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<p>A cycle path from Graiguecullen to Carlow has been approved </p>

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Cycle track from Graigue to Carlow gets green light

A 750-METRE cycle track connecting Graiguecullen to Carlow town centre has been proposed, with construction planned for later this year and a four-week public consultation scheduled for mid-May.

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

First win for Harps lifts them off bottom

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First win for Harps lifts them off bottom

ACHL Division 1 - The Harps v Borris-Kilcotton.

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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

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Laois man stole Capri Sun and water

Laois man stole Capri Sun and water

When approached by staff, he refused to pay for the items.

Abusive Laois man avoids jail

Abusive Laois man avoids jail

Laois death notice: Colette Currid (née Dunphy), Castletown

Laois death notice: Colette Currid (née Dunphy), Castletown

Laois death notice: Kathleen Cullen (née Hartigan), Emo

Laois death notice: Kathleen Cullen (née Hartigan), Emo

Portlaoise Court: Man charged with cruelty to children

Portlaoise Court: Man charged with cruelty to children

Sport

Five-star celebration as Stradbally end 26-year wait for league glory

Five-star celebration as Stradbally end 26-year wait for league glory

Stradbally Town are the new CCFL Division 3 champions.

Laois look like a completely different side

Laois look like a completely different side

McNulty: "I'm delighted with the effort from the lads"

McNulty: "I'm delighted with the effort from the lads"

Fast start fires Laois to seven-point Tailteann triumph over Wicklow

Fast start fires Laois to seven-point Tailteann triumph over Wicklow

Laois finally get over the line as managers praise players’ resilience

Laois finally get over the line as managers praise players’ resilience

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

What's on

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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