Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling the most severe type of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has received over 2,000 birthday messages ahead of her 41st birthday on Wednesday, June 25.
Emma Fogarty, from Abbeyleix, is celebrating beating the current life expectancy for recessive...
As to be expected, it's another busy week of Laois GAA action.
The Laois ladies football team host Wexford on Sunday afternoon in the All Ireland quarter-final, a repeat of the famous All Ireland final of three years ago.
The Laois...
Stanley highlights public transport needs during Dáil debate
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley had a busy time of it at last week's Dáil Debate on public transport and greenhouse gas emissions, where he presented a series of issues to Ministers...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of nurses and staff of Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally.
Pre deceased by...
Ballylinan 1-21 Annanough 2-8
ACFL Division 4 semi-final
After a disappointing season in 2024 that saw them relegated from the senior championship and from Division 3 of the league, Ballylinan have taken the first corrective steps by ensuring league promotion.
They got...
There is sadness in Park-Ratheniska this week at the news of the death of Eddie Mansworth, a hugely popular member of the local GAA club and community.
In his 95th year, he was president of Park-Ratheniska GAA, and up to...
A fundraiser has been launched for the daughters of a late Laois mother who passed away last Thursday.
There was an outpouring of emotion following news of the death of Dorota (Dora) Gabrysiak from Esker Hills in Portlaoise.
Ms Gabrysiak worked...
The Laois Football and Hurling Podcast returns to look back on a busy weekend of club action in both codes.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett where they reflect on a range of semi finals in hurling.
All six divisions...
Aoife Fitzpatrick is a Leaving Cert student in Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise. From Cullenagh, near Ballyroan, she is hoping to study Global Media in the University of Galway.
Her Leaving Cert subjects were English, Irish, Maths, Biology, History,...
Every year hundreds of people miss out on the opportunity to avail of free or heavily subsidised third-level courses run under the Springboard+ scheme.
These courses are available to both employed and un-employed people looking to upskill or reskill.
Springboard+ is...
Abbeyleix Athletic Soccer Club has been awarded the prestigious FAI Club Mark, a nationally recognised standard of excellence for football clubs in Ireland.
They are now one of a select number of clubs in Laois to achieve this honour—highlighting the...
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe has been awarded their first ‘Amber Flag’ from Pieta House for promoting positive mental health and wellbeing across the school in 2024-2025.
The Board of Management, staff, pupils and parents of the school all fully acknowledge...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of nurses and staff of Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally.
Pre deceased by...
A powerful demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine took place in Portlaoise yesterday.
Organisers say that hundreds of people gathered for a Peace Rally organised by the Laois and Carlow branches of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC).
The event,...
Clonad 2-18 Ballypickas 1-15
ACHL Division 4 Semi-Final
Clonad are through to the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 4 final after seeing off Ballypickas this afternoon.
A brilliant first half performance from David O'Brien's charges with the wind was the difference...
Rathdowney-Errill 0-15 Abbeyleix 3-10
ACHL Division 1 Semi-Final
Abbeyleix have gotten one over on Rathdowney-Errill again as they came away from Rathdowney with a four point victory this afternoon to book their spot in the Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Divison 1...
Borris-Kilcotton 1-21 Camross 1-18
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Semi-Final
Borris-Kilcotton are through to the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 final after a hard-fought victory over Camross this afternoon in Kilcotton.
Borris-Kilcotton secured home advantage having finished in second...
A local woman is putting out the call for bands, singers and musicians who would like to get involved with a new fundraiser for cancer support services in Laois.
Deirdre Connolly from Portarlington is organising a summer fundraiser with a...
These weeks many cemetery masses take place in every parish across the country. I really like these occasions when family and communities unite in the brightest days of the year to remember loved ones gone before us.
It is in...
Stanley says 'national emergency' will be exacerbated by Government's new rent measures
Laois TD Brian Stanley has described the ongoing housing crisis as a "national emergency", saying that Government's new rent measures will "exacerbate" the crisis.
Outlining the situation in the...
TG4 have put out a national call looking for families to participate in their annual talent show aimed at finding Ireland's 'most talented family'.
Réalta agus Gaolta has become an annual fixture on TG4 since its original series in 2018.
This...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dorota Gabrysiak
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Dorota (Dora) Gabrysiak. Esker Hills Portlaoise. Died 19th June 2025. Peacefully surrounded by her friends and family. Dearly loved mum to Suzanne and Julia. Loving daughter...
Ballinakill 3-25 Camross 0-14
ACHL Division 3 semi-final
The club leagues can throw up some quirky fixtures and this evening Ballinakill’s first team hosted Camross’s third team in the Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 3 semi-final.
Camross’s remarkable consistency in producing competitive...
A Laois author is set to host a series of free webinars and online workshops for Brunel University of London.
Helen Cullen, from Portlaoise, has curated the programme of events that are open to all.
The aim of the series is...
Laois Abroad is brought to you in association with Abbeyleix Chauffeur Services
The always popular Laois Abroad series returns for the fourth time in 2025.
Up next is a Portlaoise man who has made China his home.
Barry Doyle set off travelling through...
A Laois father and son combination are celebrating a sensational double-victory in the increasingly popular sport of footgolf.
Mountmellick duo Eamon and Kyle Dunne are well renowned for their exploits with their local soccer club, Mountmellick United, but they have...
Two exceptional incoming students have been awarded the prestigious Entrance Scholarships at Portlaoise College for 2025.
This year’s recipients are Rafaels Zemvalds, a pupil at Portlaoise Educate Together, and Mila Broomfield, who attends St Paul’s NS in Mountmellick.
Rafaels was photographed...
Abbeyleix is set to host the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan’s 2025 Wild Bee Festival, which will take place on Saturday and Sunday this weekend.
The Wild Bee Festival is an annual event for local community groups, raising awareness of Ireland’s pollinators...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christopher (Noel) Monahan
Whitehall, Castlepollard, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
The death has occurred on Thursday, June 19th of Christopher (Noel) Monahan, Whitehall, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois; peacefully, in the...
Mountrath 4-13 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-9
U-13 Football Division 2 League Final
County football titles in Mountrath are something of a rarity - but a fine U-13 team from the club claimed an impressive and fully-deserved Division 2 league title in the Centre...
