Laois TD Willie Aird has called for urgent Government action to deliver a new fire station for Rathdowney.
The Fine Gael TD raised the issue...
The work of Midlands Ireland was recognised recently at two national awards ceremonies.
Midlands Ireland, led by Laois County Council in collaboration with Longford County...
Mountmellick nursing graduate, Ellen Horan had double cause for celebration after achieving ‘top of her class’ status at the 25th annual Hibernia College conferring...
Pope Leo XIV visited the tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf at the Monastery of Saint Maron in Annaya, Lebanon, on December 1, 2025, as...
Portlaoise College has announced the launch of its annual Language Scholarships, offering students valuable opportunities to deepen their Irish and modern foreign language skills.
The...
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, has announced that their annual Tractor Run and 6K family run/walk is taking place again this year.
On December 28, crowds...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Patsy) Conroy
Redcastle, Mountrath, Laois
Patsy passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on the 6th December 2025,...
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Courtwood-Emo 4-7 The Heath 1-9
Laois U-20 'B' Football...
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The Harps 0-22 Castletown 2-10
Laois U-20 Hurling Championship...
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It is a big day of Laois U-20...
Laois Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming has said that he voted for Billy Kelleher in the party's selection convention for this year's Presidential Election...
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The Harps v Castletown
Laois U-20 Hurling Championship Final...
Scoil Chriost Ri 29 The High School (Dublin) 17
Leinster Senior League Rugby Semi Final
Scoil Chríost Rí booked their place in the Leinster Senior League...
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Courtwood-Emo v The Heath
Laois U-20 'B' Football Championship...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William Ó Shea
20 O'Moore Place, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 F7TE
Passed away unexpectedly. Pre deceased by his...
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has announced Sean Cotter as the new principal for Clonaslee College.
Most recently, Portlaoise native Sean has...
Laois motor business Philip Doogue Mechanical Services has been awarded with a prestigious national ‘Employer of the Year’ award.
This was presented at an awards...
A year after being elected to Dáil Éireann for the seventh successive term, Laois Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming joins us for a chat.
In...
The updated National Development Plan for the Department of Justice includes two projects in Portlaoise.
Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed that the plan contains a...
Graiguecullen have suffered a blow ahead of the 2026 season as one of their most influential forwards has transferred away.
Lee Walker has returned to...
When we last spoke to Aaron Doran, he had just assisted Evan Ferguson to help Bohemian's win the U-17 League of Ireland.
Fast forward almost...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Paddy) Drury
Bride Street, Ballinakill, Laois
Paddy died peacefully at Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget in his...
People First Credit Union encourages applications from community and voluntary groups by Monday, 8th December at 9am.
People First Credit Union has announced an extension...
Emo Court will host Christmas at Emo on December 13-14, featuring two days of festive music, community performances, and seasonal food under a heated...
One of the longest running choirs in the country are set to take to the stage once again this weekend.
The Portlaoise Singers return to...
Independent TD Brian Stanley has told Minister Jennifer Murnane-Connor that it is time 'for decision and answers on Erkina House Rathdowney'.
Back in 2022, the...
There was big Laois involvement as DCU made it five Division 1 Ladies league titles in a row last night.
DCU had Laois manager Stephen...
Laois fishmonger, Alan Mitchell, owner of Al’s Fish Shop in Portarlington reeled in a major honour this week in being awarded ‘Advanced Fishmonger’ standard.
This...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has questioned the value of local club games being streamed live and says he's of the opinion that it...
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The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is here to look ahead to the weekend...
