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Laois TD tells Dáil Éireann that new fire station for Rathdowney ‘needs to be...

A Laois TD has impressed upon Dáil Éireann the pressing need for a new fire station in the county. Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley...

Tributes paid following passing of ‘generous, well-respected, and admired’ former Laois Garda

There is deep sadness in Mountmellick and the wider community this week following the passing of a beloved former Garda. Jim Griffin of Davitt Road,...

Laois boss Duff says his side ‘were beaten by the better team’ as Cavan...

Laois Ladies football manager Stephen Duff has said his side "were beaten by the better team" on Sunday as Cavan ran out 11-point winners...
Laois Ladies Footballers General 2025

Ladies NFL Division 3: Cavan too strong for Laois after phenomenal first half

Laois 0-11 Cavan 2-16 Ladies NFL Division 3 Round 6 The Laois Ladies footballers welcomed Cavan to the Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise, this afternoon for a...

Towns Plate: Seven tries and seven yellow cards as Portlaoise conquer Portarlington

Portlaoise 26 Portarlington 19 Leinster Towns Plate Round 1 Portlaoise are through to the second round of the Leinster Towns Plate at the expense of Portarlington...

Soccer: Vital three points for Clonaslee and Stradbally as Rosenallis suffer double cup defeat

Clonaslee Utd 3 Birr Town 0 CCFL Senior Division Clonaslee United took another step towards safety in the CCFL Senior Division with an important win at home...

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior footballers head to Enniskillen

NFL Division 3 Round 7 – Laois v Fermanagh In Brewster Park, Enniskillen at 2pm Laois head to Enniskillen this afternoon where they will take on...

The week that was – our most read stories of the week

1 - Laois cancer survivor tells her story as she encourages support for Daffodil Day A young Laois woman has opened up about her cancer...

‘Encouraging’ early numbers prompt calls for extension to Portlaoise Bus Service

The new Portlaoise Bus Service has been roundly praised this week following the first month of operations in the town. The National Transport Authority (NTA)...

News in Brief: Music grants, Nitrates Derogation, affordable housing and mental health services

New grants available for music education in Laois schools New grants are available for music education in Laois schools with local music groups and organisations...

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers welcome Dublin for final...

National Hurling League Division 1B – Laois v Dublin In O'Moore Park at 5pm Laois bring the curtain down on their National Hurling League Division 1B...

Road safety in Portlaoise under increased scrutiny following several recent ‘horrifying tragedies’

Road safety in Portlaoise is under increased scrutiny in recent weeks, following a number of tragic fatalities on the town's roads. Independent Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley...

Athletics: Medals galore at the Leinster Juvenile Indoor Championships plus inaugural Secondary Schools 4x200m...

Medals galore at the Leinster Juvenile Indoor Championships  St Abban’s AC had fantastic representation at the Leinster Juvenile Indoor Championships at the weekend. The Laois club...

Deep sadness in Mountmellick following the passing of one of the town’s great community...

There is deep sadness in Mountmellick this week following the passing of one of the town's great community figures. Brian Lynch, 95, of Chapel Street,...
domestic violence

Laois Domestic Abuse Service promped to show ‘more urgency’ in developing Domestic Refuge in...

Laois Domestic Abuse Service (LDAS) have been promped to show "more urgency" in making progress on a Domestic Refuge for the county. This follows confirmation...

Process is underway for Laois County Council to take in charge significant portion of...

The process is underway for Laois County Council to take in charge a series of roads in Kilminchy housing estate, Portlaoise. Since it was built...

In Pictures: Portlaoise College TY Students plant 185 trees for biodiversity

Transition Year students at Portlaoise College, with the help of visiting French Erasmus student Meye Dorts, planted an impressive 185 trees on the school...

‘Serious shortcomings’ in Laois ambulance service ‘need to be brought to light,’ and issues...

"Serious shortcomings" in the ambulance service in Laois "need to be brought to light," and issues "need to be addressed." That is according to Independent...

Road conditions around Laois continue to dominate local politics, with pleas for several improvements...

Road conditions around Laois continued to dominate local politics this week, with pleas for improvements to be made at locations around the county. Fine Gael...

Rugby: Laois player part of first ever Tipperary team to win prestigious Munster Senior...

A Laois rugby player had a milestone moment over the weekend when he lined out for Nenagh Ormond as they won the Munster Senior...

Serious concerns raised over ‘shocking speed’ as motorists pass Laois GAA ground 

Serious concerns have been raised about the "shocking speed" at which motorists are driving past a Laois GAA ground. The matter was brought before the...

Soccer: Cup wins for both Mountmellick and Portlaoise as Rosenallis exit Combined Counties Shield

Mountmellick Utd A 3 Mullingar Celtic 0 Paddy Cotter Cup Quarter-Final Division 1 side Mullingar Celtic made the trip to Conor Davis Park this morning, with...

Planning permission awarded for new café in Camross and new playschool in Shanahoe

Laois County Council have given approval to two recent planning permission applications for community developments in rural parts of the county. Camross Heritage CLG have...

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers take on Carlow in...

National Hurling League Division 1B – Laois v Carlow In O'Moore Park at 1.45pm Laois welcome Carlow to O'Moore Park this afternoon in a high-stakes clash...

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior footballers welcome Clare to O’Moore...

National Football League Division 3 – Laois v Clare In O'Moore Park at 6pm The pressure is off for Laois this weekend as Justin McNulty's side...

ACFL Division 2: Goals key as Ballyfin overcome Clonaslee-St Manman’s in entertaining league opener

Ballyfin 3-11 Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-12 ACFL Division 2 Round 1 A huge full moon greeted the players on a bitterly cold night in Ballyfin, where the...

Planning permission awarded for two major developments in Mountmellick

Laois County Council have awarded conditional planning permission for two significant community developments in Mountmellick. The Board of Management at Scoil Phadraig Naofa received approval...

Two Laois schools on show at Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition in Croke Park 

Two Laois schools have exhibited at the Certified Irish Angus Schools' Competition held in Croke Park. The two schools in question were Portlaoise College and...

Changes to Housing Aid for Older People Grant ‘far too confusing’ as grants no...

There has been serious opposition to changes in regulations to the Housing Aid for Older People Grant that means grants are no longer available...

Laois club asking for help to build new floodlit 4G Astroturf pitch 

A Laois soccer club is asking for community support as they strive to improve facilities for both their club and the wider area. It was...