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Éanna regales Laois audience with sharp wit on nature walk at Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery

Éanna regales Laois audience with sharp wit on nature walk at Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery

BALLYKILCAVAN Farm & Brewery near Stradbally provided the setting for a special Wild Laois event on Saturday 17 October, where well-known nature expert Éanna Ni Lamhna, with passionate delivery and sharp wit, led visitors on a two-hour nature ...

Laois woman's proof that dreams survive even hardest of times in her latest book

Laois woman's proof that dreams survive even hardest of times in her latest book

'Is nowhere sacred' asked Judge Cody at Portlaoise court hearing

'Is nowhere sacred' asked Judge Cody at Portlaoise court hearing

Laois Death Notice: Christopher (Christy) Moran, Main Street, Stradbally

Laois Death Notice: Christopher (Christy) Moran, Main Street, Stradbally

Laois Death Notice: Terence Francis, Portlaoise, Laois

Laois Death Notice: Terence Francis, Portlaoise, Laois

Laois woman stole baby food and wipes from shop

Laois woman stole baby food and wipes from shop

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

A PORTLAOISE woman was remanded in custody after pleading guilty to theft from shops in Laois.

Death notice in Laois: Nora (Noreen) Twomey (née Keating) - Portlaoise

Death notice in Laois: Nora (Noreen) Twomey (née Keating) - Portlaoise

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

May Nora (Noreen) rest in peace

Portlaoise Court: Man found drunk and asleep in public toilets

Portlaoise Court: Man found drunk and asleep in public toilets

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

The court heard the 32-year-old was so intoxicated that when he attempted to stand up, he was very unsteady on his feet and had to be arrested for his own safety.

Insurance companies come under fire from Laois TD

Insurance companies come under fire from Laois TD

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

The Laois TD lashed out at insurance companies for their high costs.

Áine's late mother's influence helps her win Joe Drennan Writing Competition

Áine's late mother's influence helps her win Joe Drennan Writing Competition

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Áine O’Neill has won this year’s Joe Drennan Writing Competition. Áine holds a BA in English from Trinity College and recently completed a master's in creative writing with DCU.

Month long climate action festival in Laois

Month long climate action festival in Laois

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

There are free events taking place throughout October in schools, community venues and public spaces all across Laois.

Laois man to pay €20,000 to ISPCA over animal cruelty or face jail

Laois man to pay €20,000 to ISPCA over animal cruelty or face jail

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

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

Nine months for stealing petrol

Nine months for stealing petrol

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

A WOMAN sentenced to nine months in prison for stealing €30 worth of petrol thanked the judge who sentenced her recently.

Funding workshops for individuals, businesses and community groups in Laois

Funding workshops for individuals, businesses and community groups in Laois

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

The funding information workshops are taking place in Errill, Mountmellick and Borris-in-Ossory.

Coláiste Íosagáin Portarlington celebrates its Silver Jubilee

Coláiste Íosagáin Portarlington celebrates its Silver Jubilee

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

The launch of a Silver Jubilee book formed part of the celebrations

Portlaoise Court: Woman in pyjamas was drunk on roadside in Laois

Portlaoise Court: Woman in pyjamas was drunk on roadside in Laois

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

The 40-year-old was found drunk in her pyjamas at 4.30am in the morning, after leaving Portlaoise Hospital A&E department.

Kildare woman hid cocaine in bra

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

A WOMAN who allegedly tried to hide four ounces (112. 5g) of cocaine in her bra was remanded on continuing bail on strict conditions to return for DPP’s directions in February.

Laois Gardaí seize eight cars during major road safety clampdown

Laois Gardaí seize eight cars during major road safety clampdown

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Laois Roads Policing Unit (RPU) conducted checkpoints with Road Safety Authority and Social Welfare Department throughout the county today.

Death notice in Laois: Maria (Marita) Serres - Portarlington

Death notice in Laois: Maria (Marita) Serres - Portarlington

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Maria (Marita) passed away peacefully following a short illness

Laois councillors propose turning Portlaoise Prison IRA wing into tourist attraction

Laois councillors propose turning Portlaoise Prison IRA wing into tourist attraction

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Cllr Tommy Mulligan said they could not miss an opportunity of possibly establishing a tourist centre or museum in the prison wing.

Laois clubs celebrate on the double at Macra awards

Laois clubs celebrate on the double at Macra awards

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

The presentations were made at a ceremony held following the National Training Day in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise

Agricultural training programme marks its successful first year in Laois

Agricultural training programme marks its successful first year in Laois

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

The programme provides tailored one to one assistance that helps students to overcome challenges, access resources and build confidence throughout the course.

Large number of public events organised for Laois Connects programme

Large number of public events organised for Laois Connects programme

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Laois Connects Health and Wellbeing Programme takes place from Monday to Sunday 6 to 12 October.

Death notice in Laois: Bridget Byrne (née Dermody) - Ballylinan

Death notice in Laois: Bridget Byrne (née Dermody) - Ballylinan

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

My Bridget (Breda) rest in peace.

Death notice in Laois: Cecil Pearson - Durrow

Death notice in Laois: Cecil Pearson - Durrow

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

May Cecil rest in peace.

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