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All nine main towns in Co Laois have at least one defibrillator

Call for HSE to provide location of defibrillators

Leinster / 28 Jan

Reuban Murray believes climate change is a problem we can fix

Delegates ready for first Youth Assembly on Climate

Climate Change / 14 Nov 19

There were accumulations of snow on higher ground across counties Laois, Carlow and Kildare

Motorists urged to use 'extreme caution' after snowfall

Weather / 14 Nov 19

Glanbia recently announced plans for a €130m cheese production plant in Laois

Laois re-opening chamber to attract new investment

Business / 23 Sep 19

William Delaney was reported missing by his family in January this year (Pic: Facebook)

Search suspended for missing man in Co Laois

Leinster / 21 Nov 19

Father John Cummins was described as a 'much loved priest'

Tributes paid after priest dies in 'freak accident'

Leinster / 31 Jan 19

The stretch of road was closed to facilitate a forensic examination but has since reopened

Man dies following road crash in Co Laois

Leinster / 23 Dec 18

Thomas Doyle Molloy has been missing since 22 October

Missing Laois teen located safe and well

News / 10 Nov 18

Two car collision in Co Laois

Man killed, two injured in Laois road crash

News / 06 Nov 18

Elizabeth O'Kelly made around €30m from the sale of the Leinster Leader Ltd in 2005 (Pic: Alf Harvey)

Laois woman leaves €30m to five charities in her will

Ireland / 01 Nov 18

A garda helicopter was involved in the search along with gardaí on the ground

Investigation after people found in lorry in Co Laois

Leinster / 03 Aug 18

It is understood gardaí are following a definite line of inquiry

Stolen tools worth almost €10k recovered in Co Laois

Leinster / 21 Jun 18

Inspectors found clear evidence that the turnover in staff is impacting negatively on residents' care

28 staff left Laois nursing home in four-month period

Health / 09 Mar 18

Mountmellick suffered serious flooding in November last year

Small number of homes in Laois hit by flooding

Leinster / 22 Jan 18

Planning permission for the pylons was granted by An Bord Pleanála after an oral hearing last year

Pylon project started without proper notifications

Leinster / 12 Jun 17

A firearm and a number of suspicious devices were recovered

Two arrested over firearm, suspicious devices find

Ireland / 26 Feb 16

Eirgrid's planned project includes new substations in Kilkenny and Laois

Opponents of pylon project consider court action

News / 28 Apr 14

The hearing is looking at proposals for new substations and high-voltage lines between Laois and Kilkenny

EirGrid accused of 'bullying' councillors

News / 06 Nov 13

Eirgrid has announced the 'preferred corridor' for a 400 kilovolt line

Meetings held over Eirgrid power line plans

News / 04 Nov 13

The body was found by a Bord na Móna worker two years ago

Co Laois bog body is world's oldest

News / 02 Aug 13

The Connect Ireland initiative rewards individuals who help bring new projects to Ireland

75 new jobs through Connect Ireland incentive

News / 19 Jul 13

Protesters claim that children's respite centre is already under pressure.

300 protest over closure of Laois respite centre

News / 22 Sep 12

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