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Abbeyleix petition to host national Famine Commemoration gets international support

A PETITION for Abbeyleix to host Irish Famine Commemoration Day is getting strong local and even international support, with signatures from as far afield as Australia and the USA.

Laois woman Breda Fitzpatrick celebrates 100th birthday with Centenarian Award

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Laois woman Breda Fitzpatrick celebrates 100th birthday with Centenarian Award

Breda and her family celebrated in style at Behan’s pub in Crettyard

Winner takes all

rugby

Winner takes all

Leinster League

courts

Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

Man given bail must stay out of Laois except for court

life

Laois lands sell following auction

Laois lands sell following auction

News

Laois students compete for top prizes in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

Laois students compete for top prizes in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

YOUNG Laois artists have joined students nationwide in having their works evaluated as judging for the 2026 Texaco Children’s Art Competition gets underway.

Gardaí in Laois seize ‘illegal mobile pharmacy’

Gardaí in Laois seize ‘illegal mobile pharmacy’

Additional traffic measures needed at popular Laois pub

Additional traffic measures needed at popular Laois pub

Laois Co Council project makes big ‘Mpact’ by winning national award

Laois Co Council project makes big ‘Mpact’ by winning national award

Man who stole teabags from Laois store exasperates Judge Cody

Man who stole teabags from Laois store exasperates Judge Cody

Sport

Episode 12 of the Laois Games and Gaels Podcast is now available

Episode 12 of the Laois Games and Gaels Podcast is now available

Battling Scoil Chríost Rí are out-muscled by Ardscoil Trínóide in Leinster semi-final

Battling Scoil Chríost Rí are out-muscled by Ardscoil Trínóide in Leinster semi-final

PHOTO FOCUS - Shanahoe LGFA Juvenile Awards

PHOTO FOCUS - Shanahoe LGFA Juvenile Awards

Ruby Walsh gives his picks for day two of the Cheltenham Festival

Ruby Walsh gives his picks for day two of the Cheltenham Festival

Silver success for Fitzpatrick at All-Ireland Schools Cross Country

Silver success for Fitzpatrick at All-Ireland Schools Cross Country

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

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

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

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

Pink, Powerful and Packed with Heart: Legally Blonde Jr. Takes the Stage

Pink, Powerful and Packed with Heart: Legally Blonde Jr. Takes the Stage

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

Midlands Park Hotel Announces Black Friday Sale!

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 …

Sponsored

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

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

Founded by Ailbhe Joyce, Laois Forest School was created from a deep belief that childhood should be slow, connected and rooted in nature.

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

THE WOMEN LEADING THE WAY AT MIDLANDS PARK HOTEL

THE WOMEN LEADING THE WAY AT MIDLANDS PARK HOTEL

Women in Leadership: Jackie Carroll Promoting Laois as a Place to Work and Thrive

Women in Leadership: Jackie Carroll Promoting Laois as a Place to Work and Thrive

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