BREAKING: Laois senior hurlers appoint new manager following Gleeson resignation
The Laois senior hurlers have a new manager - just days after it was announced that Darren Gleeson had stepped down following a cancer...
Simon Harris: ‘Willie Aird has a track record of delivery and public service that...
There's nothing like a cold, dark, car park in November to bring home the reality of a winter election.
But in the Mountmellick Development Association...
On the Canvass: Brian Stanley strengthening his base as General Election draws near
It is 0° Celsius on a bone-chilling Tuesday evening in Portlaoise, but Brian Stanley and his team are undeterred and out in force.
The group...
LoveLaois Podcast: From Ballyfin to the Sunday Times – Claire Scott on General Election...
Ballyfin woman Claire Scott has a bird's eye view of General Election 2024 on a national level.
We chatted to her on Tuesday afternoon from...
‘Sold out crowds and standing ovations every night’ – Guys and Dolls takes Portlaoise...
The award-winning Portlaoise Musical Society celebrates its 25th anniversary this year as it whisks audiences back to 1920s Manhattan with performances of the Broadway...
Ladies National Football League fixtures confirmed for Duff’s Laois
The LGFA have announced the National League fixtures for 2025 for all teams including Laois.
After taking over mid-season in 2024, this will be a...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jim Lalor
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois
Jim Lalor, The Heath, Portlaoise, 19th November 2024. Peacefully surrounded by...
Christmas build is underway at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre
The festive season is in full swing at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington, and the excitement continues to grow as we prepare to...
Laois secondary school hosts successful Make Way Day
Portlaoise College's 2C class took part in an insightful and meaningful activity at People’s Park in Portlaoise recently.
This event was held as part of...
Mary Lou’s return visit to Laois postponed until next Wednesday
Mary Lou McDonald's return visit to Laois has been postponed until next Wednesday, November 27.
The Sinn Féin leader had been due to visit Portlaoise...
Lights, camera, action – All systems go as Ballyroan Goes to Hollywood
After six months of fundraising and preparation, the community of Ballyroan are almost ready to experience the bright lights of Hollywood.
The community has been...
Alice (77) set for her annual fast for Concern – with collections planned for...
Seventy-seven-year-old fundraiser and former aid worker, Alice Culliton from Mountmellick, is set to fast for Concern once again.
The Mountmellick woman will hold her annual...
LoveLaois Podcast: DCU Politics professor Gary Murphy chats Laois, posters and the history of...
The latest guest on our LoveLaois General Election Podcast is Gary Murphy, the Professor of Politics in DCU who is a regular contributor on...
Laois County Councillor alleged to have ‘threatened’ people over planning permission as project rejected
A heated exchange broke out in Laois County Council on Monday as the elected representatives discussed a proposed development in a Laois village.
The councillors...
Zach Tuohy: ‘The Portlaoise flag going viral on Grand Final Day is everything the...
In an extract from his new autobiography, Zach Tuohy looks back on his Grand Final success with Geelong in 2022 - and what it...
Terrific Tynan reflects on super Sunday for St Brigid’s
Clodagh Tynan was presented with the player of the match award on Sunday afternoon after a superb performance.
Tynan was over the moon with the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oleksandr Dubrovin
Ballymaddock, Abbeyleix, Laois/Dublin
Oleksandr formerly from Odessa, Ukraine sadly passed away on 17th November 2024...
Mary Lou returning to Laois on Thursday with Sinn Féin out in force this...
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will return to Portlaoise on Thursday as she continues to rally support for General Election candidate in Laois...
LoveLaois Podcast: Ivan Yates joins us to discuss the Laois constituency ahead of General...
First of all, an apology.
We interviewed Ivan Yates last week as part of our General Election coverage only for us to fall victim to...
€124 million announced for Laois County Council’s Budget 2025
Laois County Council's Budget 2025 has been formally ratified this week, with close to €124 million to go around.
This is an increase of 9%...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Leinster hurling action, camogie glory for St Brigid’s and Gleeson steps...
Despite it being the middle of November, last weekend was one of the busiest ones of the whole year.
Three Laois teams were in Leinster...
David Coleman: ‘When kids have good self-esteem, they tend to be a little bit...
Dr David Coleman, the renowned clinical psychologist who specialises in children and teenagers, is giving a talk in Ballyfin National School this Thursday evening,...
On the Canvass: Maria McCormack on the march for Sinn Fein in Laois
The General Election is less than two weeks away, which means every housing estate and main street across the country are abuzz with promises,...
Laois student and Defence Forces member awarded Best Engineering project in Ireland and ranked...
A Laois student and Defence Forces member has been awarded Best Engineering project in Ireland, as well as being ranked in top 10% globally.
Stephen...
Manager Bowe reflects as St Brigid’s make history with Leinster win over Naas
Brian Bowe’s St Brigid’s team have made history as they were crowned Leinster champions after a narrow one-point victory over Naas in Tullamore on...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Kennelly (née Moran)
Tallaght, Dublin/Portarlington, Laois
Kennelly (née Moran), Ann (Watergate, Tallaght and late of Portarlington,...
Serene Beauty and Wellness sparkles for Christmas
The start of a sparkling Christmas was marked with the official launch Serene Beauty and Wellness, Market Square, Mountrath, on Friday last, November 15.
With...
LoveLaois Podcast: Week 2 of the General Election campaign as we go ‘On the...
The General Election is in full swing now as we are now 11 days from polling day.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett to...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois County Council host Civic Reception for two primary...
Two primary school students received a Civic Reception from Laois County Council last week.
Tomas Ramsbottom and Emma Burke of Timahoe National School were the...
On the Canvass: Aisling Moran and ‘The A Team’ looking to make history
Aisling Moran has successfully contested two elections - but she has never been looking for votes in this part of the world before.
In the...
