LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois footballers begin league campaign at home...
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The 2026 GAA season gets...
Shock and sadness following the passing of young Stradbally man
There is widespread shock and sadness this weekend following the passing of a young Stradbally man.
Ciaran 'Nelly' O'Neill, who is just 23-years-old, passed away...
Sadness in Abbeyleix at the death of much-loved community man Dan Murphy
Abbeyleix said farewell to one of its much-loved and highly-respected community men this week with the passing of Dan Murphy. He was aged in...
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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
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Five Laois footballers players seeking to make a breakthrough – and five more hoping...
Killian Byrne (Ballyroan-Abbey)
Byrne has played minor and U-20 for Laois and has a selection of underage championship medals with Ballyroan-Abbey, including three at U-20...
NFL Division 3: Limerick first up as Laois look to get off to winning...
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NFL Division 3 - Laois...
Excitement building and prizes available as Ballyfin GAA to host 6k Walk/Run at five...
Ballyfin GAA club’s popular 6km walk/run returns this weekend, giving competitiors the chance to have a look at the stunning Ballyfin Demesne.
The fundraising event...
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Surge in dumped battery and electronic devices sparks urgent fire warning
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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.
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Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 24, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Stokes
Portarlington Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of...
Laois senior hurling team named for National League Division 2 clash with Mayo
The Laois senior hurling team to face Mayo in Round 1 of the National Hurling League has been named.
Tommy Fitzgerald has named a team...
Laois GAA: Two names in the mix for vice-chairman’s role as vote to be...
There are two candidates proposed to fill the vacant vice-chairman's role on Laois GAA with the position set to be filled at Monday's county...
‘We’re All In This Together’ – Portlaoise College TY students take centre stage for...
Portlaoise College’s Transition Year students are set to take to the stage with their highly anticipated production of High School Musical.
The performances will take...
Portlaoise Jazz Festival set to return this month for the first time in 30...
The historic Portlaoise Jazz Festival is back for the first time in almost 30 years, kicking off on Friday, January 30, until Sunday, February...
Laois senior football team named for National League Division 3 clash with Limerick
The Laois senior football team to face Limerick in Round 1 of the National Football League has been named.
Justin McNulty has named a team...
Portlaoise bids farewell to Billy Rowan, founder of Reliable House Furnishers
Portlaoise is mourning the passing of William (Billy) Rowan, the founder of Reliable House Furnishers on Station Road, a business that has been woven...
Laois Football Podcast: Looking ahead to the Ladies National League with Eva Galvin
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
A new season is upon us and the Laois Ladies will get...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 23, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Stokes
Portarlington Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of...
GAA: Laois minor hurlers name 36-player panel for 2026 season
The Laois minor hurling panel has been named ahead of the 2026 season.
Manager Brendan Phelan has confirmed a 36-player panel who will represent Laois...
Laois Rugby Podcast: Towns Cup memories, Portarlington v Portlaoise Take 2 and schools cup...
Portlaoise RFC president David Kerr and Cathal Bannon from Portarlington are the guests on our first Laois Rugby Podcast.
In a wide-ranging chat, the lads...
Stradbally Tractor and Truck Run returns on Sunday, February 1
After the roaring success of last year's event, a Tractor and Truck Run will be held once again in Stradbally this year on Sunday,...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking ahead to the start of the National Hurling League
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The latest episode of the Laois Hurling Podcast is here and this...
LoveLaois Podcast: Council meeting catch up, Young Scientist achievement and a memorial bench
The latest episode of the LoveLaois Podcast is here and this one sees us looking back on events from the past week.
Steven Miller is...
Laois senior footballers name 36-player squad ahead of National League campaign
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named a 36-player panel ahead of the National Football League.
Laois will begin life in Division 3 this...
‘I won’t be accepting second best for the Mountmellick Road’
Ah, the Mountmellick Road.
The county's most talked-about road was up for discussion at this week's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District in Laois County...