Laois student named runner up in national Lions Club Youth Ambassador Award 2026
A young Laois student has been named as the runner up in the national Lions Club Youth Ambassador Award competition.
The Youth Ambassador competition is...
LoveLaois Podcast: Laois County Council CEO Michael Rainey on housing, roads and investment across...
We sat down with the CEO of Laois County Council Michael Rainey recently.
He chatted about his somewhat unusual educational background, his various roles in...
GAA: Huge Laois involvement as Pfizer reach Leinster Inter-Firms final after defeating Gardai
Pfizer will contest the Leinster Inter-Firms final after claiming Regional glory last week.
The multi-national company entered the competition for the first time this season...
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Applications open for September intake at Portlaoise Institute
Portlaoise Institute has announced that applications for all full-time courses commencing in September will open on Tuesday, 20th January.
Prospective students are encouraged to apply...
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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...
Laois Hurling Podcast: David Dooley ahead of Laois’s Division 2 campaign
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
This week marks the start of a very busy period on the...
Laois Soccer Podcast: A comprehensive look at all of the Laois soccer clubs across...
Our second episode of the Laois Soccer Podcast is here and while we don't have a guest this time, we do have plenty of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Fitzpatrick
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Late of The Heath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Cherished brother of Liam and...
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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...
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Heritage Village launches Ireland’s first modern later living community
The first of its kind in Ireland, located in Killenard, Heritage Village offers independence, comfort, security and a true sense of community.
With a focus...
Laois Heritage Society announces details of Annual General Meeting
The Laois Heritage Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 22, at 8pm in The Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The aim of...
Jobs market in Laois jumps almost 20% in 2025 – bucking national trend
The jobs market in Laois saw a substantial 19% rise in the number of advertised vacancies during 2025, bucking the national trend where the...
Business Briefing: Not for profit and proud to support the community – People First...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO Jackie Carroll caught up with Belinda Gyves of People First Credit Union recently.
Bellinda works as a Business Development Executive and...
Laois Football Podcast: Looking ahead to the National League with Brian Byrne
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
This week marks the start of a very busy period on the...
Laois teenager trades France for the Premier League as he signs for Bournemouth
A young Laois man has swapped France for the bright lights of the Premier League as he has signed for AFC Bournemouth.
Ade Solanke, who...
Soccer: Stradbally Town win in Wexford to keep streak going plus all the other...
Blackwater FC (Wexford) 2 Stradbally Town 6
LFA Shield Round 5
Stradbally Town made the trip to the sunny South East on Sunday morning hoping to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 19, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sylvia Mary Mathews (née Kellett)
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Sylvia Mary Mathews late of Station Road Portarlington...
Laois IFA President to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg next week
IFA President Francie Gorman confirmed that he will travel to Strasbourg in France next week for a Mercosur protest organised by the French farm...
Laois TD tells Taoiseach to Taoiseach to ‘stop dancing around the Occupied Territories Bill’
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley told Micheál Martin in the Dail to bring forward the Occupied Territories Bill.
The Laois TD wants Ireland ban trade...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois camogie come together to celebrate incredible 2025 season
It was standing room only in the Midlands Park Hotel last night as the Laois camogie family came together to celebrate.
2025 was one of...
How the Laois footballers are shaping up ahead of latest National League campaign
And so the Laois footballers go again, another National League campaign is upon us.
Justin McNulty is facing into the third year of his second...
Fr Paddy: Beatification of Fulton Sheen
One of the fundamental tasks of the Christian faith is to communicate well.
The early disciples were invited to go and tell The Good News....
Two Laois businesses set to take part in Local Enterprise Showcase at RDS
Some of Laois’s best up and coming craft and design businesses are set to take part in the Local Enterprise Showcase at the RDS.
Starting...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 18, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sylvia Mary Mathews (née Kellett)
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Sylvia Mary Mathews late of Station Road Portarlington...
‘In Laois, house prices are up, rents are up, homelessness is up and notices...
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has urged the government to take action to assist those in the 'squeezed middle to get secure accommodation'.
Deputy Stanley...
Portlaoise College students explore the life and art of Casimir Markievicz at the Royal...
Fifth and Sixth year students in Portlaoise College had the wonderful opportunity to attend the launch of the travelling panel exhibition Casimir Markievicz: A...