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Shaws in Mountmellick pictured when it closed down in 2021, and local carpet businessman James Cawley, with his son Michael.

Historic first Shaws shop in Laois to become carpet showroom

Niamh Brennan from Kilcruise has been selected as one of four agri leaders to receive a prestigious Nuffield Ireland Scholarship commencing in 2027.

Laois woman selected for prestigious scholarship

Official opening of O'Connells in Cullohill in October 2026.

In Pictures: Laois pub ribbon cutting features Marty and Darina

Portlaoise Stone Centre celebrates 35 years in business.

Portlaoise family business celebrates milestone serving Laois

The first Urban Search and Rescue Instructor course held in Abbeyleix, Laois last September, ahead of construction of the new national training centre.

Laois chosen as home of new €4m national rescue training centre

Laois Domestic Abuse Service open morning on Friday, October 16.

'A big hug' Laois Domestic Abuse Service wants community to reach out

Emo-based jeweller Yvonne Bolger

Laois solicitor-turned-jeweller shares her journey to the job

L-R: Marguerite Stafford, Head of Property, Media Solutions Irish Times, Paul Kelly, Managing Director DNG Paul Kelly , Orla McMorrow, DNG Deputy Chief Executive.

Laois estate agent 'absolutely delighted' with big award

Three Laois businesses hit with closure orders over rodent issues

On the picket line in Mountmellick: staff in the LOETB further education campus, and at St Vincent's Community Nursing Unit.

WATCH: 'We're not starving, but it will come to that' Laois HSE staff

Becca Maher's creation that won first place in the Trend Upstyle – Trainee category (left) and April McCarthy's entry in the Creative Colour – Trainee category which took second place (right).

Laois talent take home awards at Hairdressing Championships

O'Connell's pub, restaurant and guesthouse in Cullohill; owners Anne-Marie and John Scanlan and Marty Morrissey.

'It's amazing' Marty Morrissey to officially reopen stylish Laois pub

Tesco announce Christmas jobs in Laois

File takeaway coffee

Laois coffee shop applies for planning after two years in operation

PROPERTY: Vacant Laois filling station and house near M7 for €375,000

Muireann Ní Chonaill

'A privilege to have served the people of Laois' arts officer retires

Dempsey's Gala, Portarlington - Ben McGinn (far left) and David O’Brien (far right) from Gala Retail with Roy Dempsey

A number of Laois Gala shops win national excellence awards
Shops in Portlaoise, Portarlington and Durrow
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drone view of Portlaoise Plaza by Supermac's.

'Inappropriate speed' at Portlaoise Plaza and National Enterprise Park

Artist's impression of the plan for O'Connell Square and Patrick Street in Mountmellick.

Planning starts to redevelop Laois town's Georgian square

Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers and Finance Minister Simon Harris with the Budget 2027

‘Devoid of ambition’ - Strong but mixed reactions to Budget 2027

The Budget was announced on Tuesday afternoon

'Tax-free €50K': The little-known measures you missed in Budget 2027

What's in Budget 2027 for you?

Budget 2027 Calculator - What will you get back in your pocket?

Mairéad and Ronan, Charlotte & Willow-Jane Heavey, travelled to Dingle for the awards and watched as their Honey & Mustard Salad Dressing was recognised among some of the best food products in Ireland.

Big achievement as business with Laois roots wins national award

Laois LEO event in Bloom HQ.

In Pictures: Learning business over lunch in Laois

Photo montage of proposed Portlaoise district heating centre

Planning lodged for Portlaoise district heating at Laois Sawmills

Minister for Climate, Energy and Environment, Darragh O'Brien, at the annual conference of the Irish District Energy Association (IrDEA) with IrDEA chief executive, Pauline O'Reilly, and chairman, David Connolly, at the Radisson Hotel in Dublin.

