Concern raised after armed and masked man attempts to enter property in Laois
Members of a local community in Laois have been left shaken following a serious incident which happened last night.
According to Sinn Fein Local Area...
Basketball: Heartbreak for Portlaoise CBS as their quest for back to back U-19 All-Ireland...
Portlaoise CBS 59 Colaiste Eanna (Dublin) 68
Schools All-Ireland U-19 ‘A’ Basketball Final
There was heartbreak in the National Stadium in Tallaght yesterday as Portlaoise CBS...
Calls increase for later train service to cater for increasing numbers of commuters in...
Laois County Councillors and two Laois TDs have called for the introduction of a later train service in the county.
The issue was first raised...
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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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How the Laois hurlers are shaping up ahead of latest National League campaign
A weird, wild and hopefully wonderful year awaits the Laois hurlers as they embark on their 2026 season.
Tommy Fitzgerald takes charge for his second...
Laois Football Podcast: National League fever as we preview 2026 campaign
The latest National Football League is upon us and Laois begin their Division 3 campaign at home to Limerick in O'Moore Park on Saturday...
Kelly Cup: Draw made as nine teams prepare to resume domestic action next month
The draw has been made for the 2026 edition of the Laois GAA pre-season football competition - the Kelly Cup.
Nine teams have entered the...
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Surge in dumped battery and electronic devices sparks urgent fire warning
One of the leading waste management operators in the Midlands, Ryan Brothers Environmental Services, has launched a public awareness campaign following a rise in...
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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.
With a focus...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John O`Shea
Birchgrove, Portlaoise, Laois
John O’Shea Birchgrove Portlaoise and formerly St Johns Sq.
Died 18th January 2026...
GAA: Laois minor footballers name captain, vice-captains and 37-player panel for 2026 season
The Laois minor football panel has been named ahead of the 2026 season.
Manager Dave McGrath has confirmed a 37-player panel who will represent Laois...
Laois student named runner up in national Lions Club Youth Ambassador Award 2026
A young Laois student has been named as the runner up in the national Lions Club Youth Ambassador Award competition.
The Youth Ambassador competition is...
LoveLaois Podcast: Laois County Council CEO Michael Rainey on housing, roads and investment across...
We sat down with the CEO of Laois County Council Michael Rainey recently.
He chatted about his somewhat unusual educational background, his various roles in...
GAA: Huge Laois involvement as Pfizer reach Leinster Inter-Firms final after defeating Gardai
Pfizer will contest the Leinster Inter-Firms final after claiming Regional glory last week.
The multi-national company entered the competition for the first time this season...
Laois Hurling Podcast: David Dooley ahead of Laois’s Division 2 campaign
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
This week marks the start of a very busy period on the...
Laois Soccer Podcast: A comprehensive look at all of the Laois soccer clubs across...
Our second episode of the Laois Soccer Podcast is here and while we don't have a guest this time, we do have plenty of...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Fitzpatrick
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Late of The Heath, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Cherished brother of Liam and...
Laois Heritage Society announces details of Annual General Meeting
The Laois Heritage Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 22, at 8pm in The Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The aim of...
Jobs market in Laois jumps almost 20% in 2025 – bucking national trend
The jobs market in Laois saw a substantial 19% rise in the number of advertised vacancies during 2025, bucking the national trend where the...
Business Briefing: Not for profit and proud to support the community – People First...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO Jackie Carroll caught up with Belinda Gyves of People First Credit Union recently.
Bellinda works as a Business Development Executive and...
Laois Football Podcast: Looking ahead to the National League with Brian Byrne
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
This week marks the start of a very busy period on the...
Laois teenager trades France for the Premier League as he signs for Bournemouth
A young Laois man has swapped France for the bright lights of the Premier League as he has signed for AFC Bournemouth.
Ade Solanke, who...
Soccer: Stradbally Town win in Wexford to keep streak going plus all the other...
Blackwater FC (Wexford) 2 Stradbally Town 6
LFA Shield Round 5
Stradbally Town made the trip to the sunny South East on Sunday morning hoping to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 19, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sylvia Mary Mathews (née Kellett)
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Sylvia Mary Mathews late of Station Road Portarlington...
Laois IFA President to join Mercosur protest in Strasbourg next week
IFA President Francie Gorman confirmed that he will travel to Strasbourg in France next week for a Mercosur protest organised by the French farm...