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WATCH: Stunning musical performances at Portarlington Further Education awards
You could have heard a pin drop in The Heritage in Killenard this week when the attendees at the Portarlington Further Education and Training...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers continue Tailteann Cup against Fermanagh
Tailteann Cup Round 3 – Laois v Longford
In Pearse Park, Longford, at 3.45pm
Team news?
Laois manager Justin McNulty has named the same 15 that was...
ACFL Division 1 and 2: O’Brien on fire for St Joseph’s as late penalty...
St Joseph's 1-18 Ballyfin 0-5
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 Round 6
Josh O'Brien was simply immense for St Joseph's last evening - firing over...
ACFL Division 1: Late drama as two Colm Kelly penalties see Stradbally defeat Graiguecullen
Graiguecullen 4-7 Stradbally 3-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 Round 6
Stradbally have kept their chances of reaching the top four alive following a dramatic...
ACFL Division 1: Courtwood too good for Portlaoise in five-goal thriller
Courtwood 4-11 Portlaoise 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 Round 6
Courtwood continued their outstanding form this season, with a hard-earned win away to Portlaoise.
It was...
Election Podcast: 10 minutes with John King (Fine Gael) – Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick
John King from Rathdowney has been a Fine Gael councillor since 2009 when he was elected at the third time of asking having missed...
Laois football team named ahead of final Tailteann Cup group clash with Fermanagh
The Laois senior football team to face Fermanagh in Round 3 of the Tailteann Cup on Saturday has been named.
Laois manager Justin McNulty has...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College celebrates evening of excellence with awards night
Portlaoise College hosted its annual Evening of Excellence, recognising outstanding achievements across a variety of categories.
The event was graced by guest speakers Dr. Sumi...
Sadness in Killeshin following the passing of ‘cherished’ member of the community
There is deep sadness in Killeshin following the passing of Declan McDermott - a 'cherished' member of the community.
Mr McDermott, who passed away on...
Eight Talking Points as Laois defeat Wicklow to guarantee Tailteann Cup progression
The Laois senior footballers have qualified for the knock-out phase of the Tailteann Cup following a one point win over Wicklow.
Below, we take a...
Laois manager Maher pleased as hurlers reach Joe McDonagh Cup final with a game...
Laois manager Willie Maher was upbeat after his side’s win over Down to secure their spot in the Joe McDonagh Cup final in June,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers face Wicklow in Aughrim
We are live from Aughrim where the Laois senior footballers take on Wicklow in Round 2 of the Tailteann Cup.
Despite the various horror stories...
Weekend Read: ‘Salud’ says Stapo Brown as Lanzarote bar venture shines
“It’s a home away from home,” says Liam ‘Stapo’ Brown of his pub in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
‘Stapo’s’ Kazbar’ is a magnet for many...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers continue Tailteann Cup away to Wicklow
Tailteann Cup Round 2 – Laois v Wicklow
In Aughrim at 3pm
Team news?
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named the same starting 15 as...
Eight Talking Points as Laois demolish Down and secure Joe McDonagh final spot
Laois have secured their spot in the Joe McDonagh Cup final in June after another brilliant display against Down on Saturday.
Willie Maher's men took...
ACFL Division 1: 14-man St Joseph’s show their county champion class to remain unbeaten
Portarlington 1-13 St Joseph's 1-13
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1
Reigning Division 1 and county champions St Joseph's remain unbeaten as they go in defence...
ACHL Division 2: Castletown outshoot Camross and Ballinakill power past Clonaslee St Manman’s
Camross 2-21 Castletown 1-26
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 2 Round 5
Castletown continued their 100% record in Division 2 after coming out on top in...
ACFL Division 1: Classy Cahillane kicks Portlaoise past Stradbally challenge and into top four
Stradbally 1-14 Portlaoise 2-20
ACFL Division 1 Round 5
Paul Cahillane put on a serious display as Portlaoise came from behind to defeat Stradbally in Bill...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Laois camogie in Leinster final and Joe...
It is a huge day of GAA and we will do our best to keep you updated on the action involving Laois teams.
The action...
Your guide to the game as Laois take on Down in Round 4 of...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4 – Laois v Down
In O'Moore Park at 3pm
Team News
Laois senior hurling manager Willie Maher has made two changes to...
ACFL Division 1: Courtwood move top of the league while Graigue see off Ballyfin
Courtwood 1-14 Ballyroan-Abbey 1-12
ACFL Division 1 Round 5
Courtwood have won an incredibly tense, physical battle at home to Ballyroan-Abbey this evening, sending them top,...
ACFL Division 2: Emo secure place in winner’s section while O’Dempsey’s take a step...
Arles-Kileen 0-9 Emo 2-19
ACFL Division 2 Round 5
Emo will battle for a spot in Division 1 after they won their fifth straight game in...
In Pictures: Laois election hopefuls have heads cut out from posters in overnight attack
Another instance of campaign posters being damaged has been captured, this time on the road between Castletown and The Pike of Rushall.
Posters belonging to...
Two Sinn Féin candidates have their election posters stolen and vandalised
A number of campaign posters belonging to two Sinn Fein candidates in the Portlaoise area have been stolen and vandalised.
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley and...
Election Diary: Candidate meets with American politician, call for improved water infrastructure and support...
The 2024 elections are just over a month away and candidates are busy making their views heard ahead of the elections on June 7.
Lower...
‘Time for the Council to get back to basics and build Council houses’ –...
Labour Councillor Marie Tuohy officially launched her election campaign with her supporters over the weekend.
Cllr Tuohy officially kicked off her election campaign at Ramsbottom’s...
62% of LaoisToday respondents favour early General Election as Fine Gael set to elect...
Over 62% of respondents in a LaoisToday poll have said that they would like to see a General Election called in the wake of...
Limited spaces still available for upcoming Internet Safety Workshop in Laois for children
There are limited spaces still available for an upcoming Internet Safety Workshop for parents, guardians and children in 3rd to 6th class.
The workshop will...
From The Archives: ‘Portarlington is a dumping ground for asylum seekers, that’s what I’m...
Back in September 2023, Sinn Fein Councillor Aidan Mullins hit out at the lack of affordable housing in Laois and made specific comments in...
‘Portarlington is a dumping ground for asylum seekers, that’s what I’m being told’
A local County Councillor has hit out at the lack of affordable housing being build in Laois, homelessness in the county, and the growing...
