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HSE takes over Laois nursing home

THE HSE has taken charge of a private nursing home in Laois, following a district court direction today.

Laois public urged to stay safe this Bank Holiday weekend and know your healthcare options

courts

Absconded from Portlaoise hospital and found drunk

The 66-year-old had 40 previous convictions

Two wins from two, but Tommy is not totally impressed

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Two wins from two, but Tommy is not totally impressed

Laois made it two wins from two in the National Hurling League after their victory over Derry on Sunday, but boss Tommy Fitzgerald wasn’t totally impressed by the performance again.

courts

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 woman wins ‘Employee of the Year’ at hotel awards

Laois woman wins ‘Employee of the Year’ at hotel awards

A LAOIS woman has been named ‘Employee of the Year’ at an Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) midlands branch awards lunch.

Distressed Laois mother fighting for son's care

Distressed Laois mother fighting for son's care

Mountmellick Macra Capers team makes national Top Three

Mountmellick Macra Capers team makes national Top Three

Garda checkpoints plunge in Laois/Offaly as drug driving soars

Garda checkpoints plunge in Laois/Offaly as drug driving soars

Droimnín Nursing Home set to lose its licence

Droimnín Nursing Home set to lose its licence

Sport

Knockbeg stage brilliant comeback to lift Leinster 'A' Junior Football crown

Knockbeg stage brilliant comeback to lift Leinster 'A' Junior Football crown

The Laois school lifted the trophy after a storming final quarter

Laois manager Stephen Duff left frustrated after narrow defeat to Down

Laois manager Stephen Duff left frustrated after narrow defeat to Down

Tougher challenges lie ahead for Laois hurlers

Tougher challenges lie ahead for Laois hurlers

Laois left with more questions than answers

Laois left with more questions than answers

Laois hurlers take a second step towards promotion with defeat of Derry

Laois hurlers take a second step towards promotion with defeat of Derry

Community

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

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

Neville Park Hotels has raised €4,000 for The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation through its Skip My Room initiative, combining guest participation with sustainability measures to support vital in-home nursing and family respite care.

Youth Work Ireland Laois Launches Major New Youth Service in Rural Laois with UBU Funding

Youth Work Ireland Laois Launches Major New Youth Service in Rural Laois with UBU Funding

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Chosen to Participate in SPOTLITE Student Voice Programme.

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Chosen to Participate in SPOTLITE Student Voice Programme.

Laois County Council’s Regeneration Section Announce New Clinic Dates

Laois County Council’s Regeneration Section Announce New Clinic Dates

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Strengthens Home–School Links with New Teaching and Learning Newsletter

Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc Strengthens Home–School Links with New Teaching and Learning Newsletter

What's on

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

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

A burst of colour, confidence and catchy tunes arrives on stage as Scoil Chríost Rí brings the high-energy musical Legally Blonde Jr. to local audiences this January.

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

WIN 2 TICKETS: Robert Mizzell – Nashville Song Book at Dunamaise

WIN 2 TICKETS: Robert Mizzell – Nashville Song Book at Dunamaise

WIN Tickets to See The 4 of Us LIVE at the Dunamaise Arts Centre

WIN Tickets to See The 4 of Us LIVE at the Dunamaise Arts Centre

CELEBRITY CHEF TO REVISIT MOUNTRATH FOR THIRD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

CELEBRITY CHEF TO REVISIT MOUNTRATH FOR THIRD ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Life

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

The Portlaoise team from Sherry FitzGerald Hyland Keating joined colleagues from across Ireland at the Sherry FitzGerald Annual Countrywide Conference 2026, gaining valuable insight into the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the property market in the year ahead.

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

Prime 31.5-Acre Residential Farm Holding Hits the Market at Ballygormill, Timahoe

Prime 31.5-Acre Residential Farm Holding Hits the Market at Ballygormill, Timahoe

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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Dooly’s Wedding Showcase – The Start of Something Special

Dooly’s invites engaged couples to the start of something special with its Wedding Showcase on 22 February 2026, offering inspiration, expert guidance and a first look at one of Offaly’s most welcoming wedding venues.

Religious Freedom Under Threat in South Korea

Heritage Village Launches Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Heritage Village Launches Ireland’s First Modern Later Living Community

Dine Out And Donate This December At Midlands Park Hotel

Dine Out And Donate This December At Midlands Park Hotel

Global Revelation Seminar Emerges as a Hub of ‘Religious Harmony’… “Such Free and Warm Interaction Is a First

Global Revelation Seminar Emerges as a Hub of ‘Religious Harmony’… “Such Free and Warm Interaction Is a First

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