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Laois County Council urged to undertake car parking review at ‘vital area for trade...

Laois County Council are being urged to undertake a review of the parking situation at "a vital area for trade and business in Portlaoise." It...

Young Laois woman embarking on journey to South Africa to make ‘positive change in...

A young Laois woman is embarking on a journey to South Africa with the mission of making a positive change in the lives of...

Celtic Challenge Semi-Final: Laois brush Roscommon aside to reach third final in four years

Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA Laois 2-23 Roscommon 2-11 Celtic Challenge...

All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship: Laois too good for Wicklow in comfortable opening-round victory

Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise Laois 2-14 Wicklow 2-6 All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Round...

Laois County Council outline areas for future improvement as Portlaoise set to benefit from...

Laois County Council have begun to outline various areas for future improvement as Portlaoise town centre is set to benefit from a new €12...

Your guide to the game with all on the line for Laois senior hurlers

Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA Joe McDonagh Cup Round 5...

Laois Camogie players ‘happy’ to have choice of shorts or skorts following new approval...

Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise Laois begin their 2025 All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship...

Considerations underway for substantial changes to Lyster Square, Portlaoise, as part of €12 million...

Considerations are underway which will see Laois County Council make substantial changes to Lyster Square, Portlaoise, as part of major investment in the town. Several...

Motion tabled for Laois County Council to take in charge another Portlaoise housing estate

A cross-party motion was tabled this week that would see Laois County Council take in charge another Portlaoise housing estate. Fine Gael Councillors Barry Walsh...

Laois County Council urged to intervene in ‘escalating problem’ between two schools and a...

Laois County Council has been urged to intervene in an "escalating problem" between two schools and a housing estate in Portlaoise. The matter arose this...

News in Brief: Biodiversity projects, walking trails, and Laois County Councillor speaks in European...

Over €95,000 for Laois biodiversity projects Community groups in County Laois are set to benefit from funding of over €95,000 for local biodiversity initiatives as part...

Laois TD calls for action to address ‘absolutely shocking’ driving test wait times

A Laois TD has called for action to address the "absolutely shocking" time that people in the county are having to wait for driving...
O'Moore Park

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers welcome Kildare to O’Moore...

Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4...

News in Brief: Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway, ‘improved infrastructure’ for housing, and further...

Laois Senator Calls on Government to back 'visionary' Cúl na Móna Biodiversity Greenway Laois Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Government to...

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior footballers head to Aughrim

Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA Tailteann Cup Group 2 Round...
Football General

ACFL Division 1: Wins for Courtwood, Portlaoise and St Joseph’s as semi final picture...

Emo 3-13 Courtwood 2-18 ACFL Division 1 Round 5 Courtwood are up to fourth place in Division 1 following a two-point win over neighbours Emo this...

In Pictures: Laois School of Music launch Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival coming in...

Laois School of Music recently launched the Laois Cruinniú na nÓg festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 7. Cruinniú na nÓg is a...

Athletics: Sun shines on Monavea as St Abban’s AC host Open Sports

Sun shines on Monavea as St Abban’s AC host Open Sports A large crowd descended upon Monavea on Bank Holiday Monday to take part in...
The Laois Ladies senior footballer championship has been delayed following an appeal

ACFL Division 1: Four-goal Ballyroan-Abbey run riot at home to Graiguecullen

Our club GAA coverage is brought to you in association with Laois Shopping Centre, proud sponsors of the Laois GAA leagues and championships Ballyroan-Abbey 4-18...

Competitive women’s cricket returns to Laois after 30-year absence

Competitive women's cricket returned to Laois this weekend for the first time in more than 30 years. While the men's teams have continued to evolve...

In Pictures: Music at the Malthouse BOP Orchestra and Ensembles concert in Stradbally showcases...

A collection of Laois musical talent was showcased in Stradbally over the weekend at the annual Music at the Malthouse BOP Orchestra and Ensembles...

60 social homes reactivated, €1.8m Housing Adaption Grants Approved for Laois plus free book-bags for...

60 social homes reactivated in Laois  Investment of €660,000 helped bring 60 homes back into use in Laois during 2024 as part of the Government's...

Soccer: Comiskey hat-trick helps Mountmellick thrash Willow Park to finish third in CCFL’s Senior...

Mountmellick Utd 5 Willow Park 2 CCFL Senior Division Mountmellick United welcomed Athlone side Willow Park to Conor Davis Park this afternoon for the final game...
Electric car charging

New car sales in Laois up 15% in April as Electric Vehicles continue to...

There were 108 new cars sold in Laois during April, up almost 15% from the 94 sold in the same month of 2024 according...

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers bid for third consecutive...

Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3 – Laois v Kerry In O’Moore Park at 4pm Laois continue their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign when they welcome Kerry to...

Laois GAA submit planning application to construct new 200-seat spectator stand in Centre of...

Laois GAA have submitted a planning application to Laois County Council to construct a new spectator stand at their facility in the Centre of...

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior footballers get Tailteann Cup campaign...

Tailteann Cup Group 2 Round 1 – Laois v Waterford  In O’Moore Park at 3pm Laois begin their 2025 Tailteann Cup campaign in O'Moore Park at...
Brian Stanley

Laois TD to focus on neutrality, bolstering defence and cyber attacks following appointment to...

A Laois TD has been appointed to the new Oireachtas National Security and Defence Committee, which is to be chaired by Sinn Féin TD...

Deep sadness in Camross following passing of decorated coach and referee Frank McGlynn

There is deep sadness in Camross and the wider community following the passing of a much respected local figure. Frank McGlynn, originally from Aghyaran, Tyrone,...

Laois Senator outlines goals after recent appointment to Oireachtas Housing and Social Protection Committees 

A Laois Senator has been appointed to a position on two new Oireachtas Committees Sinn Féin's Maria McCormack has been added to the Committee on...