Our student series returns as Laois students have their say about their respective college and courses.
This week we have Sports Communications and Digital Media student, Gillian Keenan from Emo, who is studying at the University of Gloucestershire in England.
What...
A number of Laois students have begun their fashion journey as part of the global phenomenon known as Junk Couture.
A total of 16 students from Heywood Community School have created six wonderfully unique dresses as the aspiring fashionistas did their...
A journey that began back in September culminated this week with the crowning of Ballybrittas United as CCFL Division 3A champions.
The club play their games at Rath National School and it was there on Sunday, February 16, that they...
A Laois student has achieved a new personal best (PB) to win a silver medal for Ireland on the international stage.
Portlaoise College's Yifei Li delivered an impressive performance as part of Team Ireland at a recent junior swimming competition...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal (Donie) Phelan
Ballinaslee, Kilkenny/Durrow, Laois
Donal (Donie), passed away peacefully while in the wonderful care of the staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Donal is predeceased by his parents...
Design Up Media, based in Portlaoise, is more than just a graphic design business.
It’s the culmination of years of hard work, passion, and a transformative personal journey.
It was founded by Pam Grogan, who moved to Portlaoise in 2006.
Pam’s...
A Laois TD has said he is "demanding" that the new Government implement a universal plan for affordable housing.
Speaking in the Dáil this week, Independent Republican Brian Stanley told the Government to "give the go ahead for universal plans...
A town in Laois has been left waiting "for far too long" to have their public roads "brought up to an acceptable standard."
That is according to Fine Gael Councillor John King, who was speaking at the February meeting of the...
Community groups in Laois are being encouraged to apply to join the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument scheme which is all about empowering local communities to become involved in the care and conservation of a much-loved local monument.
The Adopt...
Registration is now open for the return of the Google Developer Group (GDG) Portlaoise's highly anticipated "Build With AI" event for 2025.
The event will cater to a broad audience, ranging from tech professionals to local businesses, offering valuable insights...
There was a momentous occasion for a Laois school this week as they became the county's first Champion School at the School of Sanctuary Awards.
Ten students from Dunamase College, Portlaoise, proudly travelled to Dublin to receive their award.
The award...
A Laois business owner is set to appear on RTÉ’s Irish langauge series, Saol na Feirme.
The show returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Monday, February 24, and will runs for six weeks.
Laois will be represented by David...
Exterior work to a rural Laois cemetery "just makes sense" and is "something everybody wants."
That is according to Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin who has asked that Laois County Council widen the existing entrance into St Fergal's Cemetery in...
It was an incredibly busy weekend on the GAA front and the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett and they begin by chatting about Laois v Sligo.
It was a...
13 historic buildings across County Laois have been awarded just over €185,000 in recent Conservation Grants.
The buildings are spread around the county from Rathdowney to Rosenallis, Portarlington to Graiguecullen, and multiple other locations in between.
The funding has been allocated...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Ryan (née Whelan)
Forestpark Ave., Portlaoise, Laois / Knockainey, Limerick
Mary Ryan (née Whelan) Forestpark Ave., Portlaoise, Co. Laois & Formerly of Knockainey & Thomondgate Limerick. After a short illness borne...
It was standing room only in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening for a very special launch.
The Timahoe Male Choir embarked on their latest journey as they officially unveiled their debut CD.
This sold out event was MC'd by...
The unsolved murder of a Portlaoise woman is set to be the feature in the latest installment of a TG4 documentary.
Marú Inár Measc is a three-part true crime documentary series by Midas Productions for TG4, which shines a light...
The Laois senior hurlers picked up their first win of the 2025 season as they defeated Westmeath on Sunday.
Alan Hartnett was in Mullingar on the day and he is joined by Steven Miller to look back on the game.
After...
Students from Laois were announced as winners at this year’s FÍS Film Awards which took place recently.
The pupils, who entered the renowned short movie making contest were honored today for their outstanding work and creativity.
Currently in its 19th year,...
The contractor responsible for public lighting in County Laois "should be sacked" a local County Councillor has said.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy Bracken made the statement at the February meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District this week.
Cllr Bracken said there...
The Laois senior hurlers are up and running in the National Hurling League following victory over Westmeath.
Below, we take a look at the key talking points from the match.
1 - Man of the Match
After a battling performance from Laois,...
There was serious style in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday as St Paul's Ladies came together to celebrate.
2024 was a brilliant year for the club and those involved gathered in Portlaoise to look back on it all.
The highlight...
Portlaoise Panthers 95 Carrick Crusader 68
Men's National Basketball League Division 1
Save for a sticky patch in the third quarter that saw their opponents close to within six points, Portlaoise Panthers dealt comfortably with the challenge posed by Men’s Division...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila Kehoe (née Hyland)
Portlaoise, Laois
Sheila Kehoe (née Hyland). Dysart Cross, Stradbally and formerly Ballydavis, The Heath. Died 16th February 2025 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her...
The CUBE is a 10,000 square foot building spanning over three floors, located in the heart of Portlaoise town overlooking the Old Fort of Maryborough.
Its central location makes it an ideal place to host your meetings and events, just...
The Laois senior hurlers have been hit with a blow as their long-serving goalkeeper Enda Rowland has taken some time away from the panel.
The Abbeyleix man has been between the sticks for more than a decade for his county.
He...
Killester 70 Portlaoise Panthers 52
Women's Basketball Super League
Portlaoise Panthers were denied a third successive win in Women’s Super League after they were undone by defending champions, Killester in Saturday evening’s clash in Clontarf.
Heading into this tie on the back...
Portarlington 10 North Meath 25
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington were soundly beaten on Sunday afternoon in Lea Road, as North Meath took all five points with a dominant win in Division 2B of the Leinster League.
The visitors opened the scoring...
Monksland Utd A 2 Mountmellick Utd A 2
CCFL Senior Division
Mountmellick United missed out on the chance to go third in the CCFL Senior Division after they were forced to settle for a draw in Cushla Park, Athlone, finishing all...
