Simpson’s Gala in Stradbally awarded Gala greener grant
Simpson’s Gala in Stradbally has been selected as a recipient of a Gala Greener Grant, an initiative aimed at supporting retailers in their transition...
Leinster Colleges SFC ‘A’: Knockbeg battle the elements to book quarter-final place
Knockbeg College 0-13 Good Counsel (Wexford) 0-4
Leinster Colleges SFC 'A' Preliminary Round
Knockbeg College have a Leinster Colleges SFC 'A' quarter-final to look forward to...
Over 140 local residents near Ballybrittas seeking change to road junction
As rural landmarks go, the 'Farmyard Cross' at Belgrove near Ballybrittas is a noteworthy one.
But the priority at the junction has been an issue...
Laois GAA to look at minor age grade returning to U-18 for 2027 season
A motion to return the minor age grade to U-18 in Laois was ruled out of order at Monday's annual convention - but Laois...
Laois woman who had open heart surgery graduates as Patient Champion
A Laois woman who had open heart surgery has graduated as a Patient Champion for a national heart and stroke charity.
Olivia McLoughlin Sweeney, who...
Annanough woman chosen as Laois Beko Club Champion
Lorraine Cody of Annanough GAA has been chosen as the 2025 winner in the Leinster GAA Beko Club Champion awards.
Lorraine received her award from...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Dillon
Charter Road, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Elizabeth, better known as Betty...
Engines ready – The Heath gears up for annual Tractor Run
The Heath is set to come alive with community spirit and the steady hum of engines for the upcoming Annual Tractor Run in aid...
South Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’: Missed chances cost Portlaoise CBS as Rathangan end campaign
Portlaoise CBS 0-12 Rathangan 1-14
South Leinster Colleges SFC 'B' Semi Final
Portloaise CBS are out of the South Leinster Colleges SFC 'B' after they were...
Irish Wheelchair Association welcomes Laois Local Community Development Committee for collaborative visit
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) welcomed members of the Laois Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) to its service centre on the St Fintan’s Hospital...
Laois teenager recovers from serious knee injury to become double world champion
If you are looking for a story of about resilience, determination and pure heart - then this Laois teenager has you covered.
Shane Allison, a...
2nd Year Football: South Leinster ‘A’ final ahead for Knockbeg College following big win...
Knockbeg College 2nd years have qualified for the South Leinster A final after an impressive win over Clane in the semi final last week.
They...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Camross camogie go in search of Croke Park All-Ireland final glory
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
History will be made on Sunday as Camross Camogie club will contest...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Convention news, U-20 finals and managerial news
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
There's nothing gets the pulse racing like a good annual GAA convention.
Steven...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Lawlor (née Dermody)
Kilbride, Portarlington, Laois/Leighlinbridge, Carlow
Formerly of The Harrow Cross, Leighlinbridge County Carlow. Peacefully...
Leinster Colleges JHC: Glory for Mountrath CS as they battle past the challenge of...
Mountrath CS 3-21 St Brendan's Community School Birr 2-16
Leinster College's Junior 'A1' Hurling Championship Final
Mountrath Community School have been crowned Leinster College's Junior 'A1'...
Laois TD confirms that continued nitrates derogation secured for farmers
Farmers in Laois will benefit from the continued availability of the nitrates derogation, Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has said.
Deputy Aird, who is...
Laois Rose of Tralee confirmed as latest contestant for Dancing With The Stars
Laois's winning Rose of Tralee, Katelyn Cummins, has been confirmed as the latest contestant for Dancing With The Stars.
The hit RTE show, which will...
Laois man wins Hotelier of the Year at the Hospitality Management Awards
A Laois man has won a major award at the IHI Hospitality Management Awards (HMAs) which took place ln the Clayton Hotel on Burlington...
Ballylinan turn to former Laois U-20 boss as they target intermediate success in 2026
Ballylinan have appointed former Laois U-20 boss Eddie Kinsella as their new manager for the 2026 season.
Kinsella guided his native club Courtwood to intermediate...
Barry and Lacey depart but O’Carroll and Kingston return as Laois footballers prepare for...
The new inter-county season is less than a month away and the Laois senior football panel is beginning to take shape.
Justin McNulty's third year...
Portarlington on the lookout for new manager as Pat Roe steps aside after two...
The Portarlington footballers are on the lookout for a new manager following Pat Roe's decision to step aside at the end of their recent...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget (Beenie) Tynan (née Hayes)
Errill, Laois
Bridget (Beenie) Tynan (née Hayes), Errill, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and...
Laois GAA Convention: New faces at the top table as votes needed for Treasurer...
The Laois GAA convention was held in the Midlands Park Hotel this evening where a number of votes were needed for the executive positions.
There...
Camross look to former captain as new manager confirmed
Camross have appointed former player Tomas Burke as their new senior hurling manager for the 2026 campaign.
Burke replaces David Cuddy, who stepped back from...
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WATCH: Hume Auctioneers and Hollybrook Homes launch Christmas showhouse with brilliant video alongside Portlaoise...
Hume Auctioneers and Hollybrook Homes have launched their Christmas Showhouse in the new Sand Wood estate in Portlaoise with the help of the children’s...
Martina Mulhall: Language exemptions and the CAO – What students need to know!
Amid the many deadlines and decisions facing sixth-year students, one often-overlooked task carries unexpectedly high stakes: ensuring the CAO is aware of any language...
Athletics: Second All-Ireland for Fitzpatrick as Laois athletes excel at National Cross Country Championships
The juvenile club cross-country season came to a close on Sunday last with the National Novice and Juvenile Uneven Age Cross-Country Championships taking place...
Two Laois farmers graduate from Tirlán Governance Academy with top honours
Twenty-one Tirlán members have graduated as the inaugural class from the Tirlán Governance Academy.
This is after they completed the Certificate in Co-op Governance &...
Soccer: Stradbally Town progress in the CCFL Shield as O’Sullivan inspires Cappakeel to defeat...
Stradbally Town 5-0 Spink Celtic
CCFL Shield Round 1
Stradbally Town's attention turned to the CCFL Shield Sunday morning against fellow Laois side Spink and they...
