Laois Hurling Podcast: Big clash for Laois hurlers on Sunday and the view from...
The Laois senior hurlers are getting set for their fourth match in a row as Carlow come to Portlaoise on Sunday.
Alan Hartnett is joined...
Laois player the hero as Maynooth University claim second ever Collingwood Cup success
Maynooth University claimed the Collingwood Cup for just the second time in their history with a Laois man the hero.
Aaron Doran was the match...
Rugby: Powerful Portlaoise put Ravens to the sword to advance in Leinster Cup
Portlaoise 34 Roscrea Ravens 5
Leinster U-16 Girls Rugby Cup Round 2
The Portlaoise U-16 girls were back on the road again Saturday to take on...
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Design Up Media: Pam Grogan bringing a unique perspective and wealth of experience to...
Design Up Media, based in Portlaoise, is more than just a graphic design business.
It’s the culmination of years of hard work, passion, and...
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The CUBE: Supporting a Greener Future for Laois and the Midlands
The CUBE is a 10,000 square foot building spanning over three floors, located in the heart of Portlaoise town overlooking the Old Fort of...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Behan
Clonburren Moor, Rathdowney, Laois/Errill, Laois
Paddy Behan Clonburren Moor, Rathdowney and formerly Ballagh, Errill, Co....
Laois GAA Fixtures: All four senior county teams in action while Kelly Cup knockout...
All four Laois senior county teams are in action this weekend in their respective National League campaigns.
After a hugely eventful 2024 season, the Laois...
Laois Partnership Company launches ‘new vision’ for network of local development companies in Ireland
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) recently launched the Local Development Companies Network (LDCN), formerly known as the Irish Local Development Network, at an event in...
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The Fabulous Pharmacist to speak at Women in Business lunch as part of Local...
Local Enterprise Week 2025 takes place from March 3-7 with a large number of events and clinics taking place around Laois and are open...
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JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise GP surgery seeking to hire Medical Receptionist
We are seeking a part time Medical Receptionist for 2 days per week to join our friendly and supportive team in a GP surgery in Portlaoise.
To...
Portlaoise Bus Service set to launch this Sunday with 42 stops along two routes
The long-awaited Portlaoise Bus Service is set to launch this Sunday, February 23, with 42 stops along two routes.
The National Transport Authority were in...
HSE and Government ‘need to step up a gear’ for Primary Health Centres across...
The HSE and Government "need to step up a gear" with regard to progressing Primary Health Centres across County Laois.
That is according to local...
Sadness at death of legendary Portlaoise publican Noel Hume
The death has occurred of Noel Hume, the former hugely popular owner and proprietor of the iconic Portlaoise pub Hume's.
Aged in his early 80s,...
This is what I’m studying: Gillian Keenan (Sports Communications and Digital Media)
Our student series returns as Laois students have their say about their respective college and courses.
This week we have Sports Communications and Digital Media...
In Pictures: Laois students begin their fashion journey as part of Junk Kouture 2025
A number of Laois students have begun their fashion journey as part of the global phenomenon known as Junk Couture.
A total of 16 students from...
Ballybrittas United celebrate momentous league victory as club plans to build on early success
A journey that began back in September culminated this week with the crowning of Ballybrittas United as CCFL Division 3A champions.
The club play their...
Laois student wins silver for Ireland with new personal best at junior swimming competition...
A Laois student has achieved a new personal best (PB) to win a silver medal for Ireland on the international stage.
Portlaoise College's Yifei Li...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal (Donie) Phelan
Ballinaslee, Kilkenny/Durrow, Laois
Donal (Donie), passed away peacefully while in the wonderful care of...
Design Up Media: Pam Grogan bringing a unique perspective and wealth of experience to...
Design Up Media, based in Portlaoise, is more than just a graphic design business.
It’s the culmination of years of hard work, passion, and...
Laois TD calls for universal housing plan to ‘speed up delivery and reduce costs’
A Laois TD has said he is "demanding" that the new Government implement a universal plan for affordable housing.
Speaking in the Dáil this week,...
‘This in now an emergency’ – Laois town left waiting ‘far too long’ for road...
A town in Laois has been left waiting "for far too long" to have their public roads "brought up to an acceptable standard."
That is...
Applications wanted in Laois for ‘Adopt a Monument Scheme’
Community groups in Laois are being encouraged to apply to join the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument scheme which is all about empowering local...
Registration now open for Google Developer Group Portlaoise’s new ‘Build With AI 2025’ event
Registration is now open for the return of the Google Developer Group (GDG) Portlaoise's highly anticipated "Build With AI" event for 2025.
The event will...
Dunamase College named Champion School at School of Sanctuary Award
There was a momentous occasion for a Laois school this week as they became the county's first Champion School at the School of Sanctuary...
Laois business owner set to appear on RTÉ TV series Saol na Feirme
A Laois business owner is set to appear on RTÉ’s Irish langauge series, Saol na Feirme.
The show returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player...
Works at rural Laois cemetery ‘just makes sense’ and ‘would suit everybody’ involved
Exterior work to a rural Laois cemetery "just makes sense" and is "something everybody wants."
That is according to Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin who...
