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Rugby World Cup Podcast – Episode 8: New Zealand v South Africa, a new...

Paris - Saturday, October 28 at 8pm - New Zealand v South Africa in the World Cup Final. The two most successful nations in rugby...

Laois County Councillors call for further improvements to Deep Retrofitting programme

Because we have so many old homes in Ireland, housing is one of our greatest energy efficiency challenges. A Government-implemented grant programme was launched to...

Illegal dumping continues to raise the ire of Laois Councillors

Illegal dumping continues to be a blight on our our beautiful county, with the issue raising the ire of local Councillors yet again. Cllr Seamus...

Traffic calming measures urgently needed on ‘very dangerous stretch of road’ in Mountmellick

Several Laois County Councillors have called for traffic calming measures to be introduced in Mountmellick, on a stretch of road repeatedly described as "very...

Urgent traffic calming measures needed at Castletown National School

Laois County Councillors have called for urgent traffic calming measures to be installed at Castletown National School. Cllr James Kelly raised the motion at the...

Tigh Mochua Cheile Committee take lease on old Church of Ireland building in Timahoe

It was confirmed this week that Laois County Council has secured a lease on a property comprising 162 square metres at The Heritage Centre,...
Laois County Council General

Laois citizens have their say on County Council’s Climate Action Plan

Laois County Council are in the process of drafting their Climate Action Plan, with a series of public consultations already underway. As part of the...

New Digital Hub to be developed at old Courthouse building in Borris-in-Ossory

Laois County Council are in the process of adapting the former courthouse building and site in Borris-In-Ossory, to form a new digital hub. An architect-led...
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Maher, Hassett and Dunne confirmed as top scorers in 2023 hurling championships

With the 2023 Laois hurling championships coming to a dramatic end, we look back at the top scoring clubs and players across the grades. Camross...

Plans in place to reduce O’Moore Park’s carbon footprint

O'Moore Park, the home of Laois GAA, is set to undergo a climate-friendly facelift, with plans in place to cut the stadium's carbon footprint. The...

Laois students urged to apply for SUSI grant

Students in Laois, who are eligible for the SUSI grants, are being urged to complete their applications before the closing date on Thursday, November...
River Gully

Laois Councillors plead with Government to allow rivers to be cleaned

Several Laois County Councillors spoke passionately about the importance of cleaning our rivers, as the results of climate change continue to cause havoc. Ireland's southern...
Abbeyelix

Laois County Councillors call for a civic reception for Abbeyleix – Ireland’s tidiest town

Laois County Councillors have called for Abbeyleix to receive a civic reception, following the town's recent victory. Abbeyleix was named Ireland’s Tidiest Town at the...

Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers make it four wins from four at home to Malahide

Portlaoise Panthers 81 Mater Private Malahide 62 Men's Division 1 23-24 Portlaoise Panthers made it four wins from their opening four games on Saturday night, beating...

CCFL: Clonaslee too good for Portlaoise, while Division 3 provided a goal-fest

Clonaslee Utd 1 Portlaoise AFC 0 CCFL Division 1 Clonaslee United have picked up their second win in a row to continue their fine start to...

Leinster League: Portarlington come up just short in six-try thriller against Roscrea

Portarlington 22 Roscrea 25 Leinster League Division 2B Portarlington came up just short this afternoon in a six-try thriller at home to Roscrea. It is their first...

Laois Junior Camogie Final: The Harps see off Clough-Ballacolla to win junior camogie title

The Harps 1-10 Clough-Ballacolla 1-5 Laois Junior Camogie Championship Final The Harps were in fine form yesterday afternoon, as they stormed past Clough-Ballacolla to win the...

Laois Camogie Intermediate Final: O’Moore’s crowned champions after extra time drama

O'Moore's 1-16 Camross 1-15 (AET) Laois Intermediate Camogie Championship Final They needed extra time, but O'Moore's are the 2023 Laois Intermediate Camogie championships. The club celebrated their...

The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days

1 - CONFIRMED: Former boss McNulty returns as Laois confirm manager for 2024 season Laois GAA have confirmed that Justin McNulty will be in charge...

Rugby World Cup Podcast – Episode 7: The greatest weekend of rugby ever witnessed

The quest to win a quarter-final continues for Ireland. The greatest Irish team of all time came up just short last week in Paris, losing...

Winning Minor co-captain Ramsbottom dedicates title win to the late Ronan McNamara

Stradbally Parish Gaels were crowned Laois minor football champions on Sunday, after a phenomenal win over St Joseph's. The game took place in O'Moore Park...

Corbet, Walsh and Horgan confirmed as top scorers in 2023 football championships

The 2023 Laois football championships have come to an end, after a spectacular County Final weekend. St Joseph's, Ballylinan, and Annanough were crowned champions of...

Leinster League: Portarlington show their resolve to beat Portlaoise

Portlaoise 17 Portarlington 21 Leinster League Division 2B Portarlington twice came from behind to emerge victorious over Portlaoise on Saturday evening in Togher. Jordan Fitzpatrick, standing in...

CCFL: Mountmellick win dramatic eight-goal thriller on a tough day for Laois teams

Rosenallis 3 Mountmellick Utd 5 CCFL Division 1 Rosenallis were left to rue a whole host of missed opportunities, as they fell at home to neighbours...

Basketball: Mixed results for Portlaoise Panthers on a difficult weekend in Dublin

Dublin Lions 83 Portlaoise Panthers 92 Men's Division 1 23-24 Portlaoise Panthers made it three wins from their opening three games on Saturday, with an impressive...

Planning application lodged for new telecommunications tower in Laois

Laois County Council have received a planning application which will seek to construct a new telecommunications tower in the county. Emerald Towers Limited sought planning...

Kevin Fitzpatrick on building a new generation of footballers in Portlaoise

The final of the Laois Senior Football Championship gets underway at 3.30pm, this Sunday in O'Moore Park. Old rivals Portlaoise and St Joseph’s will collide...

Laois lottery players scoops €2.29 million jackpot, while time running out for Telly Bingo...

An online player in Laois has become the 32nd National Lottery millionaire of 2023, after scooping the €2,294,855 in Wednesday night’s draw. The Laois player...

Two Laois winners among 2023 Irish Food and Hospitality Awards

The winners of the 2023 Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards have been announced, with Laois taking two huge prizes. Among the winners at...

In Pictures: Abbeyleix hosts Laois Intermediate and Juvenile Cross Country Championships

The Laois Intermediate and Juvenile Cross Country Championships took place in Abbeyleix on Sunday, October 8. The town was awash with blue and yellow as...