Mark Comerford
Local Councillor campaigning to allow cancer survivors ‘right to be forgotten’
A local Councillor is campaigning to allow cancer survivors the “right to be forgotten,” which at present is a voluntary code of practice agreed...
Laois IFC Final: ‘This year is all about no regrets’ says Crettyard manager Noel...
It is a time of great excitement for Crettyard GAA club, who are busily preparing for the club’s first county final since 2020.
They will...
Councillors clash over Ukranian refugee site in Stradbally as video emerges of horrendous conditions...
There was a considerable disagreement at this month's meeting of Laois County Council, with Councillors clashing over the refugee situation in Stradbally.
Cllr Aisling Moran...
Councillors have their say on an exciting weekend of hurling – with calls for...
The latest meeting of Laois County Council saw numerous Cllrs threw their weight behind various GAA clubs from around the county.
It all began when...
CCFL: All three Laois sides make first round exits from FAI Junior Cup
The 2023/24 football season is upon us, with teams across Laois getting their campaigns underway this weekend.
Portlaoise, Mountmellick United and Clonaslee United were all...
Leinster League: Portarlington off to perfect start, overpowering Birr in stormy conditions
Birr 11 Portarlington 27
Leinster League Division 2
Portarlington were in Birr this afternoon to get their new league season underway, and things could not have...
FAI Junior Cup: Clonaslee United exit cup after bruising encounter with Mullingar Town
Clonaslee Utd 2 Mullingar Town 4
FAI Junior Cup Round 1
Clonaslee United have fallen at the first hurdle, going out in Round 1 of the...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois owned and trained horse scoops big prize at Listowel Races
The Listowel Racing Festival took place last weekend in Kerry and a...
Laois MHC: The Harps ease past Castletown to set up final date with Abbeyleix
The Harps 3-21 Castletown 1-6
Laois MHC semi-final
Eoghan Murphy was the star of the show as The Harps dispatched of Castletown this afternoon in Durrow.
Two...
16 Laois teams will line out this weekend in CCFL and FAI Junior Cup...
The 2023/24 football season is upon us, with teams across Laois preparing to get their campaigns underway this weekend.
Newly promoted Abbeyleix are the top...
Portlaoise GAA’s annual ‘Walk for the Town’ begins today
Portlaoise GAA club's annual 'Walk for the Town' fundraiser gets underway this afternoon, Friday, September 22, from 4pm.
The fundraiser is to raise much needed...
Portlaoise AFC club lottery now available online in attempt to increase funding
Portlaoise AFC have announced that the club lottery is now available online.
The deadline for online players will be 8pm sharp, every Tuesday.
Physical lottery tickets...
Several Laois Credit Unions facing serious reduction in opening hours
Durrow, Mountrath, and Rathdowney credit unions are facing a drastic reduction in the number of days they will be open for business.
As things currently...
The top scorers so far heading into the hurling championship semi finals
After a dramatic and controversial round of quarter-finals and relegation playoffs, the semi-finals of the hurling championships take centre stage this weekend.
We have compiled...
St Abban’s preparing for return of cross country season
Crettyard-based athletics club, St Abban's are busily preparing for the return of the cross country season this week.
The Club Cross Country took place last...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Larry Dunne
Knockiel, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 C8H3
Larry Dunne, Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, September 19th. 2023 peacefully...
Laois Connects 2023 presents new innovative parenting webinar
Laois Connects 2023 presents a new, innovative webinar, called 'Parenting the tech-savvy child' presented by Richard Hogan PHD.
The webinar will be on Thursday, October 12...
Laois Ladies SFC: Wins for St Conleth’s, Portlaoise and Ballyroan as semi finals take...
St Conlets 3-11 Timahoe 1-11
2023 Laois Ladies SFC Round 7
St Conleth's have secured their place in the Senior Football Championship semi-finals, with a two-goal...
Laois IFC: Crettyard beat Portlaoise to march into the final
Crettyard 1-15 Portlaoise 0-10
Laois IFC Semi Final
Crettyard are through to the final of the Laois IFC after a fine win over Portlaoise in Annanough...
Laois SFC B: Ballyroan-Abbey prevail over Rosenallis to qualify for Semi Finals
Ballyroan-Abbey 0-11 Rosenallis 1-6
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final
Ballyroan-Abbey are through to the semi-finals of the new Senior 'B' Football championship, after a real battle this...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois Integration Network appeal for supplies and help as Ukrainian refugees begin second week in Stradbally
Laois Integration Network appealed for help and...
Laois man, elected new Irish Road Haulage President, to focus on sustainability and road...
Having recently been elected as the new President of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA), Laois man, Ger Hyland has said he will be...
Laois JFC ‘C’: Clonaslee-St Manman’s triumph over Arles-Kilcruise to claim championship glory
Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-10 Arles-Kilcruise 0-4
Laois JFC 'C' Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's are the 2023 Laois Junior 'C' Football Champions.
They overcame Arles-Kilcruise in Laois GAA's Centre of...
Domestic violence charity to host golf event and raffle at Laois golf club
Teach Tearmainn, County Kildare’s only dedicated domestic violence refuge and support service, will host a Charity Golf Event on Friday, September 15, in Portarlington...
Rugby World Cup Podcast: Anthems, history and Trevor Brennan’s old pal over Tonga!
The 2023 Rugby World Cup is up and running in France, and what an opening weekend it was.
Mark Comerford is joined by Alan Hartnett...
Laois Councillor places road safety and flooding top of the agenda
Road safety and flooding were high on the agenda at last week's Borris-inOssory-Mountmellick Municipal District meeting.
Cllr John King, in his first meeting as chair,...
Laois County Council seeking public consultation regarding new parking facilities in Durrow
Laois County Council are seeking the views of interested parties in relation to the proposed new car parking facility in Durrow.
The proposal is in...
Historic weekend as Laois Hockey Club play their first game
It was a historic weekend for Laois Hockey Club, who played their first game as a new club on Saturday, September 9.
Both the first...
‘Tourism is flying’ – Local Councillor calls for greater attention to Laois tourist hot-spots
A local County Councillor has called for improvements to some of Laois's most popular tourist attractions.
Cllr Seamus McDonald called on Laois County Council to...
Laois County Council called upon to address diseased ash trees on public roads
A local Councillor has called on Laois County Council to carry out a survey of ash trees that are affected by the ash dieback,...