Properties in Laois were raided over the last two days as Gardai seized €8.2 million worth of drugs.
Gardai have confirmed that 16 locations in Laois, South Dublin, West Dublin, Meath, Westmeath and Offaly were searched.
They say that the raids...
While most people will know where they're going, the importance of road signs as you enter a town or village is also a matter of pride.
And in Castletown at the moment, the signs that welcome you to the picturesque...
A new childcare facility for Laois is set to open its doors at the start of 2026.
This is thanks to a successful funding application by Laois Partnership Company to transform a section of Bloom HQ in Mountrath.
The local development...
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
It is the biggest weekend of the year on the football scene and we have a blockbuster preview Podcast.
Sunday sees Courtwood take on champions Portarlington in the...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The newly formed and now apparently ill-fated Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'B' championship looks as though it may not have a winner in...
In a year that will be etched into the rounders history books in Emo, the rounders club have soared to unprecedented heights — clinching ten All Ireland titles across multiple age groups and competitions.
What began as a modest local...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Caroline Deady Bergin
Canada and formerly of High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Tralee, Kerry/Laois
Deady Bergin Caroline (Ancaster, Ontario, Canada and formerly of High Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry) died peacefully in Canada...
Budget 2026 was unveiled by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers today.
The €9.4 billion package has been welcomed by Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird.
He particularly noted the cut in the VAT rate...
People First Credit Union has been shortlisted as a finalist in four categories at this year’s All-Ireland Credit Union Awards.
The prestigious national event celebrates excellence, innovation, and community impact across the Irish credit union movement.
Following a comprehensive and highly...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The Laois senior football championship will come to an end on Sunday when Courtwood and Portarlington will meet in the final.
Excitement is building in both areas and...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
There is few things more enjoyable in sport than winning - and it means a little bit more when those over the team...
We are into the second week of October and this is crunch time for the GAA clubs in Laois.
This week sees a host of finals take place in football between adult and juvenile level.
While we also have some juvenile...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Carmel Cooper (née Walsh)
Walkinstown, Dublin/Maganey, Laois
The Death has occurred of Carmel Cooper (née Walsh) late of Walkinstown Dublin 12.
Who died peacefully in her 95th year on the 4th of October...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
Clough-Ballacolla and Camross will do battle in the Laois senior hurling final once again after they both came through their respective semi-finals over the weekend.
Champions Clough-Ballacolla needed...
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After 33 years without any championship glory of any type, Clonad won the Laois intermediate title in O'Moore Park when they got the better of Mountrath on...
A well known Laois family are set to get their walking boots on and take on the Camino for a fundraiser.
The Heffernans from Killeshin, along with 30 of their friends and family, are set to embark of the task...
It’s a familiar scene. The flags, signs and bunting are up. The local school visit is being organised, so too a Meet and Greet, where there will be enough buns, cakes and sandwiches to feed a small army. The...
The Heath Golf Club has been chosen winners of the Laois County award in this year’s Texaco Support for Sport initiative.
€5,000 has been presented to the Club to purchase additional equipment and improve facilities for members which now top...
Stradbally Town 2-0 Walsh Island Shamrocks
CCFL Division 3
Stradbally started their league campaign at home on Charter Road Sunday morning against a tough opponent in Walsh Island.
The game couldn’t have started any better for the home side when they went...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kevin Pigott
Coolaghy, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Hospital after a illness bravely borne. Predeceased by his father Jack, mother Nellie and brother Robert. Deeply regretted...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Camross 2-21 Rathdowney-Errill 0-15
Laois SHC Semi Final
A strong second half performance saw Camross into yet another Laois Shopping Centre SHC final at the...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Clough-Ballacolla 3-23 Ballinakill 0-23 AET
Laois SHC Semi Final
Cillian Dunne was Clough-Ballacolla's hero as his extra time performance saw them get the better of...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is a massive day on the local hurling front with a double header of Laois SHC action in O'Moore Park.
After months of...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Castletown 1-14 Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 1-11
Laois MHC Semi Final
Castletown have advanced to The Midlands Park Hotel Under 17 'A' hurling final after overcoming Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe this...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
There were great scenes in O'Moore Park yesterday as a club that have been starved of success got over the line.
Clonad got the...
All roads led to Dingle on Friday for the eagerly anticipated finals of Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards.
Now in their 18th year, these are firmly established as the largest and most influential food awards on the island...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Clough-Ballacolla v Ballinakill
Laois SHC Semi Final in O'Moore Park at 2pm
It is a massive day on the local hurling front with a double...
Pope Leo’s, first 100 days in the Petrine Office recently took place. His ministry is fuelled with deep discernment and prayer.
Two qualities stand out: calmness and confidence. The calmness seems to come from his overwhelming belief that most problems...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Ward
The Tannery, Portarlington, Laois/Clondalkin, Dublin
Formerly of Clondalkin Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise and previously in the wonderful care of the staff...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Rathdowney-Errill 2-13 Mountmellick 1-13
Laois Premier IHC Semi Final
Rathdowney-Errill booked their place in The Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC final after overcoming Mountmellick in...
