Local TD ‘really shocked’ as cost of Laois bus stops/shelters revealed at over €24,000...
A Laois TD has said he is "really shocked" at recently unveiled figures that reveal the cost of new bus stops/shelters in Portlaoise was...
Martina Mulhall: Laois sporting legend Sue Ramsbottom on her fascinating career in the Irish...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
News in Brief: Consultation into community and voluntary sector; new appointment by Laois Fianna...
Laois TD praises new consultation process in community and voluntary sector
A Laois TD has said a new consultation process offers stakeholders "an opportunity to...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Barnett (née Keegan)
Clonduff, Rosenallis, Laois
Mary passed away peacefully on Saturday 5th July in her...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Championship season set for lift off plus two All Ireland ladies...
A small bit earlier than usual but the Laois senior hurling championship gets underway this weekend.
Lower grade football championships began late last week and...
More than music – Folly Festival 2025 showcases artisan food from across Laois and...
One of the most popular festivals in Laois took place over the weekend as revellers arrived in Cullohill for Folly Festival 2025.
Known as Ireland’s...
In Pictures: Judges full of praise for Abbeyleix as part of Communities in Bloom...
Judges Alain Capelle and Anthony O’Neill visited Laois recently as part of the prestigious 'Communities in Bloom' competition.
Over the course of two packed days,...
Laois Football Podcast: Looking back on all of the club league finals
As an appetiser to the championship, the league finals over the past week certainly did their job.
Across all seven divisions of the Laois club...
Laois man set to be escort at this year’s Rose of Tralee festival
The Rose of Tralee festival isn't just about the girls.
A well-known Laois man will be among the escorts at this year's festival after being...
Rowney defeats Mullins as Strong Link upsets odds on shot to claim Tipperary prize
There was Laois success over at Tipperary Racecourse last week as a horse owned by a Laois man turned over a favourite trained by...
LoveLaois Podcast: The Laois man working at his fourth British and Irish Lions Tour
Laois man Shane Whelan has a bird's eye view of one of the world's biggest sporting event this year.
As Director of Digital Marketing and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tony Roe
Tinnaraheen Lodge, Ballacolla, Laois, R32 ER27
Tony passed away peacefully after a short illness borne...
ACFL Division 6: O’Dempsey’s seal title after a thrilling second half to overcome St...
O'Dempsey's 1-13 St Joseph's 2-9
ACFL Division 6 Final
O'Dempsey's were crowned Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 6 champions as they overcame St Joseph's by a...
Ladies Football League Division 1: Another final beckons as three-goal Portlaoise prove too strong...
Portlaoise 3-10 St Conleth's 1-5
Ladies Football League Division 1 Semi-Final
A strong performance in Rathleague this afternoon has seen Portlaoise overcome St Conleth's to book...
In Pictures: Embrace Farm holds its annual remembrance service in Abbeyleix
The church in Abbeyleix hosted a full house again last Sunday as people travelled from all over the country for the annual Embrace FARM...
Joint Local Area Plan for Portarlington takes one step closer with focus on public...
The Joint Local Area Plan (JLAP) draft for Portarlington has been ratified by Laois County Council this week.
The Elected Members convened in Council Chambers...
In Pictures: American delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County, Tennessee, enjoy whirlwind trip around Laois
A delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County in Tennessee, USA, were in Laois this week to take in all that the County has to offer.
Franklin City/Williamson...
Walkovers in Laois GAA club games drop dramatically as harsher fines, format and culture...
The number of walkovers in the Laois GAA adult club hurling and football leagues dropped dramatically this year in comparison to the 2024 season.
Conceding...
Portarlington GAA hosting fundraising draw with ‘incredible prize’ up for grabs
A Laois GAA club are are hosting a fundraising draw with an "incredible prize" up for grabs.
Portarlington GAA are selling tickets to the draw...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tony Roe
Tinnaraheen Lodge, Ballacolla, Laois, R32 ER27
Tony passed away peacefully after a short illness borne...
ACFL Division 1: St Joseph’s turn on the style to claim league glory once...
St Joseph's 2-17 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-13
ACFL Division 1 Final
A commanding second-half performance from St Joseph's helped them win the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1...
LIVE BLOG: Ballyroan-Abbey and St Joseph’s do battle in ACFL Division 1 decider
After a busy week of club league finals, the biggest game takes place this evening in the Laois GAA Centre of Excellence.
St Joseph's meet...
Camogie: Laois go goal crazy to beat Armagh and complete group stages unbeaten
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
Laois 5-10 Armagh 0-20
Premier Junior All-Ireland Camogie Championship
Laois made...
Twin Trees Festival Returns: Two Days of Art, Film & Creativity in Ballinakill –...
The Twin Trees Festival is back in Ballinakill, Co Laois, this July 11th and 12th, with a vibrant new summer format—moving away from its...
Fr Paddy: ‘The happiest people don’t have the best of everything – they just...
It was disappointing to read that tourists visiting our beautiful island has greatly reduced in recent times. Ireland has benefited hugely from tourism, especially...
All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship: Laois make long trip to Armagh with both sides...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Round 5 – Laois...
Handball: Two Laois legends win thrilling Leinster Masters final after dramatic tie-breaker in Carlow
Two legendary Laois handballers have combined forces to add yet another Leinster title to their illustrious list of accolades.
Ray Fogarty of Cullohill and Kevin...
ACFL Division 1: St Joseph’s looking for third title in four years; Ballyroan-Abbey seeking...
ACFL Division 1 - Ballyroan-Abbey v St Joseph's
On Saturday, July 5, at 7.15pm in the Centre of Excellence
St Joseph's remarkable consistency over the past...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 5, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tony Roe
Tinnaraheen Lodge, Ballacolla, Laois, R32 ER27
Tony passed away peacefully after a short illness borne...
ACFL Division 2: Deadly Dunne fires Arles-Killeen to league glory
Arles-Killeen 4-13 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-16
ACFL Division 2 Final
Arles-Killeen have a wonderful tradition of producing quality forwards and Colin Dunne - one of the newer...
