€90K funding boost for the county’s outdoor recreation welcomed by Laois Partnership
Close to €90,000 funding has been secured by Laois Partnership Company for improvement works throughout the county as part of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure...
Martina Mulhall: Meet the adopted Laois man who has made a massive impact on...
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 Football Podcast: Previewing Round 3 of the SFC and IFC quarter finals with...
The latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast is here and we are looking ahead to the weekend.
We have six games to look ahead...
Portlaoise RFC are inviting girls to come and try out rugby
Im recent week’s a couple of girls who started playing rugby at youth level with Portlaoise RFC have been hitting the headlines at representative...
Laois farmer Liam Barton recognised at Tullamore Show and National Livestock Show
A Laois farmer has been honoured by the Sustainable Livestock Village at this year’s Tullamore Show and National Livestock Show.
Liam Barton from Rathdowney was...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Billy Byrne
Gash Court, Castletown, Laois, R32V9V4
Billy Byrne, Gash Court, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died August 20th...
Laois IHC: Classy Conroy helps Slieve Bloom book quarter-final spot
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Slieve Bloom 3-18 Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 1-13
Laois IHC Group A...
Laois JFC ‘B’: Portarlington, Errill and Portlaoise book semi-final places
Errill 2-17 Camross 1-10
Laois JFC 'B' Quarter-final
The footballers of Errill and Camross met in Errill this evening, where it resulted in an impressive win...
Katelyn Cummins: “I wanted to make my Rose of Tralee experience about me and...
Katelyn Cummins was crowned Rose of Tralee on Tuesday evening and it has been non stop for her ever since.
Following her win in The...
In Pictures: Family fun and fashion day a resounding success for breakthrough cancer research
The Family Fun and Fashion Day held at Fitz Of Inch was a remarkable event, bringing together over 850 attendees in support of Breakthrough...
Katelyn Cummins: “I want to use my platform as Rose of Tralee to show...
Katelyn Cummins was announced as the 2025 International Rose of Tralee, becoming the first Laois Rose representing to take the title.
Katelyn, from Ballyouskill, was...
SIPTU to meet with Leprino Foods after closure announcement as local politicians hit out
SIPTU representatives are to meet with senior management at Leprino Foods in Portlaoise today following the announcement that the company intends to cease production...
Laois SHC: Round 5 games to go ahead in original dates while knockout details...
The deciding Round 5 ties in the Laois SHC will go ahead in their original scheduled dates and won't be played at the same...
Six clubs represented on our latest Laois SHC Team of the Week
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Round 4 of the Laois Senior Hurling Championship...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Daly
Marina Park, Victoria Road, Cork/Laois
DALY (Marina Park, Victoria Road, Cork & late of Co. Laois):...
Laois! Laois! Laois! Katelyn Cummins is named the 65th International Rose of Tralee
History has been made this evening as Laois has won the Rose of Tralee for the first time ever!
Katelyn Cummins has just been announced...
Laois JFC: Scoreline confusion as Barrowhouse and The Rock serve up a thriller
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Barrowhouse 0-19 The Rock 1-14
Laois JFC 'A' Group...
Laois JFC ‘A’: Wins for The Heath, O’Dempsey’s and Ballyroan-Abbey as knockout stages come...
The Heath 1-11 Stradbally 1-10
Laois JFC 'A' Group B Round 4
Stradbally missed out on the chance to clinch a semi final place in the...
Long awaited Mountmellick Fllod Relief Scheme could cost €20 million says Laois TD
A flood relief scheme that has been mooted for a Laois town for almost eight years may now cost €20 million.
So says Independent TD...
Job losses in Laois as Leprino Foods to cease manufacturing operations in 2026
There has been a jobs blow this afternoon as a big employer has announced it is to cease manufacturing operations at its plant in...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Attention turns back to football with knockout action ahead
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The Laois Shopping Centre football championships return this...
‘We’re going to have woeful notions’ – Stradbally Community Choir preparing for debut appearance...
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
The members of Stradbally Community Choir are now just days away from their...
Donations needed as renovations get underway to restore iconic Laois venue back to its...
Renovations are "well under way" at an iconic Laois with Committee members saying "its appearance has not met the club’s usual standards" in recent...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Reviewing Round 4 of the Laois SHC and proposing what could...
Round 4 of the Laois Shopping Centre SHC has come and gone and it is a case of 'as you were'.
All five teams in...
One lucky Laois club to be awarded €1,000 worth of training equipment as part...
One lucky GAA club in Laois is set to be awarded €1,000 worth of training equipment as part of new Leinster-wide initiative.
The 2025 Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Percy (Perry) Kingston
Dun Brinn Lower, Athy, Kildare/Laois/ Waterford/Westmeath
Formerly of Waterford and Westmeath.
Peacefully, in the kind...
Laois GAA seeking Expressions of Interest in catering franchise for inter-county panels
Laois GAA is currently seeking expressions of interest from suitable qualified, experienced and professional caterers to service the catering requirements of all our inter-county...
In Pictures: Five lucky acts selected to perform at Electric Picnic via Electric Youth
Electric Picnic coverage is brought to you in association with Ramsbottom’s Portlaoise
Electric Picnic have announced the winners of their recent 'Electric Youth' competition.
The Youth...
Laois SHC: What all the teams need – and decision to be made on...
There have been four full rounds and it's all teed up wonderfully.
Nobody is through, nobody is out, no final position has been confirmed. Every...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Semi final, quarter final and relegation places almost confirmed in Premier...
It was a pivotal weekend in the Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC and IHC with seven of the eight matches played.
The picture is completed...
