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News in Brief: Events unveiled for Laois Climate Action Festival and Science Week in...

Laois Climate Action Festival The Laois Climate Action Festival 2024 will showcase 50 climate-positive events and initiatives across the county from October 6 to 23. The...

Laois Aubrac open day to highlight breed’s versatility this weekend

The Aubrac breed’s versatility across various Irish farming systems will be the theme of Cathal and William Bannon’s farm open day on Saturday, October...

Stagnant car sales in Laois during September as national decline continues

New car sales plateaued in Laois during September, with the figure stagnant from the same month in 2023 according to figures released by the...
Mountmellick General

Mountmellick bridging the gap between old and new with two community developments planned

Major new developments have been planned for one of Laois's biggest towns, with funding allocated for two community development projects. Mountmellick United AFC have applied...

Column: County final season is the best time of the year – but how...

In an Irish sporting sense, is there a greater time of the year than October and county final season? The true depth and reach of...

Two relegation finals and a Junior A semi final down for decision this evening

Ballyfin v Ballylinan  Laois SFC Relegation Final in Stradbally at 7.15pm  The curtain will fall on one of these teams tonight as Ballyfin and Ballylinan meet...

Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 11, 2024

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. John Brendan Shiels Fieldbrook, Portlaoise, Laois, R32N97W John Brendan Sheils, Fielbrook, Dublin Road, Portlaoise. Died 8th October,...

New signage and repairs sought for Clonaslee, Rosenallis and Garryhinch

New signage and signage that needs to be repaired were topics for discussion at the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District this week. Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus McDonald,...

CCFL Fixtures: Big weekend ahead for Laois soccer clubs after disastrous start to new...

It has been something of a false start to the season for Laois's top soccer clubs. All six of the county's teams in the top...
Castletown General

Bus stops confirmed for Castletown as requests for more made in other areas

Laois County Council has signalled their intention to construct and erect bus stops in Castletown. The response came following a query from Independent Councillor James...

Neurologist needed in Portlaoise to avoid ‘stressful and exhausting experience’

The lack of a Neurologist or a Neurology Department in Portlaoise Hospital is causing to people having a "stressful and exhausting experience" when receiving...
Laois footballers and hurlers Evan O'Carroll and Aaron Dunphy

10 Laois players selected on Tailteann Cup and Joe McDonagh Cup teams of the...

10 Laois players have been selected between the Tailteann Cup and Joe McDonagh Cup teams of the year. Both teams reached the final of the...

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Meet the retired Laois primary school teacher who has embarked on a new career...

At a time when many people are enjoying multiple careers, Stradbally native Martina Mulhall is providing a new service to help them get on...

Laois Football Podcast: Looking ahead to the SFC final with Padraig Clancy

The Laois senior football championship final is just four days away and our big preview is here. For one final time, we are joined by...

Laois SFC Final: Focus on Portlaoise – ending the ‘famine’, a new approach and...

First of all, it's not a 'famine', it's not a 'drought'. Not in the traditional sense anyway. But for Portlaoise, with 35 title successes in...

Laois Football Podcast: Portarlington captain Ronan Coffey and Portlaoise captain Ben Dempsey ahead of...

Sunday will be a massive occasion on the Laois GAA calendar as the Laois senior football championship final is down for decision. From 4pm, Portlaoise...

Portarlington Rugby Club set to host children’s ‘Give it a Try’ event this Saturday

Portarlington Rugby Club have announced they will host a ‘Give it a Try’ event for children on Saturday, October 12. The event is designed for...

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Mark Locker Stonehall, Newport, Tipperary/Limerick /Laois Mark Locker (Stonehall, Newport, Co. Tipperary and formerly of Swansea, Wales....

JOB VACANCY: Secretary/Receptionist required in Portlaoise location

A dynamic and organized Secretary/Receptionist is required for a Portlaoise-based business.  Key Responsibilities: Greet and assist visitors, clients, and team members Manage phone calls, emails,...

Emergency services attending the scene of a fire in Portlaoise

Emergency services are currently on the scene of a fire on a road near the Portlaoise Plaza off the M7. A blaze broke out this...

In Pictures: Portlaoise CBS, Portlaoise College and Knockbeg College students celebrate Junior Cert results

There were smiles all around this morning as Laois students were among the thousands who received their Junior Cert results. In Portlaoise CBS, it was...
Laois GAA

13 community projects in Laois to share almost €575,000 in sport and outdoor-facility supports

13 community projects in Laois will share €575,415 under the CLÁR programme to support the development of sports and outdoor facilities in the County. The...