Significant recognition for Telfords boss Liam McEvoy at Chadwicks awards
There was significant recognition for Liam McEvoy, Managing Director in Telfords, when he was honoured at the recent Chadwicks Appreciation and Recognition Awards.
The ceremony...
LoveLaois Podcast: Menswear, the best of frenemies, new school, malting barley and Motion of...
A wide and varied episode if ever there was one.
We remember Andy Bergin, the former Timahoe publican who passed away, as well as Leon...
Soccer: Midlands senior league success for Heywood CS and Dunamase College
Heywood CS 3 Scoil Dara, Kilcock 1
FAI Schools Leinster Boys Midlands Senior League Division Two Final
Heywood Community School were crowned FAI Schools Leinster Boys...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills looking to hire evening shift Mechanical Fitter
JOB VACANCY - Evening Shift Mechanical Fitter
Location: Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Shift: Evening Shift (Full-Time)
Industry: Timber Processing/Manufacturing
Laois Sawmills invites applications for the position of Evening Shift Mechanical Fitter to join...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 30, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fergus Dempsey
Glenbarrow, Portlaoise, Laois, R32C44T/Tallaght, Dublin
Fergus Dempsey, Glenbarrow, Portlaoise and formerly Springfield, Tallaght, 27th January...
Planning Permission granted for new primary health care centre in Portlaoise
Planning Permission has been granted for a brand new primary health care centre on the campus of St Fintan's Hospital in Portlaoise.
Back in August...
Planning permission granted for new Dunamase College
Planning permission has been granted for the new Dunamase College secondary school in Portlaoise.
The facility will cater for 1,000 students and be accessed off...
Laois malting barley growers urge Boortmalt to reverse decision to end Stradbally intake
About 100 Laois malting barley growers attended a meeting in Portlaoise on Wednesday night which urged Boortmalt to reverse their decision to cut their...
Gardai appeal for information after pedestrian dies following incident in Abbeyleix
Gardai are appealing for information after a pedestrian was killed in Abbeyleix last night following a road traffic collision.
The incident happened on Main Street...
Laois TD seeks 24-hour Garda station in Portarlington and Holy Family students visit the...
A Laois TD has called for Portarlington Garda station to be restored to a full-time 24-hour service.
Fine Gael TD Willie Aird was speaking on...
2nd Year Football: Leinster final ahead as powerful Knockbeg College defeat Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar
Knockbeg College 3-7 Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar 0-10
Leinster 'A' 2nd Year Football Championship Semi Final
Knockbeg College have a 2nd Year Leinster 'A' final to look...
Laois Rugby Podcast: A Towns Cup classic, schools drama and a rugby debut for...
In the wake of Sunday's thrilling Towns Cup clash between Portlaoise and Portarlington, we were meant to have a proper rugby guest this week.
Instead...
History making weekend for Laois Marlin Swimming Club
Laois Marlin Swimming Club enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at the Leinster Long Course Open, marking another significant milestone in the club’s rapid competitive...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 29, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kit) Farrell (née Walsh)
'Hillcrest', 6 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 Y927/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, surrounded by...
South Leinster Colleges JFC ‘B’: Decisions go against Portlaoise CBS as Bunclody crowned champions
Portlaoise CBS 0-11 FCJ Bunclody 2-13
South Leinster Colleges JFC 'B' Final
There was heartbreak for Portlaoise CBS in SETU Carlow today as they were beaten...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise auctioneering firm seeking to hire receptionist
A leading and busy auctioneering firm in Portlaoise have a six-month position for a receptionist starting immediately, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Be part of a...
Stradbally-based company all set to boost fish populations in Irish rivers
The population of spawning fish in Irish rivers could soon receive a vital boost, thanks to a Stradbally-based company who have used Laois Partnership...
Approved Housing Bodies under the spotlight as Laois County Councillor calls for review and...
Laois County Council is to call on Minister for Housing James Browne to review and reduce the Department's reliance on Approved Housing Bodies (AHB)...
Laois soccer player begins next chapter as he swaps Austin FC in Texas for...
Peter Grogan has completed a move back to Ireland, leaving Austin FC to sign for Athlone Town ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland...
Call made for roundabout at well known Laois junction before someone ‘is killed stone...
A call has been made for a roundabout to be installed at a well known and busy Laois junction before someone 'is killed stone...
ESB Networks complete major upgrade ‘strengthening Portlaoise electricity infrastructure’
ESB Networks has successfully completed a critical infrastructure project in Portlaoise, significantly reinforcing the reliability of the network in the Midlands region.
This involved the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Lawler (née Bergin)
Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, Laois
Maura died peacefully January 24th 2026. Reunited once more with...
Trinity College Distinction Award presented to Portlaoise nursing students
Former Portlaoise Institute students Oluchi Onyinyechi Izima and Abigail Osula have been accredited for their outstanding academic achievement with the newly established Trinity College...
Laois County Council urges dog owners to act responsibly ahead of lambing season
Laois County Council is calling on all dog owners to act responsibly as lambing season approaches.
The council have set out a number of key...
Allen the comeback kid elected as new Laois GAA vice-chairman
Brian Allen has been elected as the new vice-chairman of Laois GAA at a meeting in Portlaoise last night.
Allen, who had lost his role...
Young Laois girl all set to skydive to raise funds for Youth Suicide Prevention
A Portlaoise College secondary school student is preparing to take a leap of faith, literally, as she skydives to raise vital funds for Youth...
Laois Soccer Podcast: From Cricklewood to Clonaslee and on to the Midlands League –...
The Laois Soccer Podcast returns and we are joined by a very special guest - Chris Nestor.
Chris is the chairman of the Midlands League...
Dempsey returns to Laois underage setup as minor mentor
Former Laois senior, U-21 and minor football manager Sean Dempsey has returned to the county underage setup as mentor with this year's minor team.
The...
Death occurs of Leon de Barra, former highly-regarded school principal in Mountmellick
The death has occurred of León De Barra, former highy-respected school principal in Mountmellick. He was aged in his late 80s.
Mr De Barra was...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Lawler (née Bergin)
Derrykearn, Abbeyleix, Laois
Maura died peacefully January 24th 2026. Reunited once more with...
