Mark Comerford
Rugby: Laois player Fitzpatrick part of Ireland’s historic Rugby sevens win in Australia
History was made this morning in front of a sell-out crowd at the inaugural Perth SVNS as Ireland claimed a first ever rugby sevens...
Basketball: Remarkable second half comeback sees Portlaoise Panthers remain top of Division 1
Portlaoise Panthers 95 UCD Marian 78
Men’s Division 1, 23-24
Top-of-the-table Portlaoise Panthers welcomed third-place UCD Marian to St Mary's Hall on Saturday evening in a...
CCFL Cotter Cup: Langford hat-trick not enough as Emo Celtic lose out in nine-goal...
Emo Celtic 4 Willow Park 5
CCFL Paddy Cotter Cup Round 2
Despite a sensational first-half hat-trick from Craig Langford, Emo Celtic came out on the...
CCFL Cotter Cup: Clonaslee United come from behind to beat Birr with late Downey...
Clonaslee Utd 2 Birr Town 1
CCFL Paddy Cotter Cup Round 2
A late penalty from Bob Downey was enough to give Clonaslee United safe passage...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois man plays a part as Galway side St Thomas’s claim thrilling All Ireland club hurling title
Laois man Tommy Fitzgerald was a...
Sport in Brief – Laois receives second-lowest funding in Ireland, Portlaoise RFC jersey presentation...
Laois GAA clubs to receive less than €70,000 in sports grants
Two GAA clubs in County Laois have received sports grants as part of a...
Valley Star Project – a climate-friendly reimagining of Mountmellick Christmas Tree
Mountmellick Christmas Tree Committee is embarking on an exciting new initiative in O’Connell Square that they say will be delivered by end of 2026.
The...
CCFL: All of this week’s Laois soccer fixtures with cup competitions taking center stage
There was practically no football played in Laois last weekend, as Storm Isha wreaked havoc on the CCFL's fixture list.
Hopefully this week will have...
Leinster Colleges SHC ‘B’: Fast start key as Heywood beat Naas to reach provincial...
Heywood Community School 2-17 Naas CBS 2-9
Leinster Colleges Senior Hurling 'B' Championship Semi Final
A ferocious start in the first quarter proved the difference this...
In Pictures: Ballyfin GAA’s unique fundraiser is bringing ‘Jungle Challenge’ to Laois
The men and women of Ballyfin GAA club are hosting a fundraiser with a major twist, as they prepare to bring the jungle to...
Laois man (66) completes his landmark 100th blood donation
A Laois man has recently completed his 100th blood donation in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.
Leo O'Gorman, 66, has been giving blood since he was...
Housing development in Portlaoise estate put out for re-tender by Laois County Council
Laois County Council staff have informed the Portlaoise Municipal District that the housing development in Radharc Darach, Hepburn Court will be put out for...
Plan of action outlined for planned Bike Rental Scheme in Portlaoise
Laois County Council have outlined the plan of action for the proposed Bike Rental Scheme in Portlaoise.
The point was raised by Cllr Barry Walsh,...
Basketball: Moody on fire as Portlaoise Panthers remain top of Division 1
Portlaoise Panthers 111 Killarney Cougars 85
Men’s Division 1, 23-24
Portlaoise Panthers welcomed Killarney Cougars to St Mary's Hall on Saturday evening, with the home side...
Basketball: Experienced Portlaoise Panthers side come up short in National Cup final
Liffey Celtics 84 Portlaoise Panthers 47
NICC Women's National Cup 23-24
Portlaoise Panthers did tremendously well to reach this season's NICC Women's National Cup final, but...
Wholesale changes as Laois Ladies football panel named ahead of league opener
Ladies NFL Division 2 - Laois v Donegal
In Laois GAA Centre of Excellence at 2pm on Sunday, January 21
The Laois Ladies starting 15 and...
Laois County Council to carry out road safety survey at junction described as ‘unsafe...
A local Councillor has asked Laois County Council to undertake a road safety survey of the junction at Ballytegan/Crookedy.
Cllr Thomasina Connell was speaking at...
Derrylamogue National School named Laois County winner in ‘Someone Like Me’ national art competition
Derrylamogue National School - a rural school between Rosenallis and Mountmellick, near the Slieve Bloom Mountains - has been named Laois County winner at...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - In Pictures: St Joseph’s acknowledge memorable 2023 season at celebratory Dinner Dance
St Joseph’s GAA club enjoyed a hectic 2023 campaign and they...
Laois Ladies Football co-managers ‘confident and excited’ ahead of new season
The Laois ladies football team will begin their National Football League Division 2 campaign in the Centre of Excellence this Sunday against Donegal.
It will...
Basketball: Iconic Portlaoise Panthers team prepare for National Cup final this weekend
Portlaoise Panthers women's team are currently preparing for the NICC National Cup final this weekend.
The Panthers will face Dublin outfit, Liffey Celtics in the...
Community and Enterprise Grant announced for Laois groups and small businesses
A new Community and Enterprise Grants scheme has been launched for local Laois community groups and small-to-medium sized organisations, as part of the EU...
Laois County Councillor calls for public Wi-fi to be installed at Portlaoise Hospital
"I think it's a very basic requirement now, to have Wi-Fi in a hospital."
That is the view of local Fianna Fáil County Cllr Catherine...
Introducing the new co-managers of Laois Senior Ladies football team
The reign of Arles-Killeen's Donie Brennan came to an end with the county's Ladies Senior Football team last year.
He is followed by the newly...
Several roads around county Laois can expect a face lift in the near future
A Laois County Councillor has sought to prioritise the state of the county's roads as local politics begins a busy 2024.
Cllr John Joe Fennelly...
In Pictures: World famous Champions League trophy makes its way to Portlaoise
In 2010, José Mourinho guided Inter Milan to the Champions League final, where his side faced off against Beyern Munich in Santiago Bernabéu Stadium,...
Shareholders, businesses and interested parties invited to public meeting to re-open Mountrath mart
It is five years since the news broke that Mountrath mart had closed, a move that was met with shock and dismay.
The decision was...
All of the latest golf results from around the local clubs
With the Christmas period very much in the rear-view mirror, the golf clubs around Laois are back in full swing.
You can check out all...
Outrage as elevator in New Portlaoise Library found to be unsuitable for wheelchair users
A significant red flag concerning the new Portlaoise Library has been raised by a local County Councillor at the Portlaoise Municipal District meeting this...
Justin McNulty upbeat after Laois young guns put their hand up for further selection
Laois’s O’Byrne Cup campaign came to an end on Saturday afternoon, as an unfamiliar side finished second-best to Wicklow.
Manager Justin McNulty made wholesale changes,...