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2nd Year Football: Super second half comeback sees Portlaoise CBS crowned South Leinster ‘B’...
Portlaoise CBS 4-11 Gorey CS 4-7
South Leinster ‘B’ 2nd Year Football Championship Final
Portlaoise CBS have been crowned South Leinster 'B' Second Year champions following...
Laois Rose looking to add glitterball to Rose of Tralee gong as she becomes...
Katelyn Cummins could soon have a glitterball trophy to go with her Rose of Tralee winners’ sash after she was backed into favourite to...
New stand will be a significant boost to Centre of Excellence, says Laois GAA...
Laois GAA chairman PJ Kelly says that upgrading the county's facilities is always an important consideration as further works continue at the Centre of...
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Surge in dumped battery and electronic devices sparks urgent fire warning
One of the leading waste management operators in the Midlands, Ryan Brothers Environmental Services, has launched a public awareness campaign following a rise in...
Laois GAA: High profile coaching workshop, coach education and Laois Gaels relaunch
Laois GAA have announced a range of coaching education programmes and a relaunch of their supporters club - Laois Gaels.
The first coaching workshop of...
Record number of Laois households installed solar panels in 2025
A record number of solar panels were installed on homes in Co. Laois in 2025, according to new SEAI data.
Some 574 households in Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 15, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Billy) Kelly
Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Formerly of Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom.
14th January, 2026. Peacefully at St....
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The first of its kind in Ireland, located in Killenard, Heritage Village offers independence, comfort, security and a true sense of community.
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JOB VACANCY: People First Credit Union seeking to hire Board Administrator
People First Credit Union are currently seeking to hire a Board Administrator.
The purpose of the role is to co-ordinate Board and Committee meetings, prepare...
JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to fill a number of roles
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland...
Health Check and Town Team request for Borris-in-Ossory to make the most of significant...
Laois County Council have been encouraged to carry out a 'Health Check' on Borris-in-Ossory and help establish a 'Town Team', similar to what has...
Left alliance can grow if ‘big egos can be reduced to smaller egos’ says...
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley says that the united left alliance that worked so successfully for Catherine Connolly’s successful presidential election can build on...
In Pictures: Knock Vintage Club Men’s Shed host successful open evening
Knock Vintage Club Men's Shed hosted a successful open evening at their premises recently.
Laois TD Sean Fleming, Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh, Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley, IFA...
No occupational therapy for children in Laois as HSE do ‘not have approval to...
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has slammed the fact that there is no occupational therapy for children and young people in Laois.
Occupational therapy...
Borris-Kilcotton appoint new management team for 2026 season
Borris-Kilcotton have a new management team for the 2026 season that includes Kilkenny man Brendan Cahill as their senior coach as well as Dave...
Laois Soccer Podcast: The Laois man who is Director of Football at one of...
After many months of talking about it, we have finally gone and done it - the LaoisToday Soccer Podcast is here.
We’ve had numerous soccer...
Laois TD welcomes the re-opening of the Chinese markets to Irish beef
Laois TD Willie Aird has welcomed the news that Chinese markets have been re-opened to Irish beef.
The market had been closed since September 2024,...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Brown (née Lalor)
Fielbrook, Portlaoise, Laois
Retired nursing staff of St. Fintan's Hospital Portlaoise.
Beloved wife of...
Former Laois Ladies footballer inducted into the LGFA Hall of Fame
A former Laois Ladies footballer has been officially inducted into the LGFA Hall of Fame.
Former Timahoe and Laois stalwart Mary Casey has followed in...
LoveLaois Podcast: Goldilocks and the Three Beours – Portlaoise Panto set to go centre...
Over eight days and 11 shows and in front of a combined audience of 2,500, the Portlaoise Panto will go centre stage in the...
Leinster Colleges JHC ‘C’ Final: Glory for St Fergal’s as they prove far too...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 7-11 Portmarnock CS 3-7
Leinster Colleges JHC 'C' Final
St Fergal's Rathdowney have been crowned Leinster Colleges JHC 'C' champions following victory in...
Portlaoise-based financial planning practice acquired by former Tipperary hurler’s company
SYS Financial, one of Ireland’s leading financial advisory firms, has announced the acquisition of Portlaoise financial planning practice GTL Life and Pensions.
The acquisition is...
Laois’s first All-Star takes charge of native club ahead of 2026 season
Laois's first All-Star, Pat Critchley, has been appointed as the manager of the Portlaoise senior hurlers for 2026.
The Portlaoise native take the reigns after...
Four new additional special classes announced for Laois primary and secondary schools
Four new additional special classes have been announced for four Laois primary and secondary schools.
Our Ladys Meadows Durrow, Presentation Primary Portarlington and Scoil Phádraig...
Laois Hurling Podcast: A long week but a short campaign as Laois hurlers complete...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The Laois senior hurlers have had an extremely busy start to the...
