Mark Comerford
‘Put anyone in front of us and we’ll give them a good fight’ –...
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Laois's whirlwind season continues this Sunday as they head...
Taoiseach confronted by Laois TD regarding ‘failure’ of special needs services for children
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has challenged the Taoiseach in the Dáil regarding what he described as “the failure" of the Government to provide...
All-Ireland Ladies MFC ‘B’: Sligo stand in the way as Laois back in action...
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All Ireland Ladies MFC 'B' Semi-final - Laois v...
Laois JFC ‘A’: The Rock just too good for Spink in entertaining Championship opener
Spink 0-13 The Rock 0-15
Laois JFC ‘A’ Group A Round 1
The Championship is officially underway as The Rock won away to Spink in Group A...
’25 years on’ – special programme of events celebrating quarter century of Abbeyleix Bog
'25 years on', a special programme of events celebrating quarter century of Abbeyleix Bog will take place from Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July...
Local TD ‘really shocked’ as cost of Laois bus stops/shelters revealed at over €24,000...
A Laois TD has said he is "really shocked" at recently unveiled figures that reveal the cost of new bus stops/shelters in Portlaoise was...
News in Brief: Consultation into community and voluntary sector; new appointment by Laois Fianna...
Laois TD praises new consultation process in community and voluntary sector
A Laois TD has said a new consultation process offers stakeholders "an opportunity to...
More than music – Folly Festival 2025 showcases artisan food from across Laois and...
One of the most popular festivals in Laois took place over the weekend as revellers arrived in Cullohill for Folly Festival 2025.
Known as Ireland’s...
Ladies Football League Division 1: Another final beckons as three-goal Portlaoise prove too strong...
Portlaoise 3-10 St Conleth's 1-5
Ladies Football League Division 1 Semi-Final
A strong performance in Rathleague this afternoon has seen Portlaoise overcome St Conleth's to book...
Joint Local Area Plan for Portarlington takes one step closer with focus on public...
The Joint Local Area Plan (JLAP) draft for Portarlington has been ratified by Laois County Council this week.
The Elected Members convened in Council Chambers...
In Pictures: American delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County, Tennessee, enjoy whirlwind trip around Laois
A delegation from Franklin City/Williamson County in Tennessee, USA, were in Laois this week to take in all that the County has to offer.
Franklin City/Williamson...
Portarlington GAA hosting fundraising draw with ‘incredible prize’ up for grabs
A Laois GAA club are are hosting a fundraising draw with an "incredible prize" up for grabs.
Portarlington GAA are selling tickets to the draw...
All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship: Laois make long trip to Armagh with both sides...
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All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Round 5 – Laois...
Handball: Two Laois legends win thrilling Leinster Masters final after dramatic tie-breaker in Carlow
Two legendary Laois handballers have combined forces to add yet another Leinster title to their illustrious list of accolades.
Ray Fogarty of Cullohill and Kevin...
ACFL Division 5: Portarlington leave it late to see off O’Dempsey’s in thoroughly entertaining...
Portarlington 2-21 O'Dempsey's 2-9
ACFL Division 5 Final
Portarlington have beaten local rivals O'Dempsey's to win the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 5 title after a...
Athletics: Laois star represents Ireland at European Championships plus ten medals for St Abban’s...
European Athletics Team Championships, Maribor, Slovenia
St Abban's AC star Saragh Buggy was part of the Ireland team that took part in the European Athletics...
ACFL Division 3: Lowry and Deering lead the way as ruthless Killeshin overcome Mountmellick
Killeshin 3-14 Mountmellick 0-15
ACFL Division 3 Final
Killeshin have won the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 title after a high-scoring victory over Mountmellick in...
American delegation arrives in Laois as transatlantic partnership continues to prosper
The transatlantic connection between Laois and the USA grew even stronger this week with the arrival of a specially selected delegation from Tennessee.
Laois was...
Mountmellick nursing home ‘proven to be the best model’ following ‘glowing’ HIQA report amid...
St Vincent's Hospital Mountmellick has received a "glowing" report from HIQA following an unannounced recent inspection, with the evidence being used by a Laois...
Local residents voice ‘widespread concern’ regarding proposed new solar farm on Laois/Kildare border
Laois residents around Portarlington and Killenard have voiced "widespread concern" regarding a proposed new solar farm in the area.
Irish renewable energy company BNRG held...
All-Ireland Ladies IFC: Unbeaten Laois welcome Wexford to O’Moore Park with a semi-final spot...
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All-Ireland Ladies IFC Quarter-Final – Laois v Wexford
In O'Moore...
ACFL Division 1: Emo and The Heath are relegated as Graiguecullen and Courtwood stay...
Emo 0-4 Graiguecullen 5-13
ACFL Division 1 Relegation Playoff
Both of these sides will be incredibly disappointed with how their respective campaigns have gone in the...
ACFL Division 1: Fast start key as St Joseph’s beat Stradbally to set up...
St Joseph's 1-14 Stradbally 0-12
ACFL Division 1 Semi-Final
St Joseph's have booked their place in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 Final after a...
Raheen Vintage Club preparing for ‘spectacular’ 16th Annual Vintage Rally and Annual Draw
A Laois Vintage Club will be hosting their 16th Annual Vintage Rally Show on Sunday, July 13, with the proceeds going towards a number...
ACHL Division 2: Clough-Ballacolla too strong for The Harps in entertaining League decider
Clough-Ballacolla 2-21 The Harps 2-13
ACHL Division 2 Final
Clough-Ballacolla and The Harps met in the Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 2 final this evening, with...
ACFL Division 3: Mountmellick cruise past Portlaoise to set up League decider with Killeshin
Mountmellick 2-21 Portlaoise 0-11
ACFL Division 3 Semi-Final
Mountmellick are through to the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 final after cruising past Portlaoise in Pairc...
Laois students set to record song commemorating The Great Famine following debut live performance
Students at a Laois primary school recently gave the first performance of their new song 'The Day the Music Died'.
The children of St Colmcille's...
Laois farmer wins big at third annual National Dairy Awards held in Portlaoise
There was one happy Laois winner at the third Annual National Dairy Awards which took place in The Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
21 Awards were...
News in Brief: Public transport needs, upgrade grants for Laois properties and funding for...
Stanley highlights public transport needs during Dáil debate
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley had a busy time of it at last week's Dáil Debate on...
ACHL Division 1: Borris-Kilcotton overcome Camross to set up blockbuster final with Abbeyleix
Borris-Kilcotton 1-21 Camross 1-18
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Semi-Final
Borris-Kilcotton are through to the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 final after a...