Fr Paddy: Ten tips for keeping balance and good mental health
As I write this article, the cardinal electors, are currently in conclave. Their task, to select the 267th successor of Peter.
I pray that the...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers bid for third consecutive...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3 – Laois v Kerry
In O’Moore Park at 4pm
Laois continue their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign when they welcome Kerry to...
Six Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers begin Tailteann Cup with victory
The Laois senior footballers got off to a winning start as they defeated Waterford yesterday.
Below, we will take a look at some of the...
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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 – Sunday, May 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Brennan
Coolnariska, Killeshin, Laois, R93F772/Killeshin, Carlow
After celebrating his 90th birthday, Liam passed away peacefully at...
All-Ireland MFC: Dominant first half sees Laois defeat Wexford and reach Tier 3 quarter...
Laois 2-14 Wexford 1-10
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Tier 3 Round 1
Laois are through to the quarter final of the All-Ireland Tier 3 Minor football...
Tailteann Cup: Laois up and running after leisurely win over Waterford
Laois 0-28 Waterford 1-16
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1
The Laois footballers got their Tailteann Cup campaign off to a winning start as they had nine...
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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...
Leinster MHC: Battling Laois performance not enough as Wexford pull through
Wexford 0-22 Laois 1-15
Leinster MHC Quarter-final
A tough one to take.
The Laois minor hurlers have looked to be an above-average group all season but their...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the championship action from a busy day in O’Moore Park
It's another busy day of championship action in O'Moore Park as two Laois teams face into big clashes.
First up, at the rather unusual and...
Luxury Laois hotel recognised at Travel and Leisure T+L 500 list for 2025
Ballyfin Demesne has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list.
Travel + Leisure is a top travel media brand who...
Laois GAA submit planning application to construct new 200-seat spectator stand in Centre of...
Laois GAA have submitted a planning application to Laois County Council to construct a new spectator stand at their facility in the Centre of...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior footballers get Tailteann Cup campaign...
Tailteann Cup Group 2 Round 1 – Laois v Waterford
In O’Moore Park at 3pm
Laois begin their 2025 Tailteann Cup campaign in O'Moore Park at...
Laois TD to focus on neutrality, bolstering defence and cyber attacks following appointment to...
A Laois TD has been appointed to the new Oireachtas National Security and Defence Committee, which is to be chaired by Sinn Féin TD...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen O Connor (née Norton)
Grenville, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of James and much loved...
Four Laois schools collaborate in ‘Creative Clusters’ to design and implement two-year STEM project
Four Laois schools have taken part in 'Creative Clusters' - an initiative of the Department of Education and Youth and the Education Support Centres...
Deep sadness in Camross following passing of decorated coach and referee Frank McGlynn
There is deep sadness in Camross and the wider community following the passing of a much respected local figure.
Frank McGlynn, originally from Aghyaran, Tyrone,...
Historic co-ed proposal for local boarding school after 120 years of all-boys education
Local boarding school Cistercian College Roscrea - which has been educating only boys since 1905 - is to consider becoming co-educational from September 2026.
The...
Big names set to come on board as Laois Masters football team begin new...
No matter what age you are, it's always great to play a game of football with friends.
And pulling on a county jersey remains a...
Laois team named for Tailteann Cup opener against Waterford
The Laois senior football team to take on Waterford in the opening round of the Tailteann Cup on Saturday in O'Moore Park shows three...
Laois Senator outlines goals after recent appointment to Oireachtas Housing and Social Protection Committees
A Laois Senator has been appointed to a position on two new Oireachtas Committees
Sinn Féin's Maria McCormack has been added to the Committee on...
Plan submitted to turn former Laois convent which has been vacant in decades into...
A planning application to turn a former Laois convent that has been vacant for decades into apartments has been submitted.
Vesta Construction Ltd is seeking...
‘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...