Laois students set to record song commemorating The Great Famine following debut live performance
Students at a Laois primary school recently gave the first performance of their new song 'The Day the Music Died'.
The children of St Colmcille's...
Laois primary school named a Green-Schools Water School of the Year
Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyleix, were named as regional Water School of the Year at the An Taisce Green-Schools awards, which were held in Dublin last...
Laois farmer wins big at third annual National Dairy Awards held in Portlaoise
There was one happy Laois winner at the third Annual National Dairy Awards which took place in The Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
21 Awards were...
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Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan: Community Information Evening
Launch of Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan; Community Information Evening – You’re Invited!
Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and...
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Fifty Seven Boutique to open in Durrow on Sundays for the summer season
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium have recently announced that their fabulous store in Durrow will now be open on Sundays throughout the summer...
New initiative bringing STEM subjects to life for children with autism in three Laois...
Children with autism in Laois are taking part in a ground-breaking initiative to explore science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that...
Another milestone year for Laois woman with most severe form of rare skin disease
Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling the most severe type of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has received over 2,000 birthday messages ahead of her 41st birthday on...
Laois GAA Fixtures: All Ireland ladies football quarter-final, hurling league finals and football semi-finals
As to be expected, it's another busy week of Laois GAA action.
The Laois ladies football team host Wexford on Sunday afternoon in the All...
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Finline Furniture wins Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Action Award
Finline Furniture, a family-run Irish manufacturer with over 45 years of expertise, has been awarded the Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Action Award by the...
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Get a foothold in employment with the Tús scheme
“For a younger person, the Tús scheme is excellent,” says Angela Reddin. “For anyone coming out of school, it shows them how to work...
News in Brief: Public transport needs, upgrade grants for Laois properties and funding for...
Stanley highlights public transport needs during Dáil debate
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley had a busy time of it at last week's Dáil Debate on...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family,...
ACFL Division 4: Ballylinan see off Annanough to book final place and clinch promotion
Ballylinan 1-21 Annanough 2-8
ACFL Division 4 semi-final
After a disappointing season in 2024 that saw them relegated from the senior championship and from Division 3...
Sadness in Park-Ratheniska at death of Eddie Mansworth
There is sadness in Park-Ratheniska this week at the news of the death of Eddie Mansworth, a hugely popular member of the local GAA...
Fundraiser launched for daughters of late Laois mother as funeral details also confirmed
A fundraiser has been launched for the daughters of a late Laois mother who passed away last Thursday.
There was an outpouring of emotion following...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Club action with league final places decided ahead of...
The Laois Football and Hurling Podcast returns to look back on a busy weekend of club action in both codes.
Steven Miller is joined by...
Leaving Cert Diary: At long last – I have joined the ranks of those...
Aoife Fitzpatrick is a Leaving Cert student in Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise. From Cullenagh, near Ballyroan, she is hoping to study Global Media...
Martina Mulhall: Springboard+: Free and Subsidised Third-level Courses
Every year hundreds of people miss out on the opportunity to avail of free or heavily subsidised third-level courses run under the Springboard+ scheme.
These...
Laois soccer club achieve FAI Club Mark to recognise excellence in governance and coaching
Abbeyleix Athletic Soccer Club has been awarded the prestigious FAI Club Mark, a nationally recognised standard of excellence for football clubs in Ireland.
They are...
In Pictures: Amber Flag Award for Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe after a year of...
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe has been awarded their first ‘Amber Flag’ from Pieta House for promoting positive mental health and wellbeing across the school...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family,...
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as ‘Peace Rally’ for Palastine takes place in...
A powerful demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine took place in Portlaoise yesterday.
Organisers say that hundreds of people gathered for a Peace...
ACHL Division 4: First half dominance the key as Clonad see off Ballypickas to...
Clonad 2-18 Ballypickas 1-15
ACHL Division 4 Semi-Final
Clonad are through to the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 4 final after seeing off Ballypickas this...
ACHL Division 1: Goals prove crucial as Abbeyleix defeat Rathdowney-Errill to advance to final
Rathdowney-Errill 0-15 Abbeyleix 3-10
ACHL Division 1 Semi-Final
Abbeyleix have gotten one over on Rathdowney-Errill again as they came away from Rathdowney with a four point...
ACHL Division 1: Borris-Kilcotton overcome Camross to set up blockbuster final with Abbeyleix
Borris-Kilcotton 1-21 Camross 1-18
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Semi-Final
Borris-Kilcotton are through to the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 final after a...
Calling all bands: Laois woman searching for talent for upcoming fundraiser to support local...
A local woman is putting out the call for bands, singers and musicians who would like to get involved with a new fundraiser for...
