‘Encouraging’ early numbers prompt calls for extension to Portlaoise Bus Service
The new Portlaoise Bus Service has been roundly praised this week following the first month of operations in the town.
The National Transport Authority (NTA)...
News in Brief: Music grants, Nitrates Derogation, affordable housing and mental health services
New grants available for music education in Laois schools
New grants are available for music education in Laois schools with local music groups and organisations...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers welcome Dublin for final...
National Hurling League Division 1B – Laois v Dublin
In O'Moore Park at 5pm
Laois bring the curtain down on their National Hurling League Division 1B...
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People First Credit Union returns to Stradbally with new office opening
People First Credit Union is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of our Stradbally office!
After a brief pause, we are delighted to return...
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Engage with the Staff of Portlaoise Institute at their Open Day
Portlaoise Institute will hold its Open Day on Wednesday, March 26th, from 10am to 3pm, for prospective students to discover what courses are on...
Portlaoise and Abbeyleix get nature boost as community groups receive grant support
Laois community efforts to protect and promote local plants, wildlife and nature are getting a major boost with two local projects being supported to...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila Davis
Gurteen, Rosenallis, Laois
Sheila Davis, Gurteen, Rosenallis Co.Laois died peacefully and in the loving care...
Rugby: Remarkable achievement as Scoil Chriost Ri dethrone Arklow for Leinster Junior Cup glory
Scoil Chriost Ri 12 St Mary’s College Arklow 5
Leisnter Rugby Girls Schools Junior Cup Final
Scoil Chríost Rí relieved St Mary’s of their Bank of...
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JOB VACANCY: Joe Mallon Motors seeking to fill technician role
Joe Mallon Motors have a great opportunity for a Fully Qualified Service Technician or a 3rd/4th Year Apprentice Technician to join our team at our Portlaoise dealership.
Experienced mechanics should have...
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Property: 40 acres of land in Rosenallis to be sold by online auction by...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market a circa 40 acre block of prime agricultural land at Rosenallis, Co. Laois.
These lands will...
Colleges JFC ‘B’: Physicality the difference as Colaiste Iosagain defeated by Bunclody in South...
Colaiste Iosagain Portarlington 0-8 Bunclody 1-10
South Leinster Colleges JFC 'B' Final
There was disappointment for Colaiste Iosagain in Eire Og this morning as they were...
Road safety in Portlaoise under increased scrutiny following several recent ‘horrifying tragedies’
Road safety in Portlaoise is under increased scrutiny in recent weeks, following a number of tragic fatalities on the town's roads.
Independent Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley...
Ballyfin NS set for record setting run on Saturday in attempt to raise funds...
Ballyfin NS has organised a record breaking run to take place on Saturday March 22.
The Dash to 44 Challenge is a fundraiser for a...
LoveLaois Podcast: Reflecting on a week in New York and Electric Picnic attendance increase
He's back from America! After five magical days in New York, Steven Miller joins Alan Hartnett for the LoveLaois Podcast.
Steven spent the St Patrick's...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Five Laois teams in action plus hurling club league...
The latest episode of the Laois hurling and football Podcast is here ahead of another busy weekend.
There are five Laois teams in action, albeit...
Athletics: Medals galore at the Leinster Juvenile Indoor Championships plus inaugural Secondary Schools 4x200m...
Medals galore at the Leinster Juvenile Indoor Championships
St Abban’s AC had fantastic representation at the Leinster Juvenile Indoor Championships at the weekend.
The Laois club...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter Murray
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Peter Murray. Kilminchy and Late of Bridge St Portlaoise. March 17th 2025....
People First Credit Union returns to Stradbally with new office opening
People First Credit Union is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of our Stradbally office!
After a brief pause, we are delighted to return...
Engage with the Staff of Portlaoise Institute at their Open Day
Portlaoise Institute will hold its Open Day on Wednesday, March 26th, from 10am to 3pm, for prospective students to discover what courses are on...
Call made for road safety measures in Ballylinan village as people left ‘uncomfortable’ by...
People in the village of Ballylinan have been left 'uncomfortable' by the speed at which vehicles are passing through it.
So says Fianna Fail Councillor...
New fire station in Stradbally moves a step closer as approval granted for tenders...
Laois County Council has announced that The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management has given approval for the Council to invite tenders for...
Deep sadness in Mountmellick following the passing of one of the town’s great community...
There is deep sadness in Mountmellick this week following the passing of one of the town's great community figures.
Brian Lynch, 95, of Chapel Street,...
Laois Domestic Abuse Service promped to show ‘more urgency’ in developing Domestic Refuge in...
Laois Domestic Abuse Service (LDAS) have been promped to show "more urgency" in making progress on a Domestic Refuge for the county.
This follows confirmation...
Process is underway for Laois County Council to take in charge significant portion of...
The process is underway for Laois County Council to take in charge a series of roads in Kilminchy housing estate, Portlaoise.
Since it was built...
All of the latest Laois GAA fixtures with all four inter-county teams set for...
After the St Patrick's weekend, the action continues to ramp up as the GAA scene roars back into life.
This weekend sees all four adult...
Rugby: Epic battle in Mullingar sees Portlaoise march into Leinster League Final
Mullingar 29 Portlaoise 33
Leinster League U-16 Premier Division Semi-Final
Portlaoise returned to the Astro Pitch in Mullingar where they had suffered their first league defeat...
