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...
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...
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is here to look ahead to the weekend...
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has called for planning rules to be reformed to make it easier for farming families to build homes...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
PJ Keenan
Roundwood, Mountrath, Laois
P.J. passed away suddenly at his home on the 2nd of December...
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley told the Tánaiste Simon Harris, during Leaders Questions in the Dail this week that 'the county was bypassed for...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-12 Creagh College Wexford 0-8
South Leinster Colleges Junior C Hurling Championship Final
St Fergal's Rathdowney have been crowned South Leinster Colleges Junior...
Laois County Fire & Rescue Services commenced their family appreciation nights in Portarlington Fire Station on Friday, November 28.
It was an heartwarming event to...
Two more Laois U-20 finals will be played this weekend as the Laois GAA season slowly comes to conclusion.
The U-20 'B' football decider will...
A certain level of change will be confirmed at next week's Laois GAA annual convention.
While chairman PJ Kelly is unopposed for the fifth and...
Midland Steel Group, based in Portlaoise, has achieved a major sustainability milestone.
They have become the first company in Ireland and only the second across...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nuala Moore (née Campion)
Celbridge, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
MOORE (née Campion) Nuala (Celbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Mountrath...
Camross captain Aoife Collier will be hoping to get her hands on a third cup for her club in 2025 when she takes Camross...
Mikolaj Bielecki, a Portlaoise College student, has earned national recognition after winning the ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ award from the Engineering Technology Teachers'...
There is sadness in Portlaoise this week with the news of the death of Paddy Connolly, a man who made a huge contribution to...
Laois punk folk band The Outcast Crew, together with producer Elliot Daniels, have earned a major accolade at this year’s Production Music Awards held...
The Harps have appointed Ken Hogan as their senior hurling manager for the 2026 season.
The Tipp man comes with a wealth of experience, including...
The Portarlington footballers bowed out of the Leinster club championship at the weekend when they went down to Athy in Newbridge.
Port manager Pat Roe...
