In Pictures: Vibrant and varied projects in store for Laois Creative programme
Wow!
The Laois Creative Ireland Programme for 2019 is impressive.
It’s exciting, it’s extensive, it’s engaging and there are events taking place between now and the...
Oughaval AC athlete Canice invited to represent Ireland for Youth National Cup
One Laois athlete has made history for his club, Oughaval AC, by being invited to represent Ireland for the Youth National Cup.
Canice Whearty from...
Abbeyleix Bog project approved for next phase of surveys
The Abbeyleix Bog project has been approved for the next phase of surveys and research, which will continue to monitor its progress and shape...
Here’s your guide to the Laois U-20s Leinster final clash with Dublin
Brought to you in association with Crettyard Stone
We’re back in O’Connor Park tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Dublin in the final...
Remembering a famous Laois Leinster U-21 football success 25 years on
Brought to you in association with Crettyard Stone
This Friday evening in Tullamore the Laois U-20 footballers will take on Dublin in the Leinster final.
It's...
Moment In Time: Fun for all at Timahoe Medley Day
The annual Medley Day took place in Timahoe on Sunday 8th July 2012.
Despite the wet conditions, the event had a great turnout with families...
Laois priest and nun honoured for decades of dedicated service
Sister Rosarii retired in 1992. Well, sort of retired.
She retired from teaching back in 1992 after completing what was by any standards a full...
Your guide to Laois’s Round 4 All-Ireland Qualifier clash v Cork
Laois take on Cork in Round 4 of the All-Ireland Football Qualifiers this evening.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When, where,...
Your full guide to the acts playing in this year’s Folly Festival in Cullohill
The Folly Music, Comedy and Culture Festival is set to take place in Cullohill on July 19/20.
The event is a family oriented community based...
Your guide to the game as Laois take on Westmeath in Joe McDonagh Cup...
After a three-week build-up the big day is here for the Laois hurlers as they take on Westmeath today in the Joe McDonagh Cup...
Motorway between Portlaoise and Kildare set for almost 2 month partial closure
Kildare County Council have announced that almost 30km of the M7 between Portlaoise and Kildare will be closed at different times from the beginning...
Laois U-20 football team named for Leinster Round 1 clash with All-Ireland champions Kildare
Fresh from the success of the Laois senior footballers yesterday, the Laois U-20 footballers have named their team for Round 1 of the Leinster...
WATCH: Scully penalty sees Borris-Kilcotton and Camross draw plus all of Sunday’s results
Camross will contest the ACHL Division 1 semi final this year after a PJ Scully first half penalty saw Borris-Kilcotton draw with them in...
Hero Laois dog saves elderly owner following fall
It is often said that a dog is a man's best friend and that was proven in Laois last night by Jack the dog.
Gardai...
Trenchtown announces over 50 acts set to bring the heat to Electric Picnic
Trenchtown, a well-established area of Electric Picnic, has announced 50 acts for Ireland's hottest music and arts festival, taking place in our very own...
More spent on food for Prisoners in Portlaoise than on soldiers stationed there
This doesn't seem to make much sense.
The State spends less on meals for members of the Defence Forces than it does for the prisoners...
Your guide to Laois’s Leinster football semi-final against Meath
The Laois senior footballers are back in Croke Park this afternoon for the sixth time in the last 15 months as they face Meath...
‘Awful eyesore’ site in Laois town to be converted into new apartments
Described as being an 'awful eyesore,' the derelict former AIB building is set to be rejuvenated and converted into seven apartments in Portarlington.
Alongside this...
Looking back on five great wins for the Laois footballers over Meath
The Laois senior footballers take on Meath this Sunday seeking to book a Leinster final place for the second year in a row.
Meath go...
Laois woman is third generation of her family to run in London Marathon
A Laois woman who recently completed the London Marathon is the third generation of her family to do so.
Grainne Terrett, who is a member...
WATCH: Kelly Machine Spares holding Open Day this Friday to mark 40 years in...
Kelly Machine Spares are celebrating 40 years in business this year and are marking the occasion this Friday, May 31, with an Open Day...
In Pictures: Laois Ladies football club get on board with 20×20 drive
One Ladies football club has firmly got behind the 20x20 campaign by hosting an event recently.
Timahoe Ladies, Laois's most success Ladies football club, were...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix claim CCFL Division 4 title following Mountmellick Celtic showdown
Mountmellick Celtic 1 Abbeyleix AFC 1
CCFL Division 4
Abbeyleix were crowned CCFL Division 4 champions on Friday evening following a winner takes all final league...
Laois senior football team for Leinster quarter-final against Westmeath is announced
The Laois senior football team to face Westmeath in the Leinster quarter-final this Sunday has been named.
Manager John Surgue has named four changes from...
PROFILED: The full list of candidates running for Local Election in Borris-In-Ossory-Mountmellick
Brought to you in association with People First Credit Union
The people of Laois and Ireland will be asked to vote in the Local Elections this Friday.
There...
Injury forces former Laois underage hurler to retire early
A former Laois underage hurler has been forced to call time on his playing career following a string of unfortunate injuries.
John Treacy from Borris-Kilcotton...
Remember the Game: O’Dempsey’s claim U-16 football honours in 2009
O'Dempsey's 3-8 Portlaoise 2-9
2009 U-16 Football League Final
Portlaoise are the top dogs in Laois club football at the moment - as they have been...
From Rathdowney to PayPal and on – the incredible story of Louise Phelan
It’s a Friday evening in Glebe House, the Phelan family home at Donaghmore just outside Rathdowney and a number of members of the extended...
Significant birthday celebrations as Kelly Machine Spares mark 40 years in business
Forty years is a mighty long time to be in business - but that’s exactly what Kelly Machine Spares in Borris-in-Ossory are celebrating this...
Big plans in motion to transform Outlet Centre in Rathdowney in to working hub
The Retail Outlet Centre in Rathdowney was a hive of activity this morning as politicians, business people and council officials all attended a forum...
