Scoil Chríost Rí: ‘Our mission is to create a kind, caring, respectful community where...
Scoil Chríost Rí is a school where our student voice matters – and every voice, in that sense, is a female voice.
We are proud...
Laois JHC: Final set as Portlaoise and Clough-Ballacolla clinch semi-final victories
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Castletown 2-12 Portlaoise 0-20
Laois JHC Semi Final
Portlaoise advanced...
Laois Premier IHC: Second half comeback sees Camross advance to the semi finals
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Camross 1-12 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-13
Laois Premier IHC Quarter...
Killeshin GAA score €15,000 after Electric Picnic can and bottle collection
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
Killeshin GAA are around €15,000 richer following a genius fundraiser that their members...
Uisce Eireann confirms completion of essential water network upgrades in Mountmellick
Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) has announced the successful completion of essential water network upgrades in Mountmellick.
This, they say, marks a significant milestone for the...
Young Laois girl set to donate 14 inches of her hair to children’s charity
A young Laois girl is all set to donate 14 inches of her hair to a children's charity and has launched a fundraiser.
10-year-old Grace...
Three students from Laois set to compete at WorldSkills Ireland 2025
WorldSkills Ireland, Ireland’s leading event dedicated to promoting skills, apprenticeship careers, and workplace opportunities for young people is taking place later this month.
The event...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Previewing Round 5 of the SHC as group stage concludes
After a break due to the Electric Picnic, GAA action is back in full swing and we have a busy week of hurling ahead.
The...
Laois shortlisted for European Commission award for Smart Tourism
Laois has been announced on the shortlist of the European Commission's 2026 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Award.
Alongside Dubrovnik (Croatia), Geestland (Germany), Ibiza...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Fitzpatrick
Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois
Peter Fitzpatrick, Ballycarnan, Portlaoise 2nd September 2025. Peacefully at Portlaoise Regional Hospital....
Laois JHC ‘B’: Second half rally sees Ballinakill to Junior ‘B’ glory over Ballyfin
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Ballinakill 2-11 Ballyfin 1-13
Laois JHC 'B' Final
Ballinakill overcame...
LoveLaois Podcast: Reviewing Electric Picnic 2025, performing twice and 2026 ticket scramble
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
The 2025 Electric Picnic is now in the rear-view window and attention now...
SOLD OUT! Electric Picnic 2026 a sell out as 80,000 tickets snapped up in...
Electric Picnic 2026 has fully sold out almost a year in advance of the actual festival.
Tickets went on sale for the next edition of...
Martina Mulhall: From Portlaoise to the red carpet – the journey of Stevie Blake
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...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Previewing Premier IHC and IHC quarter finals plus relegation finals and...
After a break due to the Electric Picnic, GAA action is back in full swing and we have a busy week of hurling ahead.
The...
Laois JHC ‘B’: Ballinakill and Ballyfin do battle for first hurling championship title of...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Laois JHC 'B' Final - Ballinakill v Ballyfin
In...
Laois JHC ‘C’: Clonad go goal crazy as Borris-Kilcotton strike late to set up...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Clonad 7-16 Abbeyleix 6-11
Laois JHC 'C' Semi-final
Two goals...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Maher (née Dalton)
Abbey Crescent, Abbeyleix, Laois/Rathcoole, Dublin
Peacefully as Lisheen Nursing Home, Rathcoole surrounded by...
St Mary’s CBS Open Night 2025 – Wednesday, September 10
Parents, guardians and students of 5th and 6th Class are welcome to attend the St Mary's CBS Open Night in Portlaoise next Wednesday, September...
In Pictures: Laois LEO puts on the style for third high profile Women In...
Style was the order of the day at the most recent hugely successful Women in Business event organised by Laois Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
The...
‘It’s a very unfair system. We work equally as hard as everyone else’ –...
'Enough is enough' - that was the call from the large group of the school secretaries and caretakers who were on the picket line...
Laois family to host fundraising coffee morning in memory of beloved son and brother
A Laois family are set to host a fundraising coffee morning in memory of their late son and brother who passed away suddenly in...
The story of Aengus Burke – A sporting journey marked by resilience
Aengus Burke’s journey through sports is one marked by both triumph and resilience.
As a talented soccer player and accomplished athlete in latter years, Portlaoise...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College welcomes milestone First Year group
Portlaoise College welcomed 192 new first-year students through its doors this September, marking a significant milestone in the school’s history.
With this intake, the student...
All systems go as eagerly anticipated Luggacurren 10K back for 32nd year
The annual Luggancurren 10km road race will return this September for its 32nd year.
Last year’s winners were Mick Kelly in the men’s race and...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Wayne Smyth
Hillview, Ballycoolan, Stradbally, Laois
Suddenly, at home, alongside his beloved wife Andrea.
Predeceased by his cherished...
MASSIVE CLEARANCE AUCTION! Garden décor/antiques, classic cars, boat & lots more!
Attention all garden lovers !!!
A rare opportunity to buy garden décor/antiques at public auction this Saturday, September 6 at 12 noon in Lackagh, Monasterevin,...
Details confirmed for the fourth edition of the Laois Pride Festival
Midlands LGBT+ Project and Laois Pride have announced final details of the fourth Laois Pride Festival.
Laois Pride parade and festival is taking place from...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Normality resumes as crucial hurling championship games scheduled across this week
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The club hurlers of the county are the...
In Pictures: Huge success as Timahoe Male Choir and Stradbally Community Choir rock Electric...
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
There was a huge local element to the final day of Electric Picnic...
