There were 62 residential properties sold in Laois during January according to the Property Price Register, a decrease of more than 11% on the 2024 figure.
It continues the poor run as seen in 2024 where the month-on-moth figures did...
Colin Conroy was the captain and man of the match as TUS Midwest claimed the Bob Eustace Cup in Athlone Town Stadium yesterday.
The Portlaoise man was instrumental in the success for his side as they clinched what is the...
A grant of close to €40,000 has been awarded to a water quality project in Portlaoise to work towards an improvement of water quality and biodiversity for the area.
In general, upwards of €1million has been awarded to 54 projects...
Portlaoise 44 Kilkenny 0
Leinster U-16 Girls Cup Quarter Final
Portlaoise welcomed Kilkenny to Togher for the quarter-final of the Leinster U-16 Girls Cup.
The weather was noticeably warmer than in previous weeks, with the sun shining and a slight breeze at...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Gorman (née Bergin)
Cherry grove, Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Gorman (Nee Bergin) Cherry Grove Portlaoise.
Died suddenly at her residence, Ann predeceased by her husband Fint,grandsons Craig,Aaron and Tyler granddaughter Ava and brother...
Laois Down Syndrome (LDS) are set to begin harvesting their new crop of shamrock tomorrow morning, Wednesday, March 5.
Every year, LDS purchase skillets of shamrock and sell them around the county as the their flagship fundraiser.
The skillets are purchased...
Clean Up Laois Week makes its annual return at the end of the month, with the anti-litter initiative set to run from Monday, March 31, to Friday, April 4.
Laois County Council, in partnership with Bord na Mona Recycling, are...
The 2025 Irish Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council All-Star Awards has seen two of its prestigious honours won by farmers from County Laois.
Garrett Behan from Ballyfin and Tommy and Pauline Fitzgerald from Clonaslee were honoured on an important night in...
The planned transformation of the Borris-in-Ossoy courthouse will move a step closer next month when tenders are issued for the refurbishment of the landmark building.
The building has been vacant for the past 20 years and fallen into dereliction -...
February was a slow month for major planning applications in Laois, especially compared to the high level of activity seen in January.
However, there was one stand-out application which received conditional permission for a school development in the south of...
The Laois senior hurlers have confirmed their captain and two vice-captains for the remainder of the 2025 season.
Rosenallis' David Dooley has been bestowed with the honour of captain - succeeding Borris-Kilcotton's Aaron Dunphy.
And he will be assisted by Ballinakill's...
The highly anticipated Macra Capers Final took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Mountmellick Community Arts Centre, and it proved to be an unforgettable night of entertainment.
A packed venue created an electric atmosphere as six teams -...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Gorman (née Bergin)
Cherry grove, Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Gorman (Nee Bergin) Cherry Grove Portlaoise.
Died suddenly at her residence, Ann predeceased by her husband Fint,grandsons Craig,Aaron and Tyler granddaughter Ava and brother...
Established in 2005, Portlaoise Golf Course is an 18-hole private members course on the edge of Portlaoise town.
We are looking to recruit a full-time permanent Greenkeeper to join our team. You will support the golf course manager in the maintenance and...
Rosenallis 1-10 Killeshin 2-8
Kelly Cup Semi Final
Killeshin are through to the 2025 Kelly Cup final after a serious battle away to Rosenallis this evening.
A late score from substitute Evan Askins proved to be the difference between the sides, but...
Free Native Tree Give Away Day is set to take place for the third year of it's existence, in the Macra na Feirme Hall on the Timahoe Road, in Portlaoise.
The event is a collaboration between the Laois PPN and...
Dysart Motors, based on the New Road in Portlaoise, is a 24-hour breakdown recovery service.
We are seeking a reliable and professional truck driver to join our recovery team.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely and efficiently collecting and...
It may not have the same profile as some of this weekend's National Hurling League games but Laois face a massive game against Antrim in Division 1B.
And that has been acknowledged by TG4 who are broadcasting the game live...
It was a very busy weekend on the GAA front and the latest Laois Football Podcast is here to look back at it all.
Up first, Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett to reflect on the senior footballers' win...
Mountrath Community School is to present their own remaking of hit musical - The Greatest Showman.
Simply titled 'The Greatest Show, this is to take place on March 19 to 22 in St Philomena's Hall
This is following stage performances of...
The Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, will present 'Ó Mhná – celebrating women who make a difference,' an exhibition of poems and images for International Women’s Day Saturday, March 8.
This exhibition, which will run until April 5, is by poet Denise...
It was another very successful weekend Camross Comhaltas on the competitions front with the senior group securing an All-Ireland title.
They claimed success in the Scoraíocht competition on Saturday and then the junior group were awarded a third place in...
On Saturday March 1, for the first time ever, Clough-Ballacolla GAA, Camogie and Handball Clubs came together to celebrate at their Dinner Dance in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
Over 250 guests enjoyed a reception of music from Martin Delaney and...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO Jackie Carroll caught up Ciaran O'Mahony, Founder of O'Mahony Safety Solutions LTD recently.
He is the founder of O’Mahony Safety Solutions which are based out of Killenard.
Tell us about your business in one sentence!
O'Mahony Safety Solutions...
UCC Glanmire 68 Portlaoise Panthers 69
Women's Basketball Super League
Portlaoise Panthers took a huge step towards securing a berth in this season’s Women’s Super League play-offs after they edged out UCC Glanmire by the narrowest of margins at Mardyke Arena...
New data has revealed that 34 homes across Laois installed solar panels in January with grant support from the SEAI, after a record-breaking year for installations in 2024.
The first month of the year saw €66,525 awarded under the Solar...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Gibson
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Gibson, Emmet Street, Mountmellick died March 2nd 2025 in the loving and tender care of the staff at St.Vincent's Community Nursing Home Mountmellick.
Daughter of The...
Abbeyleix Ath 0 Clonaslee Utd 2
CCFL Senior Division
The bottom two sides in the CCFL Senior Division faced off on Sunday morning as Abbeyleix Athletic welcomed Clonaslee United to Fr Breen Park.
Abbeyleix came into the game bottom of the table...
Portarlington 24 Newbridge 27
Leinster League Division 2B
Newbridge came into Sunday's game at Lea Road Rugby Club knowing they would receive their Leinster League Division 2B title at full time regardless of the result.
The uncrowned champions won the league in...
Laois 2-12 Limerick 2-12
Ladies National Football League Division 3 Round 5
A dramatic Laois comeback just fell short in Ballylinan this afternoon as Limerick struck very late to claim a draw.
Stephen Duff's charges were five points down at half time...
