The potential for Business Tourism in Laois is "significant", according to the recently-published Strategic Plan for Tourism in the county.
The plan has called for the formation of a Business Tourism Hub, the development of a "business tourist experience" and...
The latest figures showing an increase of rents in Laois above the national average is the latest sign that the Government’s housing policy is not working, according to a local TD.
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley said that the latest...
Arles-Kilcruise came within a couple of minutes of losing their senior football status last year but they'll be hoping to put that disappointing season behind them in 2018.
They have re-appointed club legend Lar Wall as manager and have also...
Portlaoise Golf club have many talented musicians who have come together on Friday nights to host a music night.
There was a great atmosphere on the first night as they kicked it off by playing the saxophone followed by several...
The cost of renting a house in Laois is increasing at a rate higher than the national average, latest figures show.
In Laois, rents were on average 11.5% higher in the final three months of 2017 than a year previously.
The...
A latest example of dumping saw couches and beds dumped close to the Laois/Carlow border.
This latest incident occurred at Tinryland, and witnesses believe a trailer would have been required to dump the large quantity of items.
Eoin Barry, Labour Party...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ethel Richardstown (née McCourt)
Crannagh, Mountrath, Laois
Died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Ballard Nursing Home Portlaoise. Pre deceased by her husband Bob. Deeply regretted...
A wedding dress sample sale is when a bridal boutique sells off their showroom samples.
These are the dresses that brides-to-be have been trying on. What is good about it? These dresses are sold at reduced prices, usually up to 80%.
It’s...
Portlaoise Panthers 52 Pyrobel Killester 63
Women’s National Super League
The Portlaoise Ladies had a tough game against second place side in the leaderboard Killester.
They started the game strong, finishing the first-quarter 15-15. Killester got a run at them in the second...
Ballyfin have opted to appoint two of their own club men to take charge of their senior football team for the 2018 season.
Former player Jason Horan will be joined by Stephen Duff as they bid to build on their...
Three local solicitors are amongst the top 100 Legal Aid earners in the country, latest figures show.
Portlaoise-based Philip Meagher earned €148,467.28, ranking him 63rd in the country. He has consistently been the top earner in Laois in legal aid...
Students from Mountrath CS have been selected to go forward to the regional finals of the hugely popular Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition.
One of their designs has been selected to go through to the regional finals, while two...
Laois athletics enjoyed a great weekend - with a number of locals featuring strongly in the Leinster indoors in Athlone on Saturday and the All Ireland cross country in Galway on Sunday.
Mary Mulhare won the women's intermediate cross title...
One of the largest road races in the midlands is set to undergo a number of changes with news that the hugely popular Portlaoise Athletic Club 5km run on St Patrick's Day will take in a new route -...
A large crowd braved the cold weather on Sunday afternoon for the Colt GAA family walk.
Club members, officials and friends took part in the walk which started in the club grounds and took in the Raheen countryside on the...
The Health Service Executive is reviewing safety concerns about foetal monitors used in several Irish maternity hospitals, including Portlaoise.
Eleven hospitals were issued with a recall notice in 2009 amid concerns about inaccurate readings from Avalon monitors.
The HSE says that...
The new National Planning Framework will not be accepted by the public if it contains serious restrictions on the growth of counties such as Laois, Sean Fleming TD has warned.
The draft plan which has been in circulation has major...
It's another busy weekend of action in the CCFL soccer leagues with a number of games down for decision across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
See also how the tables in the various leagues.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Division 1
Derry Rovers A v Walsh...
Fifty Seven Boutique Portarlington, one of the best ladies boutique in the region, celebrates 15 years in business this year and to celebrate reaching this landmark, their Big Birthday Blitz will begin this Thursday Feburary 15 for 15 days.
Fifty...
The Laois GAA season picks up the pace this weekend with even more games down for decision.
While the local action got underway last weekend with the opening round of the pre-season Kelly Cup competition, the hurling equivalent - the...
The Laois senior footballers are doing what they need to do in Division 4 - win their matches.
Saturday's defeat of Waterford made it three wins from three games and they are firmly on the march for promotion with four...
The fears in the Mountmellick community over further flooding was palpable at an announcement of €3.1 million funding
While the significant funding was universally welcomed, concerns were voiced by some of the locals affected by flooding on short-term and long...
A desire to take on larger projects both on a local level and elsewhere, as well as an increased demand for carpentry contractors, was the main reason behind a Portlaoise-based carpentry and joinery company setting up in 2017.
AD Contracting...
The Irish Prison Service intends to recruit up to 250 Recruit Prison Officers in 2018.
This means that prisons like the ones in Portlaoise will see an increase in staff numbers very soon.
Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan has...
It is the season of Dinner Dances and we decided to take a look back to the Mountmellick GAA dinner dance this time 14 years ago.
This one should give a few a good laugh, many of whom were in...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Betty Deffew (née Dunne)
Emmet Tce, Mountmellick, Laois
Mountmellick and formerly Cushina Portarlington died Feb 9th peacefully. Deeply regretted by her husband Andy, daughter Edith, son Ken and grandson...
Portlaoise 9 Skerries 17
Leinster Towns Cup Second Round
Portlaoise's Towns Cup campaign came to an end today as they were on the wrong side of a 17-9 score line against last years finalists Skerries.
Despite dominating the Dublin side for much...
The local GAA pre-season officially got underway this weekend with a host of football matches taking place across the county.
Five were played in total in the Kelly Cup and they produced four winners and one draw.
Here, we will provide...
Sports journalist and Portlaoise man Brendan O'Brien has seen it all.
He's covered two Uefa European Championships, two Rugby World Cups, five Heineken Cup finals, a few dozen All-Ireland finals, eight Cheltenham Festivals and a priests’ football tournament to boot.
Brendan's father...
Laois 2-5 Waterford 4-10
Ladies National Football League Division 2 Round 3
The Laois Ladies difficult start to the 2018 season continued today as they went down at home to Waterford.
Kevin Doogue's side reached the semi final of this competition last...
