Athletics: Success for St Abban’s at Leinster juvenile uneven ages, U-23 and senior cross...
St Abban's excelled at Day 2 of the Leinster juvenile uneven ages, U-23 and senior cross country championships held in Kilbeggan on Saturday last.
The...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Harvey (née Carter)
Tullyroe, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by her...
Aird: New housing plan ‘highlights key priorities in delivering more housing for Laois’
The new housing plan highlights the key priorities in delivering more housing for Laois according to Fine Gael TD Wille Aird.
Deputy Aird said since...
Laois GAA proposing change to club football leagues that would see only one team...
The big decision to be made at next week's Laois GAA county board meeting will be on whether to reduce the senior football championship...
Students from Portlaoise schools come together for greener travel in a pioneering move
In a pioneering move, Portlaoise has become the first town in Ireland where all schools are working together on the Green-Schools Travel theme at...
WATCH: Laois brother and sister go viral following hilarious TikTok video
A Laois brother and sister have exploded on TikTok following their hilarious take on a trending song.
Portlaoise's Abbey Louise (18) and Alfie (6) Byrne...
LoveLaois Podcast: The new President, County Council drama, a trip to the Aviva and...
The latest edition of the LoveLaois Podcast is here and it is a wide and varied episode.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett to...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Looking back at last weekend, ahead to what is...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
After a bit of a break, the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast...
Camogie: Camross launch fundraiser to cover costs as team prepare for Intermediate final
It is a massive week for Camross camogie club as they will contest the Leinster Intermediate club final at the end of it.
Aerien Delaney's...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pauline Conroy (née Crossan)
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Pauline Conroy (nee Crossan) Marian Ave. Portlaoise 11th November...
In Pictures: Remembrance Sunday observed in Laois at St Peter’s Church
On Sunday, November 9 events took place around the world to mark Remembrance Sunday, which commemorates those who fought and died in the two...
In Pictures: Latest edition of Laois Leaves Festival of Writing & Music a big...
The Leaves Festival of Writing & Music returned to Laois earlier this month and proved a big success.
Events brought a vibrant celebration of Irish...
Kind-hearted 78-year-old Laois woman set to take part in Concern Worldwide Fast this month
Local volunteer Alice Culliton is once again taking part in the Concern Fast and invites everyone to support her effort to help Concern Worldwide...
Average rent in Laois continues to climb as supply also drops further
The average cost of renting an apartment in Laois has increased once again, according to the latest report from Daft.ie.
In Laois, the average rent...
In Pictures: Winners crowned as Laois hosts Scór na nÓg finals
Laois Scór na nÓg finals took place on Sunday, November 9, in the LOETB Centre of Excellence Portlaoise.
This competition was open to all GAA...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Caroline (Carol) Griffith (née Carter)
Ossory Hill, Johnswell, Kilkenny, R95AF88/Ballyroan, Laois
Caroline (Carol) Griffith (nee Carter) Ossory...
GAA Diary: Laois lady tastes All Britain success, Arles-Kilcruise man chases Leinster club success...
Laois lady tastes All Britain success with London club
The GAA scene is special no matter where in the world you are. And the overseas...
Laois TD encourages those with an interest in shaping policy for rural Ireland to...
Fine Gael’s Agriculture and Rural Development conference is 'a big opportunity for farmers, rural entrepreneurs and community leaders in Laois to contribute and shape...
Close to a sell out as all the big guns to perform at Vicarstown...
A Ukulele group, a community choir, a male choir and an Irish dancing school.
The parish of Stradbally is certainly well served when it comes...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Leinster club football and U-20 action go centre stage
Leinster club football championship resumes this weekend after their hurling action at the weekend.
Laois senior champions Portarlington and intermediate champions Park-Ratheniska both make the...
Soccer: All the latest CCFL results as Stradbally Town overcome fellow Laois side
Ballybrittas Utd 1-2 Stradbally Town
CCFL Division 3
Stradbally Town made the short trip to Ballybrittas Utd on Sunday, and they came away with the three...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christopher O'Driscoll
Cork City, Cork/Portlaoise, Laois
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of...
Sadness at the death of Jim Cannon, one of the guards injured in the...
The death has occurred of Jim Cannon, the former Garda Sergeant in Portarlington who was injured in the IRA bombing in Garryhinch in 1976.
A...
Laois County Council agree 2026 budget of over €132 million – up 7.4%
Laois county councillors today approved an increased Laois County Council budget of over €132m, which is a 7.4% increase on last year.
Almost 60% (58%)...
Ballyroan farm land sells for almost €2.1 million
A 95-acre non-residential farm, along with an old farmyard, near Ballyroan was sold for just under €2.1 million at auction recently.
The land at Drumashellig,...
In Pictures: Two nights of magic and music in Ballyfin NS with Cinderella and...
Third to Sixth Class in Ballyfin National School took to the stage on Thursday and Friday last week with their spectacular production of Cinderella...
Ladies MFC ‘B’: Murphy works her magic as Ballyfin are crowned champions
Ballyfin 4-9 Mountrath 1-6
Laois Ladies Minor 'B' Football Championship Final
Ballyfin are the 2025 LOETB Laois LGFA Minor ‘B’ champions after a superb performance from...
Willie Hyland: ‘They’re not good for the heart these games, but we found a...
Clough-Ballacolla manager Willie Hyland was delighted to see his side get over the line against a strong Castletown-Geoghegan outfit in their Leinster quarter-final clash...
Leinster Club Camogie JHC: St Lazarian’s Abbeyleix bow out of Leinster at the final...
St Peter’s Dunboyne 0-12 St Lazarian’s Abbeyleix 1-8
Leinster Club Camogie JHC Final
St Lazarian’s Abbeyleix and St Peter’s Dunboyne travelled to SETU Carlow on Sunday...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, November 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sarah Ann Mallon (née Owen)
41A Oakleaf Place, Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Sarah Ann...
