A young Laois student has been crowned runner up in the Stripe Young Scientist of the year for 2026.
Joshua Corbett, a Sixth Year student...
Knockbeg College 10-17 Naas CBS 2-7
South Leinster 'A' 2nd Year Football Championship Final
Knockbeg College were crowned 2nd Year South Leinster 'A' champions following an...
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley is our first guest of 2026 on the LoveLaois Podcast.
He chats about his first full year in the Dáil...
It is a week to remember for Laois referee Seamus (Shay) Mulhare, as his talents are shining both on and off the field.
The Heath...
The Government’s decision to vote against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement is not only the right call for farmers in County Laois, but for the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kit) Farrell (née Walsh)
'Hillcrest', 6 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 Y927/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, surrounded by...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Doherty
Rathleague, Portlaoise, Laois, R32C5XH/Enniskillen, Fermanagh
Michael Doherty, Rathleague Portlaoise Co.Laois and formerly "Trusten Macken" Eniskillen...
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Laois 3-14 Carlow 2-12
Walsh Shield...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The 2026 inter-county season continues...
Parents have been left in a state of limbo today following the announcement that a Laois childcare facility has been forced to close 'indefinitely'.
Sonas...
A grant on offer to publicly accessibly swimming pools has faced long delays, according to Cllr Vivienne Phelan, who is also a board member...
Emo have appointed former Stradbally and Laois player Greg Ramsbottom as their new senior football manager for the 2026 season.
Ramsbottom replaces Offaly duo Jimmy...
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Laois v Carlow
Walsh Cup Shield...
Portlaoise Hospital have released a statement following 'increasing numbers' of admissions in recent days.
The spike in flu cases has put pressure on the A&E...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Patso) Campion
Perth, Western Australia and formerly of Park, Ballacolla, Laois
Patrick passed away after a...
Portlaoise College has launched a new fundraising initiative, Step Up for the School Bus, with the aim of raising €100,000 to purchase a much-needed...
Mountmellick Community School 7-25 Presentation College Carlow/Gaelcholaiste Ceatharloch 1-7
South Leinster Colleges JHC 'D' Final
Mountmellick Community School have been crowned South Leinster Colleges JHC 'B'...
The community of The Heath came together in the Heitage Hotel in Killenard on Friday night for a Lip Sync Battle that raised a...
And a Happy New Year to you all.
Steven and Alan return with a first LoveLaois Podcast of 2026 where they catch up after Christmas...
IFA President Francie Gorman says his group will take up the invitation to attend and speak at the Independent Ireland Mercosur protest in Athlone...
In Laois, the average price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the final quarter of 2025 was €296,000, up 15% on a year ago.
This...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marelene (Mars) Allison (née Bond)
St. Josephs Road, Blessington, Wicklow/Rathdowney, Laois
Allison (Née Bond) Marlene (Mars), St....
Four students from Dunamase College have qualified for the prestigious STRIPE Young Scientist Exhibition, which will take place in the RDS, Dublin, from January...
A number of Laois players are set to be involved with their colleges as the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup competitions get underway this week.
Killeshin's...
A young Laois man is setting out to raise awareness and crucial funds for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland by completing a Skydive For Life.
Darragh...
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The Laois Football Podcast is back for the first episode of 2026.
Steven...
Three groups from Heywood Community School are part of 600 finalists who were selected from 1500 initial entries to showcase at the finals of...
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
And just like that, the 2026 season is fully underway.
The Laois senior...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Walsh (née Mortimer)
Skerries, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
Walsh, Kathleen, née Mortimer, Skerries and late of Mountrath, Co....
Two Laois footballers came in for special praise from manager Justin McNulty as they pulled on the county jersey for the first time in...
