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...
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Lorraine Keane’s award winning preloved boutique Fashion Relief Comes to Joe Mallon Motors Naas...
If you love your fashion and love to support a charity while doing so, then put Friday, November 21st and Saturday, November 22nd, in...
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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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
