Clúid Housing finishes 2019 after adding 23 homes in Laois
The year of 2019 was another busy one for Clúid Housing, Ireland’s leading approved housing body (AHB). Across the country, Clúid delivered over 700 homes, including 23 in Laois. New Business Director at Clúid Housing, Fiona Cormican, said that 2019 represented another strong year for Clúid, as the organisation passed the milestone of 7,000 homes […]
Search is on for best young Food Entrepreneurs in Laois
Registration is now open for GROW2CEO – a unique competition to find Irelands’ next young food entrepreneurs. GROW2CEO is a collaboration between Cully & Sully and GIY. The campaign was launched today in Cork by food entrepreneur Cullen Allen from Cully & Sully and Mick Kelly founder of GIY. GROW2CEO will give students and teenagers […]
Under 50 and living with arthritis in Laois? Conference to address employment, parenting and mental health needs of GenArthritis<50
Issues affecting people under 50 who are living with arthritis in Laois will be addressed at a conference on 24 November. Employment, parenting and mental health are amongst the topics for discussion at the Arthritis Ireland event, which will be held in Maynooth. Even though frequently thought of as an old person’s disease, 150,000 people […]
Betting Tax Hike Will Cause 231 Job Losses In Midlands
The Government’s proposal to hike Betting Tax by 100pc will cost 231 jobs in the Midlands, according to an analysis by the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA). Based on its engagement with members since Budget 2019 was announced last Tuesday, the IBA estimates that 16 bookmakers shops will close permanently in Kildare, four will close in […]
Laois Student Attends First Day At IT Sligo
Rebecca McNamara from Portlaoise, joined over 1000 first year students at IT Sligo for Induction Day on Tuesday 11th September 2018. The Institute of Technology Sligo, holds an Induction for all its first years to help them make the transition from second level to third level education. They also give advice and support to those […]
€750,000 Funding For Start-Ups In Enterprise Ireland’s Final Competitive Start Fund Of 2018
Enterprise Ireland today launched its final Competitive Start Fund (CSF) of 2018. The competition is worth up to €750,000 in funding for start-ups and will open for applications on Tuesday, 18th September and close on Tuesday, 2nd October. The Fund will provide up to €50,000 in equity funding for up to 15 successful applicants and is open to innovative start-ups […]
Tulsa Launches National Child And Family Support Week In Laois and Offaly
Tusla-Child and Family Agency has launched its first ever national promotional drive to highlight the range of services it provides as part of its Prevention, Partnership and Family Support(PPFS) programme. Tusla National Child and Family Support Week will feature special public events across Longford, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly and will be backed up by a national […]
Reduced VAT Rate Results In New Jobs In Laois
In Q1 2018 alone, 171,700 workers were employed directly in the Accommodation and Food Services sector and the total gross annual wage paid to those workers was €3.98 billion. In Q1 2018, it is estimated that 3,058 workers were employed directly in the Accommodation and Food Services sector in County Laois. Total employment in the Accommodation and […]
CELTIC CON Irelands Midland Comic Convention (Portlaoise)
Will bring a host of fun, Top Irish Comic Creators, Comic Village, Artist Alley, Geek Market, Craft Stalls, Display Vehicles, Gaming Zone, Exhibitor and Artist Expo Area. Costume Characters, Cosplay Contest, AND MUCH MORE!!! Sat 23rd & Sun 24th June O’Loughlin’s Hotel Main St, PortLaoise Celtic Con will run alongside The Old Fort Quarter Festival […]