A well known Laois man is set to run the Dublin City Marathon in October to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Portlaoise's Jack Scully, who is the current manager of Portlaoise Panther's men's basketball team, will take on...
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Crettyard v Rosenallis
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final in Annanough at 7.30pm
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC 'B' continues tonight with the last two quarter...
Trilogy Triathlon Club are celebrating their 21st anniversary this year and are putting plans in place to mark the occasion.
The club are holding a Celebration Night in the Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix, on Saturday, November 1, at 6.30pm.
Founded in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Annette Reilly (née Loughlin)
Blanchardstown, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
REILLY, Annette(née Loughlin), (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of 1, Moore Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois) September 10th, 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the...
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The Heath 3-13 Ballyfin 0-10
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final
The Heath are through to the Laois Shopping Centre SFC 'B' semi-final after running out...
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Emo 2-12 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-11
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final
Emo are through to the semi final of the Laois SFC 'B' Championship perhaps more...
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The action continues this evening with the first two games of the Laois Shopping Centre SFC 'B' quarter finals down for decision.
The action...
There is deep sadness in the Killeen and Graiguecullen areas in Laois this week, as well as her native Carlow, with the sad passing of Niamh O'Reilly (nee Dobbs).
Originally from near Fenagh, Niamh was the staunchest and proudest of...
Laois County Council have been called upon to clean up a statue of a prominent local figure that is in 'horrible' condition.
Labour Councillor Marie Tuohy put down a motion regarding the state of the James Fintan Lalor statue at...
It's a beautiful September Tuesday lunch time in Portlaoise as Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly hits the streets as part of her nationwide canvass.
She's in town with local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley, who was one of the Oireachtas...
A Laois County Councillor has requested that water re-fill stations be installed across the town of Portlaoise.
Fianna Fail Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald made the call at Tuesday's Portlaoise Municipal District meeting.
Suzanne Dempsey, of the Community Section, informed the meeting that...
With Alan away at a meeting in Laois County Council, Steven has brought in two replacements: Gavin Deering and Cathal Ryan to preview the weekend's senior football championship quarter-finals.
It's a case of down to business now with most of...
The latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast is here and the focus is on the lower grades.
We have four SFC 'B' quarter finals to look forward to plus IFC semi finals in the main competition and 'B' part.
The...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Boyle (née Ward)
No.1 Court View, Stradbally, Laois/Ballylinan, Laois/Tuam, Galway
No1 Court View, Stradbally and formerly No.20 The Crescent, Ballylinan, Co. Laois and Tuam, Co. Galway
Suddenly at her residence. Pre-deceased by...
Location: Portarlington - Office Based
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper to join our team.
This role is essential in ensuring the smooth financial and administrative operations of our haulage business.
Key Responsibilities:
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Hume Auctioneers - We Get The Pick Of The Crop.
Perhaps the finest property to come to the market in Abbeyleix in recent years, No. 14 Vesci Close is a stunning four-bedroom detached residence on a magnificently private mature double...
There's hardly a parent in the county that hasn't been to Roll 'n Bowl in Portlaoise at some stage.
With its soft play area, bowling, laser quest and roller-skating and soccer area upstairs, it has always been a hugely popular...
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Errill 1-11 Portlaoise 2-5
Laois JFC 'B' Semi Final
There were joyous scenes in the LOETB Centre of Excellence this evening as Errill came roaring...
Four Laois players have been selected on the Ladies All-Ireland Intermediate All-Stars team for 2025.
These selections honour outstanding individual displays throughout the 2025 TG4 All-Ireland Championships.
Tyrone were crowned TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Champions on August 3, and lead the way.
The...
Laois County Councillors have expressed their hope and desire that something can be done to replace the jobs at a factory that is soon to close.
Last month, US cheese giant Leprino Foods announced it is to cease manufacturing operations...
As it stands, there are three candidates in next month's presidential election.
Fianna Fáil have selected former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin, Fine Gael have the recently-retired Government minister Heather Humphreys from Monaghan and Catherine Connolly is a confirmed Independent...
In this series, we speak to high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their success.
From early career choices to pivotal moments, challenges overcome, and advice for the next generation, each interview offers a...
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Laois GAA have ordered that the Premier IHC quarter final between Rathdowney-Errill and Colt-Shanahoe be replayed.
The original fixture took place in Trumera on...
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This weekend saw the group stage of the 2025 Laois SHC come to a dramatic crescendo and with that comes our final Team...
Laois County Council in collaboration with the Heritage Council held a community event during Hedgerow Week.
This brought together landowners, conservationists, educators and public to explore how hedgerows boost biodiversity and support sustainable land management.
On September 6, as part of...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret (Peggy) Byrne (née O'Kelly)
Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois, R14XE30
Predeceased by her husband Jim and brother Tony. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Brenda, son Declan, sister Helen, son-in-law Eugene, daughter-in-law Ann,...
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Stradbally 0-15 Killeshin 1-11
Laois JFC 'C' Quarter Final
Stradbally are through to the semi finals of the Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'C' after a...
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride have announced final details of the fourth Laois Pride Festival.
Laois Pride parade and festival is taking place currently and runs until September 14 in Portlaoise.
The week is filled with events from a clothes...
Culture Night, the annual national celebration of creativity and the arts, will be marked this year in Laois with an extravaganza of cultural events.
Plans are currently underway throughout the county to ensure that Culture Night 2025 will be a...
The LoveLaois Podcast this week features a very special guest who has achieved international fame.
Last month, Katelyn Cummins was crowned International Rose of Tralee - the first ever winner from Laois.
On Monday, she was at Downey's to collect her...
