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In Pictures: Glory for Graiguecullen in ACFL Division 4 final
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (68+ words) Laois Today The first of the Laois club football leagues was held in the Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise on Wednesday evening " and to Graiguecullen go the spoils." In a thrilling finale, Annanough came back from seven points down at…...
The story of the 102-year-old Laois woman living in Australia - and honoured with special Centenarian award
20+ hour, 34+ min ago (763+ words) Laois County Council, through Age Friendly Laois, have announced Sr Eileen Creagh as the second recipient of the Laois County Council Centenarian Award. The Rathdowney native, now aged 102, has lived in Australia for over 70 years of her life. The Centenarian…...
Deaths in Laois - Thursday, July 2, 2026
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (1039+ words) Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Much loved father of Darla, Penny and Elena. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Patrick, Kenneth and Ricky, sisters Anita and Marion, brothers in law, sisters in law,…...
ACFL Division 4: Graiguecullen and Annanough set for battle as league glory and promotion up for grabs
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (77+ words) Laois Today The first of the adult club football league finals takes place in the Laois GAA Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise this evening when Annanough and Graiguecullen do battle in the Division 4 final. And it's not just some early-season…...
Rural housing planning changes for Laois will make a big difference says Laois TD
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (599+ words) Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has said new changes to support one-off rural houses in rural and Gaeltacht areas will support young people and families build homes in Laois. Deputy Aird said these changes are the biggest overhaul of…...
Calls made for additional special school in Laois
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (404+ words) A Laois County Councillor has called for the Department of Education to "urgently assess the need for an additional special school in Laois. Speaking at the June meeting of Laois County Council, Cllr Tommy Mulligan had a motion requesting the…...
New accessible woodland entrance and eco-tourism accommodation among latest LEADER-funded projects in Laois
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (448+ words) Two new projects supported through the LEADER programme are set to enhance rural life in Laois, with improved accessibility at a popular community woodland and the creation of new eco-tourism accommodation near Durrow. The projects, delivered with funding through Connect…...
Laois TD says six-year wait for special needs boy's dental treatment amounts to 'medical neglect"
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (519+ words) Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has described the case of a Laois boy with special needs who waited six years for essential dental treatment as "medical neglect. Speaking during a D'il debate on improving dental services, Deputy Stanley highlighted what…...
Midlands' first Neuro Art Festival set for Portlaoise this August
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (521+ words) A unique new festival celebrating neurodiversity, creativity and inclusion is set to take place in Portlaoise this August. The inaugural Neuro Art Festival, organised by All Abilities Ireland, was officially launched this week at An D'n Outdoor Space in Portlaoise…...
ACFL Division 2: Finlay strikes late as O'Dempsey's reach final | Killeshin send Ballyfin packing
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (79+ words) Laois Today O'Dempsey's 1-10 The Heath 3-3 ACFL Division 2 semi-final Super sub Eoin Finlay was O'Dempsey's hero as his last gasp point booked their place in the final against neighbours Portarlington next weekend. The Heath were unlucky in the end not to…...