Mark Comerford
Car sales rise slightly in Laois as seven-month national decline finally subsides
New car sales continued to plateaue in Laois during October, with the number almost stagnant from the same month in 2023 according to figures...
New CEO of Laois County Council hopes to ‘improve quality of life’ in Laois
Laois County Council's new Chief Executive, Mr Michael Rainey, has described Laois as a 'strong' county as he outlined his plans for his new...
Soccer: Rosenallis, Portlaoise and Cappakeel all knocked out of Combined Counties Cup
Cloneygowan Celtic 3 Rosenallis AFC 1
CCFL Combined Counties Cup Round 1
Rosenallis were on the wrong side of the biggest upset in the Counties Cup...
Rugby: Powerful Portarlington end Portlaoise’s unbeaten record
Portlaoise 17 Portarlington 28
Leinster League Division 2B
Two tries each from Darragh Perry and Adam Lamkin have given Portarlington a massive win in Togher, ending...
Laois U-20 FC ‘A’: Crettyard-Spink top Group A after contentious draw with Portlaoise
Portlaoise 1-12 Crettyard-Spink 1-12
Laois U-20 FC 'A' Group A Round 5
Crettyard-Spink tonight advanced to the Laois Shopping Centre U-20 FC 'A' semi-finals as Group A...
Budget Breakdown: A deep dive into where your money is being spent in 2025
Laois County Council announced their Budget 2025 this week, with close to €124 million to be spent - an increase of 9% from last...
Council in Brief: Christmas lights, car parking, polling stations and more
It was a busy day in Laois County Council this week with the Portlaoise Municipal District holding their November monthly meeting.
The seven Councillors in...
On the Canvass: Brian Stanley strengthening his base as General Election draws near
It is 0° Celsius on a bone-chilling Tuesday evening in Portlaoise, but Brian Stanley and his team are undeterred and out in force.
The group...
Mary Lou’s return visit to Laois postponed until next Wednesday
Mary Lou McDonald's return visit to Laois has been postponed until next Wednesday, November 27.
The Sinn Féin leader had been due to visit Portlaoise...
Laois County Councillor alleged to have ‘threatened’ people over planning permission as project rejected
A heated exchange broke out in Laois County Council on Monday as the elected representatives discussed a proposed development in a Laois village.
The councillors...
Mary Lou returning to Laois on Thursday with Sinn Féin out in force this...
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald will return to Portlaoise on Thursday as she continues to rally support for General Election candidate in Laois...
€124 million announced for Laois County Council’s Budget 2025
Laois County Council's Budget 2025 has been formally ratified this week, with close to €124 million to go around.
This is an increase of 9%...
On the Canvass: Maria McCormack on the march for Sinn Fein in Laois
The General Election is less than two weeks away, which means every housing estate and main street across the country are abuzz with promises,...
Soccer: Abbeyleix, Clonaslee and Rosenallis all beaten as Portlaoise forced to settle for a...
Abbeyleix Ath 0 Monksland Utd 6
CCFL Senior Division
Both sides came into this game knowing one of them, at least, would be picking up their...
Leinster Club JHC: Mountmellick out of Leinster thanks to Wicklow champions Avondale
Mountmellick 1-14 Avondale (Wicklow) 1-18
Leinster Club JHC Quarter Final
Mountmellick's provincial adventure has come to an end in Arklow after a four-point defeat to Avondale.
The...
Department suggests Laois’s special needs children should go to Tipperary or Kildare for their...
The Department of Education has suggested special needs children in Laois should travel to Tipperary or Kildare for school, as the Government remain determined...
Leinster Club IHC and JHC Preview: Borris-Kilcotton head to Westmeath as Mountmellick travel to...
Fr Dalton's (Westmeath) v Borris-Kilcotton
Leinster Club IHC Quarter Final, 1.30pm in Rochfordbridge
If the bookies are to be believed, this should be a walk in...
Laois U-20 FC ‘B’ Final: Fitzgerald goal means glory for Killeshin in physical battle...
Killeshin 1-7 Portarlington 0-7
Laois U-20 FC 'B' Final
Killeshin have won the penultimate football trophy of 2024, lifting the Laois U-20 FC 'B' tonight in...
Council in Brief: Cemetery management, road safety, fire station facilities and more
It was a busy day in Laois County Council this week with the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District holding their November monthly meeting.
The six Councillors in...
St Francis Special School plunged into ‘crisis’ as Department of Education order major reduction...
The Department of Education have plunged into 'crisis' the most vulnerable people in Laois, with the news of a class reduction being demanded of...
In Pictures: Annual WWI Remembrance Ceremony takes place in Portlaoise
The annual remembrance ceremony for those who died in World War One took on Sunday in Portlaoise.
The ceremony also honoured those who died in...
Laois band Cua announce highly anticipated Portlaoise show as part of major European Tour
Laois band Cua are gearing up to perform a highly anticipated show in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
The concert, which is set to take...
Election Diary: School issues, going poster free, remembering the last November election and our...
Throughout the week between now and Election Day on Friday, November 29, we’ll be bringing you a daily bulletin from the campaign trail in...
In Pictures: Amazing collection of pictures showcasing many wonderful events from Leaves Festival 2024
The Leaves Festival 2024 came to a thrilling conclusion over the weekend, as the best of Irish writing and music was on show across...
Rugby: Portarlington put 50 on Ratoath while Portlaoise win again in Arklow
Portarlington 50 Ratoath 13
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington suffered a heavy defeat away to Newbridge last week but Ross Doyle's got back to winning ways...
Soccer: Mountmellick up to third as Rosenallis and Portlaoise finally win first games this...
Mountmellick Utd 4 Monksland Utd 1
CCFL Senior Division
Mountmellick United are up to third place in the Senior Division after an impressive win at home...
Amazing young Laois man and his dog set for festive fundraiser
An amazing young man from Laois will be giving up his time on Christmas Eve to do a 3km walk in the name of...
Leinster Club JFC Preview: Barcelona Gaels set to light up O’Moore Park against Kilcavan
Kilcavan v Barcelona Gaels
Leinster Club JFC Quarter Final in O'Moore Park at 1.30pm
It's the game that's on everyone’s lips this weekend, as European Champions...
Leinster Club IFC Preview: Crettyard prepare to face Dublin champions in Parnell Park
Naomh Mearnóg v Crettyard
Leinster Club IFC Quarter Final in Parnell Park at 1.30pm
Laois intermediate football champions Crettyard have an eye-catching fixture this Saturday as...
Primary Healthcare in Laois ‘needs to move to 21st Century’ says local TD
A local Independent TD has said Primary Healthcare Services in Laois "needs to move to 21st Century."
Deputy Brian Stanley has taken aim at the...