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Winner announced in the Office Bar/Just Split competition for trip to London
The Laois footballers are unbeaten in Division 4 of the Allianz Football League and in a good position now to challenge for promotion thanks...
Laois go top of Division 4 after win in Wicklow
Laois 1-16 Wicklow 0-10
Allianz Football League Division 4
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
The Laois footballers are top of Division 4...
Colleges hurling glory for Laois duo as Fitzgibbon and Ryan Cups are decided
There was cause for celebration for two Laois hurlers today as the third level colleges competition came to a close in Mallow.
Rosenallis's John Lennon...
Semi-finalists known after Kelly Cup action
There were wins for Courtwood and O'Dempsey's in today's Kelly Cup action meaning the semi-final lineup is now known.
Stradbally, who got the better of...
‘Terrible tragedy’ as mother of four killed in Laois road accident is named
The woman killed in a two-car collision on the N80 road in Ballickmoyler on Friday night has been named as Joanna Doyle, a 48-year-old...
Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade back on again after incredible wave of support
After a week of of to-ing and fro-ing, announcements and meetings, the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day parade will go ahead after all.
The organizing committee...
Woman (48) killed in Laois road accident overnight
A person has been killed following a car crash near Ballickmoyler - on the N80 road between Stradbally and Carlow - late last night.
The...
Crettyard turn to former player as new management team put in place for 2018
Crettyard GAA have turned to former player Peter Brennan as their new manager for 2018.
Brennan, who has played all through the grades with the...
Bricks 4 Kids looks great fun – but also a business opportunity
With National Engineers Week now in full swing up until March 2, more than 5,000 children from across Leinster, including Laois, will participate in Bricks 4...
Portlaoise on fire to win in Leinster Senior League
Portlaoise AFC 5 Sacred Heart Killinarden 1
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Portlaoise AFC picked up their second win in six days following an impressive 5-1...
Kelly names starting team as Laois hurlers get set to face Offaly
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Laois manager Eamonn Kelly has kept faith with the same starting 15 that beat Antrim last weekend...
Laois football team named to take on Wicklow
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The Laois team to take on Wicklow in Division 4 of the Allianz Football League has...
‘We didn’t even get the crumbs off the table’, fumes TD on National Development...
The National Development Plan which outlines capital investment for the entire Country, announced by the Government last week, is a major set back for...
Two new managers as Rosenallis look to 2018 season
Following two very successful and eventful seasons, Rosenallis have appointed new managers over their hurling and football teams for 2018.
Ballyroan native Johnny Irwin has...
High profile anti-abortion campaigner Katie Ascough to speak in Portlaoise today
Katie Ascough, the high-profile, former UCD Student Union president, is to speak in Portlaoise today on the upcoming referendum on the Eighth Amendment.
Ms Ascough...
Employers should embrace remote working to help rural renewal says new report
Employers must be prepared to offer more flexible career opportunities if the rural regeneration targets in Project Ireland 2040 are to be met.
That’s according...
Breaking: Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade is cancelled
There will be no St Patrick's Day parade in Portlaoise this year as the organising committee have failed to raise the necessary funds to...
Portlaoise Town Team looking for your help as they plan for the future
Following the publication of the ‘Framework for Town Centre Renewal’ in April 2017, the ‘Portlaoise Town Team’ was established in October 2017.
"The purpose of...
In Pictures: Busy day of action as Laois indoor athletics finals take place
The Laois indoor athletics finals took place last weekend in Nenagh with a series of track and field events down for decision from U-8...
7 Talking Points as Laois hurlers see off Antrim
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The Laois hurlers got the better of Antrim in O'Moore Park on Saturday night and as...
King on fire as Laois see off Antrim to claim first hurling league win
Laois 0-27 Antrim 2-16
Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
The Laois hurlers have their first win of this...
WATCH: Our Duke back on track after impressive win in Gowran
Laois horse Our Duke has seen its odds cut for the Cheltenham Gold Cup following an impressive win in Gowran Park this afternoon.
The Jessica...
Blow for The Harps as key defender transfers to Dublin club
The Harps have been dealt a blow ahead of the 2018 season and their bid to return to the senior ranks with highly-regarded defender...
Laois hurling team named for must-win Antrim clash
Cha Dwyer and Mark Kavanagh have been named on the Laois hurling team for Saturday night's Allianz Hurling League game at home to Antrim.
They...
Laois on the IDA map at last says local TD
Laois TD Sean Fleming has said he is pleased that Laois is now on the IDA map as a location for future investment and...
Sadness in O’Dempsey’s at passing of club legend
The death has occurred of Dick Slevin, a founding member of the O'Dempsey's GAA club and a man extremely well known in Laois GAA...
WATCH: Internet sensations the 2 Johnnies are coming to Laois for huge Macra fundraiser
For the first time ever Laois Macra na Feirme will be hosting Internet Sensations The 2 Johnnies on Saturday, March 3, in the Midlands...
Investment needed to make Rock of Dunamaise a ‘visitor attraction of national significance’
An outdoor interpretation area is needed at the Rock of Dunamaise in order to position the site "as a visitor centre of national significance",...
Time for Fine Gael TDs to stand up for rural Ireland, says Renua
Renua Ireland has warned Fine Gael TDs that it is time for them to stand up for rural Ireland and ensure the current National...
Countdown on to Laois Athletics County Indoor event
The countdown is on to Laois Athletics 2018 County Indoor Track and Field Championship, due to take place at the Nenagh Indoor Stadium this...