Mark Comerford
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...
Continuity key for Mountmellick as Carter and Coss continue in 2025
2024 was a marquee year for Mountmellick GAA club, with their hurlers and footballers delivering a memorable County Final double.
The two masterminds behind Mountmellick's...
Met Eireann issues status orange weather warning as freezing temperatures continue
Met Eireann has issued status orange low temperature and ice warnings for the next two nights as the temperatures are set to plummet to...
Registration now open for parade participants in Mountmellick Boglands Festival 2025
Registration is now open for parade participants in Mountmellick's Boglands Festival 2025 with just two-and-a-half months to go.
A huge amount of planning and preparation...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during November as market shows significant signs...
There were 120 residential properties sold in Laois during November according to the Property Price Register, an increase of 3% on the 2023 figure.
After...
In Pictures: Kelly and Mulhare win gold at Laois Senior Cross Country Championships held...
The elegant grounds of Emo Court were the fitting venue for the 2024 hosting of the Laois Senior Cross Country Championships on Sunday.
Spectators were...
Rugby: Portarlington run riot in Birr as Newbridge edge out Portlaoise by a point
Birr 0 Portarlington 43
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington have ended 2024 as the in form team Division 2B, closing out the year with four incredible...
Soccer: Match abandoned in Clonaslee as Portlaoise, Rosenallis and Stradbally all beaten
Clonaslee Utd 3 Mullingar Celtic 0 (Match Abandoned)
Paddy Cotter Cup Round 1
Mullingar Celtic made the trip to Clonaslee on Sunday morning, with the Westmeath...
Comedy legend Pat Shortt set to perform in Laois shortly after Christmas
An Irish comedy legend is set to perform in Laois shortly after Christmas.
Pat Shortt will be joined by his daughter Faye Shortt as the...
Laois County Council accused of ‘doing nothing’ to address dangerous trees in wake of...
A local County Councillor has accused Laois County Council of "doing nothing" to address dangerous trees across the county.
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney hit out...
Mountmellick footpaths in ‘a dire state’ and require urgent attention to protect safety of...
The footpaths in a major Laois town are in "a dire state" and require urgent attention and increased funding to protect the safety of...
Soccer Fixtures: Portlaoise and Clonaslee in Cotter Cup plus Abbeyleix head to Athlone in...
The Christmas period is soccer season across Ireland, with another set of fixtures set to battle the conditions across the CCFL this weekend.
Nine Laois...
Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District not receiving ‘fair share’ of roads funding
The Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District is being underrepresented in terms of roads and not receiving a "fair share" of the funding.
That is according to Fine...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois leading to difficult living situation...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois is leading to difficult living situations for the affected residents as well as causing 'serious...
Laois County Council reject another requested Columbarium Wall
Laois will not be getting another Columbarium Wall, as the County Council has once again kiboshed a request from a community cemetery.
Councillor John King...
Portlaoise GAA Club on the hunt for new senior football and hurling managers
Portlaoise GAA Club are in search of new management teams for both their senior footballers and hurlers.
Aidan Fennelly lasted only one year as Portlaoise's...