The "urgent shortage" of places for special education schools in Laois has been raised on the national stage.
Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack brought national attention to the matter when she addressed Seanad Éireann this week.
Senator McCormack said she...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Larry Ryan
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois
Larry Ryan, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, March 28th. 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brothers and sisters.
Sadly missed...
Mountmellick Utd B 1 Banagher Utd 2
Combined Counties Shield Quarter-Final
Mountmellick United B welcomed Banagher United to Conor Davis Park on Sunday morning in the quarter-finals of the Combined Counties Shield.
The home side dominated the game, practically from start to...
Abbeyleix 1-19 Camross 0-22
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Round 1
A repeat of 2023's Laois SHC final saw Abbeyleix and Camross share the spoils in their league opener this afternoon.
Tomas Keyes rattled the net in the second minute with...
Wexford 3-9 Laois 0-10
Ladies National League Division 3 Round
Three early goals were the killer as Wexford defeated Laois to take their place in the Ladies National League Division 3 final.
Laois went into this game in Wexford Park with a...
The big day for the Laois Ladies has arrived as it is the final round of the National League Division 3 campaign.
Stephen Duff's charges have headed to the sunny south east to take on Wexford.
Wexford Park is the venue...
Castletown 1-16 Rathdowney-Errill 1-21
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Round 1
Rathdowney-Errill survived a late surge from Castletown to come out victorious by five points in their ACHL Division 1 opener this morning.
Eoin Bourke led the scoring for the victors...
Portlaoise Panthers 97 Moy Tolka Rovers 94
National League Division 1 semi-final
Portlaoise Panthers can look forward to another big day out this season after they prevailed in a titanic battle with Moy Tolka Rovers in St Mary’s Hall on Saturday...
There is a growing disconnect between consumers and farmers and it’s only when food is scarce that consumers appreciate what they have, according to tillage farmer, Bobby Miller who farms outside Stradbally.
Educating consumers is vital, said Bobby who owns...
As we get closer to Holy Week it is good to reflect on how we pray. Prayer is often personal and perhaps is best practiced in silence.
Thomas Green SJ wrote a famous book called 'When the well runs dry,'...
Wicklow 0-8 Laois 3-12
National Camogie League Division 3A Round 5
Laois warmed up for their National Camogie League Division 3A final with a comprehensive win away to Wicklow on Saturday.
The visitors were already guaranteed of their place in the showpiece...
Laois Integration Network (LIN) are to hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, April 3, in Laois Partnership Office at New Road, Portlaoise (R32VY22).
It is expected that a new Chair will be elected as Karen McHugh has announced...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Larry Ryan
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois
Larry Ryan, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, March 28th. 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his brothers and sisters.
Sadly missed...
Laois 0-8 Galway 1-28
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Group 1 Round 1
Laois's U-20 Leinster Hurling Championship campaign opened with a tough contest as Galway came to Laois Hire O'Moore Park and the Tribesmen lived up to their billing as they...
Laois 0-12 Louth 1-15
Leinster Minor Football Championship Group 1 Round 1
The Laois minor footballers have made a losing start to the Leinster championship as they were beaten by Louth this afternoon.
A fast start from the visitors and a masterful...
The Leinster championship continues today and we have a double header of action in O'Moore Park.
The action begins at 2pm where the Laois minor footballers will take on Louth.
This is a Round 1 game and Laois have away games...
1 - The full list of properties sold in Laois during February as local market sees huge upsurge
There were 95 residential properties sold in Laois during February according to the Property Price Register, an massive increase of 42% on...
A young Laois teacher is set to be remembered as a group of his college friends are preparing to embark on a fundraising half-marathon in his memory.
In November 2024, the village of Emo was left numb by the passing...
Laois U-20 hurling manager Derek Delaney has named his panel, captain and vice-captains ahead of the 2025 season opener this afternoon.
Laois begin their Leinster championship at home to Galway at 3.45pm and Delaney has named his starting 15 plus...
Laois Education Support Centre (LESC) recently launched Pollinator Lesson Plans for teachers aimed at enhancing biodiversity education in schools.
The initiative was a collaboration between LESC, the National Biodiversity Data Centre (NBDC) and Laois County Council.
The event, held at Laois...
Edenderry 19 Portlaoise 28
Leinster Towns Plate Quarter-Final
Portlaoise travelled to Coolavacoose on the Offaly/Kildare border on Friday night for their Leinster Towns Plate Quarter-Final, under the lights against Edenderry.
A sloppy opening ten minutes almost cost Portlaoise, but they regrouped to...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cyril Fitzpatrick
1 St. Patrick's Terrace, Castletown, Laois, R32K7E2
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Cyril Fitzpatrick, aged 55, who passed away peacefully today the 27th of...
The Laois Irish Countrywomen's Association's Irish Night was held in Sue Ryder Ireland, Kilminchy, Portlaoise on Friday March 21.
This initiative was supported by Creative Ireland Laois’s heritage through art grant.
The aim of this grant scheme is to award grants...
Electric Picnic have announced the first five headline acts for the 2025 festival in Stradbally later this year.
Hozier and Chappell Roan have been announced for Friday while Sam Fender and Fatboy Slim are on Saturday.
Kings of Leon are the...
Portlaoise Institute hosted its highly anticipated Open Day on Wednesday, March 26, welcoming over 300 students and parents eager to explore the diverse range of courses available for September 2025.
The event provided attendees with a valuable opportunity to gain...
A Laois mother is asking for help as she and her family find themselves on the brink of being made homeless.
Denise Malone, from Ballyfin, and her three children have lived in private rental accommodation in Portlaoise since 2020.
However, the...
The Laois minor footballers have named their captain, vice-captain and team ahead of their Leinster championship opener on Friday.
Portlaoise's Mark O'Connor will captain the side that is managed by Stradbally's John Larkin.
He will be assisted by Crettyard's Fionnan Brennan...
The latest episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here as we look back and forward.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett where they begin with a discussion on the U-20 footballers.
They were beaten by Kildare on...
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley said the proposed changes to the Tenant in Situ Scheme "will cause havoc."
The scheme allows Local Authorities to purchase a home in the private rental sector if the landlord puts said property up...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mildred Ward (née Ray)
Nahanna, Rathangan, Offaly/Rathangan, Kildare/Cullohill, Laois
Formerly of Aughmacart, Cullohill County Laois. Peacefully at Naas Hospital. Sadly missed by her loving husband Robert (Bobby), son Douglas, daughter Norma, sister...
