In Pictures: Portlaoise Institute celebrates record graduate numbers with dual ceremonies
Portlaoise Institute proudly celebrated the achievements of its students recently, hosting two graduation ceremonies at the Killeshin Hotel.
The dual events were held to accommodate...
Laois JFC ‘C’: Foes from 2003 meet and repeat of league final as semi...
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Courtwood v Graiguecullen
Laois JFC 'C' Semi Final in...
Laois Partnership Company launches survey ‘on making the county a better place to live’
Your local development company, Laois Partnership Company (LPC), is seeking the views and opinions of the people of Laois in forming its new strategic...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
May McCormack (née Flanagan)
Drummond, Rosenallis, Laois/Killeigh, Offaly
May McCormack nee Flanagan Drummond, Rosenallis, Co. Laois and...
Portlaoise College prepares to welcome families for annual Open Nights
Portlaoise College is looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to the Mountrath Road for this year’s Open Nights on Wednesday 24th and Thursday...
Hospitality and tourism businesses in Laois encouraged to join free communications workshop
A workshop focusing on Communicating your Hospitality and Tourism Business’ Green and Sustainability Credentials will take place on Tuesday, September 30 from 10am to...
Clonad GAA club to host a Special Culture Night Screening of award winning film
Clonad GAA Club is set to celebrate Culture Night 2025 with a unique community event that promises an unforgettable evening of film, music, and...
Laois player Mark eliminated from The Traitors following ‘incredible experience’
Laois player Mark White became the latest player to fall fowl of the wrath of The Traitors on the popular RTE show last night.
He...
Laois Football Podcast: Park-Ratheniska stun Ballylinan, Arles-Kilcruise come back again and the ‘B’ specials
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Even away from the hectic weekend of senior football championship quarter-finals, there...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Hurling championship dominates as finals get underway in earnest
We're getting down to business now. The senior hurling championship quarter-finals are down for decision this weekend as well as semi-finals in the two...
In Pictures: Wet and blustery conditions fail to dampen spirits at the Luggacurren 10k
Following a morning of heavy rainfall, the athletes that braved the elements for the 32nd Luggacurren 10k had yet again another very successful event.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
May McCormack (née Flanagan)
Drummond, Rosenallis, Laois/Killeigh, Offaly
May McCormack nee Flanagan Drummond, Rosenallis, Co. Laois and...
Laois County Council vote not to nominate any candidate for presidential election
Laois County Councillors have voted not to nominate any candidate to give them the opportunity to run for President of Ireland.
Independent candidate Gareth Sheridan...
LIVE BLOG: Presidential candidates seek nomination from Laois County Council
It is a big day in Laois County Council as candidates seeking nomination to be able to run for president of Ireland are here.
Laois...
Laois Football Podcast: Looking back on the SFC quarters and Ladies SFC equivalent
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The latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast is here and it...
New Laois tourism attraction opens its doors following €250,000 Fáilte Ireland investment
Making Tracks, a low carbon, slow tourism enterprise, located in Ballybrophy, comprising of glamping, horse drawn wagon tours and Irish Country House hostel is...
In Pictures: Laois secondary school wins prestigious AIMS Award for Grease
St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise, has been honoured with a coveted AIMS Award for their outstanding 2025 production of Grease.
The chairman of AIMS, Gerry Sweeney,...
Laois Ladies SFC: Sarsfields too strong for Timahoe to complete semi final line up
Sarsfields 7-13 Timahoe 2-11
Laois Ladies SFC Quarter Final
Sarsfields have booked their spot in the semi-finals after a comprehensive win over Timahoe in Mountmellick GAA...
40 years of Spink Comhaltas celebrated in book available in local libraries
Spink Comhaltas celebrated 40 years in 2023 and to mark this milestone, a history of the branch was researched and published at the end...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Agnes McEvoy (née Dollard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Agnes McEvoy (nee Dollard), Marian Avenue, Portlaoise. Passed away...
Laois IFC ‘B’: Annanough finish strong to see off wasteful Timahoe
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Annanough 1-10 Timahoe 0-10
Laois IFC 'B' Semi-final
Annanough's intermediate...
Laois Ladies SFC: Conleth’s prevail in battle of the Saints to progress to semi...
St Conleth’s 2-9 St Joseph’s 2-5
Laois Ladies SFC Quarter Final
It was a battle of the Saints on Sunday afternoon in the Laois LGFA Senior...
Laois SFC: Dramatic conclusion as St Joseph’s survive late Ballyroan-Abbey comeback to claim semi...
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St Joseph's 2-16 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-14
Laois SFC Quarter Final
St...
Draw made for Laois SFC, SFC ‘B’ and SFC relegation semi finals
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Following a hectic weekend of action, the final...
Laois SFC: Goals win games as Graigue finish strong to see off neighbours Killeshin...
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Graiguecullen 3-11 Killeshin 0-16
Laois SFC Quarter Final
Graiguecullen are...
Laois IFC: Nolan leads the way as Park-Ratheniska stun Ballylinan with five-star display
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Park-Ratheniska 5-8 Ballylinan 1-8
Laois IFC Semi-final
Park-Ratheniska are through...
Laois IFC: Dramatic comeback as Arles-Kilcruise score the last seven points to defeat Kilcavan
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Arles-Kilcruise 0-11 Kilcavan 1-7
Laois IFC Semi-final
Arles-Kilcruise are through...
LIVE BLOG: A Super Sunday with two intermediate football final places up for grabs...
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A busy weekend of Laois GAA action continues...
Fr Paddy: Daniel O’Connell, the Great Liberator
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the “Great Liberator”.
Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) changed the face of Irish history....
Laois SFC and IFC: Intermediate semi-finals down for decision as well as remaining senior...
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Laois SFC Quarter-final - Graiguecullen v Killeshin
In O'Moore...
