The Laois Offally Educate Together Board (LOETB) have submitted a planning application with Laois County Council to build a new 1,000-pupil school in Portlaoise.
The application comes eight years after the LOETB, as patrons, opened Dunamase College / Coláiste Dhún...
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Laois men managing Laois senior county teams really is something of an outlier.
This Sunday in Croke Park, Tommy Fitzgerald will...
The All-Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships took place in Tullamore last weekend and a number of Laois students excelled.
Laois students in Colaiste Iosagain, Portlaoise CBS, Heywood, St Leo's College (Carlow) and Kilkenny College all took part over two...
Independent Republican TD for Laois, Brian Stanley, raised the situation surrounding three flood relief schemes planned for the county in the Dail recently.
Addressing Minister Boxer Moran, Deputy Stanley highlighted the schemes regarding Clonaslee, Mountmellick and Portarlington.
He said: “There are...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kearney (née Conran)
Knocklyon, Dublin/Mountmellick, Laois
Kearney, Mary (née Conran) (late of Knocklyon, Dublin and Mountmellick, Co. Laois) 3rd June 2025, peacefully, in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of...
There is anger and outrage tonight following the airing of an episode of RTE Investigates which featured a Laois nursing home.
RTE reporters went undercover at The Residence in Portlaoise and Beneavin Manor in Glasnevin - both of which are...
Laois PPN and Dunamaise Beekeepers Association recently hosted a 'World Bee Day' event during National Biodiversity Week 2025, as part of Laois PPNs Climate Action Project.
Community Group Members were warmly welcomed to the home of the Dunamaise Beekeeper’s Apiary,...
Eight schools from across Laois were recognised for their outstanding environmental efforts at the recent Green-Schools Awards ceremony held in Kilkenny.
The ceremony celebrated the schools' commitment to sustainability, as each was presented with a Green Flag for their work...
There were 89 residential properties sold in Laois during April according to the Property Price Register, a decrease of just over 4% on the 2024 figure (93).
The slight decrease comes after two consecutively increases in the local property market...
The Summer between 5th and 6th year is a great time for incoming 6th years to get to grips with exploring career options.
This will give them a head start in understanding what careers might suit their interests, abilities, values...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
We are four days away from the Joe McDonagh Cup final and excitement is building across Laois.
Below, we have tried...
There was a fantastic atmosphere at Rathdowney Golf Club recently as the club’s Senior Men gathered for Captain Terry Campion’s Prize Day.
The competition was keenly contested, with fine weather and excellent course conditions adding to the occasion.
A large field...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kearney (née Conran)
Knocklyon, Dublin/Mountmellick, Laois
Kearney, Mary (née Conran) (late of Knocklyon, Dublin and Mountmellick, Co. Laois) 3rd June 2025, peacefully, in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. Beloved wife of...
ACFL Division 3
Crettyard 0-13 Mountmellick 0-13
Portlaoise 6-15 Graiguecullen 0-12
St Joseph's 1-13 Arles-Kilcruise 0-9
ACFL Division 4
Annanough 3-13 Stradbally 1-11
Ballylinan 0-22 Killeshin 2-6
Ballyroan-Abbey 7-23 Rosenallis 2-8
Barrowhouse 0-21 The Rock 2-5
Mountmellick 0-13 Crettyard 0-13
ACFL Division...
Excitement is building ahead of the Joe McDonagh Cup final and on area of the county is hosting its own version of 'Up For The Match'.
'Camán to Clough' is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, the day before Laois face...
After a busy June Bank Holiday weekend, the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett where the pair begin by looking back on the Tailteann Cup.
The Laois footballers defeated...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
Laois began their All-Ireland Ladies IFC campaign on Sunday afternoon with an impressive win against Roscommon in O'Moore Park.
Following the game, Laois boss Stephen...
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 are English, Irish, Maths, Biology, History,...
The lower tier hurling finals took place on Saturday in Croke Park and there was big Laois involvement in two of them.
The day began with the Lory Meagher Cup, the fifth tier, and there was a Laois man on...
It is a huge week for the Laois senior hurlers and we will bring you plenty of preview content over the coming days.
Up first, we bring you the interviews from the press night for the Joe McDonagh Cup final.
Manager...
It is set to be another very busy week of Laois GAA fixtures as we head towards the first weekend in June.
While the volume of matches during the week is lower than usual, the weekend is set to be...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Reid (née Dowling)
Dunboyne, Meath/Emo, Laois
REID (née Dowling), Bridie (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Emo, Co. Laois) June 1st, 2025, suddenly but peacefully, at her home. Beloved wife of...
In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and valleys of Mount Kilimanjaro, Thomas, a humble farmer, faced a severe drought that threatened his crops and livelihood.
With each passing day, the parched fields seemed to mock his efforts. Desperation...
An improved water network has been announced for a major Laois town which Uisce Éireann say "will deliver a more secure and reliable water supply for the community."
Uisce Éireann confirmed that their crews will arrive at the beginning of...
This piece by John Whelan was originally published in August 2017 ahead of Jack L's appearance at Electric Picnic.
It's a timely article again, with Jack L set to appear at Forest Fest later this month.
Oh life’s a little mystery...
The Laois and Kildare hurlers meet in the Joe McDonagh Cup final in Croke Park on Sunday in what is a surprise and novel pairing.
Kildare have been the story of the competition. Having never won a game in this...
Two Mountmellick learners have received a prestigious national award showcasing the innovation and green skills of the nation’s next generation of talent.
Adam Leahy and Alessio Mezzepelle of Mountmellick Youthreach finished as runners up in the 2025 Generation Apprenticeship Competition...
A Laois TD has introduced a Bill in the Dáil this week that would "protect householders" in counties where "huge" Wind Turbines are planned.
Independent Republican Brian Stanley called for a Bill that would "regulate wind turbines to provide limits...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phyllis Graham (née Flynn)
Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Caroline, Enda, Kevin, Anthony, Brian, Diarmuid, and Sinéad.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons in law,...
St Joseph's 0-20 Na Fianna Og 1-7
Minor Football League Division 1 Final
St Joseph’s reigned superior today in the Centre of Excellence as they defeated Na Fianna Og by 10 points in the end.
Sean Rowan was the star of the...