District Heating set for Portlaoise as Minister announces €5m fund

The derelict Arlington House has gone on sale in Portarlington for €100,000

'Put up or shut up' Laois auctioneer wants council to buy iconic ruin

ESB Pallas 38kV substation

Portlaoise ESB substation upgrade to add capacity for 2,500 houses
The upgrade of the 38KV Pallas station is due to be completed in 12 weeks
Eoghan MacConnell

Rossa Bracken playing ice hockey and showing his SoBar van

Laois entrepreneur teen is on Ireland ice hockey team set for Canada

Image of the Higgs Lane land for sale in Portlaoise.

Rezoned residential land goes on sale in Portlaoise for €3.25 million

Laois County Council County Hall in Portlaoise.

Portlaoise crematorium land deal approved by Laois County Council

The Skies O’er Scully's celebrates 80th year.

Watch: Laois pub celebrates fantastic 80 years

FBD Insurance & Dairy Women Ireland launched the Portlaoise conference at the National Ploughing Championships in Offaly.

Time is ‘now’ insist women dairy farmers ahead of Laois summitt

Windows boarded up at Portlaoise Courthouse.

Windows boarded up at Portlaoise courthouse and update on new building

Volunteers from Bank of Ireland, Clough Tidy Towns and Caitriona Ryan, Laois Volunteer Centre.

Laois bank staff get painting to give church grounds a facelift

image from The Island Crematorium website

Laois may be getting its first crematorium in Portlaoise

The Castletown Inn

Laois village's only pub up for sale

The 2026 Irish Traitors winner Diego Caixeta with husband and fellow contestant Denis in Portlaoise Plaza with staff member Jason

'They were delightful' Traitors winner Diego with Denis in Laois

Repair crew onsite in Portlaoise.

Laois water supply and traffic hit in Portlaoise after main burst

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary officially opens the DARÚ HQ

Laois town unveils two new public amenities

Samantha Maureen Heaney aka Sammy TV and Mary-Claire Fitzpatrick, ambassadors for Gas Networks Ireland, raising awareness of pipeline safety and the need to Dial Before You Dig before breaking ground, ahead of their stint at the National Ploughing Championships handing out tattoos to get the safety message out.

Laois comedy TikTok star advising Dial Before You Dig at the ploughing

A CGI of how the proposed Lidl store will look in Monasterevin

Public information meeting ahead for new Lidl store on Laois border

The Embrace FARM, Remembrance Service in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix, in 2025.

Laois-founded charity seeks funds to help farm families in crisis

Newly graduated Prison Officer Recruits at the Brian Stack training college in Portlaoise Prison Campus pictured some years ago.

Laois recruitment day for new prison officers with generous salary

Laois recipients of grants from St Canice's Credit Union.

Five Laois recipients of €12,500 in awards from local credit union

Aidan Byrnes with his certificate as the Leinster Express Readers' Choice Best '99 in Laois 2026, with happy young customers Adam Powala and Lucy O'Brien.

'400 a day' Laois shopkeeper Aidan Byrnes serves the best '99 in Laois

The site outlined in yellow on sale in Portarlington.

Rezoned Portarlington housing land goes on sale for €3 million

Reception for completion of National Broadband Plan infrastructure in Laois

Works complete for high-speed internet in Laois

ESB Networks crew member

Double outages in Laois town force schools and businesses to close

Laois Chamber Alliance’s Future of Work & AI event, held at the Midlands Park Hotel on Monday.

Laois businesses come together to demystify AI

Around 12,000 tonnes of controlled mixed construction and demolition waste was deposited on land designated as a floodplain (Image: GOV.UK)

New construction and demolition waste depot planned near Laois village

Mountmellick Development Association

Big upgrade planned at Laois town’s business park

Parking in Market Square Portlaoise. Photo: Google Maps

Fresh plan for unbuilt Laois apartments over Domino's pizza

Global leader Mary Robinson, and sustainable builder Harrison Gardner coming to Laois' Climate Carnival

Mary Robinson and Harrison Gardner coming to Laois Climate Carnival

A lidl store and the proposed site in Mountmellick.

More delay for new Lidl supermarket planned in Laois town

Laura Miller from Timahoe features on the latest run of the popular TG4 series.

Tractor mad Laura from Laois stars in the Contractors

Le-Skinny-Chef

Popular Laois food business gets chance to showcase at Ploughing