Laois Councillor hits out as grant for Laois Leisure delayed by almost two years
A grant on offer to publicly accessibly swimming pools has faced long delays, according to Cllr Vivienne Phelan, who is also a board member...
Emo turn to Stradbally star as manager for 2026 season
Emo have appointed former Stradbally and Laois player Greg Ramsbottom as their new senior football manager for the 2026 season.
Ramsbottom replaces Offaly duo Jimmy...
Stradbally an unusual venue as the Laois hurlers continue season against Carlow
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Laois v Carlow
Walsh Cup Shield...
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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...
Portlaoise Hospital issues public appeal following ‘increasing numbers’ of people requiring admission
Portlaoise Hospital have released a statement following 'increasing numbers' of admissions in recent days.
The spike in flu cases has put pressure on the A&E...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Patso) Campion
Perth, Western Australia and formerly of Park, Ballacolla, Laois
Patrick passed away after a...
Laois secondary school launches fundraising campaign to purchase new bus
Portlaoise College has launched a new fundraising initiative, Step Up for the School Bus, with the aim of raising €100,000 to purchase a much-needed...
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JOB VACANCY: People First Credit Union seeking to hire Board Administrator
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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...
South Leinster Colleges JHC ‘D’ Final: Mountmellick Community School march to glory following stunning...
Mountmellick Community School 7-25 Presentation College Carlow/Gaelcholaiste Ceatharloch 1-7
South Leinster Colleges JHC 'D' Final
Mountmellick Community School have been crowned South Leinster Colleges JHC 'B'...
In Pictures: €100k raised as The Heath GAA host successful Lip Sync Battle fundraiser
The community of The Heath came together in the Heitage Hotel in Killenard on Friday night for a Lip Sync Battle that raised a...
LoveLaois Podcast: The Christmas, The New Year, the Darts, the great Ben Dunne, Netflix...
And a Happy New Year to you all.
Steven and Alan return with a first LoveLaois Podcast of 2026 where they catch up after Christmas...
Laois IFA President encourages farmers to attend Independent Ireland Mercosur protest in Athlone
IFA President Francie Gorman says his group will take up the invitation to attend and speak at the Independent Ireland Mercosur protest in Athlone...
Average price of a house in Laois reaches €296,000 – up 15% on last...
In Laois, the average price of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the final quarter of 2025 was €296,000, up 15% on a year ago.
This...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marelene (Mars) Allison (née Bond)
St. Josephs Road, Blessington, Wicklow/Rathdowney, Laois
Allison (Née Bond) Marlene (Mars), St....
History made as four Dunamase College students qualify for finals of Stripe Young Scientist...
Four students from Dunamase College have qualified for the prestigious STRIPE Young Scientist Exhibition, which will take place in the RDS, Dublin, from January...
Laois players involved as Fitzgibbon and Sigerson Cup action gets underway this week
A number of Laois players are set to be involved with their colleges as the Sigerson and Fitzgibbon Cup competitions get underway this week.
Killeshin's...
Young Laois man set to do skydive to raise money for Youth Suicide Prevention...
A young Laois man is setting out to raise awareness and crucial funds for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland by completing a Skydive For Life.
Darragh...
Laois Football Podcast: Footballers begin 2026 with entertaining encounter against Dublin
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The Laois Football Podcast is back for the first episode of 2026.
Steven...
Three groups from Heywood CS selected to present at finals of Stripe Young Scientist...
Three groups from Heywood Community School are part of 600 finalists who were selected from 1500 initial entries to showcase at the finals of...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking back at Laois’s season opener against Wexford
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And just like that, the 2026 season is fully underway.
The Laois senior...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Walsh (née Mortimer)
Skerries, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
Walsh, Kathleen, née Mortimer, Skerries and late of Mountrath, Co....
McNulty heaps praise on cruciate duo as O’Carroll and Dempsey return to Laois colours
Two Laois footballers came in for special praise from manager Justin McNulty as they pulled on the county jersey for the first time in...
Planning approval secured for Midlands Hospice which will secure palliative care for patients in...
Offaly County Council has officially approved planning permission for a 20-bed Midlands Specialist Palliative Care Unit on Arden Lane.
This, according to the HSE, marks...
In Pictures: Laois Leaving Cert students complete memorable trip to Paris
18 Leaving Cert French students from Heywood CS, along with Ms O'Shea and Ms Guest flew to Paris just before Christmas.
There, the students got...