John Daly, Beechfield Road, Walkinstown and formerly of Clonaslee and Department of Defence, Dublin slipped away peacefully on Friday 9 May in the wonderful care of the staff of Maryfield Nursing Home, Chapelizod.

According to the Housing Minister €3.6 million in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grants have been paid out in Laois.

FOURTH Wall Theatre Group are busy rehearsing for their upcoming stage production of the Bernard Farrell play ‘I do not like you Dr. Fell.

A DRIVER transporting 40 passengers failed to notice Gardaí pursuing him with blue lights and sirens for over 5km because he was distracted by a phone call.

A Laois councillor is calling for a review on the laws around electric scooter use

The annual Africa Day takes place in Portlaoise on Saturday 31 May

Luke Morrissey, 18 Lake Cresent, Kilminchy, Portlaoise died on Thursday 8 May at home. Luke was the dearly loved son to Cathy and Noel and much loved brother to Orla, Jade, Lee, Evan and Brodee.

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.