Fr Paddy: Robin Red Breast … A Christmas bird
These days we find ourselves plunged into the depths of winter darkness.
Nature seems to have fallen asleep and yet in its raw and empty...
Students at Laois secondary school go global with Irish and English podcasting
Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc continues to lead the way in innovative teaching, digital creativity and student voice with its rapidly expanding bilingual podcasting programme.
As...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Florence (Florie) Geoghegan (née Cantwell)
Sandyhill Gardens, Ballymun, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
Formerly of Durrow, Co. Laois.
11th December, 2025....
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WATCH: Hume Auctioneers and Hollybrook Homes launch Christmas showhouse with brilliant video alongside Portlaoise...
Hume Auctioneers and Hollybrook Homes have launched their Christmas Showhouse in the new Sand Wood estate in Portlaoise with the help of the children’s...
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Deadline Extended for People First Credit Union’s €10,000 Community Champions Award
People First Credit Union encourages applications from community and voluntary groups by Monday, 8th December at 9am.
People First Credit Union has announced an extension...
Laois students to be equipped with hands-on skills in virtual reality, filmmaking, and podcasting
A new partnership has been launched for Transition Year students in nine schools across Laois and Offaly - the LOETB TY Digital Arts Programme.
This...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College TY students shine at annual SciFest showcase
Portlaoise College was a hub of innovation and excitement this week as Transition Year students took part in SciFest, the annual celebration of science,...
Call made for river and bridge in Laois village to be cleaned as ‘three...
Laois County Council has been called upon to carry out works on the bridge in Castletown as it is almost fully blocked with silt.
The...
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Emo Court to host two days of festive fare – a free event with...
Emo Court will host Christmas at Emo on December 13-14, featuring two days of festive music, community performances, and seasonal food under a heated...
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Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Chosen to Participate in SPOTLITE Student Voice Programme
Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc was recently chosen as one of twenty schools to participate in a training day for the SPOTLITE programme, an initiative...
In Pictures: Individuals and community groups benefit as Raheen Vintage Club celebrate another successful...
Raheen Vintage Club held their annual presentation night recently, celebrating another hugely successful year for the club and community.
A total of €9,600 was donated...
Laois TD presses Minister for Public Expenditure for update on new school for Colaiste...
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to 'honour the Commitments in the Programme for Government on the school building projects...
In Pictures: Mountrath Community School host carol service and TY market
Mountrath Community School held its annual Christmas Carol Service, bringing students, staff, and families together to celebrate the festive season in a warm and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, December 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Madeleine (Madge) O'Grady (née Farrell)
Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Madeleine (Madge) O' Grady (nee...
Gardai make four arrests in Midlands Prison Portlaoise following alleged assault
Gardai confirmed they have made four arrests in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise following an alleged assault.
The incident, described as an 'assault causing harm',...
Laois County Fire and Rescue Service welcomes two new fire appliances
Laois County Fire and Rescue Service has strengthened its fleet with the addition of two new state-of-the-art fire appliances, which will serve the communities...
Laois GAA confirm U-20 footballer and hurler of the year for 2025
Laois GAA have announced the selection of U-20 footballer and hurler of the year for 2025.
Unsurprisingly, both selections come from players from the respective...
WATCH: All-Ireland final excitement building in Camross and Killanure as festive song released
History will be made in Croke Park this weekend as a camogie team from Camross will contest an All-Ireland final.
They are heading to GAA...
Laois GAA back motion to end preliminary quarter-finals and extend Joe McDonagh Cup
Laois GAA will bring a motion to next year's annual congress to do away with the preliminary quarter-finals in the All Ireland SHC and...
From Castletown to Camross to Croke Park – the jewel dual Sarah-Anne Fitzgerald
Ahead of this year's Laois senior hurling final, Camross great Mattie Collier joked on the Laois Hurling Podcast that Rob Tyrell was "our Teddy...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Dillon
Charter Road, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Elizabeth, better known as Betty...
Simpson’s Gala in Stradbally awarded Gala greener grant
Simpson’s Gala in Stradbally has been selected as a recipient of a Gala Greener Grant, an initiative aimed at supporting retailers in their transition...
Leinster Colleges SFC ‘A’: Knockbeg battle the elements to book quarter-final place
Knockbeg College 0-13 Good Counsel (Wexford) 0-4
Leinster Colleges SFC 'A' Preliminary Round
Knockbeg College have a Leinster Colleges SFC 'A' quarter-final to look forward to...
Over 140 local residents near Ballybrittas seeking change to road junction
As rural landmarks go, the 'Farmyard Cross' at Belgrove near Ballybrittas is a noteworthy one.
But the priority at the junction has been an issue...
Laois GAA to look at minor age grade returning to U-18 for 2027 season
A motion to return the minor age grade to U-18 in Laois was ruled out of order at Monday's annual convention - but Laois...
Laois woman who had open heart surgery graduates as Patient Champion
A Laois woman who had open heart surgery has graduated as a Patient Champion for a national heart and stroke charity.
Olivia McLoughlin Sweeney, who...
