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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...

The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB 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...
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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...

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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...
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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...

Momentous occasion for Laois student as he attends Inauguration of President Catherine Connolly

History was made last week as for just the tenth time in the entire existence of the state, a president was inaugurated. President Catherine Connolly...

16 clubs represented as the Laois GAA Award winners for the 2025 season have...

The Laois GAA award winners for the 2025 season have been announced this morning – with 19 handed out. The only two awards that have...

Collier sets her sights on All-Ireland semi final as remarkable 2025 continues

Aimee Collier had a weekend to remember as she was named PWC Premier Junior Camogie Player of the Year on Saturday evening in Croke...

Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Republic of Ireland, Port in Louth, Camross camogie glory...

The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB Our latest Podcast is here and we have plenty to talk about...

Portlaoise College students champion inspiring animal welfare initiative

Students from class 3F at Portlaoise College have proudly completed an impactful and thought-provoking community action project focused on rights and responsibilities as part...

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Frank Conway Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Ennistymon, Clare Frank Conway, Colliers Lane, Kilminchy, Portlaoise and late of Ennistymon, Co....

Laois GAA proposal to reduce senior football championship to 12 teams sails through with...

The Laois senior football championship will be reduced to 12 teams over a two-year period after a proposal about a restructure received considerable support...