Coming soon! Pick up the latest edition of Laois Life magazine

With dark evenings closing in, it’s the perfect time to curl up with a hot chocolate, a cosy blanket, and the November/December edition of Laois Life.

Our latest issue has everything you need to get ready for Christmas; from festive features and gift guides to seasonal recipes and local event listings, preparing for the happiest time of the year has never been easier.

In our feature interview we catch up with Laois television and radio star Claire Byrne. She shares her memories growing up in Mountrath, what her Christmases look like now with her husband and three children and she looks ahead to a big career move in 2026 with her new role in Newstalk.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without indulging in some delicious food and Head Chef at Castle Durrow, Graham Gallagher has our mouths watering in our Meet the Chef segment.

Mountmellick artist and crochet tutor Courtney Murray shares how crochet has been passed down from generation to generation by powerful women in her family.

After his time on the hit TV show Traitors Ireland, Durrow man Mark White shares his Seven Deadly Sins. Mark was a hit with fellow gamers in Slane Castle, as well as with RTÉ viewers, until he was ‘murdered’ two thirds through the series by Traitors Paudie and Nick.

It’s a busy time of year for Willie O’Connor who runs a Christmas tree farm in Ballybrittas. Willie tells us all about the joy of seeing families return year after year to pick out the perfect Christmas tree.

Discover local family-friendly events to get you in the festive spirit in our Festive Family Fun feature, and learn about the best places to go skiing in our travel section.

Snuggle in and let Laois Life guide you through the magic of the season.

Available at these locations and elsewhere

1. Tuthills Newsagents, Portlaoise
2. Centra, Portarlington
3. Gala, Portarlington
4. The Card Stand, Rathdowney
5. Dunnes Stores, Portlaoise
6. Downeys Centra, Portlaoise
7. SuperValu, Abbeyleix
8. Hanlons Shop, Mountmellick
9. Clelands Eurospar Abbeyleix
10. Mulhall's SuperValu, Portlaoise
11. Carrolls, Mountrath
12. Daybreak, Portlaoise
13. Centra, Ballylinan
14. SuperValu, Mountmellick
15. Supervalu, Portarlington