Statutory right to home care ‘would allow older people in Laois to remain at...
Older people must be helped to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, Fine Gael County Councillor Conor Bergin has...
Huge shock as Laois priest’s horse romps to victory on Day 2 of Cheltenham
There has been a huge shock and Laois success on Day 2 of the Cheltenham horse racing festival.
Lecky Watson romped to glory in the...
‘Justice for my Father’ in shops now as Austin Stack presents book to Michael...
Justice for my Father - a new book published by Portlaoise man Austin Stack on his lifelong quest to seek justice for his father's...
Laois town plagued by ‘rampant dumping’ and ‘yobs’ causing problems, local Councillor says
A Laois town is being plagued by "rampant dumping" and "yobs" causing problems in the area.
That is according to local Independent County Councillor James...
Laois winners of Irish Restaurant Awards announced
A total of 18 Laois winners were crowned out at the Leinster section of the Irish Restaurant Awards held in Naas last night.
Over 1,000...
Property: Portlaoise agricultural land fetches €25,000 per acre while 12.6 acres in Ballyroan makes...
Agricultural land at Capoley, Portlaoise, recently sold for €25,000 per acre at an online auction hosted by Hennessy Auctioneers.
A total of 17.4 acres at...
Alan Langton Memorial Cup set to be contested in memory of great Laois GAA...
Barrowhouse GAA are set to host their first Memorial Tournament on Sunday to commemorate all of their members who have passed.
And the teams who...
Fixture details confirmed for new-look Laois SHC
The schedule of games has been confirmed for this year's Laois SHC, which will have a new-look format and an increase in numbers to...
Athletics: Gold for Territt as St Abban’s win four medals at National Indoor Championships...
The National Indoor U-20, U-23 and Masters Championships took place in Athlone over the weekend.
St Abban’s AC had seven athletes involved over the course...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Molloy
Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Andy Molloy, Irishtown, Mountmellick and formerly of Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.
Died peacefully...
Portlaoise CBS twins crowned winners of Laois Student Enterprise Awards for 2025
Two students from Portlaoise CBS were crowned the overall winners at the Laois Student Enterprise Awards this afternoon.
Conor and Ross Dunne impressed the judges...
Spring Equinox celebrations at ‘Walk Away from the Darkness’ event
A Laois wellness hub has put plans in place for a wonderful celebration of this year's Spring Equinox.
SVT Activity and Wellness Hub is asking...
Promising young Laois jockey with ringside seat for Cheltenham
The annual Cheltenham festival goes centre stage this week and a young Laois woman will have a ringside experience as she continues her apprenticeship...
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...
Death occurs of well-known Portlaoise man Andy Molloy
The death has occurred of Andy Molloy, a long-time resident of Mountmellick but a Portlaoise native, at the age of 85.
Mr Molloy was well-known...
Laois students announced as runners-up of Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition
Three students from Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise, were announced as runners-up at the final of the 2025 Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition in Croke...
Three Laois primary schools hope to have new special classrooms ready for 2025/26 academic...
New special classes have been approved by the Department of Education for three primary schools around Laois.
Those schools are The Rock National School, Presentation...
Eight Laois players involved in Ladies Football Higher Education Colleges Championship Finals weekend
Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15, marks Finals Weekend in the ladies football Higher Education College Championships, with a number of Laois players...
Two Laois Agricultural Shows included in latest Government support grants
Two Laois Agricultural Shows have been awarded almost €17,000 as part of a €1 million investment to support Agricultural Shows nationwide.
A total of 123...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Disaster in Antrim, holidays in Ballycastle and some early-season football talk
Barry McEvoy was on his holidays at the weekend, travelling north to Ballycastle for a night in the heartlands of Antrim hurling.
The fact that...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Molloy
Irishtown, Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Andy Molloy, Irishtown, Mountmellick and formerly of Mountrath Road, Portlaoise.
Died peacefully...
Laois primary school students present exhibition on health effects of vaping at Science Blast...
The health effects of vaping was a hot topic in Dublin last week as the children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe, exhibited at a...
Laois national school reaches All-Ireland Primary Schools Badminton Championship quarter-finals
A Laois national school recently showcased their badminton talent on the national stage as they took part in the All-Ireland Primary Schools Competition.
Clonenagh National...
Tommy Fitzgerald: “We have to win next week, it is as simple as that”
A tough couple of weeks are in store for the Laois senior hurlers and manager Tommy Fitzgerald as they face into games against Carlow...
In Pictures: Dinner Dance season concludes as Crettyard celebrate 2024 success
There were great celebrations on Saturday evening as members of Crettyard GAA came together for a dinner dance.
The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel was the venue...
List of start times for 15 St Patrick’s Day parades around Laois
St Patrick’s Day is right around the corner with a number of local parades set to captivate towns and villages throughout Laois.
Rathdowney have chosen...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois senior hurlers went down to Antrim
Laois came away from Belfast with a disappointing loss on Sunday afternoon against Antrim and their Division 1B status remains in the balance.
There has...
Basketball: Portlaoise move to 18 and 2 as they prove too strong for Maigh...
Portlaoise Panthers 88 Maigh Cillinn 66
Men's Basketball Division 1
Portlaoise Panthers improved their record at the top of the Men’s Division One North Conference to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Benny Maher
Late of Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Bracklone Street Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded...
All systems go as Clonasee set for their latest St Patrick’s Day parade
Spring is well and truly in the air these days - meaning that those tasked with planning the St Patrick's Day parade in Clonaslee...
