Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Change gets through, Clonad in Leinster and awards season
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
After years of talking about it - and years of resistance largely...
‘If I send staff out to dredge a river in the morning, the Council...
Laois County Councillors have been told that the laws of the land are preventing Councils from removing silt from rivers.
The recent spell of heavy...
Leinster Colleges SHC ‘B’: Late Cuddy free snatches draw for Mountrath CS as they...
Mountrath CS 2-16 Castlecomer 1-19
Leinster Colleges SHC 'B' Round 2
Mountrath CS and Castlecomer of Kilkenny shared the spoils on Thursday morning after playing out...
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Unforgettable celebration of local community at Fitz of Inch Christmas Festival
The Fitz of Inch Christmas Festival is set to bring an unforgettable celebration of our local community to the heart of Stradbally, Co. Laois...
Laois Hospice presents new syringe pumps to support Palliative Care in the community
Laois Hospice Foundation has announced the presentation of new syringe pumps to the Laois Palliative Care Team.
This equipment will be used in the community...
Students in Laois empowered to reduce energy consumption at Greens Schools’ workshop
Secondary school students from Laois learned about how they can take steps to conserve electricity, during the An Taisce Green-Schools’ regional energy workshop, in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
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Iconic Gray’s Restaurant goes on the market in Portlaoise with Hume Auctioneers
Hume Auctioneers have just brought to the market, the iconic Gray’s Restaurant on Portlaoise Main Street also known, in more recent years, as The...
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Leaves Festival of Writing & Music 2025: Celebrating Irish Voices in Laois
4th–8th November 2025
The Leaves Festival of Writing & Music returns to Co Laois this November, bringing a vibrant celebration of Irish literature, music, and...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Town Centre First Plan launch ‘a resounding success’
Mountmellick came together in force for the launch of the Town Centre First Plan, marking a memorable evening for the entire community in the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Musical Society bring the house down again with ‘Come From Away’
The Dunamaise Arts Centre has been packed to capacity all week for the latest Portlaoise Musical Society production.
This year is their 26th annual performance...
‘It’s embarrassing and a disgrace what is happening’ – Councillors fume over lack of...
The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has long been the focus of Council meetings in Laois and it has raised its head once again.
Ever increasing...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Enda Rowland on his career, decision to retire, the best and...
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The curtain came down on one of the great Laois hurling careers...
Sadness following passing of former Laois County Councillor who served as Cathaoirleach
There is sadness in Laois this week following the passing of a former Laois County Councillor who served as Cathaoirleach.
The death of former Fianna...
Ladies Football: Laois learn their fate as National League fixtures for 2026 confirmed
The Laois Ladies will begin their 2026 campaign on the final weekend of January as their National Football League fixtures have been confirmed.
Stephen Duff's...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
Road to Recovery sees a McGrath Video Laryngoscope and Breast Pump purchased for Portlaoise...
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to the Road to Recovery team for their exceptional fundraising through their Road...
In Pictures: Preston House and Palace Bar take poetic licence for Stoked launch
Two venues, Preston House and the Palace Bar, were a buzz with banter, lilting with laughter, sizzling with songs and stories and poets in...
Laois DJ set to host all day event in aid of Movember this weekend
A Laois DJ is set to host an all day DJ set in aid of men's mental health charity Movember this weekend.
Robbie Purcell, from...
Meet the Laois teenager who is representing Ireland internationally in gymnastics
Excitement is building in one part of Laois as a teenager is set to represent Ireland on the international stage in gymnastics.
14-year-old Lauren Kelly,...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Provincial and U-20 games down for decision as we head for...
We're heading towards the end of the season but the matches continue thick and fast.
This week sees more U-20 football and hurling action take...
Former Laois footballer appointed Engagement and Development Officers by the GPA
A former Laois footballer has been appointed as an Engagement and Development Officer (EDO) by the Gaelic Players Association (GPA).
The GPA say that they...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Edmund (Eamonn) Rafter
Knockanoran, Durrow, Laois
Eamonn MCC (retired) in his 95th year has passed away peacefully...
Five schools in Laois to receive funding for climate action works
Five schools in Laois are set to benefit from funding as part of the Climate Action Summer Works Scheme.
So says Fine Gael TD Willie...
Programme of Christmas events unveiled for Portlaoise as lights to be switched on this...
Laois County Council has announced that Christmas will officially kick off in Portlaoise this week.
These festive celebrations 'promise something for everyone from music and...
