newsLaois motorist who knocked down 12-year-old boy fined €750 for careless drivingIt happened during a busy school period as the boy, who was cycling across the pedestrian crossing
newsLaois woman Breda Fitzpatrick celebrates 100th birthday with Centenarian AwardBreda and her family celebrated in style at Behan’s pub in Crettyard
other sportsFrom push-ups to ropes - Portlaoise gym-goer smashes Guinness World RecordGuinness World Record
Laois death notice: Michael Larter, StradballyMichael Larter, 11 Courtview, Stradbally, Laois and formerly of 4 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Laois/Carlow passed away on 23 March. Predeceased by his mother Mary, father Desmond and niece Danielle.
Simsons double helps four-star Portlaoise see off Corbally in SFAI quarter-finalsSFAI U14 Trophy Q/F - Portlaoise conquer Corbally.
Facial Recognition in Portlaoise The Dunamaise Arts Centre, in partnership with The Walls Project and Creative Laois, is asking you, the good people of County Laois, to apply to have your portrait immortalised by an internationally acclaimed artist in a large-scale mural in ...
Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition
John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix Fans of Leonard Cohen are in for a real delight this May, as John MacKenna, renowned author and long-time friend of Cohen, leads a creative writing retreat based on the writings of the much-loved Canadian singer/songwriter.
Time, Power and Portraiture: Salvatore of Lucan Exhibits Fancy Situations Dead Present Etc… at Dunamaise Arts Centre
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.
What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community InitiativesA South Korea-based organisation, New Heaven New Earth, has marked its 42nd anniversary, reflecting on its growth from modest beginnings to a global community attracting tens of thousands of new participants each year.
