Planning permission has been awarded for a major new project in Portlaoise at Summerhill and Aghnaharna, near Holy Family National School at a total site area of 3.39 hectares.
Laois County Council gave Bircrest Limited the green light for the development,...
Two young brothers from Birmingham, England with strong Laois connections have recently taken on the challenge of climbing the 2,507 feet of Croagh Patrick.
Tadhg (11) and Kaelon (8) Lambe climbed up Ireland's Holy Mountain with the support of their...
A footballer from Laois has been named as a graduate from the Ladies Gaelic Football Association's Believe, Unlock Potential, Achieve (BUA) Programme.
Grace Cunningham, 17 from Park-Ratheniska was one of 24 graduates from the third edition of the BUA Programme.
Cunningham,...
A Laois rugby club are hosting an open training session for anyone who feels interested in trying out the sport.
PortDara Falcon senior women's team will host the open training session on Wednesday, April 10 at 7.30pm in Portarlington's Lea...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Downey
Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Laois, R32F5PE
Patricia Downey (née Dunne) of Cherrygarth, Portlaoise. Passed away on April 3rd 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Beacon Hospital. Dearly loved mother...
Ballyfin 0-11 Portarlington 0-13
ACFL Division 1 Round 2
Portarlington got off the mark at the second time of asking in Division 1 with a two-point victory over Ballyfin in torrential rain.
The game was due to take place in Ballyfin but...
An ongoing battle between Portlaoise Panthers and Laois County Council has reached a new milestone, with local councillors hopeful that this will help to resolve the matter.
The problem stems from the state of St Mary's Hall in Portlaoise, which...
There was GAA action involving Laois teams during the week and our latest Talking Sport Podcast looks back on it.
The Laois U-20 footballers were down in Enniscorthy on Tuesday where they got the better of Wexford.
While the Laois minor...
Laois County Council has confirmed it will hold a Civic Reception for Timahoe National School, who were crowned winners of the All-Ireland Mini-Scientist Exhibition 2024.
Scoil Mhuire Fatima students Emma Burke and Tomás Ramsbottom, who are in 5th Class, claimed...
Laois County Council have given the go-ahead for works to be carried out on two protected structures in the county, including one of Laois's main landmarks.
Firstly, the Commissioners of Public Works were awarded permission to begin conservation works on the...
Laois County Council has made a formal statement regarding the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation.
The judicial commission which was published in 2021, was the result of a five-year investigation into the religious institutions for unmarried mothers and...
Laois GAA have approved a plan which will see hurlers from Portarlington be permitted to play with Mountmellick.
Recent minutes from a County Board meeting show how nine players will represent Mountmellick this year.
They are: Jordan Downey, Finn Lyons, Eoin...
April brings with it the business end of the soccer season, with teams up and down Laois preparing for another busy weekend.
Four teams are scheduled to take to the field in the quarter-finals of various cup competitions, including Rosenallis...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Maher
Lakeview, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Suddenly at home. Pre-deceased by his mother Pauline, brother-in-law Adrian.
Deeply regretted by his father Noel, sisters Maria, Carmel and Claire, brother James, his children Maisy, Paddy...
Offaly 2-8 Laois 0-10
Leinster MFC Round 2
The Laois minor footballers fell to their second consecutive defeat when they went down to Offaly in a hard-fought battle in O'Moore Park this evening.
Having been outclassed by Dublin seven days ago, Laois...
The Laois minor footballers are in championship action again this evening when they welcome neighbours Offaly to O'Moore Park.
Laois were beaten 5-13 to 1-11 by Dublin in their opening game last Tuesday though Ger Slevin's side can take heart...
One of Ireland's largest pub groups is set to take over a prominent bar in Portlaoise which recently closed down.
The name 'Nanny Kelly's' appeared over the door of the former Lilly's Bar & Kitchen today - which closed in...
Competitors from almost every county in Ireland will take part in TriLaois 2024 on April 13 in Portlaoise.
Hosted by the local Trilogy Triathlon Club, it is the much loved and well established first triathlon of the season in Ireland.
And...
Portlaoise Panthers say that they will refuse to replay 0.3 seconds of their National Basketball Playoff match with Limerick Eagles.
Last week, the National Appeals Committee (NAC) sensationally ordered that Portlaoise Panthers’ quarter-final against Limerick Sport Eagles be replayed.
In the...
Over 160 young delegates from Comhairle na nÓg (local youth councils) across Ireland met in Dáil Éireann to debate the critical issue of mental health recently.
Among them were six people from Laois - Shauna Traynor, Dan Bergin, Lucy Doyle,...
A new series of An Ríl Deal is back on our screens, with a Laois performer part of TG4's search for the next big thing in the World of Irish Dancing.
Fantastic performers of all styles of traditional dance will...
Laois County Council have published an account of a visit to New York by Council representatives as part of the St Patrick's weekend celebrations in the USA.
The delegation of Ms Angela McEvoy, Director of Services, and Ms Evelyn Reddin,...
Laois County Council have announced their allocation of arts grants for the beginning of 2024, with a total of 25 groups and individuals receiving funding.
The total sum of the grant is €8,000 to be split across 18 groups, receiving...
With the 2024 GAA season now underway in Laois, club players, managers and officials are back in the thick of it once again.
Training, matches and meetings are all coming thick and fast.
On the field the action has restarted in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Maher
Lakeview, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Suddenly at home. Pre-deceased by his mother Pauline, brother-in-law Adrian.
Deeply regretted by his father Noel, sisters Maria, Carmel and Claire, brother James, his children Maisy, Paddy...
Portlaoise Institute is excited to introduce its latest offering, a full-time one-year programme focusing on Social Studies and Special Needs Assisting.
It aims to increase awareness of the practical applications of social studies while also developing the skills and...
Laois 1-9 Wexford 0-9
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 2
The Laois U-20 footballers are through to the quarter finals of the Leinster championship following a hard fought three point win in Enniscorthy tonight.
Kieran Kelly's charges had to battle very hard...
Clough-Ballacolla 2-20 Rosenallis 2-10
ACHL Division 1 Round 1
Having been the best team for most of the first half, Rosenallis shot themselves in the foot, conceding two goals inside a minute just before half time.
A dominant second half followed from...
After a hard-earned win over Carlow in Portlaoise last week, the Laois U-20 footballers hit the road this evening for the second round of the Leinster championship where they take on Wexford in Enniscorthy.
The poor recent weather has meant...
Approval for two new Special Educational Needs (SEN) modular classrooms has been granted for Shanganmore National School in Barrowhouse.
Laois TD Sean Fleming confirmed the good news for the school recently.
He said: "This school project went to tender a number...
