A cross-party motion was tabled this week that would see Laois County Council take in charge another Portlaoise housing estate.
Fine Gael Councillors Barry Walsh and Paddy Buggy were joined by Independent Councillor Tommy Mulligan in asking that the Council...
On the Monday of the May Bank Holiday weekend 20 years ago, Knockbeg College claimed All-Ireland Senior football championship glory.
Their victory over St Mary's of Galway in Thurles in 2005 brought the Hogan Cup to the Laois school for...
Emo rounders continued their dominance at underage level by picking up the first All-Ireland titles of the year last weekend where they triumphed at U-14 boys and girls feile’s hosted in Monaghan.
Emo U-14 girls went to Monaghan with a...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila O' Toole
Shanahoe, Laois
Passed away suddenly at home on the morning of the 19th. May.
Deeply regretted by her loving family. Reposal on Sunday 25th May from 5 to 7pm. in...
Laois County Council has been urged to intervene in an "escalating problem" between two schools and a housing estate in Portlaoise.
The matter arose this week at the May monthly meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District, where local County Councillors...
Ballyfin native and poet Dr Arthur Broomfield is set to unveil readings from his poetry collections as well as from his new work of short stories, Rising Dust.
The afternoon will also provide an opportunity to hear work from a...
Over €95,000 for Laois biodiversity projects
Community groups in County Laois are set to benefit from funding of over €95,000 for local biodiversity initiatives as part of the Local Biodiversity Action Fund.
The money is designed to enable Laois County Council to...
The Irish Red Cross has announce the election of Charlie Flanagan as the new Chair of the Board, following a vote by its General Assembly.
Mr. Flanagan succeeds Pat Carey, who has served with distinction for three terms over nine...
Laois punky folk band The Outcast Crew have a released a lyric video for their latest single ‘Eyes of the World’.
The song is a powerful anthem of unity, acceptance, and hope that calls for the dismantling of hatred and...
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Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty said that "we all are somewhat ashamed by the level of performance we brought"...
The Laois Hurlers Golfing Society got their season underway recently in the beautiful surrounds of Mountrath Golf Club.
The weather was idyllic, one of the best days of the year, which was a welcome change compared to the weather experienced...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marian McNamara
Bracklone Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore and previously in the wonderful care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home Portarlington. Predeceased...
Our club GAA coverage is brought to you in association with Laois Shopping Centre, proud sponsors of the Laois GAA leagues and championships
There was a busy evening of Laois GAA action across the codes and grades this evening with...
Juvenile GAA coverage is brought to you in association with the Midlands Park Hotel, proud sponsors of the Laois GAA underage competitions
Mountmellick Parish Gaels 1-12 Portarlington 2-7
U-15 Football League Division 1A Final
Mountmellick Parish Gaels are a relatively new name...
O’Dempsey’s 4-6 Stradbally Parish Gaels 1-9
U-15 Football League Division 1B Final
A blistering start to both halves was crucial as O’Dempsey’s saw off a stern challenge from Stradbally Parish Gaels to claim the U-15 Division 1 'B' league title in...
A Laois TD has called for action to address the "absolutely shocking" time that people in the county are having to wait for driving tests.
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley made the remarks during a Dáil debate this week, saying...
A Creative production company from Ballinakill is set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the finalists for the National Enterprise Award taking place this week.
Make & Share Ltd will represent Local Enterprise Office Laois...
Four cycling ambassadors from Portlaoise College; Aeon, Celina, Kinga, and Emilia — have been recognised for their leadership and innovation in promoting cycling among girls.
As part of the national AndSheCycles campaign, the students travelled to Galway on May 1...
Portlaoise CBS have been nominated by the Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) for four prestigious awards for their TY School Musical 'Grease'.
The musical hit the stage in the Dunamase Arts Centre last month, with a six show sell-out...
Another busy week of Laois GAA fixtures, with the biggest game being undoubtedly the clash of Laois and Carlow in Dr Cullen Park on Saturday afternoon in the final round of group games in the Joe McDonagh Cup.
After breezing...
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Laois manager Tommy Fitzgerald was disappointed following his side’s first loss in the Joe McDonagh Cup after a shock result...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
Laois Ladies football manager Stephen Duff was left frustrated by his side’s inefficiency in front of goal as they came up short against Westmeath...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Aidan (Patrick) Marron
Bridge Street, Dundalk, Louth/Castletown, Laois
Br. Aidan (Patrick) Marron, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and late of Bridge Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Died May 19th...
A Laois band are set to perform at a music festival and have their single professionally recorded after winning a song contest.
'Alright Then' have been announced as the Night and Day winners of their annual song contest.
The festival, hosted...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
The Laois Ladies were in the Leinster Intermediate final against Westmeath on Sunday.
Despite a fine performance, Stephen Duff's charges were defeated by the hosts...
An extra 42 after school childcare places are set to become available in Portlaoise following a €309,475 government investment.
Birchgrove Childcare Centre in Portlaoise currently caters for 36 children.
This investment will allow for a significant expansion and it is hoped...
It was a busy weekend on the football front and the latest Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Steven Miller was in Aughrim as the Laois footballers were beaten by Wicklow in Round 2 of the Tailteann...
“Our story is one of fear, resilience, hope and overwhelming gratitude,” says Padraic Kavanagh as he prepares to cycle 1,000km in the month of June for Children’s Health Foundation and Friends of the Coombe.
"These two hospitals hold a very special...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Laois failed to maintain their perfect start to the Joe McDonagh Cup on Sunday afternoon in O'Moore Park as Kildare...
It was a bitterly disappointing weekend for hurling and camogie in Laois but our latest Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Barry McEvoy joins Alan Hartnett live from O'Moore Park where the lads are a bit shellshocked.
Laois...
