Mark Comerford
Two young Laois lads to shave off their mullets during cancer charity event
Two local ten-year-olds are gearing up to sacrifice their distinctive mullet hairstyles next week to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society Relay for...
11 acts added to Electric Picnic lineup including Inhaler, Nile Rodgers, The Saw Doctors,...
With just over three weeks to go until Stradbally Estate opens its gates to welcome 80,000 festival goers, Electric Picnic has announced a further...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Strong Laois links to Donegal footballer seeking All Ireland success
One small corner of Laois had a particular interest in the All Ireland...
Local TD describes ‘closing down’ of bedspace at Laois hospital as ‘unconscionable’ as questions...
A local TD has said that "closing down" bedspace in a Laois hospital "would be unconscionable", saying the multi-million-euro spend on the facility "cannot...
Laois Premier IHC: Culleton brothers to the fore as Mountmellick overcome Abbeyelix
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Mountmellick 1-18 Abbeyleix 1-14
Laois Premier IHC Group A...
Laois County Council joins President Higgins and Irish Government in calling for ‘immediate ceasefire...
Laois County Council has joined the list of names, including President Michael D Higgins, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and An Tánaiste Simon Harris in...
Laois Premier IHC: Hat-trick hero Duff leads Ballyfin to phenomenal 18-point win over Clough-Ballacolla
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Ballyfin 3-22 Clough-Ballacolla 0-13
Laois Premier IHC Group B...
Laois ‘missing a trick’ by not ‘tapping into the booming market for motorhome and...
A local County Councillor has said that Laois is "missing a trick" when it comes to "tapping into the booming market for motorhome and...
Athletics: St Abban’s go close at National League Finals and Gold for Condron, Territt...
National Athletics League Finals
Laois athletics club St Abban's fielding teams in both the Men’s and Women’s competitions of the recent National Athletics League finals...
Laois SHC: First win for Abbeyleix after incredible game against Rathdowney-Errill
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Abbeyleix 2-23 Rathdowney-Errill 2-19
Laois SHC Round 2
Abbeyleix have...
Ciara Burke still very much feeling part of ladies football journey despite cruel injury...
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For the first time since 2019, Ciara Burke from...
In Pictures: Another fantastic year of events at 2025 Ossory Agricultural Show
Excitement reached a fever pitch over the weekend as revellers from around Laois and further afield celebrated the annal Ossory Agricultural Show on Sunday.
With...
Sadness in Portlaoise following passing of Emyln O’Reilly at just 50 years of age
There is a tremendous sense of shock and sadness in Portlaoise and the wider community following the passing of well-known figure Emyln O'Reilly.
Mr O'Reilly,...
Celebrity stylists Doran and Maher to host Laois Family, Fun and Fashion Day for...
Celebrity stylists Marrietta Doran and Mandy Maher are coming to Laois to host a Breakthrough Cancer Research Family, Fun and Fashion Day.
The event will...
Laois TD criticises Health Service spending on management and administration and hits out at...
A Laois TD has had his say on recent HSE news including the spending on management and administration staff, both nationally and specifically in...
Giant American fire engines and Guinness World Record attempt at Stradbally Steam Rally
The Irish Steam Preservation Society will host the 61st National Steam Rally in Stradbally on the August Bank Holiday weekend, with two new attractions...
News in Brief: Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure; ‘Forgotten Farmers’ scheme; and Government...
Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure in Laois
11 projects in Laois will split over half-a-million euro to "deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure" local...
Laois SFC: Keogh and Daly to the fore as St Joseph’s ease to victory...
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St Joseph's 1-18 Ballyfin 0-5
Laois SFC Round 1
2023...
Jack and Jill’s Portlaoise Charity Boutique joins new JAM Card initiative
The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation's Portlaoise Charity Boutique is now officially JAM (Just A Minute) friendly, following the successful completion of JAM training...
Annual Lalor Rally returns to Laois this weekend to celebrate historic O’Leathlobhair Clann
The Annual Lalor Rally returns to Abbeyleix this weekend to celebrate the O’Leathlobhair Clann and their storied history.
All those of the name Lalor, O’Lalor,...
Local TD tells Dáil that dental services in Laois are ‘going backwards’
A local has highlighted dental services in Laois during a special Dáil session focusing on what he called "the public dental services crisis."
Independent Republican...
In Pictures: Laois musicians take part in ‘Isle of Song’ Live Showcase in Portlaoise
A young group of musicians from Laois, Offaly and Northern Ireland performed at an unbelievably entertaining concert this weekend in Kavanagh’s, Portlaoise.
The ‘Isle of...
Cosy Choir’s ten-year celebration concert raises €2,500 for Laois Hospice and Irish Guide Dogs
A Laois musical ensemble has presented cheques to two wonderful charities having raised €2,500 from a recent concert.
The Cosy Choir, based in Mountrath, held the...
News in Brief: Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo; 88 derelict buildings refurbished...
Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo
Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend "one of the most important procurement events of...
Athletics: Success for Duffy and Lalor St Abban’s Fit4Life Summer League Finale
The St Abban’s AC Fit4Life Summer League came to a conclusion, with the final stage taking place at the club grounds in Monavea, with...
Karate: Portlaoise Dojo Strikes Gold at Welsh Open with victories for Wilk, Phelan and...
Three Laois fighters are basking in the glow of their newly-won trophies, having represented Ireland at the recent Welsh Open Karate Championships.
Justyna Wilk, Jane...
Ladies Football League Division 1: New champions crowned as Sarsfields prove too strong for...
Sarsfields 2-11 Portlaoise 1-6
Ladies Football League Division 1 Final
The Laois Ladies Football League Division 1 crown belongs to Sarsfields after a dominant win over...
Ladies Football League Division 2: Brennan the difference as Portlaoise overcome St Conleth’s
Portlaoise 3-12 St Conleth's 0-13
Ladies Football League Division 2 Final
Portlaoise have won the Laois Ladies Football League Division 2 title after a hugely impressive win...
Laois man to represent Ireland at World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa
A Laois man has been selected to represent Ireland on the international stage where he will compete at the upcoming WPC World Powerlifting Championships...
Laois Premier IHC: Heffernan, Carroll and Dunphy to the fore as Ballyfin see off...
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Ballyfin 1-18 Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-14
Laois Premier IHC -...