Laois turkey farm struck down as latest bird flu outbreak confirmed
A Laois turkey farm has been struck down after it was confirmed that the latest outbreak of bird flu has been recorded.
According to the...
Three people arrested in connection with murder of Laois man in 2019 ‘released without...
Three people who were arrested this week in connection with the murder of a Laois man in 2019 have been released without charge.
Gardaí in...
LoveLaois Podcast: Meet the young Laois man whose political activism saw him invited to...
This week's LoveLaois Podcast focuses on a young Laois man whose political activism saw him score an invite to the inauguration of President Catherine...
Laois Football Podcast: A night of celebration at the ladies awards
Laois Ladies football held a wonderful end-of-season awards night in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday where they recognised the achievements of the county...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Saturday lunch time throw in for Portarlington v Athy while U-20...
The Portarlington footballers face a third away game in a row this weekend in the Leinster club championship but it's a short trip this...
Heywood Community School come out on top at ‘Battle of Wits’ county final
Heywood TY students recently fought a tough battle against other secondary schools to secure the title of 'Battle of Wits' 2025 in Laois.
They will...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Costigan
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PC90
John Costigan, Clonad, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 23rd of November peacefully...
Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Chosen to Participate in SPOTLITE Student Voice Programme
Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc was recently chosen as one of twenty schools to participate in a training day for the SPOTLITE programme, an initiative...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Hire recruiting for Construction Plant Fitter
Laois Hire is a leading plant and tool hire company in Ireland that provide a comprehensive range of services from tool and plant machinery...
Big day in Camross as dignitaries set to arrive for official opening of the...
The red carpet will be rolled out in Camross this Friday for the official opening of the Poet's Cottage Community Cafe.
Located in the heart...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Clough-Ballacolla go down fighting, U-20 update and management news
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
There will be a mixture of massive disappointment and immense pride in...
In Pictures: Great night of celebration as Laois ladies football acknowledge eventful 2025 season
Laois Ladies football experienced an incredibly busy 2025 season at club and county level and that was reflected in particularly glitzy celebration in the...
O’Dempsey’s re-appoint former manager, St Joseph’s on the lookout and Turlough O’Brien back with...
The off-season managerial hunt has been in full swing across the clubs in Laois recent weeks with considerable appointments and departures.
In terms of departures,...
Atheltics: All-Ireland glory and European qualification for Laois athletics at National Cross County Championships
It was a hugely successful Sunday for a host of Laois athletes who braved extremely difficult conditions at the National Cross Country Championships in...
Soccer: Third league win for Stradbally Town plus all of the latest CCFL results
Tullamore Town 0-2 Stradbally Town
CCFL Division 3
Stradbally made the trip across to Leah Victoria Park in Tullamore on Sunday morning looking for their third...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Costigan
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PC90
John Costigan, Clonad, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 23rd of November peacefully...
Laois U-20 HC: The Harps remain on track for four in a row after...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The Harps 4-15 Abbeyleix 1-7
Laois U-20 HC Semi...
Leinster Club SHC: Heartbreak for Clough-Ballacolla after a trojan effort is thwarted by Ballyhale...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Ballyhale Shamrocks 1-18 Clough-Ballacolla 1-15
Leinster Club SHC Semi...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois U-20 HC and Leinster club...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
It is another big Sunday of action with...
Fr Paddy: An important survey from the Department of Education
The Department of Education and Youth has launched a survey to assess demand for different types of primary schools.
Its aim is to expand parental...
Previews: Clough-Ballacolla bid for Leinster final place while one Laois U-20 HC semi final...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Leinster Club SHC – Ballyhale Shamrocks v Clough-Ballacolla
In...
‘Family concerned for wellbeing’ as Gardai launch appeal for missing Laois man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 51-year-old Tom Raftery.
Mr Raftery is reported missing from his home in Portarlington, Co....
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) O'Connor
St Bridid's Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the...
Laois U-20 FC: Killeshin see off Portarlington to reach U-20 final
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Killeshin 1-15 Portarlington 0-14
Laois U-20 FC Semi-final
Killeshin have...
Leinster Club JHC: End of the road for Clonad as Clane prove too strong
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Clonad 1-6 Clane 2-22
Leinster Club JHC Semi Final
Clonad's...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Clonad’s Leinster semi final and the U-20...
We have a big Saturday of action ahead with games concerning Laois teams both inside and outside the county.
The action begins in Hawkfield at...
‘It’s a really enjoyable show and we’re getting great feedback from the audience’
There are many impressive - and starring - roles in this year's production by the Portlaoise Musical Society, but the one in Come From Away...
Saturday GAA Previews: Clonad seek to book Leinster final place while U-20 football semi-final...
Leinster Club JHC - Clonad v Clane
In Hawkfield, Newbridge, at 2pm
The Leinster Club JHC semi-final in Hawkfield, just outside Newbridge, this afternoon sees two...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
South-Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’: 100% record maintained as Portlaoise CBS score big win in...
Portlaoise CBS 6-16 Wexford CBS 0-5
South Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’ Round 2
Portlaoise CBS maintained their 100% record in the South Leinster Colleges SFC 'B'...
