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Talking Music: The Kilkenny’s Robbie Campion on a career he loves
Laois man Robbie Campion is doing what he loves for a living. He has been a member of the successful folk group The Kilkennys...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the Week
Top Tweets
The Top Tweets around Laois this week were about the tragic Florida school schooling, match fixtures and illegal dumping.
So strange that Kinder Eggs...
Laois Abroad: A Mountrath man climbing the property ladder in Berlin
Business runs in Billy Telford's family. The renowned family business, Telford's, has been existence since 1885 and still operates in Mountrath and Portlaoise.
Billy has...
What’s On at the Weekend
There's plenty on all around the county again this weekend. From fashion factories to country markets, there's a taste of something for everyone.
If you...
Disappointment in double-header for Portlaoise Panthers
Portlaoise Panthers 52 Pyrobel Killester 63
Women’s National Super League
The Portlaoise Ladies had a tough game against second place side in the leaderboard Killester.
They started the...
My Job & I: National sports journalist Brendan O’Brien on a very privileged position
Sports journalist and Portlaoise man Brendan O'Brien has seen it all.
He's covered two Uefa European Championships, two Rugby World Cups, five Heineken Cup finals,...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Housing
Over 400 names have dropped off the Laois County Council housing list
€3.1 million announced for Mountmellick
Funding of €3.1 million was announced for Mountmellick flood...
In Pictures: O’Dempseys celebrate Division 1A success
O’Dempsey’s didn't have far to go tonight as they celebrated their Division 1 'A' success in The Heritage Killenard.
The style was second to none,...
In Pictures: All the glitz and glam from Trumera GAA Dinner Dance
Trumera celebrated winning the Intermediate hurling title for the second time in two year's with style at the Killeshin hotel tonight.
The red and white...
More snow and ice warnings issued by Met Éireann
Another snow and ice Status Yellow Weather Warning has been issued by Met Éireann for the whole of Ireland today.
The Status Yellow warning is...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the Week
The Top Tweets and Facebook comments that caught our eye this week were about Laois people doing well, Nutella art and the Eighth Amendment.
If...
Laois Abroad: From Killenard to Perth via Paris and Utrecht
Our Laois Abroad series has allowed us reach out to Laois people all over the world and this week we caught up with Dan...
Laois nutella artist is back making art with even more food
Mike Gibson is carving out his career by using the internet to showcase his art.
The Portlaoise man went viral after posting his artworks made...
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
We're back with our guide to What's On at the Weekend and there are enough dinner dances in the county this weekend to feed...
The search is on for Voice of the Town
Portlaoise GAA are hosting their annual 'Voice of the Town' competiton in the Midlands Park Hotel on Friday, February 9 at 7pm.
There are 15...
Do you know a baby or toddler who’d make a good bib brand ambassador?
We all know someone who we think has the cutest baby of all time. We also all know someone who may or may not...
Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade are looking for entrants
The Portlaoise St Patrick's Day parade committee are currently on the lookout for groups from the community who would like to take part in...
Report states that January was worst month ever for hospital overcrowding
A report issued by The Irish Nurses and midwives Organisation (IMNO) states that January 2018 was the worst month ever for hospital overcrowding.
The report...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
The stories that got Laois people talking this week included a case of animal cruelty in Mountrath, an incredible weight loss journey for a...
Laois Ladies suffer heavy defeat to Tipperary
Laois 1-5 Tipperary 5-14
Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 2
Laois came away the wrong side of a high scoring display today the against newly-promoted...
Top Tweets and Facebook comments of the Week
The Top Tweets and Facebook comments that caught our eye this week were about Laois people doing well, Nutella art and the Eighth Amendment.
If...
Laois Abroad: Canada calls for young Laois couple
Bea Morrin and Gary Ryan moved from Laois to Canada in 2016 and have set up their own successful careers across the Atlantic.
Stradbally native...
Our guide to What’s On at the Weekend
There is an abundance of things to see and do in Laois this weekend. Whether you're into walking, cycling, Pantos or maybe in the...
Laois set to host European Championships
Laois is set to host the European Kettlebell Marathon championships in May of this year.
Portlaoise will be hosting over 100 athletes from all over...
€11 million investment as report shows Laois has some of the worst roads in...
There is some very good news for road users in Laois as it has been announced they are to get a major investment.
Roads across...
Laois community groups can avail of music grant scheme
Laois community groups will now have the opportunity to apply for funding for instruments through the Music Capital Scheme.
This is being run by the...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week ranged from news about a new large business chain setting up in Portlaoise to one...
Tanaiste among the speakers as stellar line up confirmed for Brexit forum in Laois...
A host of high-profile politicians including Tanaiste Simon Coveney and business people will speak at a Brexit forum in Laois this week.
A public meeting...
The Sunday Interview: New Laois Ladies captain Laura-Marie Maher ready for new season
The Laois Ladies footballers suffered a huge blow at the end of their League campaign last year when they were knocked at the semi...
My Job and I: Meet the Laois Performance Nutrionist who has worked in Thailand,...
Laois man Marcus Shortall has had a remarkable career in Performance Nutrition that looks set to continue and grow.
Shortall, who went to Stradbally and...