“These were some of the most horrific facial injuries I have ever seen inflicted on an innocent dog," the ISPCA Inspector told the court.

Laois Shopping Centre Senior Hurling Championship q/f Ballinakill 0-22 Rosenallis 0-19 BALLINAKILL'S amazing run will continue to a semi-final after their defeat of Rosenallis on Sunday in the Laois SHC quarter-finals.

“Uisce Éireann has not increased the water supply capacity in any Laois town since it came into being 11 years ago, despite the billions of euros that it has received" - Deputy Brian Stanley.

“Whatever the outcome for housing completions in 2025, it will fall well short of the 50,000-60,000 units required," said the author of the report.

FESTIVAL organisers received a welcome grant aid to hold their events.

A Laois company is set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the finalists for the National Enterprise Award taking place this week.

TWO primary schools in Laois were recognised for their efforts in the ‘2025 Our World Awards For Irish Aid’ and have been shortlisted for a national award.

'When it rains heavy the road gets flooded, and is dangerous' said the councillor.

A BALLINAKILL company will represent Laois at this year’s National Enterprise Awards. Make & Share Limited will fly the Laois flag at the awards ceremony in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin on Thursday 22 May.

A PUBLIC meeting is taking place this Thursday night 17 April in Ballinakill to discuss plans for the construction of a 12 turbine windfarm which is planned for areas in south Kilkenny close to Laois border.

John Kennedy, Boleybeg, Spink, Abbeyleix died at The Regional Hospital, Portlaoise on Monday 24 February. John is predeceased by his wife Mary and son Jimmy. He lived for many years in Manchester.

Kathleen King (née Delaney), Curragh, Rosemount, Moate and late of Ballinakill (Brandra, Attanagh) passed away peacefully on Tuesday 21 January at Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounded by her family after a long illness borne with her ...

George Thuillier, Ballinakill and Dublin passed away peacefully on Monday 25 November surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

George Thuillier, Masslough Meadows, Ballinakill and formerly of Santry, Dublin died on Monday 25 November at the Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. Georges was predeceased by his wife Carrie.

Germaine Cahill died suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 10 November

“I know I have an uphill climb ahead of me,” - Rosie Palmer (Green Party)

It has become one of the best and biggest vintage and classic motor shows in Ireland over the past few years.