‘The new houses near Holy Family school are going for €500,000 – people can’t...
The Minister for Housing has been requested to address Laois County Council on how to address the 'chronic housing shortage' in the county.
This was...
LoveLaois Podcast: Transition Year Series – Sean Tuohy (Portlaoise CBS)
Sean Tuohy from Portlaoise CBS is the latest guest on our Transition Year series of the LoveLaois Podcast.
From Vicarstown, Sean chats about his TY...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Weekend preview, Portlaoise development and Alan in Carlisle
We're into the second weekend of May and almost heading towards the midpoint of the year.
Our latest Podcast is here and it looks ahead...
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Discover new opportunities at LOETB Portarlington’s Open Day
LOETB Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre invites you to our Open Day on Wednesday, May 14, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
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Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Scully
Stradbally, Laois
Scully Patrick (Pat) (7th May2025) (Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly of Kingswood...
Rising Laois band ‘Anita’ set to play gig this Friday to celebrate release of...
One of the fastest rising bands to emerge on the Irish music scene are playing a highly anticipated gig in Portlaoise this Friday.
Laois band...
Laois students among ten world finalists at Junk Kouture grand final to be shown...
Ten young design teams were crowned Junk Kouture World Finalists at the 2025 Dublin City Final, held at The Helix on Wednesday.
Among the ten...
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JOB VACANCY: Arles NS currently looking to hire school transport bus escort
Arles National School is looking for a bus escort to accompany children with additional needs to our school. Further details are on www.educationposts.ie.
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HSS Hire revamp website helping customers to easily navigate extensive range of tools and...
Following on from the positive announcement a few weeks ago that HSS Hire Group PLC reached an agreement with Chadwicks Group whereby parent company...
Leading Laois firm announces significant expansion in Leinster with new merger
A leading Laois corporate accountancy practise is set for significant expansion with the announcement that it has merged with another large firm in Leinster.
Portlaoise...
Laois nine-year-old undertaking 1km swim to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
A nine-year-old girl from Laois is preparing to undertake a 1km swim in a bid to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Sadhbh O’Mahony...
How the Laois football team is shaping up ahead of Tailteann Cup opener
In the hectic nature of the modern inter-county GAA season, it seems an age now since the Laois senior footballers were in action.
They are...
Rugby: Phenomenal success for PortDara who claim Leinster Cup and Plate double
There was phenomenal success over the weekend for PortDara Rugby Club, as they delivered an outstanding U-14 and U-16 Leinster double victory.
The club -...
Athletics: Victory for Coyne as St Abban’s shine at Leinster Novice and Masters Road...
Leinster Novice and Masters Road Championships
Athletes from St Abban’s AC made their annual trip to Gowran, Kilkenny, for the Leinster Novice and Master’s Road...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vincent (Vinny) Rafter
Rathfarnham, Dublin/ Clough, Laois
5th May 2025 (peacefully) after a short Illness at St...
Laois-based garden designer Weisser announced for Bord Bia Bloom
With less than three weeks to go until the festival of flowers, food and fun returns to the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Bord Bia Bloom...
Laois students win national title and go on to represent Ireland in Brussels at...
Two Laois students have won the Irish final of the European Money Quiz and will now go on to represent Ireland at the continental...
Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run set to return this summer with proceeds going to...
A popular Laois fundraising event is set to return to the county this summer.
The official launch of the Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run 2025...
Laois students excel as ‘Grannie’s Revenge’ shortlisted at Young Filmmaker of the Year awards
Fifth and Sixth Class students from Scoil Bhride in Mountrath were honoured at the Young Filmmaker of the Year awards recently.
At the start of...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Ranking the top 25 hurling teams in Laois
You all asked for it – so we have obliged with the second rankings of the 2025 season.
With the club leagues now in full...
Club by club: How the Laois hurling teams have graded their players for 2025
How the Laois club hurling teams have graded their players for the 2025 season has been confirmed according to recent correspondence sent to the...
Rugby: Portlaoise RFC hosting women’s training and strength and conditioning sessions throughout May
A Laois sports organisation are running open training sessions throughout the month of May in a bid to increase their number of female players.
Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick
Murroe Wood, Murroe, Limerick, V94 VA4N/Rathdowney, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick, Murroe Wood, Murroe, Co....
ACFL Division 3: First win for Timahoe while Mountmellick move top as St Joseph’s...
Timahoe 2-17 Arles-Kilcruise 1-15
ACFL Division 3 Round 4
Timahoe have their first win of the season as they defeated Arles-Kilcruise in Division 3 this evening...
ACFL Division 4: 10-goal thriller between Ballyroan-Abbey and Stradbally as Annanough and Ballylinan also...
A clear picture is emerging at the top of the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 4, with Ballyroan-Abbey and Stradbally tied on seven points...