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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...
Disappointment for IT Carlow as Fitzgibbon Cup campaign ends
IT Carlow's bid to reach a second successive Fitzgibbon Cup final ended in disappointment this evening as they went down to the University of...
Late Late Show Valentine’s couple return to Laois location where love first blossomed!
It wouldn't be the first Laois location that springs to mind when you think of romantic settings.
But the Applegreen in Portlaoise, opposite the hospital,...
Laois should be the ‘Meeting and Conference Centre of Ireland’ says Tourism Review
The potential for Business Tourism in Laois is "significant", according to the recently-published Strategic Plan for Tourism in the county.
The plan has called for...
Boost for Arles-Kilcruise as former Dr Crokes player transfers
Arles-Kilcruise came within a couple of minutes of losing their senior football status last year but they'll be hoping to put that disappointing season...
Ballyfin appoint from within as they fill football manager vacancy
Ballyfin have opted to appoint two of their own club men to take charge of their senior football team for the 2018 season.
Former player...
Mulhare leads the way on busy weekend for Laois athletics
Laois athletics enjoyed a great weekend - with a number of locals featuring strongly in the Leinster indoors in Athlone on Saturday and the...
New route confirmed as popular Streets of Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day race returns for...
One of the largest road races in the midlands is set to undergo a number of changes with news that the hugely popular Portlaoise...
All of this weekend’s CCFL soccer fixtures – and how the tables look
It's another busy weekend of action in the CCFL soccer leagues with a number of games down for decision across Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
See...
10 Laois GAA fixtures down for decision this weekend as local season gets up...
The Laois GAA season picks up the pace this weekend with even more games down for decision.
While the local action got underway last weekend...
Six Talking Points as Laois footballers maintain 100% record
The Laois footballers continued their unbeaten run on Saturday night with a four-point win over Waterford.
As ever, there was plenty to talk about afterwards.
100...
Laois footballers beat Waterford to continue unbeaten league start
Laois 0-18 Waterford 1-11
Allianz Football League Division 4
Brought to you in association with Joe Mallon Motors Portlaoise
It was their tightest match to date but...
Tourism strategy calls for the re-creation of Portlaoise Jazz Festival
The recently-launched Laois Tourism Strategy Plan has suggested that the renowned Portlaoise Jazz Festival be revived, alongside other major events and marketed as a...
Murphy on the double as Portlaoise AFC hold out for valuable win
Portlaoise AFC 3 Beggsboro 2
Leinster Senior League Division 1B
Two goals from Jason Murphy and one from Colm Coss helped Portlaoise to a much-needed win...
Six Portlaoise creations make the cut for Junk Kouture regional finals
Six creations from Scoil Chriost Ri students in Portlaoise have been selected to the regional finals of the hugely popular Bank of Ireland Junk...
Portlaoise St Patrick’s Day parade in serious danger of not going ahead
The organising committee behind the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day parade say they have a week to raise the necessary funds - or this year's...
Laois First Dates sensation Scully set for another big TV performance
Fresh from winning the hearts of the nation for his hilarious performance on First Dates Ireland, Camross man Eoin Scully is set to appear...
Boost for Ballyroan-Abbey as prodigal son Scott returns from London
Ballyroan-Abbey have got a pre-season boost with the news that experienced forward Scott Conroy has transferred back to the club after a number of...
Mulhare and Morrissey the winners as road race season gets underway
The 2018 Downey's Nissan/Laois Athletics road race series began on Sunday with the Novice championship races hosted in St Abban's AC and held in...
All of today’s soccer results from three different leagues
There was a busy schedule of soccer games today - with Laois teams in action in three different leagues.
Rathdowney side Clover Utd maintained their...
Mixed fortunes for Laois connections in Leopardstown
There was disappointment for one Laois Cheltenham Gold Cup hopeful in Leopardstown today - but hope for another following a dramatic day of racing...