Mark Comerford
Rising Laois band ‘Anita’ set to play gig this Friday to celebrate release of...
One of the fastest rising bands to emerge on the Irish music scene are playing a highly anticipated gig in Portlaoise this Friday.
Laois band...
Laois nine-year-old undertaking 1km swim to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
A nine-year-old girl from Laois is preparing to undertake a 1km swim in a bid to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Sadhbh O’Mahony...
Rugby: Phenomenal success for PortDara who claim Leinster Cup and Plate double
There was phenomenal success over the weekend for PortDara Rugby Club, as they delivered an outstanding U-14 and U-16 Leinster double victory.
The club -...
Laois-based garden designer Weisser announced for Bord Bia Bloom
With less than three weeks to go until the festival of flowers, food and fun returns to the Phoenix Park, Dublin, Bord Bia Bloom...
Rugby: Portlaoise RFC hosting women’s training and strength and conditioning sessions throughout May
A Laois sports organisation are running open training sessions throughout the month of May in a bid to increase their number of female players.
Portlaoise...
ACFL Division 2: Wins for Kilcavan, Portarlington and Clonaslee-St Manman’s while Barrowhouse get first...
Kilcavan 5-14 Rosenallis 0-15
ACFL Division 2 Round 4
Kilcavan have found life difficult up in ACFL Division 2 with three defeats from their first three...
Two Laois farmers among award winners at Tirlán Co-op’s Dairy and Sustainability Awards
Two Laois farmers were among the winners this week as Tirlán honoured their outstanding suppliers at the Co-op’s Dairy and Sustainability Awards.
Brian Rohan from...
News in Brief: Aird appointed to Oireachtas Committees plus Stanley and McCormack take aim...
Laois TD appointed to two Oireachtas Committees
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has been appointed to two separate Oireachtas Committees, firstly, Agriculture and Food,...
Weekend Read: A Leinster rugby game in Portlaoise would be so cool – but...
Leinster Rugby say they have no intentions of playing a home game outside Dublin - not in Portlaoise, Tullamore, Kilkenny or anywhere else.
The idea...
Tourism Connect brings together the great and the good of Laois tourism
Tourism Connect - a tourism industry and networking event led by Fáilte Ireland - was held recently at Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
The event was...
In Pictures: Rural Laois men’s shed going from strength to strength as a core...
A Laois men's shed continues to go from strength to strength as a core group in their community.
Knock Vintage Men's Shed began as a...
Housing: Local TD says new National Policy will ‘ensure older people in County Laois...
A new National Policy designed to increase the delivery of housing for older people is due to be completed by the end of May.
This...
ACFL Division 1: Portlaoise remain unbeaten after impressive win at home to Graiguecullen
Portlaoise 2-13 Graiguecullen 1-11
ACFL Division 1 Round 4
Portlaoise put their unbeaten start to ACFL Division 1 on the line this evening as Graiguecullen made...
The full list of properties sold in Laois during March as house prices continue...
There were 82 residential properties sold in Laois during March according to the Property Price Register, an increase of 6.5% on the 2024 figure.
The...
Internationally renowned player and coach Raj Popat puts Mountrath Badminton Club members through their...
Mountrath Badminton Club recently had the incredible privilege of hosting a two-day Easter Camp led by renowned international coach Raj Popat.
Popat, a Welsh former...
Athletics: St Abban’s host 50th running of Student Games plus Masters title for Coyne
50 Years of the Student Games in St Abban’s AC
While the rain on Good Friday derailed the 50th running of the Student Games, the...
‘Magnificent modern’ property in Laois, described as ‘paradise’ for equestrian enthusiasts, sells for €700,000
A property in Laois has sold for €700,000 recently, making it the second-most expensive property sold in the county so far this year, leapfrogging...
Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme ‘needs to move at pace’ Laois TD says
A Laois TD has said that the Clonaslee Flood Relief Scheme "needs to move at pace" following the latest report on the project.
Independent Republican...
Did you know there was once a Pope from Laois?
Did you know there was once a Pope from Laois? Yes, believe it or not, the village of Durrow has a special claim to...
Rugby: Huge Laois involvement across three AIL finals this weekend
Clontarf 22 Cork Constitution 21
Men's AIL Division 1A Final
Four Laois players took the field at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday as Clontarf beat Cork...
Several commercial planning applications lodged including numerous changes to Stradbally solar farm
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have received a number of recent applications for commercial developments across the county.
East Laois Solar Farm Ltd...
Soccer: Goals from Kinsella and Little complete League and Cup double for Ballybrittas United
Ballybrittas Utd 2 Banagher Utd 1
CCFL Division 3 Shield Final
Ballybrittas United have completed an extraordinary League and Cup double, having won the CCFL Division 3...
Towns Cup Final: Heartbreak for Carlow as Farrell kick clinches first title for Athy...
Athy 18 Carlow 17
Leinster Provincial Towns Cup Final
The growth of rugby's popularity was clear for all to see in Forenaughts this afternoon, as the...
Soccer: Mountmellick, Clonaslee and Portlaoise all beaten at home on weekend to forget for...
Mountmellick Utd 0 Clonaslee Utd 3
CCFL Senior Division
Fifth place Mountmellick United welcomed sixth-place Clonaslee United to Conor Davis Park on Wednesday evening for a...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Buggie School of Irish Dancing bring home 41 world championship medals to Laois
Dancers from the Buggie School of Irish Dancing competed at...
Rugby: Big local involvement as Athy and Carlow set to clash in Towns Cup...
Rugby: Leinster Towns Cup Final – Athy v Carlow
In Forenaughts, Naas at 3pm, Sunday, April 27
Sunday marks a historic day in the rich annals...
Leinster Ladies MFC ‘B’ Final: Late drama as Laois hang on against Wexford to...
Laois 3-10 Wexford 1-10
Leinster Ladies MFC ‘B’ Final
Laois have won the Leinster Ladies MFC 'B' final after a remarkably dramatic victory over Wexford in...
Planning applications under review for housing developments in Graiguecullen, Portlaoise and Ballyroan
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have received a number of recent applications for housing developments that would see more than 100 extra...
In Pictures: Live Well Expo 2025 empowering people to ‘age well’
The Live Well Health and Wellbeing Expo brought the community together this week at a wonderful event held in Portlaoise College.
The free event was...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers make the long journey...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 2 – Laois v Down
In McKenna Park, Ballycran, at 1.30pm
Laois will make the four-hour-plus journey to McKenna Park, Rubane -...