In Pictures: Stradbally Library Painters unveil first group exhibition
The Laois Arthouse in Stradbally are currently presenting DÚLRA - an exhibition by the Stradbally Library Painters.
DÚRLA is their first group exhibition, which opened...
Laois man appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council
Laois man Kieran Kehoe has been appointed as the new CEO of Meath County Council.
The Killenard native has a distinguished working career, most recently...
Popular long-serving Laois referee hangs up the whistle
Popular Laois GAA referee Joe Brennan from Crettyard has called time on his refereeing career - with last Sunday's U-20 football final between Ballyroan-Abbey...
LaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 – Steven Miller v Eoin Scully
After weeks of planning and scheduling in the background, the first episode of the new LaoisToday QuizCast is here.
There are 16 contestants in all...
The Laois GAA Award winners for the 2023 season have been announced
The Laois GAA award winners for the 2023 season have been announced this morning – with 26 handed out.
The only award that is not...
Laois Garda receives National Bravery Award after he and colleague save man from burning...
The actions of Laois Garda and his colleague were recognised at a ceremony as they both received National medals for Bravery.
Laois Garda Padraig Marum...
Enda Rowland taking positives from a great season with Abbeyleix
The dust has settled on another fantastic Laois senior hurling championship, with Camross getting the better of Abbeyleix in the final.
Abbeyleix and Laois goalkeeper,...
In Pictures: Weather fails to dampen spirits as 2023 Laois Pumpkin Patch a huge...
The October Bank Holiday weekend saw the very popular Pumpkin Patch event take place in the GAA grounds of Clonad once again.
This was the...
Laois senior hurling management team confirmed ahead of 2024 season
The management team for the Laois senior hurlers has been confirmed for the 2024 season.
There are several changes to Willie Maher's backroom team from...
‘We’re buzzing for the final’ – Portlaoise captain, Eoin O’Connor
The long-awaited Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship Final will take place this weekend.
Portlaoise and Ballyfin will contest the decider this Sunday, October 22, in O'Moore...
CONFIRMED: Former boss McNulty returns as Laois confirm manager for 2024 season
Laois GAA have confirmed that Justin McNulty will be in charge of the Laois senior footballers for the 2024 season on a three year...
Meet the adopted Kildare man who is hoping to finally get over the line...
Following their brilliant win over Portarlington on Sunday, St Joseph's are gearing up for the first county final since 2002.
It is exactly 23 years...
WATCH: Ballylinan’s Ciaran Farrell and Padraig Clancy ahead of Saturday’s IFC Final
Next Saturday evening there will be a mass exodus from the village of Ballylinan and its rural towns lands.
They’ll turn at Simmons Mill and...
Laois band Cua set to take six as they get ready to take on...
As it gears up for its Electric Picnic performance, Laois-based trio, Cua which comprises Shane Booth, John Davidson and Ros O’Meara, has started work...
In Pictures: Returning Ó Mórdha Óg programme a huge success for Laois GAA
The return of the Ó Mórdha Óg Football Academy for U-11 footballers in Laois has proved a massive success.
There was a fantastic turn out...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Portlaoise and St Joseph’s do battle in...
The Laois SFC continues this evening with the opening round meeting of Portlaoise and St Joseph's.
Portlaoise were only narrowly beaten in the semi-final by...
Young musicians from Laois fundraise as they prepare to tour Japan this August
Five young harpers from Music Generation Laois, and their teacher Siobhan Buckley, are preparing to tour Japan this August.
The Music Generation Laois Senior Harp...
Rosenallis GAA unveil €100,000 cash prize draw during launch of new clubhouse plans and...
One lucky person could be walking away with €100,000 or a New Holland T5.120 tractor as part of Rosenallis GAA’s latest fundraiser.
The club’s "most...
Shane Keegan: Rekindling tradition is key to bringing success back to Portlaoise GAA
New Laois GAA Head of Coaching and Games believes that it's only a matter of time before Portlaoise are a considerable force once again...
Following on from successful Setanta hurling programme, Ó Mórdha Óg gets underway next week...
Laois GAA has recently announced the return of the Ó Mórdha Óg football programme for 2023, dedicated to fostering the growth and development of...
Laois GAA announce details of the Ó Mórdha Óg Football program for 2023
Laois GAA have announced the return of the Ó’Mórdha Óg football program for 2023, dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young athletes...
Former Arsenal player and League of Ireland winner appointed Portlaoise AFC manager
Portlaoise AFC have appointed a very high profile manager to take charge of the team for the coming season.
Dubliner Pat Scully has been appointed...
Laois striker named Republic of Ireland U-18 Schools International Player of the Year
The 33rd FAI International Awards ceremony took place last night and a Laois striker was among the winners.
Peter Grogan, of Crettyard United and a...
The Laois company that has become a massive success story – Stradbally Farm Services...
"For any company to be successful, it must have staff, product and customers. We have been very lucky to have an excellent staff who...
Portlaoise Men’s Shed marks its 10th Anniversary as it goes from strength to strength
The idea of a men's shed in Portlaoise was born in 2012 at a meeting between Ray Harte (now secretary of the shed) and...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois athlete Mary Mulhare honoured with Civic Reception
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships received a Civic Reception last week.
This is the highest honour that...
Weekend Read: Ladies football star Clodagh Dunne on her memories of 2001, building on...
While her memory of the on-field action is somewhat sketchy, Laois defender Clodagh Dunne had the privilege of being amongst a crowd of 21,000...
Exciting additions made as Electric Picnic announce latest wave of acts for 2023 edition
The Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival is Stradbally will take place in a little over four months and more new acts have been...
In Pictures: Durrow the venue as Laois Public Participation Network hosts midlands region meeting
Laois Public Participation Netowrk welcomed delegates from across the Midlands for the Midlands Region PPN Meeting at the end of March.
The wonderful Castle Durrow...
History beckons as Laois set to take on Dublin in championship football in Portlaoise...
The Laois footballers will take on Dublin in the Leinster quarter-final in O'Moore Park on Sunday week - the first time in over 100...