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Left: Judge Vanessa Kiely O’Connor presents the award for Biodiversity Dairy Farmer of the Year Winner 2026 to Durrow woman Maria Phelan, Laois Organic. Right: Last year’s overall National Dairy Award Winner, Katie Gleeson, a dairy farmer from Tipperary, presented the Tech Innovator Dairy Farmer of the Year Winner 2026 to Cathal Fleming from The Swan.

Laois farmers celebrated at prestigious national awards

Myth and Memory Seminar in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise, during the Samhain Folk Festival 2026.

In PICTURES: Myth and memory explored in Laois

The event is being held in collaboration with Aghaboe Abbey Preservation Committee.

Laois’ strong monastic traditions explored in Portlaoise conference

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In Pictures: 'Absolutely fantastic' Hollywood night for Laois club

PICTURES: Warmer Home Expo comes to Portlaoise

Michael Creagh as Canon O'Hanlon with Ciara O'Connell, Dunamaise Arts Centre; Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council; Ann Marie Kelly, Samhain Folk Festival; Bernie Foran, Laois County Librarian; David Broderick, Creative Ireland Laois and Rachel Hoban, Portlaoise Librarian at the launch of the Portlaoise Samhain Folk Festival 2026 which runs from the 29th October-1st November.

New Halloween folk festival announced in Portlaoise

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

Laois businesses come together to demystify AI

Anton Krivski has set a Guinness World Record for the farthest simulated distance climbed on a stair machine in one hour.

Portlaoise gym-goer smashes another Guinness World Record

IN PICTURES: Special night as Portlaoise AFC launches its history book

The Laois Community & Voluntary Awards 2026

WATCH: Get your Laois Community & Voluntary Awards nominations in

Laois man to represent Ireland at world championships in South Korea

Filmmakers behind the independent film A Frayed Knot on location in Laois.

Laois film about 'most important conversations in life' wraps

Midlands Park Hotel Corporate Volunteering Linear Park.

Portlaoise staff tackle invasive species in park

Laois fans welcome home the Joe McDonagh champs to Portlaoise.

In PICTURES: Heroes welcome for Laois GAA Joe McDonagh Cup champions

Laois fans out in force for Joe McDonagh Cup homecoming in Portlaoise.

In PICTURES: Laois GAA fans out in force for Joe McDonagh Cup heroes

The Laois team celebrate with the Joe McDonagh Cup after the Joe McDonagh Cup final.

WATCH: Laois hurlers welcomed home after Joe McDonagh Cup win

PICTURES: Portlaoise school bids farewell to class of 2026
Dunamase College’s 6th year graduation was held in the Midlands Park Hotel
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Sabine Wycisk has been appointed General Manager of the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.

New general manager appointed at Portlaoise hotel

Midlands Park Hotel Portlaoise to host big event.

Laois to host major international conference in Portlaoise

PICTURES: Laois ladies step out in style for charity gala lunch

PICTURES: Laois ladies step out in style for charity gala lunch

Mobile Health Unit coming to Laois

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Laois ladies invited to glamorous red carpet gala in aid of local causes

Pictured is Anton Krivski who bet his third Guinness World Record.

'Follow your dreams' - Laois fitness fanatic smashes third Guinness World Record

PICTURES: Laois entrepreneurs get help in Portlaoise from RTÉ's money man

The Accommodation team at Midlands Park Hotel with their silver IASI award.

'Exceptional' teamwork in Laois at Portlaoise hotel rewarded

IN PICTURES: Laois GAA Intermediate Football champs celebrate with Dinner Dance ...

PICTURES: Laois and Kildare schools converge on Portlaoise for credit union scho...

Memory LANE Picture special - Laois woman celebrates 21st party in Portlaoise
Portlaoise hotel stages milestone party
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Eoin has hosted 'How to be good with Money' and 'The Complaints Bureau' on RTÉ

RTÉ money and complaints expert set for Laois

PICTURES: Fantastic Fianna Fáil 100th celebration in Laois

PHOTOS: Laois business celebrates women at fabulous Portlaoise party

IN PICTURES: A year to remember as Laois Camogie celebrate at Awards Night in Po...

Two Laois hotels win expert best in class awards at national ceremony

IN PICTURES: Supervet honoured in Portlaoise at Lovely Laois Homecoming festiva...

Portlaoise gym-goer strives for yet another Guinness World Record

IN PICTURES: The 2025 Laois GAA Convention in Portlaoise

Three Laois hotels make the shortlist.

Top Laois hotels up for Gold awards at the hospitality Oscars

In PICTURES: Laois hotel in Portlaoise celebrate staff

In Pictures: Fabulous celebrations in Portlaoise at Laois Community and Voluntar...

IN PICTURES: Laois Ladies celebrate 2025 football stars in a night of glitz and ...

In PICTURES: Fabulous Laois Community and Voluntary Awards celebration in Portla...

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In Pictures: Awesome award winners at Laois Community and Voluntary Awards

All Abilities Laois members accept the top prize

All Abilities Laois wins Laois Community & Voluntary Award Social Inclusion Awar...

Laois Camogie Management team win Sports Award.

Inspiring Laois camogie All-Ireland coaching team wins Sports award at Laois Co...

SOSAD Laois members accept the top prize

SOSAD Laois is Health and Wellbeing winner at the Laois Community & Voluntary A...

Laois Community and Voluntary Awards 2023. Picture: Michael Scully

Fantastic night at Laois Community and Voluntary Gala Awards in Portlaoise #laoi...

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Great 'buzz' in Laois ahead of Laois Heritage Society talk

In PICTURES: Great Laois send off at Portlaoise retirement function

Pictured: Historian Dr Melissa Shiels comes to Laois

Austen and opulence: Laois celebrates Regency period with costumed event

In Pictures Memory Lane SPECIAL: Portlaoise hospital staff celebrate and work in...

You’re warmly invited to The Wedding Edit at Midlands Park Hotel

Laois Garda Ronan Maher given hero's welcome in Laois. Photos: Leinster Express

PICTURES: All Ireland champion Tipperary hurling captain honoured by Laois Offal...

Pictured: The happy couple, George and Raluca Leahy. Photo credit: Patrick Ryan Photography

Heartwarming: Laois hotel boss ties the knot at his Portlaoise workplace!

PICTURES: Portlaoise event looks at community's response in times of emergency

Group of Midlands Park Volunteers with Laois Volunteer Centre.

Work underway in Portlaoise Park to tackle invasive plant growing wild

Three Laois people are shortlisted for the awards which take place in Portlaoise.

Laois farmers among cream of the crop at dairy awards in Portlaoise

PICTURES: Laois hotel joins up with Portlaoise school for sustainability project