployed to Offaly
Laois Government TD Seán rejects HSE statement as “meaningless”
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 17:30WATCH: Laois Fire and Rescue Service drone footage shows the aftermath of a fire
Laois Fire and Rescue Service has published a video showing the damage caused by recent fires
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 17:29Slievenamon wildfire could burn for days, chief fire officer says
A large wildfire in south Co Tipperary could take ‘days’ to be extinguished.
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 17:00Kildare Library, County Archives and Cultural Centre Project on the way
The €18.18 million project will be located on the Athgarvan Road, Newbridge
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 16:54Death notices for Laois - Thursday, July 23
Laois death notices and funeral arrangements
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 16:37Tractors and tankers used by local farmers to help tackle wildfire
People have described how the community has tried to protect houses near the blaze.
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Leinster Express·23 Jul, 16:16'This is racist' - Social media post causes uproar over 'fermenting hatred' in community
A social media post circulating online claiming Muslim prayer mats have been hung on railings of the Church of the Assumption in Tullamore has been labelled as “racist” and “untrue”.
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 16:15Ukraine ‘priority’ for Ireland during EU presidency, Taoiseach says
Micheál Martin said it was important to visit Ukraine early in Ireland’s EU presidency
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 15:56Gardaí issue update on two Laois Offaly Gardaí who were hospitalised
The two Gardaí became unwell while processing vape products which had been seized
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 13:55McEntee announces 10 million euro for Northern Irish peacebuilding projects
The money allocated by the Reconciliation Fund will focus on groups combating domestic, sexual and gender based violence.
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 13:54Young Laois horse experts claim world championship win
Teens from Ballyroan and Borris-in-Ossory were on Irish team in Germany
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 13:30Gift Grub star and Deirdre O'Kane among comedy headliners at Electric Picnic
Mario Rosenstock, Deirdre O’Kane, Reggie Watts and Shane Todd headline expanded comedy arena
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 13:17Justice Minister says he will meet Law Society amid legal aid fee row
Jim O’Callaghan said the Law Society has not communicated with him since the introduction of new regulations.
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 13:15'Stop use immediately' - Hundreds of electric blankets recalled amid serious fire fears
There are approximately 867 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 13:00Laois solicitor unable to make submissions for burglary accused
The man is accused of burglary and damaging a garda station
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 12:52Irish premier says ‘no concrete evidence’ on alumina exports investigation
Micheál Martin said the probe was ‘almost complete’ and the results would be shared with the European Commission.
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 11:37Man due in court in connection with seizure of drugs at Laois vape
The drugs cannabis products were discovered during a search on Monday
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 11:08Firefighters tackling ‘significant’ Slievenamon fire for fourth day
Firefighters in Co Tipperary are fighting a large fire which has spread to an adjoining forest.
Leinster Express·23 Jul, 09:51Dublin Airport Authority settles defamation lawsuit with journalist
The DAA has apologised and settled a defamation lawsuit with a journalist over posts on X.
Leinster Express·22 Jul, 22:40Two Laois Offaly Gardaí hospitalised as Garda station evacuated
The Gardaí became unwell while processing evidence seized from a vape shop
Leinster Express·22 Jul, 22:28Stradbally make winning start against Killeshin in Laois GAA SFC
Stradbally hit 1-6 without reply in a decisive third-quarter spell
Leinster Express·22 Jul, 22:00PROPERTY: Neat Laois cottage in tip top condition with land for €265,000
A lovely semi detached cottage in walk-in condition is new to the Laois property market
Leinster Express·22 Jul, 22:00Actual 'life size' beach coming to Laois for Electric Picnic 2026
Pack your togs because Electric Picnic is literally bring beach vibes to Laois!
Leinster Express·22 Jul, 20:35Relay for Life returns to Laois to raise vital funds for local cancer services
Relay for Life Laois has raised €120,000 since it began in 2022