A Laois County Councillor has called for a conversation on the possibility of turning part of Portlaoise Prison into a tourist attraction.
Independent Councillor Tommy Mulligan brought forward a motion on the matter at a recent meeting of Laois County...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The Laois Hurling Podcast returns and this is Part 1 of our Intermediate final preview.
In this episode, we hear from the two managers who will lead their...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
Clonad and Mountrath meet in the Laois intermediate hurling final on Saturday in O'Moore Park where both clubs will be seeking to lift championship silverware for the...
Excitement is building ahead of Saturday’s Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate hurling championship final.
Clonad and Mountrath will go head to head for a place in the 2026 Laois Premier IHC.
This is Clonad’s first appearance in the final since 2015 where...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maria (Marita) Serres
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown on the 29th September following a short illness . Deeply regretted by her loving...
As Principal of Dunamase College, I am proud to lead a school that is not only preparing students for examinations, but also for life.
Education today must be forward-thinking, adaptable, and responsive to the world our young people will...
The Joe Mallon Motors VIP Sales Event Starts this Thursday for 3 DAYS ONLY and we have a range of new, Demo, nearly new and used cars and vans ready to go!
Join us from Thursday, October 2, to Saturday,...
A group of Laois County Councillors submitted two motions calling on the government to remover planning exemptions for IPAS centres.
The current rules around International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) allow for the rapid change of use of certain properties for...
This week kicks off a brand-new season of CAO college open days, with events running across campuses nationwide from October to December.
For Senior Cycle students, and their parents, these are the first big chances to step inside lecture halls,...
The Cross-Country calendar began in earnest on Sunday, September 28, with St Abban’s AC hosting the Even Ages and Novice Cross Country Championships.
The event was held adjacent to last year’s course, once again on the land kindly provided by...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maria (Marita) Serres
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown on the 29th September following a short illness . Deeply regretted by her loving...
Macra recognised the outstanding dedication, leadership, and volunteerism of its members at a special awards ceremony recently.
This was held following the National Training Day in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise, on Saturday, September 27 and Laois had two winners.
The day...
There was huge cause for celebration at Mountrath Community School as the TY GAA Future Leaders group of 2024/25 were honoured with the prestigious Oide Gold Award at a national ceremony in Croke Park.
This accolade, awarded to just 24...
A war of words, as it so often does, broke out among Councillors in the Chamber of Laois County Council yesterday.
What appeared to be a fairly simple process to nominate members to go onto a newly formed committee turned...
The Courtwood GAA community are probably still pinching themselves.
For the first time in the club's history, they have a senior county final to look forward to and will march behind the band in O'Moore Park on Sunday week, aiming...
In Laois, the average price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the third quarter of 2025 was €295,000, up almost 15% on what it was a year ago.
Housing prices nationally rose by an average of 0.8% during the third...
The volume of games is going down but their importance is increasing.
As September turns to October, all championships are down to the business end now across all grades and codes.
At adult level, attention turns back to hurling this weekend...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cecil Pearson
Leopardstown Drive, Blackrock, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
Cecil Pearson of Leopardstown Drive, Blackrock and formerly of Durrow, Co. Laois, died peacefully on 28th September 2025 at Belmont House Nursing Home, Galloping Green.
Beloved husband of...
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
Park-Ratheniska's well-earned intermediate football triumph was heartily celebrated by the club's supporters on Friday night.
Indeed they've had plenty to shout about across the past couple of years....
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
Another significant weekend of Laois senior club football championship action.
Portarlington are in the final again - for the fifth time in six years - but the story...
Maternity Staff from the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance for bereaved families who have experienced a pregnancy loss, stillbirth or an infant death.
This will take place on Friday, October 10 at 6pm at...
There were wild scenes of celebration in Annanough on Saturday as we saw Ladies football history made.
For the first time ever, Graiguecullen were crowned Laois Ladies IFC champions.
Their success means that they will be a senior team in 2026...
Laois County Council has signed a three-year Pathfinder Funding Agreement with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
This agreement secures €26.22 million in investment to deliver a programme of large-scale deep energy retrofit projects local authority buildings across the...
The first running of the St Abbans AC Primary Schools Cross Country Relays took place recently in Killeshin.
The event was attended by 11 schools with a massive 200 students taking part.
Some of the Laois schools who took part included...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Davis (née Fitzpatrick)
Old Pound, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff of St Vincent's Community Nursing Unit Mountmellick. Predeceased by...
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In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of robotic lawn mowers for residential and commercial clients.
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All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Courtwood 1-15 St Joseph's 2-11
Laois SFC Semi Final
Courtwood have qualified for their first ever Laois SFC final following a stunning victory over St...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Portarlington 1-15 Graigueucullen 0-6
Laois SFC Semi Final
Portarlington's defence of the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship continued as they defeated Graiguecullen.
Pat Roe's charges...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The GAA action continues today with another six games down for decision across the county.
Four of these are down for decision at 12pm...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Portlaoise 1-16 Timahoe 0-17
Laois IFC Relegation Final
A two-point free from Paul Cahillane in injury time was the score that finally decided this absorbing...
