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'I just want to keep going for her'- Miss Laois on loss and ambition

Mary White raises the trophy watched by chair Robbie Quinn, as Abbeyleix Tidy Town wins 2026 Ireland's Tidiest Small Town Award.

'Wow' Abbeyleix wins national Ireland's Tidiest Small Town 2026 title

Killeshin Stores closes after 32 years in business

End of an era as Laois village shop closes its doors after 32 years

Apex Singers vocal ensemble from Manchester, set to give a workshop and concert in Mountmellick Community Arts Centre on Tuesday evening, October 27.

Apex Singers bringing a capella concert and masterclass to Laois

Wolfe Tone Court housing committee's 20th anniversary celebration in Mountmellick.

'We've seen the value' Laois community housing scheme is 20 years old

Laois Pride Parade 2026

PICTURES: Laois Pride and joy at Portlaoise LGBT+ annual parade

Five local businesses pictured with the Noel Coss and Michelle Oxley Perpetual Cups

Mountmellick 5K Road Race returns to Laois town this Sunday

National Public Libraries Open Day

Open day at Laois libraries to showcase benefits of membership

PICTURES: Laois GAA club and community centre's big movie fundraiser

Lucky lotto jackpot winner in big Laois parish draw

Laois Community and Voluntary Awards 2026

Laois Community & Voluntary Awards 2026 are calling for nominations

Laois Community & Voluntary Awards 2026

WATCH: Laois groups urged to nominate for Community & Voluntary Awards

Community and Voluntary Awards Scheme

WATCH: Laois volunteers urged to get the recognition they deserve

Connect Laois CEO Caroline Lydon

WATCH: Nominate Laois groups making a difference in social inclusion

Tim Brown reflects on the importance of recognising local volunteers

WATCH: Laois people urged to nominate for Unsung Hero Award

Portlaoise scout team who won two silver awards at the 2026 Phoenix challenge.

Survivalist Portlaoise scouts take double national Silver awards

Vigil taking place in Graiguecullen for Kildare M9 crash victims
The vigil will take place this coming weekend
Eoghan MacConnell

(l-R) Grainne Roche Duff and Annmarie Lynch from Laois at the launch of Alzheimer's Memory Walk 2026 supported by Aviva

Laois to host Alzheimer’s Memory Walk next month

Pam Grogan and her new Birds of Ireland illustrations.

Laois creative and sportswoman painting stunningly real illustrations

A dereclict old Laois school could be put to community use

Save the date! Mountmellick road race set for September

Annette Lawlor

Sadness at death of popular Portlaoise woman

Portlaoise CFR members April Fenlon, Sean Mallen, Claire Dunne, Colm Owens, Senator Maria McCormack and Juris Prikulis, with Portlaoise Fire crew members Paul Quail and Mark Dunne, launching their new campaign.

Portlaoise Community First Responders on campaign to save more lives

Members of the Roscrea Music Festival organising committee at Lily O’Brien’s Pub

Solar farm to sponsor new free street music festival near Laois border

Funeral set for mother and daughter killed in tragic collision

RIP: Funeral set for mother and daughter killed in crash

70th anniversary celebrations at Mullany’s pharmacy

Laois pharmacy 70 years in business says 'the whole scene has changed'

PICTURES: Laois village gives warm welcome to Pride of Place judges

Laois village shows off 'fantastic spirit' for Pride of Place judges
Clough Village is representing Laois in the national Pride of Place competition
Sandra Malone

Laois community invited to have their say on new biodiversity plan

Nora's cake shop Mountmellick

Beloved Mountmellick bakery celebrates 40 years of business

Adina Raluca Constantin

'She was always pleasant, always smiling,' Laois vigil planned

PHOTOs: Laois locals rev up for exciting tractor and truck run!

Cllr Barry Walsh Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council pictured with the Town Regeneration team of the at the official opening of the Ballyroan Playground Project.

Communities urged to work with authorities on dereliction in Laois

Mission Alive cake sale a sweet success in Mountmellick

PICTURES: Laois cake sale for missions a sweet success in Mountmellick

PICTURES: Community gathers to celebrate Laois robotics champions

Launch of Mountmellick Community Arts Centre gallery space

PICTURES: Laois community arts centre launches gallery space

Community groups gather for launch of Laois Walks Festival 2026

Meet the family behind Laois’ first lactose and gluten free café!

Rest in Peace Grace Mahon (10) Wexford

Heartbroken family make special request ahead of funeral for daughter

Sgt Graham Kavanagh, Chief Superintendent Anthony Lonergan and Inspector Joe Culliton pictured at a Laois Joint Policing Committee meeting

Retirement of 'treasured' Laois Offaly Garda Sergeant announced

Investigation after incident at St Peter & Paul's cemetery in Portlaoise

Question mark over future of Portlaoise Cemetery Sunday Mass

Portlaoise Cemetery Mass, which was celebrated by Msgr John Byrne, PP, was marred by violence.

'Horrible, shameful' - Laois Priest reacts to Cemetery Mass row

Abbeyleix Tidy Towns at the launch of the Town First Health Check on May 26, 2026.

Laois heritage town's health check reveals artery clogged by traffic

Laois Bike Week fun in Durrow Woods

PICTURES: Laois schoolkids go biking in the woods for Bike Week 2026

The filling station is planned for the Athy Road in Stradbally

New filling station planned at the home of Electric Picnic in Laois

Laois Guide Dogs volunteers at a fundraising stand in Laois Shopping Centre; Dick Connell, Louise Byrne, Sean Byrne, Phil Dunne, Jim Delaney.

Laois branch of Irish Guide Dogs turns 40 with special plea

Anna May McHugh, Laois Age Friendly Ambassador and Tom Curran, Age Friendly Laois at a launch of the Live Well Health & Wellbeing Expo. Photo: Alf Harvey.

‘Don’t let the old man in’ - Laois Age Friendly champ in new TV show

Vinny and Aishling Rothwell

Laois Mum to swim 24km for fundraiser in memory of her baby boy

Laois school needs your help to buy equipment for special classrooms

Community ‘shocked to its core’ after two bodies discovered

149 gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána

LIVE: Here's where newly recruited gardaí will be allocated across Ireland

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Presenter Brendan Courtney warns of ‘anti-gay rhetoric’ after being attacked

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Gardaí complete Drogheda property search in connection with Kyran Durnin investi...

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Cyclist suffers 'life-threatening ' injuries after road traffic incident

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Blow for hard-pressed households as shock hike in electricity and gas bills is c...