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PHOTOS: Laois school dazzles at showstopping Christmas showcase
16/12/2025

PHOTOS: Laois school dazzles at showstopping Christmas showcase

Coláiste Íosagáin students end Jubilee year in style!

Brave Scoil Chríost Rí Portlaoise effort falls short against Moate in Leinster PPS Final
16/12/2025

Brave Scoil Chríost Rí Portlaoise effort falls short against Moate in Leinster PPS Final

Moate C.S. took over in the second-half, outscoring Scoil Chríost Rí by 4-3 to 2-2. 

Irish drivers on alert with NCT centres around the country to close for NINE days
16/12/2025

Irish drivers on alert with NCT centres around the country to close for NINE days

The NCT service announced the dates it would be closed over the Christmas period on social media

PICTURES: Laois Senior Citizens celebrate 69 years of Portarlington party
16/12/2025

PICTURES: Laois Senior Citizens celebrate 69 years of Portarlington party

Portarlington senior citizens enjoy their annual Christmas party!

The 2 Johnnies honour Laois GAA fan ‘Jungle’ Joe with 2026 Portlaoise golden ticket
16/12/2025

The 2 Johnnies honour Laois GAA fan ‘Jungle’ Joe with 2026 Portlaoise golden ticket

The 2 Johnnies present mock letter confirming Jungle Joe is not barred from Portlaoise

'Trying to fool people'- Warning alert as huge spike in unfamiliar +44 scam numbers
16/12/2025

'Trying to fool people'- Warning alert as huge spike in unfamiliar +44 scam numbers

Tech expert Elaine Burke was on Ireland AM recently to discuss how and why people are receiving scam calls and scam voicemails from UK numbers and what you should do to prevent being targeted

WATCH: Laois busker's version of Fairytale of New York hits all the feels
16/12/2025

WATCH: Laois busker's version of Fairytale of New York hits all the feels

Portlaoise Christmas shoppers serenaded by Roscrea musician Eddie Simmons

Demands for national funding for road safety measures at Laois schools
16/12/2025

Demands for national funding for road safety measures at Laois schools

Councillors have argued rural schools have been neglected for road improvements

'Pure evil' - Woman who posted on Facebook trying to find missing man helped dump his body
16/12/2025

'Pure evil' - Woman who posted on Facebook trying to find missing man helped dump his body

Linda Ring told a sentencing hearing on Tuesday, December 16, for Jane Corcoran (35) that her family has been "devastated" by the way in which her "witty and generous" son Stephen Ring was taken from them.

Mechanic accused of stealing kegs and vodka from Laois pubs
16/12/2025

Mechanic accused of stealing kegs and vodka from Laois pubs

The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court

Laois students from Portlaoise schools recognised in prestigious poetry competition
16/12/2025

Laois students from Portlaoise schools recognised in prestigious poetry competition

Portlaoise students beat 328 entrants to the final

Childcare costs for 'tens of thousands' of families to be reduced from next year
16/12/2025

Childcare costs for 'tens of thousands' of families to be reduced from next year

Minister for Children, Norma Foley, will bring a new plan to Cabinet this week

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