Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley has said that an Independent Ireland motion calling for a Department of Efficiency and Reform has "a whiff of populism about it".
Though agreeing with the argument that there has been a litany of wasted...
After its exciting debut last year, The Heath St Patrick’s Day parade returns for its second instalment on Monday, March 17.
The parade is organised through The Heath GAA Health and Wellbeing committee, which have had a massive impact on...
Vulnerable families and young people are being "left without any hope of securing their own home" in Graiguecullen.
That is according to Mr Aaron Kelly, Chairperson of Laois Sinn Féin and the party's Local Area Representative for the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District.
Mr...
Laois County Council are in the process of reviewing a recent planning application that would see new tourist accommodation developed in the county.
A joint application was made by JPRT Properties Ltd and EDH Properties Ltd for permission to begin...
Laois 1-18 Westmeath 3-10
Leinster Minor Football League Semi Final
A Joe Larkin goal in the closing stages proved the difference as Laois edged a close encounter to book their place in Leinster Minor Football League final.
Laois proved to be the...
On Sunday, the Laois senior hurlers after off to Belfast to face Antrim in Division 1B of the National Hurling League.
For both sides, this is a massive encounter and the outcome is likely to determine whether either will remain...
Laois 3-6 Offaly 0-12
All-Ireland Minor Camogie Shield Quarter Final
The Laois and Offaly minor camogie teams met in Borris-in-Ossory this weekend, with a place in the semi-finals of this new competition at stake.
Laois had seen off Carlow in the opening...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philip Gerard Sheppard
Kilmenan Farm House, Ballyoskil, Attanagh, Laois, R32 D9W3/Durrow, Laois
Philip late of Ballyoskill and Sheppard's Irish Auction House, Durrow, Co. Laois passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday...
18 clubs are represented from across the county as manager Kieran Kelly has named the Laois U-20 football panel for 2025 has been named.
St Joseph's lead the way in terms of numbers as they have five players on the...
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has questioned his party colleague and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon in the Dáil today over delayed grant payments to farmers in the county.
"The number of people being paid under the scheme (in...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-12 Colaiste Naomh Cormac (Offaly) 4-10
Leinster Colleges Junior Hurling Championship 'C' Final
First-half goals conceded left too much work to do as St Fergal's fell short to Colaiste Naomh Cormac in Leinster Colleges JHC 'C' decider.
It was...
Mountrath Community School marked its inaugural Patrons' Day with a celebration in the school on Tuesday, March 4.
This is a new tradition that honours the school’s rich history and values.
Established in 2009 through the amalgamation of Brigidine Convent Mountrath,...
Gardai in Mountmellick arrested a man following a drugs raid at a retail property in the town on Tuesday.
At around 3.30pm, multiple squad cars were spotted in the town.
Gardai confirmed that a search had been carried out and a...
The Laois v Antrim NHL Division 1B game on Sunday has been moved back to Corrigan Park in Belfast.
When the fixtures were released initially, it was scheduled for the Belfast venue but that was later changed to Ballycastle, more...
There were 62 residential properties sold in Laois during January according to the Property Price Register, a decrease of more than 11% on the 2024 figure.
It continues the poor run as seen in 2024 where the month-on-moth figures did...
Colin Conroy was the captain and man of the match as TUS Midwest claimed the Bob Eustace Cup in Athlone Town Stadium yesterday.
The Portlaoise man was instrumental in the success for his side as they clinched what is the...
A grant of close to €40,000 has been awarded to a water quality project in Portlaoise to work towards an improvement of water quality and biodiversity for the area.
In general, upwards of €1million has been awarded to 54 projects...
Portlaoise 44 Kilkenny 0
Leinster U-16 Girls Cup Quarter Final
Portlaoise welcomed Kilkenny to Togher for the quarter-final of the Leinster U-16 Girls Cup.
The weather was noticeably warmer than in previous weeks, with the sun shining and a slight breeze at...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Gorman (née Bergin)
Cherry grove, Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Gorman (Nee Bergin) Cherry Grove Portlaoise.
Died suddenly at her residence, Ann predeceased by her husband Fint,grandsons Craig,Aaron and Tyler granddaughter Ava and brother...
Laois Down Syndrome (LDS) are set to begin harvesting their new crop of shamrock tomorrow morning, Wednesday, March 5.
Every year, LDS purchase skillets of shamrock and sell them around the county as the their flagship fundraiser.
The skillets are purchased...
Clean Up Laois Week makes its annual return at the end of the month, with the anti-litter initiative set to run from Monday, March 31, to Friday, April 4.
Laois County Council, in partnership with Bord na Mona Recycling, are...
The 2025 Irish Pedigree Cattle Breeders Council All-Star Awards has seen two of its prestigious honours won by farmers from County Laois.
Garrett Behan from Ballyfin and Tommy and Pauline Fitzgerald from Clonaslee were honoured on an important night in...
The planned transformation of the Borris-in-Ossoy courthouse will move a step closer next month when tenders are issued for the refurbishment of the landmark building.
The building has been vacant for the past 20 years and fallen into dereliction -...
February was a slow month for major planning applications in Laois, especially compared to the high level of activity seen in January.
However, there was one stand-out application which received conditional permission for a school development in the south of...
The Laois senior hurlers have confirmed their captain and two vice-captains for the remainder of the 2025 season.
Rosenallis' David Dooley has been bestowed with the honour of captain - succeeding Borris-Kilcotton's Aaron Dunphy.
And he will be assisted by Ballinakill's...
The highly anticipated Macra Capers Final took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the Mountmellick Community Arts Centre, and it proved to be an unforgettable night of entertainment.
A packed venue created an electric atmosphere as six teams -...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Gorman (née Bergin)
Cherry grove, Portlaoise, Laois
Ann Gorman (Nee Bergin) Cherry Grove Portlaoise.
Died suddenly at her residence, Ann predeceased by her husband Fint,grandsons Craig,Aaron and Tyler granddaughter Ava and brother...
Established in 2005, Portlaoise Golf Course is an 18-hole private members course on the edge of Portlaoise town.
We are looking to recruit a full-time permanent Greenkeeper to join our team. You will support the golf course manager in the maintenance and...
Rosenallis 1-10 Killeshin 2-8
Kelly Cup Semi Final
Killeshin are through to the 2025 Kelly Cup final after a serious battle away to Rosenallis this evening.
A late score from substitute Evan Askins proved to be the difference between the sides, but...
Free Native Tree Give Away Day is set to take place for the third year of it's existence, in the Macra na Feirme Hall on the Timahoe Road, in Portlaoise.
The event is a collaboration between the Laois PPN and...
