Well-known Laois man appointed new principal of Clonaslee College
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) has announced Sean Cotter as the new principal for Clonaslee College.
Most recently, Portlaoise native Sean has...
Laois company wins prestigious national ‘Employer of the Year’ Award
Laois motor business Philip Doogue Mechanical Services has been awarded with a prestigious national ‘Employer of the Year’ award.
This was presented at an awards...
LoveLaois Podcast: Sean Fleming on Jim Gavin, Micheal Martin, Fianna Fáil and a proper...
A year after being elected to Dáil Éireann for the seventh successive term, Laois Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming joins us for a chat.
In...
Extension planned for Midlands Prison but no sign of new courthouse for Portlaoise
The updated National Development Plan for the Department of Justice includes two projects in Portlaoise.
Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed that the plan contains a...
Blow for Graiguecullen as key forward transfers away
Graiguecullen have suffered a blow ahead of the 2026 season as one of their most influential forwards has transferred away.
Lee Walker has returned to...
LoveLaois Podcast: Aaron Doran – Assisting Evan Ferguson, battling set backs and trying to...
When we last spoke to Aaron Doran, he had just assisted Evan Ferguson to help Bohemian's win the U-17 League of Ireland.
Fast forward almost...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Paddy) Drury
Bride Street, Ballinakill, Laois
Paddy died peacefully at Brookhaven Nursing Home Ballyragget in his...
Deadline Extended for People First Credit Union’s €10,000 Community Champions Award
People First Credit Union encourages applications from community and voluntary groups by Monday, 8th December at 9am.
People First Credit Union has announced an extension...
Emo Court to host two days of festive fare – a free event with...
Emo Court will host Christmas at Emo on December 13-14, featuring two days of festive music, community performances, and seasonal food under a heated...
Popular Portlaoise Singers group set to perform to celebrate 50 years of music
One of the longest running choirs in the country are set to take to the stage once again this weekend.
The Portlaoise Singers return to...
Laois TD calls for ‘straight answers’ as speculation mounts that HSE is to close...
Independent TD Brian Stanley has told Minister Jennifer Murnane-Connor that it is time 'for decision and answers on Erkina House Rathdowney'.
Back in 2022, the...
Big Laois involvement as DCU make it five Ladies Division 1 league titles in...
There was big Laois involvement as DCU made it five Division 1 Ladies league titles in a row last night.
DCU had Laois manager Stephen...
‘Advanced Fishmonger’ honour goes to Laois business owner at ceremony in London
Laois fishmonger, Alan Mitchell, owner of Al’s Fish Shop in Portarlington reeled in a major honour this week in being awarded ‘Advanced Fishmonger’ standard.
This...
Laois GAA chief hits out at ‘dodgy box brigade’ and says streaming of games...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has questioned the value of local club games being streamed live and says he's of the opinion that it...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Weekend preview plus looking ahead to Laois GAA Convention
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The Laois Football/Hurling Podcast is here to look ahead to the weekend...
Willie Aird: ‘If we are serious about sustaining rural life, planning policy must reflect...
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has called for planning rules to be reformed to make it easier for farming families to build homes...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
PJ Keenan
Roundwood, Mountrath, Laois
P.J. passed away suddenly at his home on the 2nd of December...
Laois bypassed by National Development Plan claims Stanley
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley told the Tánaiste Simon Harris, during Leaders Questions in the Dail this week that 'the county was bypassed for...
South Leinster Colleges JHC ‘C’: Super second half sees St Fergal’s Rathdowney crowned champions...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-12 Creagh College Wexford 0-8
South Leinster Colleges Junior C Hurling Championship Final
St Fergal's Rathdowney have been crowned South Leinster Colleges Junior...
In Pictures: Portarlington Fire Services hosts Family Appreciation night to honor first responders and...
Laois County Fire & Rescue Services commenced their family appreciation nights in Portarlington Fire Station on Friday, November 28.
It was an heartwarming event to...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Two U-20 finals down for decision this weekend
Two more Laois U-20 finals will be played this weekend as the Laois GAA season slowly comes to conclusion.
The U-20 'B' football decider will...
Laois GAA Convention: New faces expected as treasurer and vice-chair while possible contest for...
A certain level of change will be confirmed at next week's Laois GAA annual convention.
While chairman PJ Kelly is unopposed for the fifth and...
Laois company becomes first in Ireland to achieve top sustainability rating
Midland Steel Group, based in Portlaoise, has achieved a major sustainability milestone.
They have become the first company in Ireland and only the second across...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nuala Moore (née Campion)
Celbridge, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
MOORE (née Campion) Nuala (Celbridge, County Kildare and formerly of Mountrath...
Captain Collier hoping to get her hands on third title as Camross prepare for...
Camross captain Aoife Collier will be hoping to get her hands on a third cup for her club in 2025 when she takes Camross...
Laois student wins top award in the country for engineering project
Mikolaj Bielecki, a Portlaoise College student, has earned national recognition after winning the ‘Young Engineer of the Year’ award from the Engineering Technology Teachers'...
Sadness at the death of highly-regarded Portlaoise man Paddy Connolly
There is sadness in Portlaoise this week with the news of the death of Paddy Connolly, a man who made a huge contribution to...
Laois punk folk band win Production Music Award at ceremony in London
Laois punk folk band The Outcast Crew, together with producer Elliot Daniels, have earned a major accolade at this year’s Production Music Awards held...
Big appointment for The Harps as attention switches to 2026 season
The Harps have appointed Ken Hogan as their senior hurling manager for the 2026 season.
The Tipp man comes with a wealth of experience, including...
Roe disappointed but proud as Port campaign comes to an end
The Portarlington footballers bowed out of the Leinster club championship at the weekend when they went down to Athy in Newbridge.
Port manager Pat Roe...
