Deep sadness in Castletown at death of young mother
There is deep sadness in Castletown and surrounding areas this evening at the news of the heartbreaking death of Aoife Mullaney (nee Doocey) at...
In Pictures: La Stamba Showcase rocks Music Generation Laois
Music Generation Laois (MGL) hosted a performance by their students throughout Laois participating in schools-based Stampede Drumming Programmes recently.
Since February, MGL students from...
Laois referee named on GAA panel for upcoming championship
The GAA’s Referee Development Committee has chosen its panel of referees who will officiate at this summer’s championships.
There will be 18 referees on the...
Women in Sport: From Portlaoise to the Seoul Olympics – it’s Anne Keenan-Buckley
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No shining medals adorn the walls of Olympian Anne Keenan-Buckey's house.
No magnificent plaques or...
New brain tumour support group for South East and Central Leinster to meet in...
Brain Tumour Ireland has established a new support group for the South East and Central Leinster.
Founded in 2012, Brain Tumour Ireland is a national...
In Pictures: Music Generation Laois host Jazz Concert
Another brilliant event from Generation Music Laois.
Music Generation Laois hosted a performance by The Paul McIntyre Trio in Laois Music Centre, Church Avenue, Portlaoise...
The All-Ireland winning Knockbeg team of 2005: Where are they now?
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The Knockbeg U-16 footballers are on course for All-Ireland glory this weekend when they face St....
Talk on the fascinating story of the ‘Portlaoise Plane’ set for this week
This is a must for all history buffs among you.
In the first of Laois Heritage Society's programme of talks for 2019, the world famous...
Zach Tuohy ambitious as ever as he tackles his 10th Aussie Rules season
Time flies when you’re having fun. It certainly has for Portlaoise footballer Zach Tuohy. Where did the last ten years go?
This weekend Zach, the...
HSE won’t disclose if staff are liable for Portlaoise baby deaths
The HSE are refusing to say if a review has shown staff had liability in cases of avoidable baby deaths at Portlaoise Hospital, according to...
A new Laois business, All-Ireland finals and Electric Picnic announcements – it’s our Top...
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Laois family turning their tragedy into hope for others
An extended family from Laois are aiming to make a difference with a series of...
Women in Sport: All-Ireland winner, four-time All-Star and Laois football great Tracey Lawlor
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An All-Ireland winner, four All-Star awards, four Leinster senior county medals and countless club...
Laois woman named director of International Wine Centre
A Laois woman has been announced as the new director of the International Wine Cente.
Rosenallis native Mary Gorman-McAdams has been appointed by President Mary Ewing-Mulligan.
The...
Election Diary: Campaign launch, jobs for Laois and positive Live Register figures
It is less than three months until the Elections and our sixth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as...
Middle of next decade before housing market settles, says AIB economist
A senior economist with AIB believes it will be the middle of the next decade before the housing market settles.
John Fahey, a senior economist...
Weekend Read: Strikes, hype and never-ending drama – how the Limerick hurlers went from...
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Tonight All Ireland hurling champions Limerick roll into town. While the Laois and Limerick hurlers have...
Three Laois men hoping to guide their intercounty sides to league glory this weekend
While there is plenty of national league action building up inside of county as the Laois senior hurlers take on Limerick, three Laois men...
The confirmed list of candidates in this year’s Local Elections
The people of Laois and Ireland will be asked to vote in the Local Elections this year.
There’s just over three months to go to...
Portlaoise hospital spent €10.8 million on agency staff in 2018 – the second highest...
According to figures released to Sinn Féin, Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise was the second highest spender on agency staff in the country.
According to a statement...
Local woman proud to open new salon in Portarlington
Laois woman Sharon Whelehan says she is extremely excited and proud to be opening a salon in Portarlington tomorrow, Thursday February 21.
Sharon, from Killenard...
Inside Ireland’s Biggest Prison director speaks about ‘daunting’ experience capturing everything behind bars
Prison is a intimidating place to be. Even filming in prison can understandably expose oneself to things they've never seen before.
However that is exactly...
RTÉ presenter urges people of Laois to donate to Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil...
RTÉ Weather and National Lottery presenter Nuala Carey is urging the people of Laois to support the Irish Cancer Society on Daffodil Day following...
Laois hurler jokes, popular hotels and feeding Portlaoise – it’s our Tweets of the...
We’re back again with our Top Tweets of the Week from all around Laois.
Meath's Colm O'Rourke pictured during the 1984 Leinster SFC Final. Anyone...
19 caps for Ireland, the Barbarians and a junior hurling title with Clonaslee –...
The career of Clonaslee's Gerry Culliton is one of the great Laois sports stories.
Not long after Gerry Culliton finished his school days in Cistercian...
Former All-Ireland winning Ballyragget hurler announced as Abbeyleix manager
The Abbeyleix senior hurlers will have a new man on the sideline this year.
Former All-Ireland Junior club championship winning hurler Kieran Delaney will take...
In Pictures: Boxer Donovan shares inspirational story at Portlaoise College
The second years of Portlaoise College were a captive audience for professional boxer and RTE boxing analyst Eric Donovan today.
Fitting so much into a...
Your guide to Laois’s opening Allianz Football League clash away to Down
Laois take on Down in the opening round of their Allianz Football League Division 3 campaign this evening.
Here we guide you through what you...
Over 12,720 Laois properties left behind without high-speed broadband – Stanley
In the Dáil this week, statements were made about broadband problems in Laois and Offaly.
Laois TD Brian Stanley highlighted nine areas of Laois not...
Dublin footballer Bastick on Laois connection and Dancing With The Stars
RTE's Dancing With The Stars is now in full swing and one of the competitors has very strong Laois connections.
Former Dublin footballer Denis Bastick...
In Pictures: Durrow community group recognised for outstanding contribution
Community spirit is alive and well around the county - but perhaps nowhere more so than in Durrow, where a vibrant group have been...
