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New initiative bringing STEM subjects to life for children with autism in three Laois...
Children with autism in Laois are taking part in a ground-breaking initiative to explore science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a way that...
Another milestone year for Laois woman with most severe form of rare skin disease
Ireland’s longest-surviving person battling the most severe type of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has received over 2,000 birthday messages ahead of her 41st birthday on...
Laois GAA Fixtures: All Ireland ladies football quarter-final, hurling league finals and football semi-finals
As to be expected, it's another busy week of Laois GAA action.
The Laois ladies football team host Wexford on Sunday afternoon in the All...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family,...
ACFL Division 4: Ballylinan see off Annanough to book final place and clinch promotion
Ballylinan 1-21 Annanough 2-8
ACFL Division 4 semi-final
After a disappointing season in 2024 that saw them relegated from the senior championship and from Division 3...
Sadness in Park-Ratheniska at death of Eddie Mansworth
There is sadness in Park-Ratheniska this week at the news of the death of Eddie Mansworth, a hugely popular member of the local GAA...
Fundraiser launched for daughters of late Laois mother as funeral details also confirmed
A fundraiser has been launched for the daughters of a late Laois mother who passed away last Thursday.
There was an outpouring of emotion following...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Club action with league final places decided ahead of...
The Laois Football and Hurling Podcast returns to look back on a busy weekend of club action in both codes.
Steven Miller is joined by...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Esther Connaughton (née Hilliard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Esther passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family,...
In Pictures: Big crowd in attendance as ‘Peace Rally’ for Palestine takes place in...
A powerful demonstration of solidarity with the people of Palestine took place in Portlaoise yesterday.
Organisers say that hundreds of people gathered for a Peace...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dorota Gabrysiak
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Dorota (Dora) Gabrysiak. Esker Hills Portlaoise. Died 19th June 2025. Peacefully...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christopher (Noel) Monahan
Whitehall, Castlepollard, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
The death has occurred on Thursday, June 19th of Christopher...
LoveLaois Podcast: Council rows, Laois Abroad and new careers interview series
The LoveLaois Podcast returns and there is plenty of news for the lads to talk about.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett and they...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: League semi finals and finals plus walkover reduction success
The Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here with the focus of the episode being on club.
As Laois camogie have received a walkover from...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christopher (Noel) Monahan
Whitehall, Castlepollard, Westmeath/Rathdowney, Laois
The death has occurred on Thursday, June 19th of Christopher...
Croke returns as Portlaoise RFC unveil ambitious plans for 2025/2026 season
Portlaoise RFC are already planning for the season ahead and have announced a number of changes and a returning face.
They have revealed the club's...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Killeen
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael Killeen, Meelick, Portlaoise June 16th 2025 . Peacefully surrounded by his...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Killeen
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael Killeen, Meelick, Portlaoise June 16th 2025 . Peacefully surrounded by his...
ACFL Division 3 and 4: Semi-final and relegation pairings confirmed after final round of...
We're down to the last few games in the regular section of the club leagues and tonight it was the turn of ACFL Division...
Death occurs of Michael Killeen, founder of Laois Hire
The death has occurred of hugely successful local business man Michael Killeen, the founder of Laois Hire and CEO of HSS Hire Ireland. He...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eamonn Dunphy
20, Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois, R32X7X8
Eamonn, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's hospital, Kilkenny,...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Laois v Tipp, Tommy Fitzgerald and club league update
It was a quieter weekend than usual but the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here to look back on what did go on.
Steven...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Updating our rankings of the top 25 teams – with severe...
You all asked for it – so we have obliged with the first hurling rankings update of the 2025 season.
With the club leagues now...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seán Ellard
Whitebog, Barrowhouse, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by his loving wife Breda. Deeply regretted by his loving...
ACFL Division 2: Rosenallis see off Clonaslee-St Manman’s in high-scoring affair to clinch semi-final...
Rosenallis 4-14 Clonaslee-St Manman's 4-10
ACFL Division 2 Round 7
Rosenallis have a league semi-final to look forward to after getting the better of their neighbours...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marian O'Shea (née McMahon)
Newtown, Crettyard, Laois, R93Y5F3/Carlow
Marian passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by...
ACFL Division 1: Maher two-pointers crucial as Stradbally defeat The Heath to confirm semi-final...
Stradbally 0-14 The Heath 0-12
ACFL Division 1 Round 7
Stradbally have a Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 semi-final to look forward to for the...
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: Weekend preview and club league update as they approach...
After a crazily busy weekend last week, this one is ever so slightly less so.
For a start, just one Laois team will be in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Cowley (née Swayne)
Rivermead, St. Margaret's, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Marie, (formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois) peacefully at...
Honorary life IFA membership for well-respected Laois farmer and cattle dealer
Honorary life membership of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) was recently bestowed upon well-known Laois farmer and cattle dealer Tommy Wilson.
From Coolroe, near Courtwood,...