2025 Remembered – Martina Mulhall: From Portlaoise to global stardom – The Umbrella Academy...
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In this career interview, our columnist Martina Mulhall caught up with...
2025 Remembered – Young Laois woman embarking on journey to South Africa to make...
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Cara Phelan from Portlaoise went on this trip to South Africa...
Former Dublin great appointed as new Arles-Killeen manager
Former Dublin footballer Paddy Christie is set to take over as the new Arles-Killeen manager for the 2026 season.
He replaces former Kildare player Anthony...
2025 Remembered – ‘You are more Fine Gael than me. The big Fine Gael...
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There is never a dull moment in Laois County Council. This...
2025 Remembered – Katelyn Cummins: “I wanted to make my Rose of Tralee experience...
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LaoisToday were in Tralee this year when Katelyn Cummins was crowned...
2025 Remembered – Warm welcome for Jim Gavin in Portlaoise as campaign appears to...
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Jim Gavin's presidential election campaign blew up in the most spectacular...
2025 Remembered – In Pictures: Wild scenes of celebration as Camross claim All-Ireland camogie...
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On a memorable Sunday in December, Camross won the All Ireland...
2025 Remembered – Croke Park Diary: Camross get their just rewards on magical day...
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We look back on Camross's All Ireland final success in Croke...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Farrell
47 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael Farrell 47 Pattison, Estate Mountmellick died peacefully December 29th...
2025 Remembered – Portlaoise Plaza selected as the best Supermac’s in the country
The midlands scooped several of the top awards at the Supermac's Annual Awards that were held at the Castletroy Park Hotel in Limerick.
And chief...
2025 Remembered – Laois Councillor calls for immediate deportation order for ‘anyone who comes...
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This was a mad story which came to the fore in...
2025 Remembered – TB, calendar farming and application form challenges – Oireachtas committee suspended...
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Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has made a big impact...
2025 Remembered – In Pictures: Historic occasion as Annanough celebrate 105 years with visit...
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This was a significant occasion for this Laois GAA club, which...
2025 Remembered – Pharmaceutical company buys Portlaoise land for €1.4 million
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This was another significant sale of land for Laois County Council...
2025 Remembered – Presidential campaign arrives in Portlaoise as Catherine Connolly sets out her...
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It's a beautiful September Tuesday lunch time in Portlaoise as Independent...
2025 Remembered – Simon Harris: ‘Charlie Flanagan served with honour, with compassion and with...
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After bringing the curtain down on his long career, a number...
2025 Remembered – Laois SFC: First final appearance presents Courtwood with the opportunity of...
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This piece was on site ahead of Courtwood's first ever Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 29, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Delaney
Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Laois
John passed away suddenly on Sunday 28th December 2025, surrounded by...
2025 Remembered – Laois man wins Hotelier of the Year at the Hospitality Management...
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A Laois man has won a major award at the IHI...
2025 Remembered – Francie Gorman: ‘The best way to support the next generation of...
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Local man Francie Gorman - the organisation's president - was the...
2025 Remembered – In Pictures: Serious style and awards handed out as Laois camogie...
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2025 was an incredible year for Laois camogie but the year...
2025 Remembered – ‘Where is the money gone?’ – Mystery as previously approved footpath...
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This is an issue of considerable frustration.
There was anger and bewilderment...
2025 Remembered – Laois man selected to be Grand Marshal at San Francisco St...
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What an honour this was for this proud Laois man in...
2025 Remembered – Weekend Read: Food for thought – Bobby Miller on life as...
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A very interesting interview with one of Laois's best-known farmers.
There is...
2025 Remembered – Did you know there was once a Pope from Laois?
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What a mad story this was.
Did you know there was once...
2025 Remembered – ‘I want to thank Ballard Lodge for the wonderful care...
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This was a big local story in 2025.
The sudden closure of...
2025 Remembered – ‘Snowman Killer’ wreaking havoc across Portlaoise as children ‘left in tears’
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A week of snow in January of this year led to...
2025 Remembered – In Pictures: Wild scenes of celebration as Clough-Ballacolla claim Laois SHC...
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Clough-Ballacolla are Laois senior hurling champions once again after they defeated...
2025 Remembered – Profiling Tommy Fitzgerald: The relatively rare occurrence of a Laois man...
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Laois men managing Laois senior county teams really is something of...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 28, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sally Kennedy (née Hogan)
Rathdowney, Laois/Borrisokane, Tipperary
Sally Kennedy (née Hogan), Conoboro Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois and...
