The annual Clough-Ballacolla Golf Classic took place recently in Roscrea Golf Club, Tipperary.
The two day event took place in (mostly) glorious sunshine with over thirty teams participating on both 18 hole and 9 hole competitions with a mixture of...
With An Post looking to close one of their four branches across Ireland, Deputy Sean Fleming made the case for Portlaoise Mail Centre to remain open in the Dáil yesterday, Thursday June 20.
An Post currently have four mail centres...
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Like many people at the top of their game in the sporting world, Cullohill woman Avril Deegan has excelled in more than just one code.
The second year pyschology...
Residents on a busy Laois road as have expressed concern over the state of the surface as a crater seems to have appeared there 'over night'.
Deirdre Culleton, who lives on the Grove road in Rosenallis, found the crater on Tuesday,...
It's gearing up towards another busy week for adult clubs in the Laois ladies football championships.
In the opening round of the senior championship in May, Sarsfields had a comprehensive win over St Brigid’s while it ended all square between...
Hunter at the Heritage is a unique beer, brewed exclusively for the Heritage Hotel in Killenard by Ballykilcavan Brewing Company.
It is a beer very much of County Laois. All the barley used to make it was grown in the...
If you see farmers in Laois out frantically watching the weather, it is because Silage Season is coming to an end and it has been tricky this year.
The promised Leaving Cert weather didn't materialize this year meaning that silage...
The Laois footballers look set to remain without the services of two of their key defenders for Saturday's trip to Derry in Round 2 of the All-Ireland Qualifiers.
Mark Timmons (broken hand) and Colm Begley (Achilles) are understood to be...
The Laois minor footballers take on Kildare in the Leinster championship semi final this evening.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When, where, what time?
The game throws in at 8pm in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise.
Team news
Laois minor football...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Paddy Byrne
13 Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Paddy Byrne (Byrne Tyres). Died suddenly at his residence.
Siobhán Power
Quinagh, Ballinacarrig, Carlow / Laois
Siobhán Power of Ballinacarrig, Quinagh and Clonagh, Ballickmoyler,...
Blue Equipment Ireland Ltd are part of the UK Blue Group who specialise in selling machines mainly into the waste industry.
We are trading since 2015 and due to expansion, we are seeking a full-time accounts assistant located in Laois.
You will be...
A local Laois Solicitors firm are seeking to recruit a part time Legal Secretary for their small practice in Laois.
The position shall be for a fixed term of approximately 4-6 months initially with scope for permanency.
Candidates must be flexible...
Division 1A and 1B of the Laois football leagues are down to the final stages and there were a number of games down for decision this evening.
With the Laois seniors and U-20s in action over the next couple of...
A man and woman have been detained by Gardai this Thursday evening on suspicion of murder in relation to the investigation into the whereabouts of 56-year-old William Delaney, who has been missing from Portlaoise since January.
It is understood the...
The Laois Defibrillator Group, led by Mr. Peter Naughton, retired consultant and member of Laois Age Friendly Alliance, presented defibrillators and heated cabinets to recipients from around the County on Tuesday June 11 as part of an extensive research...
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There is another busy weekend in store for us all around Laois.
Friday 21 is the longest day of the year and also the date of the first dawn to dusk celebration of Laois food....
The son of a man who has been missing in Laois since January has made a public appeal for people to come forward to Gardai with information on what has happened to his dad.
Gardai and members of the Defence...
A new TV series, by the company who produced The Town for Virgin Media One, is looking to chat to families for the final episode of a three-part series.
Motive TV are producing a series which focuses on a family...
Gardai and members of the Defence Forces have sealed off the Rock of Dunamase as they are searching for a missing man who may have been 'killed' and 'buried' there.
According to the Irish Sun, the search began on Tuesday...
Fine Gael TD for Laois and Kildare South and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has received an update from the Minister for Education and Skills regarding Coláiste Íosagáin.
The major building project at the school is...
Laois minor football boss Donncha Phelan has named an unchanged team ahead of their Leinster semi final clash with Kildare in O'Moore Park on Friday night.
There is more positive news for Laois too with the news that a number...
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Ever find yourself midway through the Electric Picnic and realise you’ve forgotten something essential?
Well we bring you news that will ease those fears.
Tesco are coming back to the Electric Picnic and will have a shop inside...
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We are just ten days away from the biggest hurling outing for Laois since 2005 as the team prepare to play Westmeath in the Joe McDonagh Cup final.
The game forms part...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Grand Scenic.
With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €79 per week
This is another Exceptional Offer From JOE MALLON MOTORS.
Why buy from...
It's back for a remarkable 11th year.
The Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run is on Sunday, July 7 and there is a marked change to this year's tractor run.
This year the event is starting and finishing at The Final Furlong...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Siobhán Power
Quinagh, Ballinacarrig, Carlow / Laois
Siobhán Power of Ballinacarrig, Quinagh and Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away after a short illness on June 19th, 2019, at St Luke’s...
It was all smiles in Barnashrone NS in Ballyfin on Monday as they received their fifth Green Flag.
The whole school gathered to celebrate bring granted their fifth Green Flag for Biodiversity.
Parents, friends and members of the Board of Management...
Last night news broke of devoted Jack the dog, who stayed by his owner's side in difficulty.
Loyal Jack's owner Pat Brennan fell into a ditch while walking in Portarlington last night.
The rescue dog stayed by his side on the...
The Rock of Dunamase, one of Laois's main tourist attractions, has been under lockdown for the last 24 hours.
Members of an Garda siochana set up road blocks around the historic site around 3pm yesterday, Tuesday June 18.
Gardai remained at...
A Laois primary school is holding a 5km fun run on Friday June 21 in order to raise funds for a sensory garden.
Tobair an Leinn NS will hold MidSummer 5km Fun Run at 7.30pm in Raheen in Laois.
The race...
