In Pictures: Class of 2025 arrive in Dunamase College to collect long-awaited Leaving Cert...
The day is finally here as students from across the country received their long-awaited Leaving Cert results.
The outgoing class of 2025 made for what...
In Pictures: Students at Heywood Community School collect their 2025 Leaving Cert results
The outgoing sixth-year students from Heywood Community School collected their long-awaited Leaving Certificate results this afternoon.
The day began with staff welcoming the school's incoming first-year...
In Pictures: Knockbeg College celebrate as 65 students collect Leaving Cert results
St Mary's College Knockbeg was celebrating as all 65 students received their Leaving Cert results today.
A number of students came into the school to...
One student receives 625 as Clonaslee College celebrate 2025 Leaving Cert results
Clonaslee College welcomed former 6th year students through the door for the last time this morning to collect their 2025 Leaving Cert results.
Teachers and...
€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...
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...
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! 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...
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...
‘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...
Proud parents Siobhan and Noel all set to support daughter Katelyn in the Rose...
Noel and Siobhan Cummins are proud as punch as their daughter Katelyn is all set to represent Laois at the Rose of Tralee this...
Over €360,000 to ‘enhance’ and ‘improve’ ten outdoor recreational facilities across Laois
Over €360,000 has been awarded to ten projects in Laois to "enhance" and "improve" outdoor recreational facilities across the county.
The ten projects will receive...
Excitement building as Laois Rose all set to make Tralee appearance early next week
Excitement is at fever pitch as the 2025 Rose of Tralee Festival is underway in Kerry.
32 women from across Ireland and beyond are battling...
‘Chances of independent candidate receiving a nomination in Laois are very remote’
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael councillors in Laois "are unlikely to deviate from party lines" and allow a pathway for an independent candidate receive...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Martina Mulhall: From rucks to rounds – Meet the Laois doctor in Ireland’s second row
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star...
Series of clinics announced to advise people on grants to renovate derelict and vacant...
Laois County Council has announced it will host a series of clinics to advise people on the grants that that are available to renovate...
Local TD says ‘significant housing development will be held back if service capacity is...
A local TD has said that "any significant housing development will be held back if service capacity is not increased" across Laois.
Independent Republican TD...
Laois businesman elected chairman of forestry group
Forest Industries Ireland has announced that a Laois businessman has been elected as its chairman.
Mark Sheeran, Managing Director of Laois company CJ Sheeran Ltd,...
Laois GAA club raffling off two tickets TONIGHT to see Oasis in Croke Park...
A Laois GAA club is giving away tickets to the hottest gig of the summer - and today is your very last chance to...
Victor Conroy – A story of second chances, sport, and inspiration
Everyone has a story to tell, some are happy, some are sad, some are successes, and a lot are failures but there is nothing...
In Pictures: Laois County Council announce €550,000 upgrade of cycle and walking tracks in...
Laois County Council have announced a €550,000 upgrade of cycle and walking tracks in Durrow.
This work will be carried out in partnership with Pedal...
Exciting programme of events planned as Laois Heritage Week 2025 launched
The launch of Heritage Week 2025 in Laois took place in the historic setting of Old St Peter’s Church and Graveyard.
Heritage Week runs from...
Excitement building as popular Festival of the Mountain set to return this weekend
Festival of the Mountain returns to Glenbarrow, Rosenallis on Sunday, August 17, at 12PM with a jam packed shedule.
The festival is set to continue...
Laois farm opens gates to the public for ‘Inside The Gate’ sustainable farming showcase
A nature-friendly farm in Laois will open to the public on August 31 for a one-day event organised by Farming For Nature, a non-profit...
Cllr Aisling Moran: ‘We need more people like Gareth Sheridan to stand up’
A Laois County Councillor has thrown her full weight behind an independent who hopes to get on the ballot paper for the upcoming presidential...
