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Leinster Club IFC: End of the road for Park-Ratheniska as Burns inspires Hunterstown Rovers

All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise Hunterstown Rovers (Louth) 0-11 Park-Ratheniska 0-6  Leinster Club IFC...

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Park-Ratheniska begin Leinster adventure and one U-20...

All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise The wind and rain has finally abated and...
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Government urged to act as Laois towns and villages being ‘choked up’ by lorries...

The government has been called on to act to lower the cost for lorries and trucks who have to pay tolls to use motorways. The...

Laois GAA Previews: Park-Ratheniska hit the road while U-20 final place up for grabs

Leinster Club IFC - Park-Ratheniska v Hunterstown Rovers (Louth) In Stabannon at 1.30pm Seven weeks after winning the Laois intermediate football title in some style, Park-Ratheniska...

Five Laois parks awarded Green Flag awards to recognise best green spaces

County Laois was awarded five Green Flags at the 2025 Green Flag Awards, which celebrate the recognition of Ireland’s best parks and green spaces. In...

Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 15, 2025

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Margaret Lynch 23 Derrywood, Durrow, Laois, R32 DT22 Margaret formerly of Aharney, Lisdowney and retired night Matron...

Community spirit triumphs as successful fundraiser secures Portarlington’s Christmas tree

For more than four decades, Portarlington has upheld the cherished tradition of erecting a large Christmas tree in the town each festive season. The lights...

Laois Football Podcast: PJ Kelly and Tony Bambrick on proposed new championship

The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB Laois GAA clubs are set to decide on Monday next on a...

Incredible occasion for young Laois boy as Ireland keep World Cup hopes alive with...

The Republic of Ireland kept their World Cup hopes alive last night as they defeated Portugal 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium. It was an incredible...

Portlaoise Musical Society ready to take to the stage with ‘Come from Away’ –...

The ever-impressive, award-winning Portlaoise Musical Society take to the stage in the Dunamaise Arts Centre once again this evening, beginning a week-long run of...

Laois farmers graduate from the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy class of 2025

Twenty Tirlán farmers proudly graduate as the third group of family farm suppliers to complete the Tirlán and Baileys Sustainable Farming Academy. Laois farmers Sylvester...

Laois named Ireland’s hardest working county following new study

A new study has revealed that Laois has been named Ireland’s hardest-working county, taking the top spot in the national Hard-Working Index. The research, from...

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Athletics: Success for St Abban’s at Leinster juvenile uneven ages, U-23 and senior cross...

St Abban's excelled at Day 2 of the Leinster juvenile uneven ages, U-23 and senior cross country championships held in Kilbeggan on Saturday last. The...

Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 14, 2025

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Elizabeth (Betty) Harvey (née Carter) Tullyroe, Abbeyleix, Laois Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her...
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Aird: New housing plan ‘highlights key priorities in delivering more housing for Laois’

The new housing plan highlights the key priorities in delivering more housing for Laois according to Fine Gael TD Wille Aird. Deputy Aird said since...

Laois GAA proposing change to club football leagues that would see only one team...

The big decision to be made at next week's Laois GAA county board meeting will be on whether to reduce the senior football championship...

Students from Portlaoise schools come together for greener travel in a pioneering move

In a pioneering move, Portlaoise has become the first town in Ireland where all schools are working together on the Green-Schools Travel theme at...
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WATCH: Laois brother and sister go viral following hilarious TikTok video

A Laois brother and sister have exploded on TikTok following their hilarious take on a trending song. Portlaoise's Abbey Louise (18) and Alfie (6) Byrne...

LoveLaois Podcast: The new President, County Council drama, a trip to the Aviva and...

The latest edition of the LoveLaois Podcast is here and it is a wide and varied episode. Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett to...

Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Looking back at last weekend, ahead to what is...

The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB After a bit of a break, the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast...

Camogie: Camross launch fundraiser to cover costs as team prepare for Intermediate final

It is a massive week for Camross camogie club as they will contest the Leinster Intermediate club final at the end of it. Aerien Delaney's...

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 13, 2025

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Pauline Conroy (née Crossan) Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois Pauline Conroy (nee Crossan) Marian Ave. Portlaoise 11th November...