LOETB Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre invites you to our Open Day on Wednesday, May 14, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
This is a great opportunity to find out more about our full-time, part-time, and PLC (Post Leaving Certificate) courses for the 2025/2026 academic...
Laois 1-24 Wexford 1-18
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final
The Laois U-20 hurlers are through to the Leinster championship semi final following a brilliant performance against Wexford this afternoon.
Derek Delaney's charges were the better team for the majority of the...
Laois 2-12 Kilkenny 0-17
Leinster Intermediate Camogie Championship Semi Final
Laois are back in the Leinster Intermediate Camogie final after they defeated Kilkenny by a point this afternoon.
Laois lost the decider to Wexford by a point last year but will have...
Knock-out hurling action continues this afternoon as the Laois U-20 team head to Wexford Park for a 2pm throw in.
Laois are up against the hosts in a Leinster quarter final and it is a case of win or bust.
Laois...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in August 2020 as part of National Heritage Week.
In September 2019, local media highlighted an online campaign seeking the restoration of a rail line to the town of Mountmellick.
A train service had...
Wexford v Laois
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final in Wexford Park at 2pm
Knock-out hurling action continues this afternoon as the Laois U-20 team head to Wexford Park.
Laois are up against the hosts in a Leinster quarter final and it...
An air of jubilance emanated in the corridor of O’Moore Park after the Laois minor hurlers produced a magnificent victory over Offaly and manager Glen McEvoy was very happy with his team’s performance.
McEvoy and his charges now face into...
Bike Week 2025 is rolling into Laois from Saturday, May 10, to Sunday, May 18, with over 50 fun-filled, free events taking place across the county to celebrate the many benefits of cycling.
From family treasure hunts and heritage tours...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eilish (Lil) Coogan
Lower Main St, Portlaoise, Laois
Eilish (Lil) Coogan, Lower Main St, Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully at Droimnín Nursing Home Stradbally. In her 100th year. Former Public Health Nurse. Predeceased...
Laois 3-11 Wicklow 0-5
Leinster Ladies Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final
The Laois Ladies will contest the Leinster Intermediate football championship final after they defeated Wicklow in Aughrim this afternoon.
Stephen Duff's charges proved too strong and will face Westmeath in the...
Kilcavan 5-14 Rosenallis 0-15
ACFL Division 2 Round 4
Kilcavan have found life difficult up in ACFL Division 2 with three defeats from their first three games. They hosted a Rosenallis side on Sunday morning, themselves struggling in the competition with...
Two Laois farmers were among the winners this week as Tirlán honoured their outstanding suppliers at the Co-op’s Dairy and Sustainability Awards.
Brian Rohan from Shanahoe was presented with the Farming Ambassador Award, while Martin O'Reilly from Killeshin won the...
As I write this article, looking out of my window, the month of May, begins in splendid sunshine. Birds singing loudly, new leaves on the trees suggesting a new season, a new time.
In this Easter Season, Christ's resurrection, continues...
Laois U-16 Camogie joint-managers Georgie Boyhan and Noel Kirby were full of pride and emotion following their side’s emphatic 5-11 to 3-6 victory over Kildare in the All-Ireland ‘B’ final.
The win, which capped off a superb campaign for Laois,...
The Creative Media students from Portlaoise Institute have announced their first Annual Photography Exhibition, taking place at Portlaoise Library.
The public is warmly invited to attend to the official launch of the exhibition at 6pm on Thursday, May 8, running...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Francis McNally
5 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Francis McNally 5 St Brigid's Place Portlaoise died May 3rd in the company of his loving family at Naas General Hospital.
Beloved husband of the...
Ballyroan-Abbey 1-15 The Heath 1-11
ACFL Division 1
Ballyroan-Abbey picked up their second win in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 campaign this evening when they held off the challenge of The Heath in a hard-fought and hard-hitting encounter on...
Laois 5-11 Kildare 3-6
All Ireland U-16 'B' Camogie Final
Laois made the journey to Kinnegad GAA on a sunny Saturday afternoon where neighbours awaited their arrival to see who would be crowned All-Ireland B champions.
The toss went in Kildare’s favour...
Laois 7-23 Offaly 0-13
Leinster MHC Preliminary Quarter Final
Laois are through to the quarter-final stages of the Leinster Minor Hurling Championship after a thundering performance and victory over Offaly in Laois Hire O'Moore Park this evening.
Wexford now await this group...
The big day has arrived for the Laois minor hurlers as they face Offaly in the Leinster championship.
After three wins from three in the group phase, Laois begin knock-out action at home to Offaly this evening.
Glen McEvoy's charges began...
1 - Pharmaceutical company buys Portlaoise land for €1.4 million
Laois County Council are to sell a nine-acre site in their Junction 17 enterprise park in Portlaoise to a pharmaceutical company for €1.4 million.
BNL Sciences Ltd, who are based in...
Laois TD appointed to two Oireachtas Committees
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has been appointed to two separate Oireachtas Committees, firstly, Agriculture and Food, and secondly, Social Protection, Rural and Community Affairs.
Speaking after his appointment, Deputy Aird said: “I’m...
Laois v Offaly
Leinster MHC Preliminary Quarter final in O'Moore Park at 5pm
It is win or bust from now on in for the Laois minor hurlers.
After three wins from three in the group phase, Laois begin knock-out action at home...
Leinster Rugby say they have no intentions of playing a home game outside Dublin - not in Portlaoise, Tullamore, Kilkenny or anywhere else.
The idea of O'Moore Park hosting one of the province's future games has been bouncing around the...
A Laois school have unveiled the fruit of their labours as they strive to increase environmental awareness through the medium of art.
In fact, students and staff at Portlaoise College have gone one step further unveiling a striking two-story installation...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Lowry
Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Laois
Paddy Lowry, Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co. Laois, a former employee of Bord Na Mona, died peacefully on 2nd May 2025 at Beaumont Hospital Dublin, surrounded by...
Stradbally 2-11 Emo 2-10
ACFL Division 1 Round Round 4
Stradbally moved up to second spot in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 following a last gasp victory over Emo this evening.
Padraig Clancy's charges raced into an 11 point lead...
This week saw the very first Portlaoise Spotlight Session at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Singers, songwriters, poets and creatives travelled from all across Laois and beyond to attend the evening dedicated to sharing original music and spoken word.
Turning the concept...
The Stradbally Community Choir will be rubbing shoulders with some of the biggest acts in Ireland this weekend.
The group are set to perform on the Main Stage at the Greenfields Music Festival in Athy.
This is a two-day event, held...
Tourism Connect - a tourism industry and networking event led by Fáilte Ireland - was held recently at Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event was organised in collaboration with Laois County Council, Laois Chamber Alliance, and Laois Tourism.
Tourism Connect was...
