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‘Turbary Writes’ showcasing Laois Offaly’Heritage at Risk’ for Heritage Week

News August 19th, 2026

‘Turbary Writes’ showcasing Laois Offaly’Heritage at Risk’ for Heritage Week

Artful Parks at Clonaghadoo, Geashill on Laois/Offaly border to host event Turbary Writes will take place at Artful Parks at Clonaghadoo, Geashill on the…

Size of Proposed Laois Domestic Abuse Refuge to be increased

News August 7th, 2026

Size of Proposed Laois Domestic Abuse Refuge to be increased

Local TD welcomes increase of proposed Laois Domestic Abuse Refuge from 8 to 10 units Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley…

Chatting to Forest Fest Founder about Festival’s growth

News July 23rd, 2026

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…

Stradbally Set for Biggest National Steam Rally Yet as Three-Day Event Gets Underway

News July 23rd, 2026

Stradbally Set for Biggest National Steam Rally Yet as Three-Day Event Gets Underway

62nd National Steam Rally returns to Stradbally Hall over August Bank Holiday Weekend Stradbally is preparing to welcome thousands of…

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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

Sport May 1st, 2026

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

Sport April 24th, 2026

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

Sport April 17th, 2026

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…

All-Ireland Final agony for Laois Handballers

Laois handballers narrowly lose out in All-Ireland 40×20 Handball Finals Croke Park played host to the 2026 40×20 All-Ireland Handball…

Laois Handballers enjoy great success in Leinster 40×20 Championships

Great start to 2026 for Laois Handballers Following on from a hugely successful 2025 for Laois handball that saw both…

Ireland’s top female driver to compete in Iberian Supercar Series.

Iberian Supercar Series will see Roscrea’s Nicole Drought representing Ireland On International Womens Day, Ireland’s top female race driver Nicole…

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Chatting to Forest Fest Founder about Festival’s growth

Business July 23rd, 2026

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

Business July 17th, 2026

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…

Relief for Mortgage Holders as People First Credit Union announce no increase in mortgage interest rates

Great news for mortgage holders thanks to People First Credit Union People First Credit Union were quick off the block…

Portarlington’s Canal Road Business Park Officially Opened

Development provides four fully-serviced enterprise sites in Portarlington Today (Wednesday July 8th) Laois County Council officially opened the Canal Road…

People First Credit Union to Host Green Energy Information Event in Portlaoise

Special Green Energy Event in Portlaoise to be hosted by People First Credit Union People First Credit Union is inviting…

Buds & Blossoms Set to Bloom as the Showcase Event of the Laois Garden Festival 2026

Garden lovers from all across Ireland set to descend on Spink, Co. Laois Garden lovers from across Ireland are set…

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