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Business Briefing: The Laois man who has set up his own pest control business
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO Jackie Carroll caught up with John Bourke of CounterPest recently.
Counterpest is a family run pest control company committed to reliable...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 9, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Joseph Dowling
Trumera, Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred of the John Joseph Dowling, Trumera, Mountrath,...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 8, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marcello Pinna
Portlaoise, Laois
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Marcello Pinna...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 7, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Shiela Bennett (née Gorman)
Campclone, Ballyfin, Laois
Sheila Bennett, Campclone, Ballyfin, Co. Laois, 5th of February 2026,...
LoveLaois Podcast: Willie Aird on life in the Dáil, milking less and being a...
After 45 years in Laois County Council, Willie Aird was elected to Dáil Éireann in December 2024 and has now a year under his...
2nd Year Football: Leinster ‘B’ final ahead for Portlaoise CBS after they thrash Malahide...
Portlaoise CBS 8-10 Malahide CS 0-3
2nd Year Leinster ‘B’ Football Championship Semi Final
Portlaoise CBS had surprisingly easy victory over Malahide CS in the 2nd...
All of this weekend’s local adult sports fixtures
As always, it's a busy weekend of sports action across the county and we've compiled all the adult sports fixtures across basketball, GAA, rugby...
Rugby: Top four place secured for Portlaoise Womens U-16s following big win over Naas
Portlaoise 69 Naas RFC 28
Leinster U-16 Women's Rugby Premier Division
On Saturday last, January 31, Portlaoise hosted Naas RFC in round four of the Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 6, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Shiela Bennett (née Gorman)
Campclone, Ballyfin, Laois
Sheila Bennett, Campclone, Ballyfin, Co. Laois, 5th of February 2026,...
Laois Soccer Podcast: Irish international, Champions League player and now a dedicated coach –...
The latest episode of the Laois Soccer Podcast is here and this is guest is certainly our most high profile to date.
Alan is joined...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 5, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Cashin (née Dowling)
The Course, Durrow, Laois/Kilkenny
Bridget passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family...
Portarlington Further Education have a range of PLC courses starting in September 2026
Portarlington Further Education are offering the following Post Leaving Certificate Programmes (PLC) commencing in September 2026.
Office Adminstration (QQI Level 5) - Full details...
1st Year Football: Extra time heroics see Knockbeg College reach Leinster ‘A’ final
Knockbeg College 3-11 Patrician Newbridge 3-10 (AET)
1st Year Leinster 'A' Football Championship Semi Final
Knockbeg College 1st Years are into the Leinster Final after a...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking back on the first two rounds of the National Hurling...
Solid but far from spectacular - that is probably a fair summation of the Laois senior hurlers thus far.
Tommy Fitzgerald's men have a 100%...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Delaney
Feereigh, Rathdowney, Laois
Paddy Delaney, Feereigh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, February 1st. 2026, peacefully at Midland’s...
Laois Football Podcast: Wexford woes, Down defeat and Alan in trouble for criticising referees
It was a disappointing weekend for Laois teams in National League action as both were defeated.
The Laois footballers headed to Wexford on Saturday evening...
In Pictures: Clough-Ballacolla GAA, camogie and handball clubs honour outstanding year at Dinner Dance
The Clough-Ballacolla GAA, camogie and handball clubs held their annual Dinner Dance on February 1 at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, where over 200 guests...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Delaney
Feereigh, Rathdowney, Laois
Paddy Delaney, Feereigh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, February 1st. 2026, peacefully at Midland's...
From the Archives – When O’Moore Park hosted a Covid confirmation
Back in September 2021, hundreds of children made their Confirmation in O'Moore Park. What a time that was!
O’Moore Park has seen a lot over...
From the Archives – End of an era as iconic Portlaoise publican reflects on...
This piece - an interview with one of Portlaoise's best known publican - was originally published on LaoisToday in September 2024.
Iconic Laois publican Seamus...
From the Archives – Ballyfin woman’s remarkable return to education after half a century
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in 2024.
Whether it’s scrolling through a social media feed on the phone or finishing off a book before bedtime,...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 2, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Delaney
Feereigh, Rathdowney, Laois
Paddy Delaney, Feereigh, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, February 1st. 2026, peacefully at Midland's...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois senior footballers take on Wexford
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The Laois senior footballers are...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 31, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tom (Santy) Maher
Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Tom, better known as Santy...
LoveLaois Podcast: Menswear, the best of frenemies, new school, malting barley and Motion of...
A wide and varied episode if ever there was one.
We remember Andy Bergin, the former Timahoe publican who passed away, as well as Leon...
Soccer: Midlands senior league success for Heywood CS and Dunamase College
Heywood CS 3 Scoil Dara, Kilcock 1
FAI Schools Leinster Boys Midlands Senior League Division Two Final
Heywood Community School were crowned FAI Schools Leinster Boys...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills looking to hire evening shift Mechanical Fitter
JOB VACANCY - Evening Shift Mechanical Fitter
Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Shift: Evening Shift (Full-Time)
Industry: Timber Processing/Manufacturing
Laois Sawmills invites applications for the position of Evening Shift Mechanical Fitter to join...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 30, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fergus Dempsey
Glenbarrow, Portlaoise, Laois, R32C44T/Tallaght, Dublin
Fergus Dempsey, Glenbarrow, Portlaoise and formerly Springfield, Tallaght, 27th January...
Laois malting barley growers urge Boortmalt to reverse decision to end Stradbally intake
About 100 Laois malting barley growers attended a meeting in Portlaoise on Wednesday night which urged Boortmalt to reverse their decision to cut their...
Laois Rugby Podcast: A Towns Cup classic, schools drama and a rugby debut for...
In the wake of Sunday's thrilling Towns Cup clash between Portlaoise and Portarlington, we were meant to have a proper rugby guest this week.
Instead...