It must be the most crashed-into bridge in the county - if not further afield.
Traffic is being diverted in Portlaoise this Thursday lunchtime following...
Back in May, a family-run pub in Ballylinan, Flemings Pub, went under new management.
Little can sum up the impact a meeting place has had...
At the end of October, a Laois family won huge money in the EuroMillions draw.
It was a family reunion like no other today as...
Back in April, this Laois hotel got a prestigious honour.
A Laois hotel has been named as one of the best castle hotels in Europe.
Historic...
This story, from back in April, is absolutely gas!
Well this is some get-up!
A Laois bride-to-be was pictured wearing a very interesting outfit at her...
This news broke earlier last month and will be a big boost for Rosenallis in 2020.
Laois footballer John O’Loughlin is set to transfer from Dublin side...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bill Davis
Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick Laois
Bill Davis, Wolfe Tone Court, Mountmellick, Co....
Back in January, this Laois pub received a fine accolade.
This is a fine accolade for any establishment to get.
The Sunday World ‘Pub Spy’ spent...
We always love to see Laois people on TV - and back in January 2019, Jackie Doheny stole the show!
There were great scenes on...
Laois GAA chiefs were not happy about this back in November.
Laois GAA have hit out at a company who are currently canvassing businesses and...
There were many houses on the market throughout the year and these were any handy man's dream to work on.
Last week, we looked at...
The owner of Facebook was in Ireland back in April and one of our reporters got up close and personal.
He was the most sought...
In an age of political flux, 2020 as it approaches, is highly unusual with the degree of certainty it already offers.
The political demon that...
That was hard!
Picking any team is a tough challenge but when we decided to select the best Laois football team of the past 20...
This fire back in January 2019 caused a lot of damage.
A well-known Laois pub has been extensively damaged by a fire in the early...
Back in October, a young Laois man caused something of a stir Down Under.
A Portlaoise native will be part of Love Island Australia which begins on...
Back in 2017, we broke the news that John Sugrue was going to become the Laois football manager.
We repeated the trick again in September...
When this years Junior Cert results came out, we looked back at Heywood CS celebrating their results back in 2009.
It’s that time of year...
And Michael was an absolute gentleman - he did the county proud!
A well-known figure in Laois GAA and camogie circles is set to appear...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bernie Doyle (née Brennan)
Kellyville, Ballintubbert, Laois
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael,...
Back in November, a Laois woman was recognised with a very prestigious award.
This is a serious achievement.
Lorraine Butler from Rossmore, Killeshin, was named CEO...
Back in April, the visit of a certain George Clooney caused something of a stir..
We’re sure there were many onlookers, mainly women, hoping to...
Armed Gardai carried out a raid in March and ythe helicopter was deployed too...
The Garda helicopter has been spotted in the skies over Portlaoise...
After their exploits for the Laois senior hurlers, captain, Paddy Purcell and goalkeeper, Enda Rowland got to enjoy a trip to the Middle East...
This story is heartbreakign for those who won't have their homes ready for Christmas.
A group of property owners in Laois have been left 'devastated,...
Maybe we just have the best Gardai...
Figures released by the Central Statistics Office recently reveal that Laois drivers are among the worst in the...
As one year ends and the next one begins, we often find ourselves looking back on the people we have lost.
Laois lost a number...
Clonenagh Nation School's Family Fun Run/Walk was a massive success on Saturday, December 28th.
A great crowd of over 150 people participated in the Run/Walk in
Coolrain...
The Laois hurlers will have to do without two great players for 2020.
The Laois hurlers will be without the services of two of their...
Plenty of glitz and glamour at this year's camogie awards.
Laois camogie have plenty to celebrate this year - and they duly did so in...
