Dessie Brennan – the only medal he wants is another senior title for Joseph’s
Dessie Brennan is a legend.
No, that’s a bit of an understatement. He’s a living legend. A legend in his own lifetime.
That’s the sort of...
Laois man at the heart of Trinity College Med Day 2019
On Friday November 8, over 600 medical students will hit the streets collecting for some money for some great causes in Trinity-affiliated hospitals.
'Trinity Med...
Stories, characters, yarns – Pat Critchley set to launch his new book ‘Bruno’
You can't beat stories!
Pat Critchley, one of Laois's greatest characters, story tellers and sportsmen, is to launch a new book - a collection of...
In Pictures: Official Opening of new Portlaoise Link Road
After months and months of delays, traffic congestion and frustration, the brand new Portlaoise Southern Circular Road officially on Friday November 1
The project was...
Laois family launch fundraiser in bid to let their son Jamie walk
A Portlaoise family have set up a GoFundMe page for their little boy, Jamie who is in need of medical support.
Seven-year-old Jamie Mannion has...
WATCH: Legendary Irish rugby player comes to Laois to try wheelchair rugby
The Laois Lions wheelchair team recently hosted Ex-Ireland rugby player Brian O'Driscoll at their training base in Vicarstown Community Centre.
This visit was a part...
Irish Wheelchair Association launches new fundraising campaign “Angels”
The Irish Wheelchair Association has know launched it's national fundraising campaign "Angels".
This is the largest campaign in their calendar and is to generate the...
Laois man was world renowned cinematographer
Jack Conroy who has died in Naas was a world renowned cinematographer, who at the height of his career was a much sought after...
The Week that Was: The top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois hit by overnight crime spree as host of businesses, schools and homes hit
On Thursday we reported on a spate of break...
Two Laois ladies complete The Corinthian Challenge for Irish Injured Jockeys
Laois ladies, Heather Heffernan and Triona Burbage rode in their final race of The Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series at the weekend.
They had a...
Christmas Box Appeal urges Laois people to get involved for children in need
A Christmas Box Appeal is taking place in Laois this year and everyone is welcome to get invovled!
Toys can be donated for children of...
One of Ireland’s biggest garden centres is on a mission to drive Laois primary...
One of Ireland’s biggest garden centres is on a mission to drive primary school pupils in Laois absolutely wild.
CountryLife Garden Centres want to educate...
Young Laois man in serious condition in Australian hospital following hang-gliding accident
A young Portlaoise man is in a coma in an Australian hospital following a hang-gliding accident.
Richard Nicholls (26) was injured in the horrific accident...
Laois school set to hold fundraising table quiz
Tobar an Léinn Raheen NS Parent's Association have announced plans to run a fundraising table quiz on Saturday November 8.
The school recently raised its...
Five Laois towns to reap the benefits of substantial new funding under national scheme
Five Laois towns and villages have been allocated €437,761 for improvements from the Town and Village Renewal scheme.
Laois TD Charlie Flanagan welcomed the funding...
Laois school students celebrate Maths Week
Emo National School hosted James Soper on Wednesday, October 16 to celebrate Maths Week 2019.
The students of Emo National School and St. Joseph’s Girls...
Laois TD Stanley calls for action as Laois Home Help situation is ‘past breaking...
Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley is calling on the Government and the Minister for Health to sort out much-needed frontline services as Laois Home...
Portlaoise Macra to host fun filled table quiz this weekend
Portlaoise Macra will host a table quiz on Friday, November 1.
The quiz will take place upstairs in Kavangh's Pub, Main Street Portlaoise and all...
Mountrath set to host ‘Symphony of Song’ fundraiser in aid of Teach Tom
Teach Tom are hosting a 'Symphony of Song' fundraiser on Sunday, November 24.
The event will take place in St Philomena's Hall in Mountrath.
Teac Tom...
Laois school holds bake sale in aid of Portlaoise Hospital’s Paediatric Ward and plans...
Tobar an Léinn school in Raheen recently raised much needed funding for Portlaoise Hospital's Paediatric Ward at a school bake sale.
Students from third and...
Laois family take to our screens tonight in the hopes of becoming Ireland’s Fittest...
Ireland Fittest Family is back on our screens tonight where a Killeshin family will be competing.
Following the lead of the McDonald family from Ballyroan...
Laois family at the centre of High Court swine flu test case
A well-known and highly respected Laois family are at the centre of the swine flu vaccine Pandemrix case currently running before the High Court.
The...
Laois EuroMillions players urged to check tickets as a lucky winner scoops up €400,000...
Check you tickets...it could be you!
A EuroMillions player in Laois has woken up €400,907 better off this morning after matching five numbers and one...
Bank Holiday Beat the Barge event in Vicarstown should be a big draw again
Oughaval Athletic Club hosts its annual Beat the Barge 4k run in Vicarstown on this Bank Holiday Monday, October 28.
Now in its eighth year,...
Laois woman aims to raise awareness for Brain Tumour Ireland’s ‘Wear A Hat Day’
Laois woman Josephine Dowling is raising awareness in aid of Brain Tumour Ireland's 'Wear A Hat Day' today.
The Ballyfin woman was diagnosed with a...
In Pictures: Laois school take on exciting challenge of Bogathon
The transition year group from Mountrath CS completed a Bogathon on October 15 in Errill, on the 7 km long route, over a variety...
Abbeyleix Bog set for further national exposure on TV today
The story of Abbeyleix Bog continues to woo audiences nationally and is set to feature yet again on TV.
The ongoing success of the heritage...
Stradbally man set to run Dublin City Marathon for very special and personal cause
There are some things that are almost too heart-breaking to think about and the tragedy that befell Stradbally native Daragh McEvoy and his wife...
Tributes paid to Errill great Jimmy Bergin
Last Sunday, Rathdowney-Errill claimed the Bob O'Keeffe Cup as they defeated Borris-Kilcotton in the decider.
But just over a week before the final, one of...
Laois Heritage hosting conference to celebrate all the county has to offer
The Heritage Office of Laois County Council is holding a conference on the theme " Laois Heritage Matters", on Saturday November 23 at the...
