Five clubs represented on the 2025 Senior Hurling team of the year
A long campaign of club hurling has come to its end in Laois for 2025 and with that come the Team of the Year...
Young Laois man selected on national high performance triathlon squad
A young Laois man has been selected on the Triathlon Ireland's high performance squad for 2026.
14-year-old Auryn Ryan from Inch Cross between Stradbally and...
TG4 set to show three Electric Picnic 2025 highlights programmes over Christmas
TG4 have announced that they will show highlights from the 2025 edition of Electric Picnic in three episodes over Christmas.
For the very first time...
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Surge in dumped battery and electronic devices sparks urgent fire warning
One of the leading waste management operators in the Midlands, Ryan Brothers Environmental Services, has launched a public awareness campaign following a rise in...
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Heritage Village launches Ireland’s first modern later living community
The first of its kind in Ireland, located in Killenard, Heritage Village offers independence, comfort, security and a true sense of community.
With a focus...
€465,000 available for community climate action projects in Laois but deadline fast approaching
€465,000 has been approved for Community Action Projects in Laois - so says Fianna Fail TD Sean Fleming.
These grants are available to organisations such...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, December 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phina Kavanagh (née Maher)
Clonard, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Laois
The death has occurred of Phina Kavanagh, Clonard, Kilbricken,...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Dramatic Knockbeg comeback falls short as they lose controversial quarter final...
Knockbeg College 1-14 Ardee CS (Louth) 1-15
Leinster Colleges SFC Quarter Final
There was heartbreak for Knockbeg College in SETU Carlow this afternoon as they were...
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WATCH: Hume Auctioneers and Hollybrook Homes launch Christmas showhouse with brilliant video alongside Portlaoise...
Hume Auctioneers and Hollybrook Homes have launched their Christmas Showhouse in the new Sand Wood estate in Portlaoise with the help of the children’s...
Laois SFC: Courtwood and Portarlington dominate 2025 Team of the Year
In the admittedly relatively short history of the LaoisToday senior club football team of the year, never before has there been such a concentration...
Tributes paid as Laois County Council official retires following 40 years of service
Tributes have been paid by politicians and colleagues following the retirement of a Laois County Council official after 40 years of service.
Evelyn Reddin, from...
Considerable achievement as Laois athletics club celebrates major success
There was standing room only in the old schoolhouse in Vicarstown on Monday night this week as the local Oughaval Athletics Club gathered to...
Ballyadams NS to host their first ever Christmas Tractor and Truck run this weekend
Ballyadams NS Parents Council are hosting a first ever Christmas Tractor and Truck Run this Sunday, December 21, and all are welcomed to participate...
Laois farmers to benefit from Straw Incorporation Measure and schools to be added to...
Farmers in Laois will receive €294,340.30 under the Straw Incorporation Measure which delivers real benefits to farming families, said Fine Gael TD, Willie Aird.
Deputy...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christine (Chrissie) Fenlon
Ballyadden, Ballybrittas, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the excellent care...
In Pictures: Water Safety Ireland Laois hosts annual Water Safety Awards ceremony
Laois County Council, in partnership with Water Safety Ireland – Laois, hosted the presentation of certificates and awards to participants of the Water Safety...
Science and innovation the winners as Colaiste Iosagain host annual Sci-Fest event
Coláiste Íosagáin hosted their annual SciFest@School competition earlier this month and it proved a big success once again.
Transition year students displayed with pride and...
Frustration grows over lack of EV chargers in rural part of Laois
There was considerable frustration expressed in Laois County Council last week over the lengthy delay in the provision of electric car charging points in...
From Grandad’s shed to the world stage – Laois darts player Eoin Roche’s remarkable...
Portarlington darts prodigy Eoin Roche has never known life without a dartboard.
Picking up his first set of darts at just five years old in...
Clonaslee High Nelly club announce plans for BUMBLEance fundraiser and open day
Clonaslee High Nelly Club have a very special festive day planned in Clonaslee this Friday, December 19.
The boys and girls in the playschool have...
In Pictures: Maryborough NS host Christmas craft fair and raffle plus performance
Maryborough NS has been a hive of Christmas flurry and excitement in the last few weeks.
On December 5, the children and families of Maryborough...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philip (Willie) Treacy
Rathmore, Ballybrophy, Laois
Philip (Willie) Treacy, Rathmore, Ballybrophy, Co. Laois December 13th. 2025 suddenly...
Laois Councillors vote to add extra 202 houses to housing development by rezoning
Laois County Councillors have voted to rezone land that allows for an extra 202 houses to be added to an ongoing development.
The issue of...
Ladies Football: Leinster final heartbreak for Scoil Chríost Rí after second half surge from...
Moate CS (Westmeath) 4-9 Scoil Chríost Rí 3-7
Ladies Leinster 'A' Senior Football Championship Final
Scoil Chríost Rí made the journey from Portlaoise to Kinnegad on...
Gardai make another arrest in Midlands Prison with suspected link to fatal Edenderry fire
Gardai have made another arrest inside the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise in relation to an alleged assault earlier this month.
Last week, Gardai arrested four...
