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Willie Duggan Park Officially Opens at Rockwell College

News September 24th, 2026

Willie Duggan Park Officially Opens at Rockwell College

Rockwell College saw official opening of Willie Duggan Park; its 4G Rugby Facility Rockwell College marked an important milestone in…

Raheen Vintage Club Officially Launches 2027 IVETA National Rally

News September 22nd, 2026

Raheen Vintage Club Officially Launches 2027 IVETA National Rally

Corbally, Abbeyleix will see Raheen Vintage Club host 2027 IVETA National Rally Raheen Vintage Club is delighted to officially announce…

First-ever Dubliner named Young Farmer of the Year

News September 9th, 2026

First-ever Dubliner named Young Farmer of the Year

Laois Farmer wins Land Mobility Award at Young Farmer of the Year Awards Dublin’s Shane Halpin named 2026 FBD Young…

Kavanagh’s announces huge Christmas programme of live music, comedy and free gigs

News September 8th, 2026

Kavanagh’s announces huge Christmas programme of live music, comedy and free gigs

Major programme of live music and comedy unveiled by Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue for Christmas 2026 Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue…

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Willie Duggan Park Officially Opens at Rockwell College

Sport September 24th, 2026

Willie Duggan Park Officially Opens at Rockwell College

Rockwell College saw official opening of Willie Duggan Park; its 4G Rugby Facility Rockwell College marked an important milestone in…

Brennan claims Golden Masters All-Ireland Wallball Title for Laois

Sport September 7th, 2026

Brennan claims Golden Masters All-Ireland Wallball Title for Laois

Laois celebrating All-Ireland success at Wallball Championship Finals Clough-Ballacolla had the honour of hosting this year’s All-Ireland Wallball Championship Finals…

First-ever Laois Forestry Rally has official launch this week

Sport September 6th, 2026

First-ever Laois Forestry Rally has official launch this week

IDS Laser named title sponsor of first-ever Laois Forestry Rally Laois Rally Sport Club is proud to announce the first-ever Laois Forestry Rally, which will take place on Sunday 4 October 2026. The inaugural event will be officially titled the IDS Laser Laois…

Laois Boxer aims to remain undefeated in big bout

Sport May 8th, 2026

Laois Boxer aims to remain undefeated in big bout

Leopardstown Race Course to host Laois Boxer Cian Reddy’s next fight Laois Professional Welterweight Boxer, Cian Reddy from Mountmellick is looking…

Colt Gaelic for Mothers & Others Raise Over €1,000 for Breast Cancer Ireland

Colt Gaelic for Mothers & Others host first-ever Charity Blitz and Raise Over €1,000 for Breast Cancer Ireland Colt Gaelic…

Portlaoise rallies around Astro Pitch Fundraiser

Major Fundraising Initiative underway as Portlaoise AFC Celebrates 60th Anniversary Portlaoise AFC is calling on the entire community to get…

New Padel Courts to open in Mountrath

Padel100 Open Day to introduce Laois to exciting new sport Excitement mounts for opening of new Padel Courts in Mountrath Residents of Laois and…

Roscrea racer impresses in Iberian Supercar Endurance Series pre-season

Impressive showing from Nicole Drought at pre-season Porsche test Nicole Drought travelled to Estoril in Portugal last weekend to take…

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Laois Business Summit 2026 to Bring Leading Irish Business Voices to Portlaoise

Business September 23rd, 2026

Laois Business Summit 2026 to Bring Leading Irish Business Voices to Portlaoise

Major Midlands Business Event in Laois sees stellar lineup of speakers Bobby Kerr, Áine Kennedy, Kevin O’Loughlin, Cullen Allen, David McKernan and Louise Phelan announced for major Midlands business event, with Mick Galwey to host a special auction featuring sought-after prizes The Laois Business Summit, in association with Laois GAA, will take place in the Midlands Park Hotel, bringing together some of Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs, founders and business figures as…

Kavanagh’s announces huge Christmas programme of live music, comedy and free gigs

Business September 8th, 2026

Kavanagh’s announces huge Christmas programme of live music, comedy and free gigs

Major programme of live music and comedy unveiled by Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue for Christmas 2026 Kavanagh’s Bar & Venue…

Laois County Council shortlisted for four Excellence in Local Government Awards

Laois County Council has been shortlisted in multiple categories Laois County Council has been shortlisted in four categories in this…

New Year to see Adult Transport Fares increase by average of 15%

National Transport Authority announces Adult Transport fare increases for Public Service Obligation services in January 2027 The National Transport Authority…

Chatting to Forest Fest Founder about Festival’s growth

In conversation with Forest Fest Founder and Director Philip Meagher John: The big changes would be, obviously, the move up…

Portlaoise’s New Coffee Shop Aims to Raise the Bar

Side Street Coffee aims to serve the town’s most consistent specialty coffee from its new home on Railway Street. A new independent speciality coffee shop has opened on Railway Street, Portlaoise, with a simple ambition: to serve thebest and most consistent coffee in town. Side Street Coffee is the…

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