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NEWS

Laois fire service ‘the best in the country’

Laois has the best fire service in the country. That’s no idle boast, it’s official.

Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur

The overall winner of Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition has been announced

New housing development in Portlaoise comes amid objections

A new housing development in Portlaoise has received the green light despite objections

Deep sadness as well-known Laois charity activist passes away

There is deep sadness in Ballylinan with the news that a well-known charity activist has passed away

Extraordinary Laois woman wins national award after coming from tragedy to strength

A Laois teenager has won the special achievement award after showing her remarkable strength in the face of heartbreaking tragedy

Junk Kouture winner

An incredible Laois design has won their regional final at prestigious Junk Kouture competition

SPORT

Making headlines Down Under

A former Portlaoise rugby player made headlines on the other side of the world for his exploits on the playing field.

All-Ireland glory

A second year Laois school’s team has been crowned All-Ireland ‘C’ champions

Hurler of the Week

A Laois minor hurler has been voted as the first Electric Ireland Player of the Week for 2019

Laois teenager named on Ireland U-18 team

A Portlaoise Panthers basketballer has been chosen on the Ireland FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship squad

WE ARE LAOIS

Tweets of the week 

Cow problems, the smell of Supermacs and ancient headstones – it’s our Tweets of the week

Moment in Time

The Sun shines on The Rock Inn for their 2008 Vintage Rally

COLUMNISTS 

Father Paddy

Our resident columnist Father Paddy spoke about divine mercy being a sacred gift

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