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The Laois Ladies senior footballer championship has been delayed following an appeal

Previews of Saturday’s Laois GAA action as SFC continues

Following two dramatic draws in the Laois SFC during the week, the action resumes in O'Moore Park this evening with an attractive double header...

Property Watch: Five of the cheapest sites currently for sale in...

On this week's Property Watch, we are taking a look at the five cheapest sites that are currently for sale in Laois. There is now...

In Pictures: Memories of former Portarlington factory come flooding back to...

Long before the current trend for workplace wellness gained popularity, employees at a County Laois factory were enjoying lunchtime concerts, games of ping pong...
Football General

St Joseph’s impress with win over Portarlington to reach SFC quarter-finals

Brought to you in association with JK Autos St Joseph's 1-15 Portarlington 0-10 Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 2 Winners St Joseph's have booked their place in...

In Pictures: Portarlington Cul Camp buzzing with energy

Brought to you in association with All Books and News Portlaoise  Portarlington are a club on the rise and the hard work being put in...

Works set to begin in large Portarlington estate

Railway Mews in Portarlington appear to be nearing the finish line at last after years of delay. The charming development is one of the largest...

€200K project could be on the cards for local town

Portarlington could soon become a popular destination for walkers and anglers, if a €200,000 euro project is approved by Offaly County Council. The project would...

Property Watch: Five of the best apartments currently for sale around...

On this week's Property Watch feature, we take a look a apartments for sale in Laois. Interestingly, apartments are not aplenty like in built...

Property Watch: Five homes priced under €100K currently on the market...

On this week's Property Watch, we are taking a look on some of the more low budget properties for sale around Laois. With house...

The Heath claim Division 3 football league title after incredible win...

The Heath 2-16 Portarlington 2-12 Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 Final A game that had everything! It might have been a Division 3 league final (and...

JOB VACANCY: The Anvil Inn in Portarlington are looking for staff

The Anvil Inn in Portarlington is one of the most popular pubs in the region and they're currently looking for staff to join their...

Remember the Game: Five of the best as The Heath clinches...

The Heath 5-5 Portarlington 2-6 2000 Laois U-12 Division 2 Football League Final This week's remember the game has a whiff of nostalgia off it, as...

UPDATE: Several areas of Laois town left without water

Irish Water has confirmed that water supply has been restored to residential areas in Portarlington this afternoon. A spokesperson said: "Irish Water and Laois County...

Meet the Portarlington woman with five grandchildren representing Laois

Grandparents are always proud of their grandchildren no matter what they do - but this Portarlington granny is especially chuffed with the exploits of...

Laois town has become ‘organised crime hub’ – report

One of Laois's largest towns has become a 'hub' for organised crime, according to a report in the Irish Independent. It claims that specialist undercover...

Former Laois player turned Dublin games promotion officer praises Laois style...

Brought to you in association with Jeremiah Grant, Bar and Eatery, Portlaoise Former Laois footballer David Sweeney has long been affiliated with football in Dublin. The Portarlington...

Laois house sells for almost €600k in 10 minutes

A five-bed detached house in Portarlington sold for €580,000 at public auction on Thursday afternoon, exceeding its asking price by more than €200,000. Spire Hill,...

Property Watch: The five most expensive houses on the market in...

On this week's Property Watch, we are focusing on Laois' second largest town, Portarlington. Laois is fast growing, and the population is ever-rising and...

Laois woman declared the ‘coolest businesswoman in Ireland’

A Laois woman has been declared the "coolest businesswoman in Ireland” by a former Dragon’s Den entrepreneur. Sean Gallagher, who also ran in the...

Lack of river cleaning along with €9 million flood defences labelled...

No dredging of the River Barrow as part of the €9 million defence programme for Mountmellick Portarlington and Clonaslee has been labelled “scandalous”. Cllr Seamus...

Property Watch: Five most expensive rental homes in Laois

On this week's feature, we have comprised a list of the five most expensive rental properties in Laois. There is a growing number of...

Serious health fears over contaminated Laois site

Serious concerns have been raised over the contaminated former Avon site in Portarlington. Cancer-causing chemicals are believed to remain at the site, 18 years after...

Tributes paid to founding member of Portarlington Social Services

The death has taken place of Molly McMahon, who was well-known in the Portarlington community and beyond. She was a founding member of Portarlington Social...

First Portarlington ‘Green Balloon’ event proves a big hit

The town of Portarlington came alive last weekend - with their inaugural 'Green Balloon' event, one that encouraged customers to shop local, with participating...

Popular Laois pub comes on the market

A popular pub in Portarlington has come on the market and is due to be offered for sale next month. The Pint O’Port on Upper...

Ponies with ‘the mange’ and horses trespassing all over Portarlington

Laois County Councillors have told how horses in various states of neglect are trespassing in various parts of Portarlington. The Tidy Towns organisation in the...

Green Balloon event looks to promote local shopping in Portarlington this...

Stay Local. Shop Local. Play Local. That's the name of the game in Portarlington this week as the local traders have come together for a...

Portarlington man climbs 15 mountains in 5 days to raise funds...

The Tonners are nothing short of remarkable. Gary Tonner has climbed 15 peaks in 5 days in Scotland to raise funds for the very...

High risk of arson attack at derelict bank by ‘Hoodie Brigade’

Anti-social behaviour or even an arson attack could happen at the site of a former bank in Portarlington unless the building in secured. The warning...
Seán O'Neill of the Rock and Cathal Bennett of Portarlington will lead the Laois minors

Laois minor footballers name captain and vice-captain ahead of championship opener

Brought to you in association with Downey’s Autostop Laois minor football boss Donncha Phelan has named his captain and vice-captain ahead of their Leinster championship opener...