Time for Longford primary teachers to Register for the Blue Star Programme

Primary School Teachers in Longford are being called to register for the award-winning Blue Star Programme. Now in its 15th year, the primary education Programme introduces pupils to the European Union and promotes a... Read more »

Lusmagh continue winning streak as Clodiagh Gaels lose fourth game

LUSMAGH made their claim to be one of the favourites for the Senior B Championship pretty clear on Friday evening as they demolished Clodiagh Gaels 5-18 to 1-17 in Kilcormac to make... Read more »

Laois Garda station to receive four new Gardaí

Gardaí have announced the deployment of four new members of An Garda Síochána to a Laois Garda station.  This news comes following the attestation of 154 new Gardaí in Templemore Garda College on Friday... Read more »

Midlands student graduate’s dream summer job in Walt Disney World Florida

A Laois graduate student has lived a childhood dream this summer, working in Walt Disney World in Florida with unlimited access to the parks. Alison Reilly, 22, from The Rock, Mountmellick told... Read more »

Vacant pubs and commercial units pave way for almost 300 new homes in Limerick

Planning exemptions introduced in 2018 removed the requirement for planning permission for the conversation of certain types of commercial properties into residential units. OVER 120 planning exemptions to convert commercial properties into... Read more »

Last-Minute Getaways: Eight great places to visit this September

September is an ideal time to visit some of the world’s most captivating travel destinations. As summer crowds dwindle and the weather becomes more pleasant, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover new cultures,... Read more »

5 weird and wonderful programming languages to learn

The next time you’re thinking of picking up a new coding language, why not consider something a bit more niche? When it comes to selecting a programming language to add to your... Read more »

Leaving Cert 2025 marks the slow return to grade normality

It’s a conundrum that wouldn’t seem out of place on a higher level paper. “Exam authorities artificially increased more than half of all Leaving Cert grades in 2025 in a bid to... Read more »

Priests demand Irish Catholic Church sever ties with Allianz over Israel links – The Irish Times

The Catholic Church in Ireland has been called on to immediately sever its long-standing relationship with Allianz insurance because of the multinational’s connection with Israel. In a statement on Thursday, the Association... Read more »

George’s Dock fire: Luas suspended and businesses still affected by phone and internet outages after Dublin city blaze

The damage from the fire is still being assessed and the Luas service from Connolly Station to The Point is suspended for seven days until the structural integrity of the bridge can... Read more »