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One more sleep to Penneys Portlaoise relaunch

IT’S just one more sleep to the big relaunch of Penneys in Portlaoise, after completion of a major expansion that doubled the size of the store. The ribbon will be cut at an official relaunch celebration on Thursday, 26 March at 8.

Laois woman Breda Fitzpatrick celebrates 100th birthday with Centenarian Award

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Laois woman Breda Fitzpatrick celebrates 100th birthday with Centenarian Award

Breda and her family celebrated in style at Behan’s pub in Crettyard

A performance that highlighted resilience, belief, and value of impact from bench

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A performance that highlighted resilience, belief, and value of impact from bench

Laois's victory over Down in Newry felt like more than just two points on the table, it was a performance that highlighted resilience, belief, and the value of impact from the bench.

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Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

life

Laois lands sell following auction

Laois lands sell following auction

News

Laois migrant communities unite to unveil mural celebrating diversity

Laois migrant communities unite to unveil mural celebrating diversity

MEMBERS of migrant communities in Portlaoise and Rathdowney gathered recently for the unveiling of a mural celebrating inclusion and diversity.

Laois councillors call for survey on minor roads

Laois councillors call for survey on minor roads

Laois death notice: Mary (Mae) Lewis (née O'Connor), Portlaoise

Laois death notice: Mary (Mae) Lewis (née O'Connor), Portlaoise

Laois death notice: Helen Mayling (née Nolan), Graiguecullen

Laois death notice: Helen Mayling (née Nolan), Graiguecullen

Laois death notice: Martin Casey, Vicarstown

Laois death notice: Martin Casey, Vicarstown

Sport

McNulty full of praise for his side’s ability to bounce back from defeat

McNulty full of praise for his side’s ability to bounce back from defeat

The Laois senior footballers travelled to Newry on Sunday afternoon to face Down in the final game of this year’s Division 3 league campaign.

Fitzpatrick impresses on International debut

Fitzpatrick impresses on International debut

From push-ups to ropes - Portlaoise gym-goer smashes Guinness World Record

From push-ups to ropes - Portlaoise gym-goer smashes Guinness World Record

Simsons double helps four-star Portlaoise see off Corbally in SFAI quarter-finals

Simsons double helps four-star Portlaoise see off Corbally in SFAI quarter-finals

A team display built on fluid movement and shared responsibility

A team display built on fluid movement and shared responsibility

Community

Facial Recognition in Portlaoise

Facial Recognition in Portlaoise

The Dunamaise Arts Centre, in partnership with The Walls Project and Creative Laois, is asking you, the good people of County Laois, to apply to have your portrait immortalised by an internationally acclaimed artist in a large-scale mural in ...

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition

Dining Initiative at Midlands Park Hotel Raises Over €11,000 for Children’s Health Foundation

Dining Initiative at Midlands Park Hotel Raises Over €11,000 for Children’s Health Foundation

Strong Community Demand Leads to Expansion of Community Addiction Studies Course in Portlaoise

Strong Community Demand Leads to Expansion of Community Addiction Studies Course in Portlaoise

Neville Park Hotels Raises €4,000 For Jack and Jill

Neville Park Hotels Raises €4,000 For Jack and Jill

What's on

John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

Fans of Leonard Cohen are in for a real delight this May, as John MacKenna, renowned author and long-time friend of Cohen, leads a creative writing retreat based on the writings of the much-loved Canadian singer/songwriter.

Time, Power and Portraiture: Salvatore of Lucan Exhibits Fancy Situations Dead Present Etc… at Dunamaise Arts Centre

Time, Power and Portraiture: Salvatore of Lucan Exhibits Fancy Situations Dead Present Etc… at Dunamaise Arts Centre

The Love Hungry Farmer Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Longing to the Dunamaise Stage

The Love Hungry Farmer Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Longing to the Dunamaise Stage

Pink, Powerful and Packed with Heart: Legally Blonde Jr. Takes the Stage

Pink, Powerful and Packed with Heart: Legally Blonde Jr. Takes the Stage

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

Life

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Our new Sudoku minigame is suitable for all levels, including beginners

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

Opinion

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

THIS year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the ‘Great Liberator’. Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) changed the face of Irish history.

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

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What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community Initiatives

What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community Initiatives

A South Korea-based organisation, New Heaven New Earth, has marked its 42nd anniversary, reflecting on its growth from modest beginnings to a global community attracting tens of thousands of new participants each year.

Nurturing the Next Generation: Ailbhe Joyce and the Power of Forest Learning

Nurturing the Next Generation: Ailbhe Joyce and the Power of Forest Learning

Women in Leadership: Ashleigh Doyle Helping Drive a Timber Industry Success Story

Women in Leadership: Ashleigh Doyle Helping Drive a Timber Industry Success Story

The Quiet Work That Protects Women and Children

The Quiet Work That Protects Women and Children

THE WOMEN LEADING THE WAY AT MIDLANDS PARK HOTEL

THE WOMEN LEADING THE WAY AT MIDLANDS PARK HOTEL

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