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Laois Dog Pound has pleaded with the public to consider fostering and adopting four legged friends, with the pound almost reaching full capacity. The pound took to social media this week to raise ...

"On Saturday, October 4, a male armed with a knife approached a woman in a car and demanded money, on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise. She beeped her horn and he ran off," the Gardaí report.

A Climate Carnival rolled into Laois last week, with global activists and eco business leaders gathering for two days to share wisdom and ideas. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW More Laois lands ...

Three Laois locals recently took part in a national remembrance service to honour and remember those who have donated their organs. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW 0:04 / 0:09 More Laois lands ...

"I was an avid photographer as an adult (mainly wildlife and landscapes) but always marvelled at images of deep space objects such as galaxies and nebulae. I believed that these were only possible ...

Campbell called the boy back downstairs, apologised and tried to give him €10. The boy ran from the house in what he described as “pouring rain” to his friend’s home. He contacted his aunt and she ...

In the lead-up to the show, Portlaoise Musical Society is also hosting a special fundraising night: the “Bing Bong Boogie” on Sunday October 26 at Delaney’s Main Bar from 6pm.

An 89 year old man is due to face trial over the alleged indecent assaults of boys in Laois in the 1970s and 80s. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW 0:05 / 0:09 More Laois lands to be rezoned for ...

Laois Live has been requested to clarify an article published online on Friday, October 3 with the headline Councillor objects to hearing votes of sympathy. The article referred to a discussion at the ...

The death took place on Sunday, October 5 of Mary Moylan, formerly of Kilnamanagh Rd., Walkinstown, Dublin 12, and late of The Cottages, The Green, Stradbally. Pre deceased by her Mam Eileen and Dad ...

Her visit was to give her an inside 'behind-the-scenes showcase' of how the team works. This was done as a nod to the company’s sustainability initiative. The visit wrapped up on a high note as two of ...