All the glitz and the glamour at the Laois Hunt Ball
Almost 250 people attended the annual Laois Hunt Ball in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday night.
Óur photographer Julie Anne Miller was on hand...
TV chef Rory O’Connell returns home to Cullahill
Renowned chef Rory O’Connell is to return to his native Cullohill this month where he will give a cookery demonstration to raise the awareness...
Armed robbery at Portlaoise off licence
Gardaí are investigating a suspected armed robbery in Portlaoise on Thursday night.
The incident happened at around 8:30pm on Thursday when a man entered Egan’s...
Some great pics from The Great Heath 10KM run
Almost 300 hardy souls braved the wind and rain this morning to run The annual Great Heath GAA 10Km run.
Check out some of the images...
Portarlington library set to celebrate its first birthday
Portarlington Library re-opened this time last year to celebrate it is having a 1st birthday this Friday.
They are holding a puppet show from 3-4pm...
A Laois club are represented in the All Ireland Scor final today
The All Ireland Scor na nOg finals are taking place in Belfast today and Laois are represented in the quiz final by the Annanough...
Three county titles for Courtwood GAA at Scór
Courtwood GAA were the big winners at the Laois Senior Scór in the Mountmellick Arts Centre tonight.
They took home three county titles with Kyle,...
Laois have a new Rose co-ordinator after Anne Marie steps aside
Tributes have been paid to Anne Marie Bowe, who has stepped down as the Laois Rose co-ordinator after over a decade's involvement.
Her role is being...
Stradbally GAA celebrate in style
There's no doubt Stradbally GAA club have enjoyed the winter since winning an historic Laois SFC final last October.
Last night in the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel
they...
Popular priest honoured for services in Timahoe
FORMER Stradbally parish priest Fr Jim O’Connell was honoured for his services to the area at a ceremony in Timahoe hall last night.
The popular...
Portlaoise venue to host Super Bowl party
American Football has become increasingly popular in Ireland since Sky Sports began showing it live and one Portlaoise establishment is planning an American theme...
Mountmellick Zumba fundraiser organisers overwhelmed by response
Hundreds of people turned out to take part in the Mountmellick dance and zumba fundraiser on Saturday afternoon which raised €2,250 for 12-year-old Robyn...
Minister Charlie Flanagan accorded the highest recognition from people of Laois
The worldwide brief and varied political career of Charlie Flanagan was recognised by his own when he was accorded the highest local honour, a...
Go quick! Early Bird Electric Picnic deal ends on Friday
The Early Bird ticket offer for Electric Picnic 2017 will end at 12pm tomorrow Friday, November 18.
After this tickets will cost €230. You can...
Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike trail could attract 25,000 visitors a year
Tourism bodies in Laois believe the €4 million Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail which has recently been granted planning permission could attract up to...
Festival organisers seek suitable nanny goat
A nanny goat, preferably one that is milking, is being sought for a few spare hours on Sunday February 5.
If you happen to have...
All the results and some great pictures as Laois Ploughing celebrates 50 years
Laois ploughing celebrated its 50th Laois County Ploughing match in style over the weekend.
OPEN INTERMEDIATE CONVENTIONAL
1st - Billy Donnelly
2nd - Martin Reilly
3rd - David...