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Laois Martial Arts compete in international event
The Laois Martial Arts team recently made the long trip up to Castlebar to compete in the White Tiger Challenge.
The event has grown from...
A Full Moon Party party for Electric Picnic
Electric Picnic have added a Full Moon Party to their lineup.
Over 200 tonnes of sand and palm trees are being shipped in to the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a ainm.
Alice McRedmond (née Conroy)
Clarahill, Clonaslee, Laois
Alice McRedmond (nee Conroy), Clarahill, Clonaslee, Co....
Planning permission granted for new St Francis school building
Planning permission has been granted for the new St Francis School transfer and build on the site of the old St. Paul's Primary School,...
Second half rally sees Clough-Ballacolla overcome Clonad
Clough-Ballacolla 1-17 Clonad 1-10
Intermediate Hurling Championship Round 1
As Waterford and Wexford battled in Pairc Uí Chaoimh, Clough-Ballacolla and Clonad faced off in the first...
“Abandoned houses are causing problems in all Laois towns” – Stanley
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley claims that vacant and abandoned homes are causing problems in every town in the county.
He said, “People living adjacent...
REVEALED: We’ve selected Laois’s Top 25 Instagrammers
After many hours of deliberating, cursing, and standing up for the Instagrams we believe in, we have decided on our pick for Laois's Top...
Summer Fun Run in Borris-in-Ossory
It's time to get your vehicles at the ready, the Borris-in-Ossory Community Development Association's annual Fun Run is back on Saturday 22 July.
The third...
Money raised by sale of Laois calf to go to Bóthar
The money raised by the sale of a prize calf this Friday night at Annegrove House, Shanahoe, will go to the charity Bóthar.
Brian, Norma...
Coco’s Hair Salon celebrates six years with a brand new look
Having opened the doors of Coco's Hair Salon in Stradbally for business in July 2011 at the height of the recession, many would have...
In Pictures: Festival of the mountain in Rosenallis
Glamorous grannies, bonny babies, fancy dress and tog-of-war were just some of the attractions at the Festival of the Mountain in Rosenallis on Sunday...
Council gets go-ahead for land CPOs for Timahoe link road
A significant step has been taken towards the provision of a major piece of road infrastructure in Portlaoise, it has been announced.
At the Portlaoise...
‘Daft.ie figures are very worrying,’ says Deputy Stanley
Responding to the latest figures published on the Daft.ie website, Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley said that the housing policies being pursued by the...
Firefighters battle bog fire near Portlaoise
Up to 12 Laois firefighters are currently dealing with a bog fire at Togher, on the outskirts of Portlaoise.
The fire broke out today as...
Calls made for a new Laois Chamber of Commerce
There is growing support for a Chamber of Commerce to be re-established in Laois and it is hoped that a representative from Chambers Ireland...
It’s Mother’s Day so here are some great pics of Laois people with their...
You can't escape it no matter where you go.
Today is Mother's Day and you'll be getting constant reminders of that fact everywhere you turn.
We're...
LIVE: Our live blog of Laois v Offaly in the Leinster U-21 football championship...
Welcome to our live blog of tonight's Leinster U-21 football championship semi-final between Laois and Offaly.
The game is taking place in Netwatch Cullen Park...
All the weekend CCFL soccer results
Your full run down of the weekend CCFL soccer results.
LFA Youths Cup Quarter Final
Birr Town 2, Sacred Heart 3
U-17 Cup Group 1
Hodson Bay 9...
All your Laois GAA fixtures for the next week
Allianz Football and Hurling League games, Kelly Cup final and the Leinster Adult Club hurling league are among the Laois GAA fixtures this week.
FRIDAY, MARCH...
Retired Portlaoise couple ready for their new life in South Africa
This Monday retired Portlaoise couple Jim and Esther McCormack will board a plane for South Africa.
They’ve sold the house that they raised their...
‘Viable proposal’ will be considered to save Cistercian Roscrea
The Abbott of Mount St Joseph Abbey in Roscrea has said that he is committed to giving "full consideration to any future viable proposal" to...
Mark Doheny: 20 Daily Struggles of an Irish Rail Commuter
A lot of people from Laois commute to work in Dublin every day. For most of those, it means getting the train. They'll be...
Fit with Brid: Try my Granola recipe – it is good for you!
For every step forward that science and medicine take us in relation to understanding what it takes to be fit and healthy the world...
Laois bounce back to crush Clare
Laois 2-14 Clare 0-12
Ladies National Football League
Laois recovered from defeat to Waterford two weeks' ago with a resounding victory over Clare this afternoon.
Kevin Doogue's...
The Sunday Interview: A new challenge for Aileesh after life in Ballyfin Demesne
Having established what has been dubbed ‘the world’s best hotel’ at Ballyfin Demesne, Aileesh Carew has moved on to become sales and marketing director...
Laois at their ease in big Offaly win
Laois 1-26 Offaly 1-20
Allianz Hurling League Division 1B
Laois gave themselves a chance of avoiding relegation to Division 2 of the Allianz Hurling League after...
Portlaoise perfectly poised to be major urban centre of midlands
A major overhaul is underway on how planning and development will take place in Ireland over the next 20 years, with an urban planner...
Portlaoise girl fronts new Cystic Fibrosis campaign for miracle drug
An 11-year-old Portlaoise girl is appearing in a campaign to promote the work of Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin as the campaign to make...
Dunne hopeful Dillon will provide a spark on return
PORTLAOISE AFC manager Ger Dunne is hopeful returning striker Jody Dillon will help his side to cause a cup upset tomorrow.
The Leinster Senior...
Eight ‘Gaels’ teams into 2017 Laois GAA championships
Steven Miller
Laois GAA last night (Monday) agreed to allow a number of amalgamated teams compete in their championships in 2017.
Last year saw the re-introduction...
