Timahoe Male Choir wins prestigious Pride of Place Award at a ceremony in Limerick
Timahoe’s community spirit took centre stage on Friday as members of the Timahoe Male Choir, joined by representatives from Laois County Council, attended the...
Three Laois clubs in Leinster action as Ballyfin and Clonad begin while Camross contest...
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It is a busy Saturday on the GAA...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College students shake things up for Geography Week
Portlaoise College was buzzing with excitement last week as students brought the world to life during Geography Week, showcasing their creativity, curiosity and passion...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Bonham
Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, formerly of, Abbeyleix, Laois
Bonham, Patrick (Pat), Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, formerly...
Laois U-20 FC: Stradbally Parish Gaels claim home semi final following win over Killeshin
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Stradbally Parish Gaels 0-11 Killeshin 1-1
Laois U-20 FC...
Ladies MFC: Third-quarter surge sees Ballyroan defeat Sarsfields for Minor ‘A’ title
Ballyroan 2-6 Sarsfields 1-5
Laois Ladies Minor A Football Championship Final
Ballyroan are the 2025 LOETB Laois LGFA Minor ‘A’ champions after they got the better...
Laois U-20 FC: Na Fianna Og see off Portlaoise to reach semi finals as...
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Na Fianna Og 2-10 Portlaoise 1-7
Laois U-20 FC...
Stage set as Ballyfin Players prepare three one-act plays at Mountmellick Community Arts Centre
The Ballyfin Players return to the stage this November with a lively evening of drama, comedy, and community spirit.
Their three One-Act Plays, will run...
Laois Senator calls for urgent action on long-delayed Rathdowney Fire Station project
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage to urgently progress the long-delayed Rathdowney Fire Station...
In Pictures: Laois family’s home-grown garden wins national award
A Laois family is celebrating after their creative home-grown garden earned them a top prize in Co-operative Housing Ireland’s annual Gardening Competition.
Vasile and Diana...
All-Ireland success evades Laois at Wallball Championship Finals
Kilglass in Roscommon played host to the All-Ireland Wallball Championship Finals last weekend with Laois represented by two players at these finals.
In the Men’s...
‘Convicted and violent non-nationals should be automatically deported following jail terms’ says local TD
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said she believes there is widespread public support for the automatic deportation of non-nationals found guilty of violent crimes...
Success for St Abban’s at Laois Masters, Junior and Juvenile Development races
The Laois Masters, Junior and Juvenile Development races took place at Laois’ premier Cross Country venue, Emo Court, on Sunday last.
The picturesque setting, along...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Monica O'Brien
The Hermitage, Portlaoise, Laois
Monica O`Brien (Mon) The Hermitage. Portlaoise and formerly Dr Murphys Place....
In Pictures: Laois community groups to lead on climate action with new funding programme...
The launch event for Phase two of the Community Climate Action Programme fund took place recently at Abbeyleix Vitality Hub with 37 community group...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Knockbeg College score seven goals as they defeat Dublin side St...
St. Fintan’s HS (Dublin) 2-5 Knockbeg College 7-15
Leinster Colleges SFC Round 1
Knockbeg College have advanced to the knockout phase of the Leinster Colleges SFC...
Laois hosts first Upcycling Workshop in partnership with Rediscovery Centre
The EU Just Transition Officer for Laois, Stephanie Kelly, hosted an upcycling workshop in Laois at The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise,...
In Pictures: Retirement function held for long-serving member of successful Laois company
There was a big crowd in attendance at the Midlands Park Hotel last month as a Laois company held a retirement function for one...
Laois Chamber Alliance holds Annual General Meeting and welcomes new chairperson
Laois Chamber Alliance held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently, at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel, where members gathered to review the organisation’s achievements over...
Laois ladies footballers looking to build on progress as attention turning to 2026
We're in the off season and awards season in the GAA world at the moment but that doesn't mean that thoughts aren't well and...
Laois Macra to host country music night fundraiser in Durrow
Laois Macra is gearing up for a great night out next Saturday, November 8, as the club hosts a Country Music Night in the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan (Barney) Murtagh
Mountrath, Laois/Dublin
Brendan (Barney) passed away on the 3rd November 2025, unexpectedly at the...
Cumann na mBunscol: Replay joy for Presentation Portarlington as they finally get the better...
Presentation Portarlington 1-6 St Colman's Stradbally 2-2
Roinn 6 Girls Championship Final Replay
St Colman’s NS from Stradbally and Presentation Portarlington battled it out for Cumann...
Laois County Council’s Live Well Expo wins national Age Friendly Award
Laois County Council’s flagship Health and Wellbeing Event, the Live Well Expo, was honoured with the Active and Healthy Ageing Award at the annual...
Laois TD calls for preparations to begin for the reunification of Ireland North and...
Laois Indepdent TD Brian Stanley says that now is the time to begin the process for the reunification of Ireland.
Deputy Stanley outlined his case...
Laois teenager set to star as Republic of Ireland begin first ever U-17 World...
The Republic of Ireland will begin their first ever U-17 World Cup campaign later today and a Laois man is among the 21-player squad.
Portarlington's...
Calls for ESB not to proceed with scheduled power outages during weather warnings
Laois County Council are to write to the ESB requesting that they don't go ahead with routine scheduled power outages in area effected by...
Laois footballers and hurlers learn their fate as O’Byrne and Walsh Cups return for...
After a one year hiatus, the GAA's pre-season football and hurling competitions are due to return in 2026.
In the first weekend of January, the...
€152,350 grant allocated from Outdoor Recreational Funding for Slieve Bloom Tourism Project
€152,350 has been allocated to Laois County Council for the Slieve Bloom Signage Strategy through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.
This will deliver walking trails...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan (Barney) Murtagh
Mountrath, Laois/Dublin
Brendan (Barney) passed away on the 3rd November 2025, unexpectedly at the...
