Mark Comerford
Planning Permission: Applications submitted for 19 new homes in Laois plus a solar farm...
Laois County Council has received planning applications from two separate developers that would see the construction of 19 new homes in the county.
Kingscroft Developments...
‘The Slieve Blooms are not going to become the wild west for reckless quad...
"Quads and scramblers laying waste to Slieve Bloom bike and walking trails" according to a TD.
Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan, formerly a TD...
Great sadness in Mountmellick area following passing of beloved local nurse
There is great sadness in Mountmellick and the surrounding area following the passing of a beloved local nurse.
Trish Kelley (née Lawlor), aged in her...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during December as month-on-month figure drops by...
There were 89 residential properties sold in Laois during December according to the Property Price Register, a remarkable decrease of almost 50% on the...
News in Brief: New tree wall in Portlaoise; donations for DEBRA; and business connectivity
Lions Club support Portlaoise Tidy Towns
Portlaoise Lions Club have added their support to Portlaoise Tidy Town with the news that they will be funding...
‘We bought a house in March and now we’re homeless’ – How a dream...
People in Laois are being made 'homeless, leading to stress, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts'.
That is according to one man who says of he...
News in Brief: Growth in housing and recruitment across Laois as well online safety...
Record number of new homes commenced in Laois in 2024
New Government data shows a massive increase in the construction of new homes in Laois...
News in Brief: Isle of Dogs; AONTAS Awards; Culture Night; and Entrepreneur Of The...
‘Isle of Song’ launches in Laois
'Isle of Song' is an exciting new song-writing project taking place between March and October 2025 with children and...
‘The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned’ during the recent cold snap
"The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned" during the recent cold snap, Laois County Council has heard.
Speaking at the first meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal...
Laois GAA club announce fundraising event at exclusive Ballyfin Demesne
A Laois GAA club have announced an exciting fundraising event set to take place at one of the county's most exclusive locations.
Ballyfin GAA are...
Rugby: Fast start key as Garda end Portarlington’s unbeaten run
Garda Westmanstown 24 Portarlington 20
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington returned to action in Division 2B of the Leinster League on Sunday afternoon with a trip...
Soccer: Mountmellick held at home, Abbeyleix beaten and Clonaslee out on penalties
Mountmellick Utd 2 Birr Town 2
CCFL Senior Division
Mountmellick United ended 2024 on the back of a seven-game unbeaten run and returned to action in...
Weekend Read: Vonnie Bolton – Children’s books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career
Vonnie Bolton is a fascinating person with a fascinating life story, encapsulating two children's books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career.
Her debut book...
‘The forgotten road’ in Portlaoise remains source of concern for drivers and pedestrians alike
The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has come under renewed scrutiny as the road continues to be a source of concern in the town.
Speaking at...
Soccer: Clonaslee kick-start cup campaign while Mountmellick and Abbeyleix return to Senior Division
Local soccer returned to Laois last week following the Christmas break.
That was something of a soft launch as only three games - all in...
Rugby: Powerful Portarlington in flying form ahead Garda clash on Sunday
After a stuttery start to the season, Portarlington ended 2024 as the in-form team in Division 2B of the Leinster League.
Ross Doyle’s side lost...
Lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise described as ’embarrassing’
The lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise has been described as "embarrassing" as efforts continue to restore the service in the...
‘Delays’ to Abbeyleix Master Plan brandished ‘disappointing’ as demand for housing continues to grow
News that a Draft Master Plan for Abbeyleix is not expected to be prepared until the end of June, 2025 has been brandished as...
Alcoholics Anonymous group to hold public information event in Portlaoise
A Laois support group has announced it will hold an open meeting at the end of the month to help spread awareness about the...
Paddy Buggy elected new Cathaoirleach of Portlaoise Municipal District
The Portlaoise Municipal District committee of Laois County Council has elected it's new Cathaoirleach.
Councillor Paddy Buggy will take over the role having been proposed...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers set make history with first ever President’s National Cup Final appearance...
History will be made this weekend when the Portlaoise Panthers make their debut appearance in the President's National Cup Final.
The Women’s team made the...
In Pictures: Portarlington Rugby Club steal the show with ‘spectacular’ mock wedding
Portarlington Rugby Club celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2024 and part of the celebrations included a series of fundraisers, the biggest of which took...
REVEALED: The 100 most expensive properties sold in Laois during 2024
2024 was a somewhat turbulent year for the Laois property market, with the average price for home ebbing and flowing when compared with month-on-month...
Rugby: Fourth defeat in a row as Portlaoise beaten in Kells
North Meath 27 Portlaoise 10
Leinster League Division 2B
There was no new-year's bounce for Portlaoise as Lar Hogan's side were beaten by 17 points in...
Soccer: Five goals each for Ballybrittas and Mountmellick as Stradbally hit for seven in...
Ballybrittas Utd 5 Rosenallis AFC B 1
CCFL Division 3A
Local soccer returned to Laois this weekend with patches of snow and ice still evident from...
Rugby: Portlaoise show championship pedigree despite disappointing end to 2024
Portlaoise ended 2024 in third place in Division 2B of the Leinster League, finishing behind only Newbridge and North Meath.
That leaves The Town safely...
‘Snowman Killer’ wreaking havoc across Portlaoise as children ‘left in tears’
A bizarre situation unfolded throughout Portlaoise recently as a man carried out several acts of destruction - on snowmen.
An individual calling himself the 'Snowman...
GAA Fixtures: Inter-county returns as Laois footballers, hurlers and Ladies footballers all in action
People are still wishing one another a happy new year year, yet the GAA is set to make its return as the 2025 fixture...
Laois barman continues his role as First Dates Ireland returns tonight
It is one of the most popular shows on Irish TV and First Dates Ireland has a Laois man in a very prominent role.
The...
Laois hotel raises €11,500 for local charities through Christmas Community Donation Initiative
A Laois hotel raised close to €11,500 over the Christmas period with the proceeds going towards a fantastic local charity.
The Midlands Park Hotel in...