Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market this circa 95-acre farm Holding at Drumashellig, Ballyroan, Co. Laois.
This fine property will be sold by Online Auction on Friday 31st October at 3pm via the LSL Auction Platform.
This...
The runners and riders are confirmed now for the presidential election and Steven was in Portlaoise Library on Thursday morning for the visit of Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys.
Steven and Alan chat about the race - is it boring,...
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast is here and this one is all about Junior.
The Laois Shopping Centre Junior A football championship semi finals took...
The Irish presidential election campaign has been a vicious battle on the two most recent occasions but there was no fear of that type of hostility in Portlaoise on Thursday morning as Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys came to...
There is deep sadness in Stradbally this week following the passing of the late Dan Kearns.
From Corrig in Stradbally, and a prison officer by trade, Dan passed away on Thursday September 25 following an illness.
Stradbally GAA club, of which...
Laois IFC Final - Arles-Kilcruise v Park-Ratheniska
In O'Moore Park at 7.30pm on Friday, September 26
When these two teams met in the opening round of the championship way back at the end of July, few would have said coming out...
St Brigid’s will compete in this weekend’s LOETB Laois LGFA Intermediate Championship final, looking to make an immediate return to the Senior grade after relegation in 2024.
Key player Maeve Phelan Phelan she spoke about the importance of getting the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dan Kearns
Corrig, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Dan Kearns, Corrig, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully at his home on the 25th September 2025 surrounded by his beloved wife and family.
Dan...
Heywood Community School is excited to announce its annual Open Night, taking place on Thursday, October 2rd at 6:30pm.
This is a unique opportunity for prospective students and parents to explore the vibrant environment, diverse academic offerings, and welcoming...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Barrowhouse 1-15 The Rock 0-9
Laois JFC Semi Final
Barrowhouse have a county final to look forward to after they got the better of The...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Ballyroan-Abbey 4-18 Stradbally 0-10
Laois JFC Semi Final
Ballyroan-Abbey's bid to make an instant return to the Intermediate ranks remains on track after they dismantled...
Excitement continues to build ahead of Friday’s Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate football championship final.
Arles-Kilcruise and Park-Ratheniska will go head to head for a place in the 2026 Laois SFC.
Park-Ratheniska claimed this title in 2021 and spent two seasons at...
The death has occurred of John Dollard from Cullohill, one of Laois's most recognisable men due to his presence, in a stewarding capacity, at major local and national events. He was aged in his late 70s.
Whether it was Croke...
Laois man Colin Donnery, Group CEO of FRS Co-Op, has received a top European recruitment honour for the second year running.
This is after the Coolrain native has been named in the Staffing 100 Europe once again.
This list is a record...
Graiguecullen are back in yet another Laois LGFA Intermediate County Final, but have yet to experience the feeling of winning, which would take them to the Senior grade.
Lauren Walsh and Caoimhe Fitzpatrick spoke to the media at Friday evening’s...
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast is here and this one focuses on all things senior.
Portarlington's Cathal Ryan returns and he is joined by regulars...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Barrowhouse v The Rock
Laois JFC Semi Final in Annanough at 7.30pm
The finalists of the Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship will be known...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom Joe Bradley
9 St. Patrick's Avenue, Athy, Kildare/Timahoe, Laois
Formerly of Timahoe, Co. Laois. Peacefully, in the loving care of Tallaght University Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marjorie, son...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Stradbally 1-18 Graiguecullen 1-16
Laois JFC 'C' Final
Graiguecullen and Stradbally met in the LOETB Centre of Excellence on Wednesday evening looking to get their...
There is sadness in the Timahoe community today with the news of the passing of Tom Joe Bradley. He was 83.
Though Tom Joe lived most of his life across the border in Athy, he retained a strong connection with...
Excitement is building ahead of Friday's Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate football championship final.
Arles-Kilcruise and Park-Ratheniska will go head to head for a place in the 2026 Laois SFC.
This is Arles-Kilcruise's first appearance in the final since 2022 where they...
Almost 7,000 households in Laois are to benefit from the Fuel Allowance as payments under the scheme commenced yesterday.
Laois TD Sean Fleming welcomed the commencement and confirmed that the payment would be made to 6,767 households.
He said: "Yesterday marks...
This summer, through the Gold Star Careers series, 16 remarkable Laois people generously shared the stories behind their success.
From early career choices to pivotal moments, challenges overcome, and advice for the next generation, each conversation offered a unique insight...
The Portlaoise Junior footballers are preparing for a huge showdown as they face Killeshin in this year’s LOETB Laois LGFA County Final.
Ahead of the clash, players Emma Dunne and Amy Byrne, along with manager Mark Brophy, shared their thoughts...
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast is here and this one focuses on everything bar senior.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett for this one...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Graiguecullen v Stradbally
Laois JFC 'C' Final in the COE at 7.15pm
The second adult football championship title of the season will be up for...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Donoghue (née O’Dea)
Tara, Tullamore, Offaly/Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Ballypickas, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Christina and her brother Ned.
Mary passed away peacefully after an illness bravely borne,...
Mountrath Community School opened its doors 17 years ago and is an amalgamation of three local schools, Patrician Brothers, Ballyfin, Brigidine Secondary School, Mountrath and St Aengus Vocational School, Mountrath.
Our school is dedicated to helping every student reach...
The ongoing saga between Rathdowney-Errill and Colt-Shanahoe in the Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC appears to be at an end.
That is after Rathdowney-Errill offered to replay their quarter final match ‘in the interest of Laois GAA’.
The controversy arose after...
Laois emergency services were called into action last night when a tractor entered the Grand Canal near Vicarstown.
The driver was transporting a load when their tractor entered the water around 7pm.
The driver managed to escape out the back of...
