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Laois MEP has surgery in Dublin after cardiac scare

MEP Laois and the Midlands and former Laois Offaly TD Barry Cowen had to have surgery in Dublin after suffering a heart scare. In a statement, Mr Cowen said he underwent a surgical procedure in St James's Hospital in Dublin on Monday, April 7 having ...

09 Apr 2025 at 18:33

Laois Live

Laois nurse joins Irish contingent on global March to Gaza

A Laois nurse is joining with people from over 50 countries worldwide in a visually powerful March to Gaza, to demand an end to the genocide of Palestine by the Israeli Government. Mountmellick mother of four Helen Lawlor will fly to Egypt in a ...

05 Jun 2025 at 21:33

Laois Sport

Multiple Garda vetting for Laois sport volunteers 'crazy ridiculous situation'

A Laois county councillor has slammed the Garda vetting system for community volunteers as a "crazy, ridiculous situation". Currently, anyone who volunteers to work around children or vulnerable people must apply for Garda vetting, to confirm ...

08 Apr 2025 at 13:33

Your Community

Laois Councillor ties the knot in gorgeous Rome wedding

A Laois County Councillor with Dáil ambitions has tied the knot in regal Rome. The Fine Gael representative, Borris-in-Ossory man Cllr Conor Bergin married his long-time partner Leonie Canavan last Thursday. The councillor shared photos to ...

24 Oct 2025 at 19:33

General Election

'Laois needs a Fianna Fáil TD'- Minister Sean Fleming

Following Minister Seán Fleming’s recent selection as Fianna Fáil’s candidate for Laois in the next General Election, The Leinster Express / Laois Live spoke to the Minister on his past deliveries and future priorities. Deputy Fleming was ...

02 Aug 2024 at 18:33

Schools

Laois TD Willie Aird welcomes higher SUSI student grant rates

Laois TD Deputy Willie Aird has urged Laois third level students to check if they qualify for the increased third level SUSI grant system. The Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) has opened for applications for the 2025/26 academic ...

04 Apr 2025 at 18:33

Local News

Laois General Election candidate says 'true Irish' will 'win battle' against Government 'tyranny'

Ireland is under attack from a tyrannical Irish Government, which is eroding democracy, but the battle against this 'tyranny' will be won by the 'true Irish', according to a Laois woman who has attempted to win a seat in the Dáil. ...

12 Aug 2025 at 18:33

Pictures & Videos

PHOTOS: Laois locals meet presidential candidate Jim Gavin on Portlaoise visit

Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin paid a trip to Portlaoise on Thursday morning, visiting local businesses, the parish centre and Gaelscoil Portlaoise. Laois locals stopped to chat with the candidate. For more pictures,...

02 Oct 2025 at 20:33

Elections

Over 70% of Laois residents can vote in the Presidential election

About 65,000 Laois people will have the right to vote in the Presidential election when the polls open on Friday, October 24. As the campaign between Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys comes to a close, the Electoral ...

22 Oct 2025 at 07:33

Local News

'Thousands' refused the right to build homes in rural Laois

Thousands of people who want to live in rural Laois are being turned down because they cannot prove they have a 'local need' need to live there, according to a Laois TD who raised the issue with Government officials. ...

28 Oct 2025 at 18:33

Local News

Laois Fine Gael Dáil hopeful becomes solicitor

A Laois Fine Gael county councillor who harbours bigger ambitions in politics has officially become a solicitor. Cllr Conor Bergin took to social media to reveal his entry into the legal profession after training ...

27 May 2025 at 19:33

Local News

Laois TDs would serve as Ministers when Government forms if picked

Outgoing Minister of State Séan Fleming says he has the 'ability, experience and drive' to serve as a minister in the new Government but he has had no indication whether he will be reappointed or not. The ...

20 Jan 2025 at 13:33

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