In Pictures: After 43 years on Railway Street – Nolan Locksmiths has moved to...
After 43 years in Railway Street Nolan Locksmiths have moved to a spanking new unit in Lyster Square in Downtown Portlaoise (R32 PA09).
The move...
‘Put anyone in front of us and we’ll give them a good fight’ –...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
Laois's whirlwind season continues this Sunday as they head...
Laois SHC: Round 1 continues with O’Moore Park double header
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall's SuperValu, Portlaoise
The Laois Shopping Centre Senior Hurling championship got...
Taoiseach confronted by Laois TD regarding ‘failure’ of special needs services for children
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has challenged the Taoiseach in the Dáil regarding what he described as “the failure" of the Government to provide...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Madeline Casey (née Graham)
Glendalough House, Stradbrook Lawn, Blackrock, Dublin/Glendalough, Wicklow/Laois
Madeline Casey (née Graham) of Glendalough...
All of Friday night’s Laois GAA championship results
The big game this evening was the Laois SHC opening round game between The Harps and Abbeyleix, which The Harps won by three points.
But...
Laois SHC: Comerford leads the way in style as The Harps cause mild upset...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall's SuperValu, Portlaoise
The Harps 2-20 Abbeyleix 2-17
Laois SHC Round 1
It's...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action from Abbeyleix v The Harps – the...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall's SuperValu, Portlaoise
Summer time, championship hurling and the Laois SHC...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Portlaoise
After claiming Premier Intermediate glory in 2023, Portlaoise are ready to embark on their second year at the top table.
With no relegation last year,...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Camross
After claiming glory in 2023, Camross return this season looking for their fourth championship in nine years.
The man who steered them to that glory,...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Borris-Kilcotton
After a brief spell in the Premier Intermediate grade - which they won with a degree of comfort last year - Borris-Kilcotton return to...
Camsaw Distributors unveil refurbished offices in Portarlington following major investment
Camsaw Distributors proudly celebrated the official opening of their newly refurbished office headquarters in Portarlington recently, following an extensive investment in modernising and expanding...
2 Johnnies set to land in Portlaoise to help Applegreen celebrate annual birthday
Applegreen is throwing a birthday party this July and they’ve enlisted Ireland’s The 2 Johnnies to lead the celebrations.
Taking place at Applegreen Midway, Junction...
Portlaoise Hospital team up with Gardai for new crime prevention programme
Portlaoise Hospital has officially launched Hospital Watch, a proactive crime prevention programme in the hospital setting.
Similar to a residential Neighbourhood Watch scheme, it operates...
Laois Football Podcast: Chatting to Anna Moore and Emma Lawlor ahead of All Ireland...
The Laois ladies football season continues this Sunday in Pearse Park in Longford when they take on Monaghan in the All Ireland intermediate semi-final.
Stephen...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Castletown
It's 20 years since Castletown last won the Laois senior hurling championship. Their most golden of eras (eight championships in 11 years) came to...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Kelly
4 Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Liam Kelly, 4 Woodview, Stradbally, Co....
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Clough-Ballacolla
Reigning champions and winners of four of the last five Laois SHC titles, can Clough-Ballacolla continue building a dynasty of the Laois club hurling...
JOB VACANCY: Killeen Civil Engineering seeking to hire Light Commercial Mechanic
Killeen Civil Engineering are looking for a Light Commercial Mechanic based in their Portlaoise Head Office.
Duties to include repairing, servicing and maintaining our commercial...
Thursday night’s Laois GAA championship results
It was the turn of the Junior 'C' football championship to dominate the fixture list this evening and in the sweltering heat around the...
All Ireland MFC ‘B’: Strong Sligo side bring the curtain down on magical Laois...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
Sligo 5-16 Laois 2-7
All Ireland MFC 'B' Semi-final
The magical...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballinakill
Ballinakill are the first team in God knows how long to win promotion to the senior championship without winning the intermediate (or Premier Intermediate)...
New Laois Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh meets Tánaiste Simon Harris in Government buildings
Housing, supporting business, and agriculture were just some of the issues discussed by by Barry Walsh, the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, when...
Willie Aird: ‘Had Fine Gael not pressed ahead with our plan, the nationwide rollout...
More than 11,500 premises in Laois between homes, businesses, farms, schools and community organisations can now avail of high-speed broadband under the National Broadband...
Shock and sadness following the passing of community man who will be ‘sorely missed...
There is a dark cloud hanging over Stradbally this week following the passing of one of its most popular members.
Liam Kelly, of Woodview in...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Rathdowney-Errill
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Rathdowney-Errill GAA club.
And over the course of those 20 years they have made some impact on...
Laois County Council host first Repair Café in The CUBE
The first ever Repair Café at The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise, was held recently.
The event was hosted by Laois County Council in...
All-Ireland Ladies MFC ‘B’: Sligo stand in the way as Laois back in action...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
All Ireland Ladies MFC 'B' Semi-final - Laois v...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Kelly
4 Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Liam Kelly, 4 Woodview, Stradbally, Co....
Wednesday night’s Laois GAA results
It was a busy evening of Laois GAA club action with championship games down for decision in Junior 'B' football and in the U-15...
