Previews: Clough-Ballacolla bid for Leinster final place while one Laois U-20 HC semi final...
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Leinster Club SHC – Ballyhale Shamrocks v Clough-Ballacolla
In...
‘Family concerned for wellbeing’ as Gardai launch appeal for missing Laois man
Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 51-year-old Tom Raftery.
Mr Raftery is reported missing from his home in Portarlington, Co....
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, November 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) O'Connor
St Bridid's Square, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the...
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Unforgettable celebration of local community at Fitz of Inch Christmas Festival
The Fitz of Inch Christmas Festival is set to bring an unforgettable celebration of our local community to the heart of Stradbally, Co. Laois...
Laois U-20 FC: Killeshin see off Portarlington to reach U-20 final
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Killeshin 1-15 Portarlington 0-14
Laois U-20 FC Semi-final
Killeshin have...
Leinster Club JHC: End of the road for Clonad as Clane prove too strong
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Clonad 1-6 Clane 2-22
Leinster Club JHC Semi Final
Clonad's...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Clonad’s Leinster semi final and the U-20...
We have a big Saturday of action ahead with games concerning Laois teams both inside and outside the county.
The action begins in Hawkfield at...
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Iconic Gray’s Restaurant goes on the market in Portlaoise with Hume Auctioneers
Hume Auctioneers have just brought to the market, the iconic Gray’s Restaurant on Portlaoise Main Street also known, in more recent years, as The...
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Leaves Festival of Writing & Music 2025: Celebrating Irish Voices in Laois
4th–8th November 2025
The Leaves Festival of Writing & Music returns to Co Laois this November, bringing a vibrant celebration of Irish literature, music, and...
‘It’s a really enjoyable show and we’re getting great feedback from the audience’
There are many impressive - and starring - roles in this year's production by the Portlaoise Musical Society, but the one in Come From Away...
Saturday GAA Previews: Clonad seek to book Leinster final place while U-20 football semi-final...
Leinster Club JHC - Clonad v Clane
In Hawkfield, Newbridge, at 2pm
The Leinster Club JHC semi-final in Hawkfield, just outside Newbridge, this afternoon sees two...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
South-Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’: 100% record maintained as Portlaoise CBS score big win in...
Portlaoise CBS 6-16 Wexford CBS 0-5
South Leinster Colleges SFC ‘B’ Round 2
Portlaoise CBS maintained their 100% record in the South Leinster Colleges SFC 'B'...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Captain fantastic Byrne leads Knockbeg College to big win over Tullamore
Knockbeg College 6-17 Colaiste Choilm Tullamore 0-8
Leinster Colleges SFC Round 3
Knockbeg College maintained their 100% record in the Leinster Colleges SFC following a big...
Laois Football/Hurling Podcast: Change gets through, Clonad in Leinster and awards season
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
After years of talking about it - and years of resistance largely...
‘If I send staff out to dredge a river in the morning, the Council...
Laois County Councillors have been told that the laws of the land are preventing Councils from removing silt from rivers.
The recent spell of heavy...
Leinster Colleges SHC ‘B’: Late Cuddy free snatches draw for Mountrath CS as they...
Mountrath CS 2-16 Castlecomer 1-19
Leinster Colleges SHC 'B' Round 2
Mountrath CS and Castlecomer of Kilkenny shared the spoils on Thursday morning after playing out...
Laois Hospice presents new syringe pumps to support Palliative Care in the community
Laois Hospice Foundation has announced the presentation of new syringe pumps to the Laois Palliative Care Team.
This equipment will be used in the community...
Students in Laois empowered to reduce energy consumption at Greens Schools’ workshop
Secondary school students from Laois learned about how they can take steps to conserve electricity, during the An Taisce Green-Schools’ regional energy workshop, in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Galvin (née Greene)
Lixnaw Village West, Lixnaw, Kerry/Ballyadams, Laois
Margaret Galvin (Nee Greene), Lixnaw Village West...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Town Centre First Plan launch ‘a resounding success’
Mountmellick came together in force for the launch of the Town Centre First Plan, marking a memorable evening for the entire community in the...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Musical Society bring the house down again with ‘Come From Away’
The Dunamaise Arts Centre has been packed to capacity all week for the latest Portlaoise Musical Society production.
This year is their 26th annual performance...
‘It’s embarrassing and a disgrace what is happening’ – Councillors fume over lack of...
The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has long been the focus of Council meetings in Laois and it has raised its head once again.
Ever increasing...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Enda Rowland on his career, decision to retire, the best and...
The Laois Hurling Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The curtain came down on one of the great Laois hurling careers...
Sadness following passing of former Laois County Councillor who served as Cathaoirleach
There is sadness in Laois this week following the passing of a former Laois County Councillor who served as Cathaoirleach.
The death of former Fianna...