Laois Partnership Company launches ‘new vision’ for network of local development companies in Ireland
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) recently launched the Local Development Companies Network (LDCN), formerly known as the Irish Local Development Network, at an event in...
Portlaoise Bus Service set to launch this Sunday with 42 stops along two routes
The long-awaited Portlaoise Bus Service is set to launch this Sunday, February 23, with 42 stops along two routes.
The National Transport Authority were in...
HSE and Government ‘need to step up a gear’ for Primary Health Centres across...
The HSE and Government "need to step up a gear" with regard to progressing Primary Health Centres across County Laois.
That is according to local...
Sadness at death of legendary Portlaoise publican Noel Hume
The death has occurred of Noel Hume, the former hugely popular owner and proprietor of the iconic Portlaoise pub Hume's.
Aged in his early 80s,...
This is what I’m studying: Gillian Keenan (Sports Communications and Digital Media)
Our student series returns as Laois students have their say about their respective college and courses.
This week we have Sports Communications and Digital Media...
In Pictures: Laois students begin their fashion journey as part of Junk Kouture 2025
A number of Laois students have begun their fashion journey as part of the global phenomenon known as Junk Couture.
A total of 16 students from...
Ballybrittas United celebrate momentous league victory as club plans to build on early success
A journey that began back in September culminated this week with the crowning of Ballybrittas United as CCFL Division 3A champions.
The club play their...
Laois student wins silver for Ireland with new personal best at junior swimming competition...
A Laois student has achieved a new personal best (PB) to win a silver medal for Ireland on the international stage.
Portlaoise College's Yifei Li...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal (Donie) Phelan
Ballinaslee, Kilkenny/Durrow, Laois
Donal (Donie), passed away peacefully while in the wonderful care of...
Design Up Media: Pam Grogan bringing a unique perspective and wealth of experience to...
Design Up Media, based in Portlaoise, is more than just a graphic design business.
It’s the culmination of years of hard work, passion, and...
Laois TD calls for universal housing plan to ‘speed up delivery and reduce costs’
A Laois TD has said he is "demanding" that the new Government implement a universal plan for affordable housing.
Speaking in the Dáil this week,...
‘This in now an emergency’ – Laois town left waiting ‘far too long’ for road...
A town in Laois has been left waiting "for far too long" to have their public roads "brought up to an acceptable standard."
That is...
Applications wanted in Laois for ‘Adopt a Monument Scheme’
Community groups in Laois are being encouraged to apply to join the Heritage Council’s Adopt a Monument scheme which is all about empowering local...
Registration now open for Google Developer Group Portlaoise’s new ‘Build With AI 2025’ event
Registration is now open for the return of the Google Developer Group (GDG) Portlaoise's highly anticipated "Build With AI" event for 2025.
The event will...
Dunamase College named Champion School at School of Sanctuary Award
There was a momentous occasion for a Laois school this week as they became the county's first Champion School at the School of Sanctuary...
Laois business owner set to appear on RTÉ TV series Saol na Feirme
A Laois business owner is set to appear on RTÉ’s Irish langauge series, Saol na Feirme.
The show returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player...
Works at rural Laois cemetery ‘just makes sense’ and ‘would suit everybody’ involved
Exterior work to a rural Laois cemetery "just makes sense" and is "something everybody wants."
That is according to Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin who...
Laois Football Podcast: Laois beat Sligo, Justin McNulty, Kelly cup, Ladies win and much...
It was an incredibly busy weekend on the GAA front and the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it.
Steven Miller is...
13 historic buildings across Laois awarded over €185,000 in Conservation Grants
13 historic buildings across County Laois have been awarded just over €185,000 in recent Conservation Grants.
The buildings are spread around the county from Rathdowney...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Ryan (née Whelan)
Forestpark Ave., Portlaoise, Laois / Knockainey, Limerick
Mary Ryan (née Whelan) Forestpark Ave.,...
WATCH: Standing room only as Timahoe Male Choir break new ground with CD launch
It was standing room only in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday evening for a very special launch.
The Timahoe Male Choir embarked on their...
The unsolved murder of a Portlaoise woman to be the focus of TG4 documentary
The unsolved murder of a Portlaoise woman is set to be the feature in the latest installment of a TG4 documentary.
Marú Inár Measc is...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Brilliant win in Mullingar, Tommy Fitzgerald and what comes next
The Laois senior hurlers picked up their first win of the 2025 season as they defeated Westmeath on Sunday.
Alan Hartnett was in Mullingar on...
Laois school experiences success at FÍS Film Awards 2025
Students from Laois were announced as winners at this year’s FÍS Film Awards which took place recently.
The pupils, who entered the renowned short movie...
Contractor responsible for public lighting in Laois ‘should be sacked’ local County Councillor says
The contractor responsible for public lighting in County Laois "should be sacked" a local County Councillor has said.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy Bracken made the...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois senior hurlers pick up crucial win over Westmeath
The Laois senior hurlers are up and running in the National Hurling League following victory over Westmeath.
Below, we take a look at the key...
In Pictures: Serious style and great celebrations at St Paul’s Ladies Dinner Dance
There was serious style in the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday as St Paul's Ladies came together to celebrate.
2024 was a brilliant year for...
Basketball: Phelan on fire as Portlaoise Panthers cruise past Carrick challenge
Portlaoise Panthers 95 Carrick Crusader 68
Men's National Basketball League Division 1
Save for a sticky patch in the third quarter that saw their opponents close...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila Kehoe (née Hyland)
Portlaoise, Laois
Sheila Kehoe (née Hyland). Dysart Cross, Stradbally and formerly Ballydavis, The...
The CUBE: Supporting a Greener Future for Laois and the Midlands
The CUBE is a 10,000 square foot building spanning over three floors, located in the heart of Portlaoise town overlooking the Old Fort of...
