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General Election

Laois General Election candidate makes history in Portlaoise

Portlaoise Fine Gael county councillor Willie Aird made personal history in Portlaoise today in his campaign to represent Laois in Dáil Éireann and winning a seat held by his grandfather in the early years of the State. Cllr Aird signed his General ...

15 Nov 2024 at 18:33

General Election

WATCH: Laois Returning Officer announces election of Willie Aird in Portlaoise

Laois General Election Returning Officer has deemed Willie Aird elected as a new TD for Laois after the fifth count in Portlaoise. Mr Aird was elected after the distribution of votes from Green Party candidate Rosie Palmer. The Portlaoise farmer ...

30 Nov 2024 at 22:33

General Election

General Election result the 'stuff of dreams' for Portlaoise's Willie Aird in Laois after General Election

Willie Aird is arguably one of the happiest men in Laois this week after realising an ambition going back 45 years to represent his county as a TD in Dáil Éireann. The new TD was ebullient on arrival in the Laois County Centre in Portlaoise on ...

01 Dec 2024 at 20:33

Local Elections

Laois Local Election Q & A: Portlaoise infrastructure key

What are your priorities? I have a clear vision for the future of our area, one that is built on prosperity, sustainability and inclusivity for all. My priorities include urban and rural regeneration and development, increased investment for ...

28 May 2024 at 20:33

General Election

In Pictures: Portlaoise councillor targets Laois Dáil seat

Portlaoise native Cllr Willie Aird is Fine Gael candidate who'll be on the ballot papers of Laois voters when the go to the polls at the next General Election. To see more pictures from his selection night at the Fine Gael General Election ...

08 Sept 2024 at 19:33

General Election

No election called but Minister joins Laois Fine Gael 'campaign trail' in Portlaoise

Fine Gael TD and Government Chief Whip was coy about the timing of the General Election when she joined the party's Laois candidate in the streets of Portlaoise this week. Hildegarde Naughton, who is also a Minister of State, is one of ...

17 Oct 2024 at 18:33

Local News

Free travel extended to children under nine in Laois

The new TFI Child Leap Card will extend free travel in Laois across TFI services for children between 5 and 8 years of age, from today. Portlaoise TD, Deputy William Aird said the card, available through leapcard.ie, will expand free ...

03 Sept 2025 at 14:33

Local News

Laois over 70s can bring free companion on travel pass

Thousands of Laois people over the age of 70 will now be entitled to bring a friend or relative with them and travel for free, according to a Laois TD. From September 2025, all people aged over 70 will be entitled to get a Free ...

27 May 2025 at 12:33

Local News

Portlaoise-based Laois TD lands new jobs in Dáil

Laois TD Willie Aird has been appointed to two jobs on Dáil committees. The Fine Gael TD is to sit on the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture and Food and the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community ...

02 May 2025 at 08:33

Local News

Government department stalling on a plea from Laois school in Portlaoise for classrooms

The Department of Education appears to have changed its mind on refusing a request for more classrooms for a Laois school but there is still no indication that it will accede to the urgent need. St Francis Special School ...

03 Feb 2025 at 19:33

Laois Live

Laois secures €1,147,249 for minor works and national roads maintenance

National roads in Laois will benefit from funding of €1,147,249 million for maintenance and repair work this year. The allocation was issued in two categories. A total of €701,300 was delivered Under Capital Investment ...

28 Mar 2025 at 18:33

Your Community

Fantastic fund granted for Laois parent and toddler groups

Four toddler groups in Laois will receive funding to support parents and young children. Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has welcomed this announcement. Deputy Aird said the funding can be used by these groups for a ...

20 Jun 2025 at 19:33

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