Another of County Laois’ many crown jewels is Emo Court — a neo-classical mansion designed by famed architect James Gandon, also responsible for Dublin’s iconic Custom House and Four Courts.

"In Laois I Fly Free" is supported by Creative Ireland Laois as part of the Creative Ireland Programme in partnership with Laois County Council. *Originally published in January 2022.

The “dream finally came through” for volunteers at Stradbally Woodland Railway, Co. Laois as they welcome a new peat wagon and locomotive to the fleet.

The prize is a one night stay for two people at The Heritage in Co Laois, with dinner in Blake’s restaurant and breakfast the following morning and access to their award-winning spa. There will be one ...

The Irish National Ploughing Championship opened in County Laois on Tuesday Neatness, tidiness and straightness will be among judges' criteria at the Irish National Ploughing Championships, which ...

A teenager who was reported missing from Portlaoise, County Laois on July 8, 2025, has been located safe and well.

Laois County Council rejected the license on public health grounds. Laois County Council said: "Laois County Council has today made the decision to refuse a licence to hold the 2021 Electric ...

Neatness, tidiness and straightness will be among judges' criteria at the Irish National Ploughing Championships, which opened at Ratheniska, in County Laois, on Tuesday. Competitors from 28 ...

Both contenders have been in County Laois practicing for the competitions since last week, according to Mr King, who said competitive ploughing was judged on 10 technical criteria.