Ballacolla

Death notices for Laois - Monday, November 9

Vigilance urged as deer active on Laois roads

Deer on the move: Crossings and collisions reported on Laois roads

Death notices for Laois - Friday, November 6

Death notices for Laois - Thursday, November 5

Abbeyleix TidyTowns collecting their 2026 award as Ireland's tidiest small town, from Minister Dara Colleary in Croke Park.

'Just stay plugging away' Laois win for Ireland's Tidiest Small Town

Cllr Ollie Clooney

'Who is ripping us off now?' Laois Councillor wants to know

Laois community water schemes recognised for excellent quality

Bishop Ger Nash, appointed by Pope Leo, was preceded by the now Archbishop of Dublin Dermot Farrell, and Bishop Niall Coll of Raphoe.

'Amalgamation' for Laois Catholic Diocese as new Bishop installed

Pictured (L-R) at the FarmElevate Lighthouse Farm Launch on the Murphy Family Farm in Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny are: Lighthouse Farmer Harry Lalor (Ballacolla), Tirlán CEO, Seán Molloy; Joe Lalor and Tirlán Board member Shane O’Loughlin.

Ballacolla farm set to be a beacon for innovation in dairy farming

WATCH: Ballacolla granny (82) bravely skydives in aid of Laois Hospice

Tidy Towns group and local village chosen for national competition

James Deegan (The Harps) keeping this sliotar alive along the sideline at Ballacolla on Friday night

The Harps’ young guns propel them past Clough/Ballacolla

Stage 1 of the Rás Tailteann peloton in 2022.

Traffic impact in Laois as Rás Tailteann set for Portlaoise start

The launch of Portlaoise’s hosting of Rás Tailteann 2026 start. Picture: Alf Harvey

Rás Tailteann returns to Laois with Portlaoise to host 2026 Grand Départ

Pictured: File photo

Laois filling stations say they are ‘back to normal’ following fuel shortages

Dog wardens Tristan Blundell and Serena Flanagan, Cllr Barry Walsh, Evelyn Brownrigg of Laois County Council and Director of Services Pat Delaney (Photo: Alf Harvey).

New dog wardens take over pound from ISPCA in Laois

Pictures from previous Rás Tailteann races. Pictures Credit: Lorraine O’Sullivan

Big boost for Laois as Rás Tailteann set to start in Portlaoise
Abbeyleix, Ballacolla, Rathdowney and Errill are also along the route for Stage 1
Gavin Cooper

Pictured: Ballacolla village. Photo: Google Maps

Ballacolla is a forgotten third world village, Laois Councillor argues

PHOTOS: Laois locals have a blast at Ballacolla Senior Citizens party

National Ploughing Championships 2002

In PICTURES Memory Lane - Laois shines at the Ploughing

Pictured: Ballacolla native Liam Hyland

Son of former Laois TD appointed president of Irish Exporters Association

Laois mourns sad passing of beloved 106 year old grandmother

Pictured: Laois Gardaí's Roads Policing Unit

Laois Gardaí seize vehicle in Ballacolla traffic stop arrest

IFA president from Laois demands farming future for son in front farmers from ac...

New electric vehicle charging hub for Laois service station gets green light

The late Sean Geoghegan, Ballacolla, Laois.

'Difficult journey' grief and thanks expressed by family of Laois farm accident ...

Photo credit: Daft.ie

PICTURES: Stunning Laois property in beautiful countryside location hits the mar...

The late Sean Geoghegan, Ballacolla, Laois.

Tragedy for Laois family as dad of five dies in workplace accident
Tributes paid to Sean Geoghagan at Laois County Council meeting
Lynda Kiernan

Gardaí arrest Laois lorry driver for 'string of serious road offences'

(File photo)

Calls to abolish lorry tolls to tackle 'deadly dangerous' congestion in Laois to...

Laois County Council offers €1 million contract for dog warden services across t...

Manor stone filling station in Ballacolla planing 12 new electric car chargers

Laois motorway service station goes green with bank of EV chargers

Cllr Seamus McDonald with his children James, Mairead, Sinead, Stephanie and Daniel. Photo: Michael Scully.

Celebration as Laois Fianna Fáil councillor hits longest election record

Ballacolla located in south Laois Ballycolla had a population of 133 in the Census of 2022 down three on Census 2016.

'Thousands' refused the right to build homes in rural Laois

Man arrested after terrifying armed robbery attempt in the Midlands on Sunday afternoon

BREAKING: Major garda operation underway in Laois

The late Patsy Dalton, Galbally, requested this photo of him with Toby to be placed on his coffin I PICTURE: Alf Harvey

Laois community's tribute to man whose dog won tractor in draw

In PICTURES Memory Lane: Super Laois GAA Senior hurling final celebrations

Laois pound reaching full capacity, urges locals to consider adopting

The houses under construction on the Borris Road, Portlaoise

Laois councillors plead for more houses outside 'top heavy' Portlaoise

The late John (Jack) Delaney.

Laois family to host fundraiser in memory 'one of a kind' brother and son

Sean Clear was from Ballacolla and aged 24 when he lost his life.

'Simple steps' could have prevented Laois man's tragic death in New Zealand

Pictured: Laois locals and Fianna Fáíl Deputy Sean Fleming gather for the grand opening

More summer fun for Laois with opening of first official campsite!

Pictured: Sarah McEoy and Joe Coonan

Laois children write and release book of farm adventures

Hawthorn Community Building.

Green light for new preschool in Laois village

Injured player being attended to in Laois Hire O'Moore Park. Pic: Denis Byrne

Laois GAA senior hurling championship match abandoned in Portlaoise after serio...

Cormac Hogan, Clough Ballacolla breaking in their Senior Hurling Championship Rd 1 clash with Castletown. Photo Denis Byrne

Laois GAA club hurling champs out of the traps with big win in Portlaoise

A high voltage electricity pylon.

Laois farming family appeal Eirgrid planning approval to An Bord Pleanála

Rath House, Ballygague, Ballacolla, Co Laois, R32XE98

PICTURES: See inside this period style Laois home set on eight acres

Hawthorn Community Building.

Plans for new preschool lodged for Laois village

Pictured: Ballacolla, Co. Laois. Photo: Google Maps

'Atrocious' footpath in Laois village to be replaced

Tintore House, Tintore, Ballacolla, Ballacolla, Co. Laois, R32F9Y1

PICTURES: Laois grand period home with orchard on the market for €700,000

WATCH: Laois Super Gardener 'over the moon' at Bloom Garden Festival

Photo: Ballacolla woman Debbie Brophy wins Super Garden 2025. Pic: Laurel Hill Gardens

From reserve list to winner: Laois woman on Super Garden win

Young man (19) was in Tullamore District Court for sentencing

Laois resident stole thousands of euro worth of perfume

Main Street Abbeyleix.

Speed ramps requested in Abbeyleix by Laois councillor

PICTURES: Rare opportunity to buy truly unique Laois home on the market for €780,000

PICTURES: Rare opportunity to buy truly unique Laois home on the market for €780...

Pictured: The Hawthorn Sports Complex in Ballacolla, Rathdowney Community Centre and Cullohill Community Centre

Laois receives massive money to modernise community centres