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Trees growing so high that they obscure public lighting and the roots causing issues with nearby walls were two connected issues raised in Laois...
Laois County Council is to write to the Minister for Health after Ireland opted not to recognise 'long Covid' as an occupational illness.
The matter...
A young Laois boy is making serious waves in the world of badminton where he is representing Ireland.
12-year-old Daire O'Sullivan, who hails from Crettyard,...
Laois County Council has called on the Minister for Health to establish detoxification beds in Portlaoise Hospital.
This call comes following a motion that was...
Representatives from the Portlaoise Active Retirement Group visited South East Technological University (SETU) in Carlow on Tuesday to attend a specially organised volunteer workshop.
The...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Evans (née Murphy)
Portlaoise, Laois
Kathleen Evans (nee Murphy) Late of Blackburn , England and formerly...
A Laois turkey farm has been struck down after it was confirmed that the latest outbreak of bird flu has been recorded.
According to the...
Three people who were arrested this week in connection with the murder of a Laois man in 2019 have been released without charge.
Gardaí in...
This week's LoveLaois Podcast focuses on a young Laois man whose political activism saw him score an invite to the inauguration of President Catherine...
Laois Ladies football held a wonderful end-of-season awards night in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday where they recognised the achievements of the county...
The Portarlington footballers face a third away game in a row this weekend in the Leinster club championship but it's a short trip this...
Heywood TY students recently fought a tough battle against other secondary schools to secure the title of 'Battle of Wits' 2025 in Laois.
They will...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Costigan
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PC90
John Costigan, Clonad, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 23rd of November peacefully...
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...
Laois Hire is a leading plant and tool hire company in Ireland that provide a comprehensive range of services from tool and plant machinery...
The red carpet will be rolled out in Camross this Friday for the official opening of the Poet's Cottage Community Cafe.
Located in the heart...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
There will be a mixture of massive disappointment and immense pride in...
Laois Ladies football experienced an incredibly busy 2025 season at club and county level and that was reflected in particularly glitzy celebration in the...
The off-season managerial hunt has been in full swing across the clubs in Laois recent weeks with considerable appointments and departures.
In terms of departures,...
It was a hugely successful Sunday for a host of Laois athletes who braved extremely difficult conditions at the National Cross Country Championships in...
Tullamore Town 0-2 Stradbally Town
CCFL Division 3
Stradbally made the trip across to Leah Victoria Park in Tullamore on Sunday morning looking for their third...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Costigan
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PC90
John Costigan, Clonad, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 23rd of November peacefully...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The Harps 4-15 Abbeyleix 1-7
Laois U-20 HC Semi...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-18 Clough-Ballacolla 1-15
Leinster Club SHC Semi...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is another big Sunday of action with...
The Department of Education and Youth has launched a survey to assess demand for different types of primary schools.
Its aim is to expand parental...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Leinster Club SHC – Ballyhale Shamrocks v Clough-Ballacolla
In...
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 51-year-old Tom Raftery.
Mr Raftery is reported missing from his home in Portarlington, Co....
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) O'Connor
St Bridid's Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Killeshin 1-15 Portarlington 0-14
Laois U-20 FC Semi-final
Killeshin have...
