Rathdowney

St Canice's Credit Union in Durrow.

Credit union serving Laois announces merger

Rathdowney Panto 'Ya Gotta Pick a Pirate or Two' staged in March 2007.

In Pictures Memory Lane: Lots of Laois laughs

Stephen Sheeran Phelan

Gardaí ask people to check sheds and land for a missing Laois man

Pat and Helen Fortune of Fortunes Fashions, Rathdowney

From school uniforms to Sunday best, 40 years of Laois fashion outlet

A bus stop in Portlaoise.

Traffic delays ahead as four Laois towns get new bus stops

New Bishop of Ossory Ger Nash meeting clergy and parishioners in Camross parish, Laois.

PHOTOS: New bishop in Laois for 'brainstorming' over priest shortages

Plans for new fire station in Laois move ahead after setback

Stephen Sheeran Phelan

Gardai appeal over missing man in Laois

Laois town to get new heritage trail to boost tourism

Liam Barton farms in Errill.

Laois farmer wins at Young Farmer of the Year Awards

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

Memory Lane photos from Laois in 2005.

In Pictures Memory Lane - Lots to love about life in Laois

Portlaoise courthouse

Woman admits using Lidl voucher taken during Laois burglary

Drawing of the planned roofed spectator stand at Rathdowney GAA grounds.

Laois GAA club lodges planning application for 180 seater grandstand

15 Bracklone Street, Portarlington on a site that is planned to take three new social houses.

Laois County Council pushes ahead to force buy two derelict properties

Some of the couples at the St Fergal's College, Rathdowney, Debs Ball held in The Tullamore Court Hotel in September 2003.

In Pictures Memory Lane: Sparkling Laois debs ball

Laois County Council County Hall in Portlaoise.

Goahead for Laois forced purchase of ‘neglected, derelict’ property
“neglected, unsightly and objectionable state” - An Coimisiún Pleanála agree to Compulsory Purchase Order
Lynda Kiernan

PICTURES: Leaving Certs return to Laois secondary school for results

Rathdowney hairdresser Mary Kearns at her studio.

Laois mechanic turned hair stylist shares her journey to the job

30kph signs are set to become more common in Laois

Deadline approaching in review of Laois urban speed limits

PICTURES: All the style and glamour as Laois students celebrate debs

Plans for Laois petrol station to be transformed into crèche

Pedigree cattle from around Ireland competed for prizes at the Ossory Agricultural Show at Coolfin, Rathdowney, Co Laois.

In PICTURES: Prizewinning highlights from big Laois show

Laois man ‘took a chance to drive’ after a night out

Farming fun and competition at Ossory Show 2026

IN PICTURES: Laois farming fun and winners at Ossory Show

Setback for construction of new €3 million fire station in Laois

Roadworks sign. Picture: Mabel Amber via pexels

Council works to continue till September along road in Laois

Pictures from the Ossory Show in 2025 and the 2026 launch. Pics: Alf Harvey

All roads lead to Laois for a Show that has something for all
Countdown on to the much loved Ossory Show in Rathdowney
Conor Ganly

PHOTOS: See photos from our 'Goodbye to 6th Class 2026' print edition!

Portlaoise District Court

Man allegedly had drugs valued at €8.1 million in Laois

Carole Divine, Principal of St Fergal's College, with students Emmanuel Collins Begado and MJ Muldowney, who received the CPR 4 Schools Heroes Award, pictured with former Deputy Principal, PJ Delaney.

Amazing: Laois students quick CPR saves classmate’s life in Rathdowney

Excitement as Laois playground reopens after eight months of works

Enjoying the mock wedding were in 2015.

In Pictures Memory Lane: Laois Macra branch celebrates mock wedding

PICTURES: Preparations well underway in Laois for the Ossory Show

Shock at heartbreaking passing of popular young man in Laois

Arrest in Laois over aggravated burglary in Tipperary

Some of the 48 derelict sites

Four dozen sites worth over €8.5m on Laois Derelict Sites Register

Touching words shared as Laois district elects new Cathaoirleach

Touching tribute on anniversary of Laois garda trainee's sad passing

Two people hospitalised following crash on dangerous Laois road

Youthwork Ireland Laois is running the project.

New youth project sprout in three Laois communities

GUIDE: Dozens of free fun events for Laois kids this Criuinniú na nÓg!

Great news for Laois town as site purchased for new library

Portlaoise District Court

Woman had knife for defence in Portlaoise

Laois clubs and community initiatives granted big funding

The stunning tree carving in Rathdowney's shrine by Special Branch Carvers

WATCH: Tree in heart of Laois town carved into symbol of community

'Emergency job' needed in Laois village as footpaths damaged by trucks

Judge asks if Laois man more interested in holiday or driving licence

GUIDE: See details of the Darkness into Light walks taking place across Laois

PHOTOS: Jaw-dropping talent in Laois at LOETB schools music showcase

WATCH: Amazing Laois grandmother jumps from plane in aid of Portlaoise homelessn...

No children hurt as Laois Gardaí and fire crews respond to bus blaze on M7

Beloved 101 year old Laois woman leaves lasting legacy behind her

Rathdowney sisters at the Laurence Olivier Awards: Anna Marie, Kate, Caroline and Aideen

WATCH: Laois woman wins top theatre industry award at London ceremony

Staff of Laois Partnership Company at the unveiling of a special mural created by local migrant communities.

Laois migrant communities create mural celebrating inclusion and diversity

Pictured: The old Bank of Ireland on Ossory Street / food from Mr Campion's Cafe 105 in Clonskeagh, Dublin

Laois man returns to Rathdowney roots for new business project

Pictured: File photo of Donaghmore Museum

Laois public invited to consultation event on future of local landmark