Mark Comerford
Commitment demanded for safety improvements on ‘absolutely lethal’ road that has seen five young...
A local County Councillor has demanded a commitment from the Council to make safety improvements on a road that has seen five young people...
Darts: Laois reach All-Ireland B quarter-finals but come unstruck against Wexford
The Laois darts team have reached the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland B championships, continuing the good form of the County's darts teams.
The B All-Ireland...
Iconic Woodenbridge over the River Erkina will officially reopen to the public this Sunday
The iconic Woodenbridge over the River Erkina will reopen to the public on Sunday, April 14, with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 2pm.
Laois County...
‘Dire traffic problems’ in one of Laois’s biggest towns requires ‘urgently needed, necessary investment’
A local County Councillor has called for "urgently needed, necessary investment" to alleviate "dire traffic problems" in one of Laois's biggest towns.
Fianna Fáil Cllr...
Public lighting under scrutiny with calls for contactors to be penalised
Public lighting in County Laois came under scrutiny again this week, this time at the April meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District.
Fine Gael Cllr...
Demands on staff, volunteers and committees continue to grow across Laois cemeteries
The County's cemeteries took centre stage this week at the April meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District.
Independent Cllr James Kelly raised the issue, calling...
Election Diary: Labour candidates critical of national Government while Green candidate calls for councillors...
The 2024 Local Elections are fast approaching and things are heating across the county ahead of polling day on June 7.
Labour candidate says local...
Rainbow Gathering could make sensational return to Rosenallis more than 30 years on from...
The year is 1993 and approximately 2,000 people have descended on the small townland of Ballyhupahaun, Rosenallis.
On August 25, a group of ‘Rainbow Gatherers’...
News in Brief: Proposed renovations for rural Laois national school and popular tourist accommodation
Barnashrone National School
The Board of Management of Barnashrone National School have sought planning permission from Laois County council to redevelop the rural school nestled...
Bord na Mona ‘very open to proposals’ for tourists attractions in Laois according to...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has led a Sinn Féin party delegation in a meeting with the senior management team of Bord Na...
Order of Malta Cadets honoured at Garda Youth Awards for their commitment and community...
Two young people from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Ciara Long...
Election Diary: Independents Day as TDs lend support to Laois candidates – plus calls...
The 2024 Local Elections are fast approaching and things are heating across the county ahead of polling day on June 7.
Wexford TD to launch...
ACFL Division 2: Wins for O’Dempsey’s, Rosenallis and The Heath, while Clonaslee-St Manman’s win...
ACFL Division 2 Round 2
O’Dempsey’s 2-17 Killeshin 0-7
O'Dempsey's are top of Division 2 of the football league after a barnstorming win away to Killeshin...
CCFL: Dramatic cup wins for Rosenallis, Maryborough and Portlaoise while Clonaslee win in Division...
Division 1 Cup Quarter-Final
Rosenallis 3 Mullingar Town 1 (AET)
Rosenallis are through to the semi-finals of the Division 1 Cup after an extra time win...
CCFL Division 3 Cup: Hat-trick from super sub Cahillane send Portlaoise through to semi-finals
Portlaoise AFC 'B' 3 Gracefield FC 2
CCFL Division 3 Cup Quarter Final
Paul Cahillane came off the bench to score a ten-minute hat-trick as Portlaoise...
Young Laois volunteer honoured at Garda Youth Awards for dedication to helping her community
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Rachel Fennelly of...
The week that was – our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Legendary rock group AC/DC to perform rare intimate gig in Laois
The April fools joke that had everyone talking this week as LaoisToday...
Young Laois person described as ‘the very definition of quiet leadership’ honoured at Garda...
A young person from Laois has been honoured at the 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards, held in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise.
Matty Doyle...
Laois becoming a hot-bed of darts – one of Ireland’s fastest growing sports
Darts, the sport that everybody loves for a week at Christmas, is currently on the rise across Ireland, with Laois fast becoming a hot-bed...
Planning permission granted for major new development at busy Laois national school
Planning permission has been awarded for a major new project in Portlaoise at Summerhill and Aghnaharna, near Holy Family National School at a total site...
Laois player graduates from Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s BUA Programme
A footballer from Laois has been named as a graduate from the Ladies Gaelic Football Association's Believe, Unlock Potential, Achieve (BUA) Programme.
Grace Cunningham, 17...
Laois rugby club to host open training session for women interested in trying out...
A Laois rugby club are hosting an open training session for anyone who feels interested in trying out the sport.
PortDara Falcon senior women's team...
St Mary’s Hall to be leased out in an effort to resolve ’embarrassing’ maintenance...
An ongoing battle between Portlaoise Panthers and Laois County Council has reached a new milestone, with local councillors hopeful that this will help to...
Civic Reception to be held for Timahoe National School – winners of 2024 All-Ireland...
Laois County Council has confirmed it will hold a Civic Reception for Timahoe National School, who were crowned winners of the All-Ireland Mini-Scientist Exhibition...
Major works to be carried out on two protected structures in Laois
Laois County Council have given the go-ahead for works to be carried out on two protected structures in the county, including one of Laois's...
Laois County Council make formal statement regarding Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation
Laois County Council has made a formal statement regarding the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation.
The judicial commission which was published in 2021,...
CCFL: All of this week’s Laois soccer fixtures including a busy schedule for Stradbally...
April brings with it the business end of the soccer season, with teams up and down Laois preparing for another busy weekend.
Four teams are...
Laois dancer to star in episode five of TG4’s An Ríl Deal this Sunday
A new series of An Ríl Deal is back on our screens, with a Laois performer part of TG4's search for the next big...
In Pictures: Laois County Council’s trip to New York City for St Patrick’s weekend
Laois County Council have published an account of a visit to New York by Council representatives as part of the St Patrick's weekend celebrations...
Arts grants awarded to 25 groups and individuals across Laois
Laois County Council have announced their allocation of arts grants for the beginning of 2024, with a total of 25 groups and individuals receiving...