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Laois family business closes after 30 years in Abbeyleix

There is sadness in Laois following the announcement that a local business will close their doors after thirty years in business. Papa Noni's in Abbeyleix have taken to social media to announce their upcoming closure. The café/restaurant are known ...

07 Aug 2025 at 22:33

Business

Laois food producers shine at Great Taste Awards

Laois food producers were recognised at the Great Taste Awards, receiving top accolades by the Guide of Fine Food. Portarlington-based ÍON Oils were awarded three Great Taste Awards. Now in its 31st year, Great Taste is the world’s largest, ...

06 Aug 2024 at 12:33

What's On

Laois born chef Rory O'Connell makes first Irish cookery show in Africa

Laois born celebrity chef Rory O'Connell is back on RTÉ television with a tasty new show. How To Cook Well in Morocco is the new inspiring cookery series by the Cullohill village native whose sister Darina Allen is also a celebrity chef ...

12 Apr 2025 at 11:33

Business

Laois businesses win big at food awards

There was plenty to celebrate for Laois businesses at this year's Blas na hÉireann food awards with five local producers taking home coveted awards. Zephyr Yard was awarded Best in County, proudly sponsored by Laois Local Enterprise ...

08 Oct 2025 at 14:33

Features

Meet the Chef: Glen Hunter of Treacy's in The Heath

In our spring issue of the Leinster Express / Laois Live's Laois Life magazine, we spoke to head chef Glen Hunter on his chefing journey. The autumn issue of Laois Life has hit the shelves, and can be bought in your local newagent. ...

17 Oct 2025 at 21:33

Events & Listings

New chipper to open in Laois village

A new chipper will open in Laois this week. The Box Cafe 433 in Ballacolla are expanding to include a chipper menu. The chipper will offer pizza’s, burgers, kebabs, sausages and chips every weekend from Saturday October 5. This ...

02 Oct 2024 at 19:33

Business

Business and health changes force closure of much-loved Laois café in Portlaoise

Economic challenges and serious health issue forces the operators of The Pantry Café in Portlaoise to shut after nearly 12 years of trading. Located on Market Square and taken over by Mark Healy and Ladonna McCartan in 2014, ...

08 Sept 2025 at 12:33

Business

Laois restaurant loses An Bord Pleanála appeal to become refugee 'guesthouse'

A closed down Laois restaurant and wine bar in Abbeyleix that was converted without planning permission into a "guesthouse" for refugees has been refused retention permission. The national planning authority An Bord ...

14 Apr 2025 at 18:33

Portlaoise

'People always ask me how I'm skinny as a chef': 'Le Skinny Chef' on settling in Laois

‘Le Skinny Chef’, Mr Aymar Gourdet, is a French award-winning chef based in Portlaoise. With over 30 years of experience, Mr Gourdet specialises in creative French-Irish Fusion Cuisine. We spoke to Mr Gourdet on ...

26 Apr 2025 at 13:33

Pictures & Videos

PICTURES: Full plates and tasty treats at Portlaoise Street Feast

Laois Partnership Company recently held Portlaoise's second Street Feast at the O’Moore Place Allotment. For more pictures, click NEXT or ARROW. More on the story below. "Organised in conjunction with ...

10 May 2025 at 19:33

Stradbally

PICTURES: Great buzz in Laois for World Bee Day

A special event to celebrate World Bee Day was held in Laois during this year's National Biodiversity week. Laois PPN in collaboration with Dunamaise Beekeepers Association, welcomed Community Group ...

31 May 2025 at 14:33

Business

COMPETITION: Win €75 voucher for new Namo restaurant in Laois

Portlaoise is getting a new Mexican restaurant and you can win a tasty €75 voucher to enjoy a family meal out when it opens. Namo Ireland which already has restaurants in Clonmel, Carlow and ...

30 May 2025 at 21:33

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