From being given a 50/50 chance at birth, little Evie Delaney is thriving thanks...
Crettyard man Ciaran Delaney and his wife Katie, the parents of Evie, have thanked the community for their fundraising support for medical bills for...
Tributes paid as legendary Matt Connor retires from An Garda Síochána
Matt Connor, one of the most legendary gaelic footballers of all time, has called time on his 40-year career as a member of An...
In Pictures: Bank holiday madness leaves Glenbarrow residents urgently calling for more parking spaces
Warm weather and bank holiday weekends have many people from both within and outside of Laois descend onto Glenbarrow waterfall for a day out.
However...
Moment in Time: Laois ICA Fashion Show wows the crowds in 2005
These ladies certainly knew how to put on a good show.
The Laois Federation ICA modeled a Spring collection in April 2005, much to the...
Internationally renowned American actor visits Laois
We're sure there were many onlookers, mainly women, hoping to catch the eye of a certain George Clooney in Abbeyleix yesterday.
The three-time Golden Globe...
Laois GAA club pay respects after death of 101 year old club stalwart
Barrowhouse GAA club have paid their respects after the passing of May Gibson on Friday April 19.
May lived to the age of 101 year...
The 2019 Laois Rose of Tralee winner is …
The Laois Rose of Tralee for 2019 is 21-year-old student nurse Sarah Bergin.
Clonad woman Sarah Bergin wowed the crowds and each of the three...
Laois priest opens up about incredible life story and personal heartbreak on the Late...
A Laois priest and author made a remarkable appearance as a guest on this week's The Late Late Show.
Father Sean Hyland spoke to presenter...
High profile hurling managers to speak at Portlaoise fundraiser
The last two All Ireland hurling winning managers will speak at breakfast event in the Killeshin Hotel and Leisure Club in Portlaoise next week.
Limerick...
Laois man makes New York Times headlines for being first Irish marathon runner home...
A Laois man by the name of Jeff Butler and Cactus the dog have made international headlines due to their part in one of...
Former Olympic athlete to take part in Laois 5km run this weekend
The weekly Vicarstown 5km parkrun has been hugely popular since it started in the winter of 2014, taking place every Saturday morning at 9.30am...
Bus service from Roscrea to Portlaoise begins tomorrow
Great news for Laois commuters as the Local Link Laois-Offaly new bus service between Roscrea and Portlaoise begins tomorrow, Thursday April 18.
Earlier this month...
Former Lady President of Mountrath Golf Club remembered fondly as she is laid to...
The former Lady President and Captain of Mountrath Golf Club was remembered fondly as she was laid to rest in St Fintan's Cemetery, Mountrath...
Laois woman opens up about her Parkinson’s experience on national television
On Monday night a Laois woman spoke openly about her experience with Parkinson's disease on Claire Byrne Live.
Raheen native and mother of four Martina...
Rathdowney man flies the flag proudly for Laois at national Mr Personality festival 2019
As the 14th annual Mr Personality Festival took place last weekend, a Rathdowney man named Colin Dowling flew the flag high for Laois at...
Bord na Móna propose major renewable gas plant near Portlaoise
Bord na Móna have unveiled plans for a major renewable gas facility at Cúil na Móna near Togher outside Portlaoise.
The semi-state company engaged in...
WATCH: Relief as nobody injured in shocking M7 Motorway fire
Laois County Fire and Rescue Services have confirmed that nobody was injured in the fire on the M7 Motorway earlier this evening that saw...
BREAKING: Massive fire on M7 motorway outside Portlaoise
Traffic is currently being diverted off the M7 Motorway at Junction 15 between Portlaoise and Monasterevin due to a fire.
Emergency services are at the...
Clampdown on illegal dumping continues across Laois
This is Clean Up Laois Week and the local authority are redoubling their efforts to clamp down on illegal dumping across the county.
A whole...
Four remarkable Portlaoise women awarded sports scholarships at DCU
Four Portlaoise women flew the flag for Laois at Dublin City University this week when they were awarded scholarships for excellence in sport.
Eimear O'Sullivan...
Laois trio call for county’s support ahead of All-Ireland Student Enterprise final
Three young entrepreneurs are hoping the people of Laois will get behind them and their product ahead of the upcoming All-Ireland Student Enterprise Final...
Four Laois Irish dancing schools to compete at World Championships in Killarney
Four Laois Irish dancing schools will head to Killarney, Co Kerry today for An Comhdhail World Championships.
The World Championships, known as 'Worlds', will take...
Laois business to take West Waterford Festival of Food by storm
A Laois food producer will descend upon the scenic seaside town of Dungarvan in April for the West Waterford Festival of Food.
The Jungle Food...
Good news for Laois commuters regarding Dublin-Limerick bus service
On Friday the news broke that the JJ Kavanagh's bus route from Dublin to Limerick serving Borris-in-Ossory, Mountrath and Castletown would no longer stop...
Dáithí Ó Sé invites Laois to tea to mark the 25th anniversary of Alzheimer’s...
RTÉ and Rose of Tralee presenter Dáithí Ó Sé is calling on the nation to host a Tea Day in aid of The Alzheimer...
Irish EU exit ‘Irexit’ billboard posted in Portlaoise
A Brexit-style billboard has been posted in Portlaoise, encouraging Irish people to follow suit of our counterparts across the Irish Sea and leave the...
Mountmellick CountryLife manager set to run 200km for Temple Street Children’s Hospital
A doting dad and Mountmellick Glanbia CountryLife branch manager, Paddy Marsh, running the Ultra Marathon for Temple Street.
The busy father of four is to...
Laois woman nominated for prestigious BAFTA award
The well-deserved accolades keep rolling in for Portlaoise woman Aoife Bower, formerly Dunne.
Aoife is a series producer of The Big Narstie Show, which has...
Huge blow to local communities as bus service to pull out stops off Dublin-Limerick...
A huge blow has come to Borris-in-Ossory, Mountrath and Castletown commuters using the JJ Kavanagh Bus service from Dublin to Limerick, as it was...
Laois woman speaks about following her Army dreams and becoming Defence Forces Recruit of...
Even though the number of women in the Defence Forces has risen over the years, there is still the perception that it is a...
