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Laois 3-9 Carlow 2-15
O'Byrne Shield...
It has been a magical week for Laois students at the Stripe Young Scientist of the Year Exhibition - and the good news keeps...
O'Byrne Shield Semi-final - Carlow v Laois
In Rathvilly at 2pm
The Laois footballers have named a much-changed team for their O'Byrne Shield semi-final against Carlow...
Laois GAA have made a provision of over €110,000 for Revenue payments on foot of a self review carried out by the county.
Long-serving former...
The countdown is on for the much anticipated race The Great Heath Run which takes place Sunday, January 18.
The event will once again start...
It’s set to be a busy start to the new year on the Derry Road, Durrow, with Uisce Éireann crews on site from next...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Doherty
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois, R32C5XH/Enniskillen, Fermanagh
Michael Doherty, Rathleague Portlaoise Co.Laois and formerly "Trusten Macken" Eniskillen...
A young Laois student has been crowned runner up in the Stripe Young Scientist of the year for 2026.
Joshua Corbett, a Sixth Year student...
Knockbeg College 10-17 Naas CBS 2-7
South Leinster 'A' 2nd Year Football Championship Final
Knockbeg College were crowned 2nd Year South Leinster 'A' champions following an...
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley is our first guest of 2026 on the LoveLaois Podcast.
He chats about his first full year in the Dáil...
It is a week to remember for Laois referee Seamus (Shay) Mulhare, as his talents are shining both on and off the field.
The Heath...
The Government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is not only the right call for farmers in County Laois, but for the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Doherty
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois, R32C5XH/Enniskillen, Fermanagh
Michael Doherty, Rathleague Portlaoise Co.Laois and formerly "Trusten Macken" Eniskillen...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Laois 3-14 Carlow 2-12
Walsh Shield...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The 2026 inter-county season continues...
Parents have been left in a state of limbo today following the announcement that a Laois childcare facility has been forced to close 'indefinitely'.
Sonas...
A grant on offer to publicly accessibly swimming pools has faced long delays, according to Cllr Vivienne Phelan, who is also a board member...
Emo have appointed former Stradbally and Laois player Greg Ramsbottom as their new senior football manager for the 2026 season.
Ramsbottom replaces Offaly duo Jimmy...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Laois v Carlow
Walsh Cup Shield...
Portlaoise Hospital have released a statement following 'increasing numbers' of admissions in recent days.
The spike in flu cases has put pressure on the A&E...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Patso) Campion
Perth, Western Australia and formerly of Park, Ballacolla, Laois
Patrick passed away after a...
Portlaoise College has launched a new fundraising initiative, Step Up for the School Bus, with the aim of raising €100,000 to purchase a much-needed...
Mountmellick Community School 7-25 Presentation College Carlow/Gaelcholaiste Ceatharloch 1-7
South Leinster Colleges JHC 'D' Final
Mountmellick Community School have been crowned South Leinster Colleges JHC 'B'...
The community of The Heath came together in the Heitage Hotel in Killenard on Friday night for a Lip Sync Battle that raised a...
And a Happy New Year to you all.
Steven and Alan return with a first LoveLaois Podcast of 2026 where they catch up after Christmas...
IFA President Francie Gorman says his group will take up the invitation to attend and speak at the Independent Ireland Mercosur protest in Athlone...
In Laois, the average price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the final quarter of 2025 was €296,000, up 15% on a year ago.
This...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marelene (Mars) Allison (née Bond)
St. Josephs Road, Blessington, Wicklow/Rathdowney, Laois
Allison (Née Bond) Marlene (Mars), St....
Four students from Dunamase College have qualified for the prestigious STRIPE Young Scientist Exhibition, which will take place in the RDS, Dublin, from January...
A number of Laois players are set to be involved with their colleges as the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup competitions get underway this week.
Killeshin's...
