Mark Comerford
Laois Councillor unhappy with County Council’s response to public lighting request
A local County Councillor has expressed his disappointment at Laois County Council's response to his request for public lighting.
Cllr Conor Bergin was speaking at the...
SOSAD Laois hosting charity golf classic this weekend in bid to keep their doors...
The Laois branch of SOSAD Ireland - a mental health support charity - is at serious risk of closing their doors.
This comes less than...
In Pictures: Laois players star as Leinster Rugby regain Women’s Interpro title
Kilcavan native, Leah Tarpey scored two tries on the weekend to help Leinster regain the Women's Interpro title.
Leinster were 33-14 winners over Munster in...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our Preview of the 2023 Rugby World Cup
The 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off this Friday with hosts France taking on three-time champions, New Zealand.
After two wonderful years, Ireland are heading...
Historic partnership between Laois GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association set for Pride March
Laois GAA wishes to inform all clubs of the upcoming exciting and memorable opportunity to represent Laois GAA in this weekend’s Portlaoise Pride March.
The...
All of the latest golf results from around the local clubs
After a weekend of beautiful weather, the results are in from a busy week on the local golf scene.
You can check out all the...
PortDara Falcons hosting second annual Women’s Tens Rugby tournament this weekend
PortDara Falcons are once again hosting the the Leinster Women’s Tens Rugby Tournament, this Saturday, September 9.
The inaugural tournament last summer was hosted and...
Laois JFC ‘C’: Clonaslee-St Manman’s beat Colt to set up a final with Arles-Kilcruise
Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-14 Colt 0-9
Laois JFC 'C' Semi Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's are through to the final of the Junior 'C' Football Championship, after a comprehensive...
‘Big Houses’ – Divided Land and 1923 Land Act, by Terry Dunne Historian
Laois Heritage Society will host a talk called 'Big Houses' - Divided Land and 1923 Land Act, by Terry Dunne Historian.
The talk will take...
‘It’s important to remember that cancer is not the end, it’s another step to...
Bob Flavin is a Laois-based motor journalist and social media personality.
As well as being a regular contributor on RTÉ programming, he also runs a...
Planning permission sought for new residential development in Portlaoise
Bircrest Limited have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission at a site in Summerhill, Portlaoise.
The site is generally bound to the north...
In Pictures: Laois Sports Partnership – 2023 Summer camps
It was another busy summer for Laois Sports Partnership (LSP) as the summer camp schedule ramped up once again.
In 2023, LSP successfully delivered and...
Top scorers so far after first three rounds of football championships
With the draw now made for the next stage of the football championships, we have compiled a list of all the top scorers so...
Laois Premier IHC: Slieve Bloom are relegated after strong second half from Camross
Camross 3-16 Slieve Bloom 0-15
Laois PIHC Relegation Final
Slieve Bloom are relegated to the Intermediate Hurling Championship, after Camross beat them this evening in the...
In Pictures: Results from Ballyfin GAA’s 4th annual Golf Classic – The Liam Linden...
Ballyfin GAA held their fourth annual Golf Classic at the weekend.
Almost 200 golfers turned out in the picturesque surrounds of Mountrath Golf Club
The Liam...
Laois JFC: Sensational second half sends Spink through to quarter final clash with The...
Spink 5-11 Graiguecullen 1-10
Laois JFC Preliminary Quarter-Final
A sensational second-half performance has given Spink a huge victory over Graiguecullen in Crettyard this evening.
The sides were...
Stage times announced for Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic 2023 is just days away and the stage times have finally been announced
Stradbally Estate will see global superstarts such as The Killers,...
Laois Ladies SFC: Portlaoise salvage a draw in a cracker of a game with...
Portlaoise 0-6 Sarsfields 1-3
Laois Ladies SFC Round 5
In one of the best low-scoring games you'll ever see, Portlaoise salvaged a draw with Sarsfields this...
Laois JFC: McDonald hat-trick sends The Rock through to the quarter-finals
The Rock 4-10 Kilcavan 0-7
Laois JFC Group C Round 3
A hat-trick from Stephen McDonald helped The Rock to a big win over Kilcavan in...
Planning permission granted for 32-apartment development in Mountmellick
Laois County Council has given the go-ahead for four new apartment blocks to be constructed in Mountmellick.
Corrigeen Building Company Ltd had sought planning permission...
Portlaoise Rugby club inviting girls to new trial programme for bursary prize
Portlaoise Rugby Club are inviting all first-year girls to give rugby a try.
The club are running a trial programme from Saturday, September 23, until...
Ballyfin GAA to host 4th annual Golf Classic – The Liam Linden Memorial Tournament
Ballyfin GAA are holding their fourth annual Golf Classic, this Friday, August 25.
The Liam Linden Memorial Tournament is a champagne golf classic, taking place...
Planning permission granted for new extension to Portlaoise Hospital
Laois County Council have granted planning permission for a new project at Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
The Health Service Executive initially sough permission for the...
Huge turnout for Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally
After a five-year hiatus, the much-cherished Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain made a triumphant return this weekend.
The festival has been a staple in the...
Pubs continue to decline across Ireland – with 12 closures in Laois since 2019
A new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), has shown a continuing decline in the number of pubs across Ireland, with...
Portarlington Rugby Club turns 50 and celebrations are set to begin as new season...
The return of the domestic rugby season is almost upon us, and with it comes a huge milestone in Laois sport.
The 2023/24 season marks...
Schedule set for Laois Minor Hurling Championship semi-finals and finals
The 2023 Laois Minor Hurling Championship has given a tremendous spotlight to the future stars of the game in the county.
Abbeyleix finished with a...
Welcome to Freetown – Electric Picnic’s Late-Night Quarter
Excitement is at a fever-pitch as revellers will begin arriving in Stradbally for the 2023 Electric Picnic, which kicks off in just ten days.
Back...
Rose of Tralee – social media reacts to Laois Rose
Night one of the 2023 Rose of Tralee International Festival is in the record books, and what a night it was for our Laois...
The top scorers so far after the first three rounds of the hurling championships
With the final round of group games all but completed, we have compiled the list of all the scorers so far in the hurling...