Author and columnist set to return to Laois to launch a new collection of...
Author and columnist, Jim O’Brien is returning to Laois to have a local launch of a new collection of his columns ‘Matters of Great...
The Heath lead the way on our 2022 Laois intermediate football Team of the...
The Heath's success in the 2022 Laois intermediate football championship sees them rewarded with nine positions on this year’s Team of the Year selection.
Having...
SOLD OUT: Electric Picnic 2023 fully sells out hours after tickets go on sale
Tickets for Electric Picnic 2023 went on sale today at 10am and all tickets SOLD OUT by 3pm.
This morning, organisers confirmed that American band...
The Killers added to Electric Picnic line up as final tickets go on sale
The final tickets for Electric Picnic 2023 go on sale this morning - and another big act has been added.
Organisers have confirmed that American...
Portlaoise secondary school set to hold Christmas market and auction in aid of children...
Portlaoise College students will be holding a Christmas market and charity auction this Sunday in Portlaoise Parish Centre from 12pm until 4pm.
All funds raised will...
Laois GAA chairman pays tribute to long-serving Kavanagh as he steps down from county...
A man who served in a range of roles with Laois GAA over a long period of time stepped down from the County Board...
Laois man Fitzgerald helps guide St Thomas’s to fifth straight Galway hurling success
St Thomas's claimed the Galway Senior hurling title for the fifth straight year on Sunday - and a Laois man was heavily involved.
Former Laois...
‘Problem after problem’ results in a Laois soccer club withdrawing for 2022/2023 season
Those following the CCFL will have noticed that illustrious Portlaoise club, Towerhill Rovers, have been out of action for over a month. The sad...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Musical Society bring the house down with stunning Irish premiere of...
What a show!
All this week in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, the Portlaoise Musical Society are performing to a full house with their brilliant production...
County Final Memory: When Courtwood-Emo won the U-21 championship twice in the same year
This Friday evening in the Laois GAA Centre of Excellence, Ballyroan-Abbey will put their Laois U-20 football title on the line when they take...
Top Laois GAA administrator stepping down from his role after 13 years
One of Laois GAA’s longest-serving administrators and a key man on the top table is stepping down from his position after 13 years.
Treasurer Martin...
Portarlington aiming to break the cycle when they face Kilmacud Crokes in Croke Park...
The Portarlington senior footballers are just a day away from a return to Croke Park for a Leinster semi final.
11 months ago, they faced...
In Pictures: Two Laois officials recognised at National GAA Referee’s Awards in Croke Park
Two Laois GAA officials were recognised at the National Referee's Awards in Croke Park recently.
The Heath's Seamus Mulhare and Stradbally's Maurice Deegan were up...
The story of the Laois man playing a key role in the London Irish...
A Laois man is playing a key role in the planning of the new multi-million pound London Irish Centre which is scheduled to open...
Abbeyleix and Mountmellick hurlers all set to hit the road for Leinster Quarter-Finals
Leinster Club IHC Quarter-Final – Bray Emmets (Wicklow) v Abbeyleix
In Echelon Park, Aughrim at 1:30pm
Nearly six weeks on since Abbeyleix's convincing Premier Intermeidate county...
In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images as Laois School of Music celebrates its 21st...
Laois School of Music celebrated its 21st year last weekend with two concerts in St Peters Church of Ireland, Portlaoise.
On SaturdayLaois School of Music...
In Pictures: Delegates from all over the country attend national PPN conference in Laois
Laois welcomed nominated delegates from 31 Public Participation Networks (PPNs) representing 18,000 PPN member groups from across Ireland for the National PPN Conference 2022....
Talking Sport Podcast: Interview with new Laois hurling manager Willie Maher
Tipperary native Willie Maher was appointed as Laois hurling manager back in September and he joins us in our latest Talking Sport Podcast.
He chats...
New club job for former Laois football manager John Sugrue
John Sugrue has been appointed as the new manager of the Park-Ratheniska footballers, replacing Kieran Kelly who recently stepped down after three years in...
In Pictures: Well wishes and tributes as long-serving CEO of Portarlington Credit Union retires
Michael McEvoy had his last day in the office as CEO of Portarlington Credit Union on September 17.
While planned well in advance, the day...
In Pictures: All smiles and great excitement as Arles NS pupils prepare for county...
County final fever has descended upon Arles National School this week as the children prepare to shout on their heroes.
Friday night will see Arles-Kilcruise...
Bredin and Peavoy goals crucial as Camross claim U-13 ‘A’ hurling title
Camross 3-11 Borris-Kilcotton 2-5
U-13 Hurling Championship Final
Camross clinched the 2022 U-13 'A' hurling title after a magnificent battle in O'Moore Park this morning.
The sun...
In Pictures: Laois PPN member groups enjoy ‘Ramble at the Rock’
On a beautiful Sunday morning, Laois PPN held a 'Ramble at the Rock' event in partnership with Laois Heritage Office as part of Heritage...
The week that was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - From Laois to South Africa on their motorbikes – how two Portlaoise lads are undertaking the trip of a lifetime
It all began...
Alan Meredith – the Mountmellick designer seeking to grow his international custom base
While most of designer Alan Meredith’s striking installations and furniture end up in private collection, often outside the country, he has exhibited at Electric...
Average rent in Laois now €1,204, up almost 11% on 12 month ago
The average rent in Laois now stands at €1,204, up 10.8% on this this last year.
That figure is now 128% higher than it was...
Two young Laois hurlers named on minor team of the year
The Laois minor hurlers enjoyed an incredible championship campaign - and two of them have been named on the national team of the year...
PROFILED: The Laois ladies footballers going for All Ireland glory in Croke Park this...
Ahead of Sunday's All Ireland ladies intermediate football final, we profile the Laois girls that will represent Laois in Croke Park.
Laois take on Wexford...
Park-Ratheniska back at the top table for first senior campaign in 25 years
It's been 25 years since Park-Ratheniska played senior club football in Laois.
Not since 1997, when they were in a group with Ballyroan, Timahoe and...
Portlaoise looking to end their three-year famine by bringing Jack back to the Town...
Losing a county final hurts Portlaoise deeply and though the occurrences are few and far between, last year's mauling at the hands of Portarlington...
