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Men's Sheds in Laois get funding windfall

NINE Men’s Sheds in Laois will share almost €18,000, with the announcement of new grants on 4 May. The biggest winners are sheds in Mountmellick, Portlaoise and Rathdowney, which will receive €3,000 each. A grant of €2,800.

Muslim man was racially abused in car park

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Muslim man was racially abused in car park

The incident happened in a supermarket car park, after the Muslim man had been shopping with his 11-year-old son

Portlaoise Panthers scoop silver in the top-tier at Under 14 Boys AICCs

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Portlaoise Panthers scoop silver in the top-tier at Under 14 Boys AICCs

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THEY'VE DONE IT: Laois school wins top award at World Championships

THEY'VE DONE IT: Laois school wins top award at World Championships

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Man stole Fixodent and cheese from Portlaoise shop

Man stole Fixodent and cheese from Portlaoise shop

News

Laois death notice: Esther Dunne (née Guilfoyle), Castletown

Laois death notice: Esther Dunne (née Guilfoyle), Castletown

Esther's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the link on RIP.ie

Funeral for cyclist killed in Laois crash

Funeral for cyclist killed in Laois crash

Stunning bog paintings in new Laois show

Stunning bog paintings in new Laois show

Woman accused of Laois hit and run

Woman accused of Laois hit and run

Sadness at death of former Castlecomer school principal

Sadness at death of former Castlecomer school principal

Sport

Silver for St Abban’s women at National Road Relays

Silver for St Abban’s women at National Road Relays

ST Abban’s AC senior women’s team enjoyed a strong performance under sunny skies in Raheny on Sunday, securing an impressive second-place finish in the Senior Women’s Road Relays.

Stephen Duff had been relieved of his duties as manager of Laois ladies county team

Stephen Duff had been relieved of his duties as manager of Laois ladies county team

‘The Lads Are Devastated’ – Delaney on Laois U/20’s loss

‘The Lads Are Devastated’ – Delaney on Laois U/20’s loss

21-point loss highlights gap for Laois U/20 hurlers

21-point loss highlights gap for Laois U/20 hurlers

This victory offers a timely boost for ladies football in the county

This victory offers a timely boost for ladies football in the county

Community

Facial Recognition in Portlaoise

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

Laois Domestic Abuse Service Marks International Women’s Day 2026 with Powerful Violence Against Women Poster Exhibition

Dining Initiative at Midlands Park Hotel Raises Over €11,000 for Children’s Health Foundation

Dining Initiative at Midlands Park Hotel Raises Over €11,000 for Children’s Health Foundation

Strong Community Demand Leads to Expansion of Community Addiction Studies Course in Portlaoise

Strong Community Demand Leads to Expansion of Community Addiction Studies Course in Portlaoise

Neville Park Hotels Raises €4,000 For Jack and Jill

Neville Park Hotels Raises €4,000 For Jack and Jill

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Laois Nationalist to host free SME growth workshop in Portlaoise

Laois Nationalist to host free SME growth workshop in Portlaoise

A free Portlaoise workshop hosted by the Laois Nationalist, in partnership with Laois Chamber Alliance, will see international marketing expert Riad Zouheir share practical strategies to help SMEs sharpen their messaging, strengthen sales conversations and compete on value rather than price.

The ARC Project to Host First Recovery Café of 2026 at Dunamaise Arts Centre

The ARC Project to Host First Recovery Café of 2026 at Dunamaise Arts Centre

John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

John MacKenna to Lead Leonard Cohen-Inspired Writing Retreat in Abbeyleix

Time, Power and Portraiture: Salvatore of Lucan Exhibits Fancy Situations Dead Present Etc… at Dunamaise Arts Centre

Time, Power and Portraiture: Salvatore of Lucan Exhibits Fancy Situations Dead Present Etc… at Dunamaise Arts Centre

The Love Hungry Farmer Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Longing to the Dunamaise Stage

The Love Hungry Farmer Brings Big Laughs and Bigger Longing to the Dunamaise Stage

Life

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Sudoku of the day, March 6

Our new Sudoku minigame is suitable for all levels, including beginners

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Sherry FitzGerald Portlaoise Team Attend Annual Countrywide Conference 2026

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Reflexology Support for Autism and ADHD Now Available in Portlaoise

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

Camross land sells for €100k over reserve!

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

22 acres of agricultural land sells at Auction

Opinion

Programme of events to mark 250th anniversary of birth of ‘Great Liberator’

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.

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: When did you last say your prayers?

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Gratitude is a wonderful mindset

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: Redemption came in the form of Shawshank

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

Fr Paddy Byrne: The spirit of God, loving and free …

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What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?

What Does Heritage Look Like in 2026?

County Arms Reveals The Reimagined Moorpark Ballroom Inspired by Birr

What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community Initiatives

What Celebrating a 42nd Anniversary look likes with Global Growth and Community Initiatives

Nurturing the Next Generation: Ailbhe Joyce and the Power of Forest Learning

Nurturing the Next Generation: Ailbhe Joyce and the Power of Forest Learning

Women in Leadership: Ashleigh Doyle Helping Drive a Timber Industry Success Story

Women in Leadership: Ashleigh Doyle Helping Drive a Timber Industry Success Story

The Quiet Work That Protects Women and Children

The Quiet Work That Protects Women and Children

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