1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (831+ words) When Pauline Lawlor walks out the gates of Shanganamore National School in Barrowhouse for the final time next week, it will bring the curtain down on a teaching career that has spanned more than four decades. Originally from Paulstown in…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (1608+ words) Laois clubs will be strongly represented when F'ile na n Gael and F'ile Camogie take place on Saturday, with teams from right across the county preparing to welcome some of the best young talent in Ireland. The county, along with…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (912+ words) Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Unexpectedly on the 17th of June. Brendan will be sadly missed by his loving parents Jimmy and Jean, his partner Anne-Marie, children Demi-Lee, Ali and Beni, brother Eddie, sisters Ami…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (316+ words) The death has occurred of Liam Mc Mahon from Portarlington, a highly-respected builder and a man who was heavily involved with Fianna F'il. Along with his brother Noel, who only passed away in February of this year, he built and…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (331+ words) Laois farmers are being encouraged to take part in an innovative new biodiversity initiative that will support the creation of wildlife ponds across the county. Laois County Council has launched Re Farm Laois 2026, a pilot project aimed at enhancing biodiversity…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (434+ words) Farm families across Laois and beyond are being encouraged to come together later this month to remember loved ones lost through tragedy and sudden death within the farming community. The annual Embrace FARM Ecumenical Remembrance Service will take place on…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (657+ words) Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Reposing at his residence (eircode R32 TW30) on Wednesday evening from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 10: 30am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington for Requiem Mass at 11am. Funeral afterwards to…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (210+ words) Paul's stunning image, Heart Nebula IC1805, captures the spectacular Heart Nebula, located approximately 7, 500 light years from Earth in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Members of the public are now being invited to vote for their favourite image as part of the competition's…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (260+ words) A vibrant celebration of Latvian culture will take place in Portlaoise this weekend as Latvian folk dance group Karbunkulis marks its 20th anniversary with a special outdoor event. The free cultural showcase, titled "Dancing the Sun's Path', will be held at…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (402+ words) Laois Vintage have announced details of their hugely popular annual Sponsored Road Run, with all proceeds once again going towards the vital work of Laois Hospice. The event was officially launched on Friday, June 12, in Treacy's Bar and Restaurant in…...