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
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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...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: A night at the Laois GAA Awards presentation
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The Laois GAA Awards evening took place in a packed Midlands Park...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George Gallagher
Sanmigul, Moss Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
George Gallagher, Sanmigul Moss Lane, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Looking back on a busy weekend as Port bow out, Camross...
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We are into December but the action on the pitch continues at...
In Pictures: ‘My Severe Weather Ready Guide’ successfully launched
Severe weather has the ability to disrupt our daily lives in all sorts of ways such as loss of power as well as damage...
Electric Picnic announce first acts ahead of sold out 2026 festival
Electric Picnic have announced their first acts ahead of the sold out 2026 festival.
On Saturday, Gorillaz have been announced for the top slot. While...
In Pictures: Serious style as Laois GAA stars celebrate at annual awards night
There was serious style on display as the 2025 Laois GAA Award winners assembled to collect their trophies on Friday night.
The Midlands Park Hotel...
Delaney: “If you’re any way related to someone from Camross, come to Croke Park...
Camross Camogie Club will play in Croke Park on All-Ireland Club final day for the very first time after they defeated Galway’s Killimor on...
Great excitement as Poet’s Cottage officially opens in Camross
There was great excitement in Camross on Friday as the newly renovated and fully operational Poet's Cottage Cafe was officially opened.
Situated in the heart...
In Pictures: New sports facilities unveiled at Laois primary school
The staff and children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe were in celebratory mood on Friday last as they held an official opening for their...
