The first people in Laois were hunters and gatherers who passed through the county about 8,500 years ago. They hunted in the forests that covered Laois and fished in its rivers, gathering nuts and ...

Co Laois, a small county in the midlands, is one of these hidden gems, with plenty to offer visitors. With an impressive mix of history, nature, and adventure, it is a mystery why Laois gets very ...

185 metre high wind turbines in the Townlands of Derncart Forest Upper and Forest Lower near Mountmellick in Co Laois was rejected by Laois County Council. The county council refused permission in ...

“Being here means that we, as a family, can continue supporting our community,” he adds, “and through our brewery tours, give visitors another reason to stay in County Laois.” As we ...

A public meeting will take place on Thursday night this week in Ballinakill over concerns for a proposed windfarm for south County Laois ... in the townlands of Ballynalacken, Ballymartin ...

This follows Laois County Council granting planning permission ... last year to recommence mining activities across eight townlands near Galmoy in Co Kilkenny. Planning documents lodged with ...

Barry hails from Ballinakill on the Laois-Kilkenny border, a hurling part of the county, but she plays football for the neighbouring Shanahoe. She started her career outfield but a couple of ...