Stradbally group are looking for new members
The Active Retirement Group in Stradbally are looking for new members - and are holding their AGM this week.
The Active Retirement Group organize a...
Concerns that drones are being used to ‘case’ farms for robbery
Anyone who suspects criminals are flying drones over their property should contact local gardai who will take action, Superintendent Joe Prendergast has vowed.
Concerns were...
Two Laois men are urging GAA to allow 17-year-olds play on adult teams
Two Laois men are leading the charge on the GAA to allow 17-year-olds play adult hurling and football.
Since last year, players have to be...
Laois performers star in Sweeney Todd
The production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Tullamore Musical Society will have a strong Laois flavour this year.
A number...
Borris-Kilcotton honour their championship-winning heroes
There was very much a celebratory mood in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Friday night as Borris-Kilcotton held their dinner dance to present the...
Mixed weekend for Laois lads in AIL rugby
There was no local rugby of note at the weekend but there was still a significant Laois involvement in the All Ireland League.
Liam Hyland...
Exclusive: Robert Sheehan recharges in Portlaoise before Mortal Engines lead role
He may have got a lift in a helicopter piloted by Tom Cruise and is about to take his first lead role in a...
Tributes paid to retiring Laois Superintendent
Tributes have been paid to Superintendent Joe Prendergast who is to retire shortly from his role in Laois.
The announcement at the Joint Policing Committee...
Laois Abroad: Watching out for snakes on the sites in Sydney
George Cooper from Coolrain features this week in ‘Laois Abroad’.
Son of George and Jane Cooper, he’s the youngest in the family behind sisters...
Jack Nolan: Hurlers must now bounce back – just as the footballers did
A week ago, I left O’Moore Park shocked at the inept display of the Laois footballers after their comprehensive defeat to Louth and yesterday...
Slieve Bloom celebrate 2016 success in style
The Slieve Bloom GAA Dinner Dance was held in the Killeshin Hotel on Saturday night as the club celebrated their 2016 Laois JHC 'A'...
Creedon thrilled with character of his players
Laois picked up their first league points under Peter Creedon after Sunday’s dramatic late win over Armagh.
Speaking afterwards, the former Tipperary boss paid credit...
Mary Kavanagh: Schedule time in your week that is just for you
If you've been with me in yoga class you will often hear me tell you to be a little sweeter with yourself. Listen to...
Depleted Laois pull off remarkable comeback win
Laois 2-11
Armagh 0-16
Allianz Football League Division 3
Laois registered their first win in Division 3 of the Allianz football league after an incredible comeback win.
The...
Kelly disappointed as Laois fail to fight back
Laois manager Eamonn Kelly was disappointed his side didn't respond to Kerry's two quick-fire goals in Sunday's 3-14 to 0-19 loss in the opening...
Laois hurlers stunned by Kerry in Tralee
Kerry 3-14
Laois 0-19
Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
Steven Miller, in Austin Stack Park
The Laois senior hurlers fell to a disappointing loss to Kerry in Tralee...
Alison Dunne: Use your own home to express who you are
Colour is without doubt the most amazing and exciting aspect of Interior Design.
Skilfully used the possibilities are endless. The colours we use in our home...
Portlaoise cake sale raises over €1000 for school library
Portlaoise Educate Together NS had their annual Valentine's cake sale on Friday last with all proceeds going towards the school's library.
This year's fundraiser didn't disappoint...
The Sunday Interview: Meet the man behind the Mountmellick business exporting recycled plastic around...
When Gary Cobbe set up his own plastics recycling business - Irish Polymer Extrusions (IPE) - in 2013 the workload was heavy and the...
Wins for Raheen and Rosenallis in latest CCFL action
CCFL Roundup
Raheen continued their winning cup run as two late goals saw them get the better of Clonown Rovers in the 3rd round of...
Remembering some of the great Laois v Armagh games
Ahead of the National Football League Division 3 meeting between Laois and Armagh this afternoon, we have decided to take a look at some...
Laois U-17 Boys win bronze at All-Ireland cross country
Laois U-17 Boys followed up on their Leinster success, by winning the Bronze medals in the All-Ireland in Waterford.
Cian McDonald (Ballyronan Abbeyleix & District...
Laois hurlers name team for league opener
The Laois senior hurling team to play Kerry in the opening round of the Allianz Hurling League on Sunday has been named.
In the first...
Eight great pics from the Little Black Dress night in Mountrath
The Mountrath Ladies Football Club held a very successful Little Black Dress fundraiser night in the Pub in Mountrath on Friday.
Thanks to Lisa Doyle...
Portlaoise Panthers claim thrilling win in Waterford
Portlaoise Panthers 63
WIT Wildcats 58
Womens Superleague Basketball
Portlaoise Panthers kept their womens Superleague playoff hopes alive thanks to a thrilling 63-58 away win over the...
Teasley leads the way as Kestrels claim big win
Portarlington Kestrels 96
Dublin Lions 56
Mens National Basketball League Division 1
American Chris Teasley shot 28 points as the Portarlington Kestrels kept in touch for a...
‘Nobody who lives in Laois should have to travel to work’
A business networking event held in Portlaoise on Friday morning heard how there is a need for a “skills audit” in the county.
Seamus Delaney,...
Salter double sends Crettyard Utd through to last eight of Leinster Junior Cup
Crettyard Utd recorded a famous 2-0 win away to Dublin side Crumlin on Saturday afternoon to book their place in the quarter-final of the...
Stradbally and Graigue win in Kelly Cup
County champions Stradbally booked their place in the last four of the Kelly Cup thanks to a 1-11 to 1-8 win over Ballylinan tonight.
A...
Comerford scores 2-7 as Laois minor footballers hammer Wexford
Laois 4-15 Wexford 0-6
Leinster Minor Football League
Ciaran Comerford helped himself to a whopping 2-7 as the Laois minor footballers proved much too strong for...
