Martina Mulhall: From boyband to boardroom – The unstoppable journey of Damien Bowe
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 band BYRO set to take centre stage at Electric Picnic festival on TG4
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
TG4 will broadcast live from Electric Picnic this weekend and one of the...
Laois Ladies SFC: Brilliant Ballyroan make it two championship wins from two
Ballyroan 4-17 Shanahoe 1-4
Laois Ladies SFC Round 2
Ballyroan made it two wins from two as they easily brushed aside the challenge of Shanahoe in...
Laois project shortlisted for 2025 National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Award
The Live Well – Health and Wellbeing Information Event in Laois has been shortlisted for the Age Friendly Active and Healthy Ageing Award.
This is...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Imelda Furlong (née Barry)
Kilpatrick, Stradbally, Laois R32AP20
Imelda, passed away peacefully, in the company of her...
Laois Ladies SFC: Goal crazy St Conleth’s too strong for Timahoe to secure back...
St Conleth's 7-11 Timahoe 1-12
Laois Ladies SFC Round 2
As the old saying goes goals wins games, this was certainly the case in Courtwood tonight...
Laois Ladies SFC: Dooley points the decider as Portlaoise edge Sarsfields
Portlaoise 2-6 Sarsfields 0-11
Laois Ladies SFC Round 2
Sarsfields made the short trip to Rathleague to face Portlaoise in round two of the Senior Football...
In Pictures: First look around Electric Picnic 2025 ahead of Friday start
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
The Electric Picnic is less than three days away and we have been...
Electric Picnic to remain at 80,000 next year but festival organiser not ruling out...
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
Electric Picnic organiser Melvin Benn says the festival will remain at 80,000 again...
In Pictures: Standing room only as crowds turn out for Rose of Tralee Katelyn...
It was standing room only in Ballyouskill at the weekend as Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins held her official homecoming.
Katelyn made history last Tuesday...
In Pictures: Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain dubbed ‘most successful since 1962’
The most recent Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain has been dubbed as the most successful since the very first one back in 1962.
So says...
Four newly qualified Gardai deployed to Portlaoise Garda Station
Four newly attested Gardaí to have been deployed to Portlaoise Garda Station, 'strengthening visible policing across the county'.
So says Laois TD Sean Fleming who...
All of the latest Laois GAA fixtures as Electric Picnic sees weekend blackout
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
With Electric Picnic on this weekend, we have...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tom) Donovan
Clonard, Mountrath, Laois/Castletown, Laois
Thomas (Tom) Donovan, (27/8/1932 – 25/8/2025), Late of Clonard, Mountrath,...
Laois Football Podcast: Reviewing Round 3 of the Laois senior football championship
The latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast is here and we are looking aback at the action from the weekend.
Four games took place...
Stage times for Main Stage, Electric Arena, 3Music Stage and Terminus confirmed for Electric...
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
The stage times for the four main stages at Electric Picnic have been...
Main Stage slot confirmed for Timahoe Male Choir at this year’s Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom's Portlaoise
The hits - and the gigs - just keep on coming.
After last year's...
Sadness in Portlaoise at the death of Timothy Crowe
The death has occurred of Timothy Crowe in Portlaoise, a former well-known local dentist and a hugely popular figure around Portlaoise Rugby Club and...
Powerpoint Engineering latest charity cycle to take place in honour of late Emlyn O’Reilly
Portlaoise company Powerpoint Engineering will hold their fifth Annual Charity Cycle next month in honour of their late colleague, Emlyn O’Reilly.
"This year’s Charity Cycle...
Laois JFC: Barrowhouse qualify for semi finals following successful appeal over result of The...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Barrowhouse are straight through to the semi finals...
Emo rounders eyeing up double All-Ireland glory after semi final success
Emo’s intermediate men and mixed teams are looking forward to securing a potential All-Ireland double next weekend after semi-final success in recent weeks.
All roads...
Five distinguished artists named for Ballyfin Demesne’s 2025 Autumn-Winter programme
Following the success of its inaugural artist-in-residency programme, Ballyfin Demesne has announced details of its 2025 Autumn-Winter programme.
The residency will welcome a curated selection...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Loughnane
Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise, Laois/Galway City, Galway
It is with heavy hearts that the Loughnane family announce...
Laois SFC: Classy Courtwood defeat neighbours O’Dempsey’s for first time since 1993
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Courtwood 1-17 O'Dempsey's 1-14
Laois SFC Round 3
Courtwood became...
Draws made of the Laois SFC and ‘B’ quarter finals plus IFC and ‘B’...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The draws for the top four football championship...
Laois SFC: Late, late show for Killeshin as they recover to see off The...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Killeshin 2-12 The Heath 0-12
Laois SFC Round 3
Killeshin...
Laois IFC: Ballylinan through to semi-finals after dominant victory over Annanough
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Ballylinan 2-18 Annanough 0-10
Laois IFC Round 2
Ballylinan have booked...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois SFC Round 3 and IFC...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 3 and...
In Pictures: Many students score over 600 points as Mountrath CS celebrate Leaving Cert...
It was all smiles in Mountrath Community School on Friday as the Leaving Cert class of 2025 gathered to receive their results.
A significant number...
Final quarter final and semi final places up for grabs as Laois SFC and...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Laois IFC Quarter Final - Annanough v Ballylinan
In...
