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Laois TD calls for action to address ‘absolutely shocking’ driving test wait times
A Laois TD has called for action to address the "absolutely shocking" time that people in the county are having to wait for driving...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers welcome Kildare to O’Moore...
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Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4...
News in Brief: Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway, ‘improved infrastructure’ for housing, and further...
Laois Senator Calls on Government to back 'visionary' Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway
Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Government to...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior footballers head to Aughrim
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Tailteann Cup Group 2 Round...
ACFL Division 1: Wins for Courtwood, Portlaoise and St Joseph’s as semi final picture...
Emo 3-13 Courtwood 2-18
ACFL Division 1 Round 5
Courtwood are up to fourth place in Division 1 following a two-point win over neighbours Emo this...
In Pictures: Laois School of Music launch Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival coming in...
Laois School of Music recently launched the Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 7.
Cruinniú na nÓg is a...
Athletics: Sun shines on Monavea as St Abban’s AC host Open Sports
Sun shines on Monavea as St Abban’s AC host Open Sports
A large crowd descended upon Monavea on Bank Holiday Monday to take part in...
ACFL Division 1: Four-goal Ballyroan-Abbey run riot at home to Graiguecullen
Ballyroan-Abbey 4-18 Graiguecullen 0-8
ACFL Division 1 Round 5
Ballyroan-Abbey were in a league of their own this evening as they cruised to victory at home...
Competitive women’s cricket returns to Laois after 30-year absence
Competitive women's cricket returned to Laois this weekend for the first time in more than 30 years.
While the men's teams have continued to evolve...
In Pictures: Music at the Malthouse BOP Orchestra and Ensembles concert in Stradbally showcases...
A collection of Laois musical talent was showcased in Stradbally over the weekend at the annual Music at the Malthouse BOP Orchestra and Ensembles...
60 social homes reactivated, €1.8m Housing Adaption Grants Approved for Laois plus free book-bags for...
60 social homes reactivated in Laois
Investment of €660,000 helped bring 60 homes back into use in Laois during 2024 as part of the Government's...
Soccer: Comiskey hat-trick helps Mountmellick thrash Willow Park to finish third in CCFL’s Senior...
Mountmellick Utd 5 Willow Park 2
CCFL Senior Division
Mountmellick United welcomed Athlone side Willow Park to Conor Davis Park this afternoon for the final game...
New car sales in Laois up 15% in April as Electric Vehicles continue to...
There were 108 new cars sold in Laois during April, up almost 15% from the 94 sold in the same month of 2024 according...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers bid for third consecutive...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3 – Laois v Kerry
In O’Moore Park at 4pm
Laois continue their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign when they welcome Kerry to...
Laois GAA submit planning application to construct new 200-seat spectator stand in Centre of...
Laois GAA have submitted a planning application to Laois County Council to construct a new spectator stand at their facility in the Centre of...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior footballers get Tailteann Cup campaign...
Tailteann Cup Group 2 Round 1 – Laois v Waterford
In O’Moore Park at 3pm
Laois begin their 2025 Tailteann Cup campaign in O'Moore Park at...
Laois TD to focus on neutrality, bolstering defence and cyber attacks following appointment to...
A Laois TD has been appointed to the new Oireachtas National Security and Defence Committee, which is to be chaired by Sinn Féin TD...
Deep sadness in Camross following passing of decorated coach and referee Frank McGlynn
There is deep sadness in Camross and the wider community following the passing of a much respected local figure.
Frank McGlynn, originally from Aghyaran, Tyrone,...
Laois Senator outlines goals after recent appointment to Oireachtas Housing and Social Protection Committees
A Laois Senator has been appointed to a position on two new Oireachtas Committees
Sinn Féin's Maria McCormack has been added to the Committee on...
Rising Laois band ‘Anita’ set to play gig this Friday to celebrate release of...
One of the fastest rising bands to emerge on the Irish music scene are playing a highly anticipated gig in Portlaoise this Friday.
Laois band...
Laois nine-year-old undertaking 1km swim to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
A nine-year-old girl from Laois is preparing to undertake a 1km swim in a bid to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Sadhbh O’Mahony...
Rugby: Phenomenal success for PortDara who claim Leinster Cup and Plate double
There was phenomenal success over the weekend for PortDara Rugby Club, as they delivered an outstanding U-14 and U-16 Leinster double victory.
The club -...
Laois-based garden designer Weisser announced for Bord Bia Bloom
With less than three weeks to go until the festival of flowers, food and fun returns to the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Bord Bia Bloom...
Rugby: Portlaoise RFC hosting women’s training and strength and conditioning sessions throughout May
A Laois sports organisation are running open training sessions throughout the month of May in a bid to increase their number of female players.
Portlaoise...
ACFL Division 2: Wins for Kilcavan, Portarlington and Clonaslee-St Manman’s while Barrowhouse get first...
Kilcavan 5-14 Rosenallis 0-15
ACFL Division 2 Round 4
Kilcavan have found life difficult up in ACFL Division 2 with three defeats from their first three...
Two Laois farmers among award winners at Tirlán Co-op’s Dairy and Sustainability Awards
Two Laois farmers were among the winners this week as Tirlán honoured their outstanding suppliers at the Co-op’s Dairy and Sustainability Awards.
Brian Rohan from...
News in Brief: Aird appointed to Oireachtas Committees plus Stanley and McCormack take aim...
Laois TD appointed to two Oireachtas Committees
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has been appointed to two separate Oireachtas Committees, firstly, Agriculture and Food,...
Weekend Read: A Leinster rugby game in Portlaoise would be so cool – but...
Leinster Rugby say they have no intentions of playing a home game outside Dublin - not in Portlaoise, Tullamore, Kilkenny or anywhere else.
The idea...
Tourism Connect brings together the great and the good of Laois tourism
Tourism Connect - a tourism industry and networking event led by Fáilte Ireland - was held recently at Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event was...
In Pictures: Rural Laois men’s shed going from strength to strength as a core...
A Laois men's shed continues to go from strength to strength as a core group in their community.
Knock Vintage Men's Shed began as a...