The luxurious Laois based Ballyfin Demesne, one of  Ireland’s most prestigious five-star historic country house hotel, has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list.

Beloved wife of James and much loved mother of Jennie and Kevin. Deeply regretted by her son-in-law Liam, daughter-in-law Debbie, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

TO MARK Local Development Week, which celebrates the role local development companies play in building vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities, Laois Partnership is holding a roadshow in the Clochar Centre, Rathdowney today, Tuesday 13 May.

It was a bright sunny day for a small group of pupils at Gaelscoil Thromaire, Mountrath when they made their First Holy Communion on Sunday 4 May at Hallow Church.

A leading Laois Corporate Accountancy practise is set for significant expansion with the announcement that it has merged with another large firm in Leinster. Portlaoise based AVID Partners has joined with Eilis Quinlan & Co, a well-known Co.

WITH summer underway and the sun splitting the trees, there’s never been a better time to hop on a bike! Bike Week 2025 is rolling into Laois from Saturday, May 10 to Sunday, 18 May 18, and with over 50 fun-filled, free events taking place across ...

Ten years ago, Leo Varadkar said the housing situation was a national emergency. This government has been continuously in power for the last ten years" - Cllr Marie Tuohy

The defending barrister said that if his 40-year-old client is convicted, it “would have an impact on his employment”.

A Laois student has been awarded an All Ireland Scholarship which will cover the full duration of their undergraduate studies.

Frank McGlynn, Derrynaseera, Camross R32A038, Co. Laois and formerly of Aghyaran, Co. Tyrone and Oxford UK, passed away May 8th 2025 surrounded by his loving family, peacefully to the sound of the dawn chorus.

Seàn Finn, Conoboro Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, May 7th. 2025, peacefully in the presence of those he loved. A man with a great love of all aspects of Irish cultural heritage particularly Irish music. Predeceased by his parents Martin and Margaret.

MINNESOTA, USA native Nick Hines (46) has made Ireland his home for the past 21 years.

It was a big day out for five pupils from Scoil Fionntáin Naofa Shanahoe, who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday 3 May.

THREE gardaí in Laois have been given new appointments as part of a restructuring process in line with the ‘Policing Service for the Future’ plan.

LAOIS based Senator Maria McCormack said she wore a pair of shorts into the Seanad chamber “to stand in solidarity with camogie players across Ireland who are calling for the right to choose between wearing shorts or skorts during matches.

A BARRISTER told last week’s sitting of Portlaoise District Court that his client, who was exposed to mould poisoning from his house and car, had not taxed his car because it had been lying up for a prolonged period.

AN UNDER-12 soccer match in Carlow town had to be abruptly abandoned when a coach was violently headbutted in front of dozens of stunned children and parents.

Patrick (Pat) Scully, Stradbally and formerly of Kingswood Heights, Dublin passed away peacefully on Wednesday 7 May after a long illness, bravely borne with great dignity in the loving and devoted care of all the staff in Saint Bridget’s Nursing ...

THIS May, US Senator Bernie Sanders and social worker and activist Jane O’Meara Sanders will visit Athy to launch the next plaque in the 'Made of Athy' series. The event will take place in Athy on May 24 at St Michael’s Cemetery at 4pm.

THE Travelling community in Laois is calling for youth work schemes to better meet the needs of their young people.