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Annanough and Barrowhouse will do battle in this IFC relegation decider

Staunton and Lawless star as Portlaoise dent Killeshin’s promotion hopes

Portlaoise 3-12 Killeshin 1-12 Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B Martin Staunton and Scott Lawless scored 3-8 between them as Portlaoise picked up another win in...

Moment in Time: A 2000 champagne party in ‘The Kitchen’ in...

Another week, another batch of brilliant photos from Alf Harvey's archives. This time it's a champagne party in 'The Kitchen' in Portlaoise owned by Jim...

Portlaoise Rotary club hosting Bikes4Africa collection day

The Rotary Club of Portlaoise will host a Bikes4Africa collection day on Sunday May 20 from 11am to 4pm For the last number of years,...
Conor Boyle was on the scoresheet for Portlaoise tonight against The Heath

Portlaoise get the better of The Heath after second half surge

Portlaoise 2-11 The Heath 1-8 ACFL Division 1A Portlaoise made it three straight wins in the ACFL Division 1A as a strong second half showing was...

Fr Paddy: Our church has a future but we need bold...

The Catholic Church in Ireland seems to be in a constant state of crisis. A crisis that often by its own actions has caused great...

Gardai on the scene at crash in Portlaoise

Gardaí are on the scene this morning following an accident in Portlaoise. The incident occurred a short time ago opposite the ESB training centre on the...

Alligator heads and live bees among items seized by customs in...

Eight alligator heads and an active bird nest from China were among a number of bizarre items seized by Customs at An Post’s mail...

Drop-in drug treatment centre in Portlaoise

Merchants Quay - which offers a range of homeless and drugs services across Ireland - has won a tender to provide drug treatment services...

No Limits centre needs ‘a miracle’ to reopen in Portlaoise

The No Limits centre which provides specialised service for children with intellectual difficulties is hoping a new premises and funding can be found to...

Portlaoise U-16s fall short in Leinster rugby decider

Navan 20 Portlaoise 13 Leinster U-16 final Portlaoise U-16s travelled to Donnybrook on Bank Holiday Monday to take on a much vaunted Navan team in the...

66 new houses planned for Portlaoise

Sixty six new houses are planned at Clonroosk in Portlaoise which will complete the unfinished estate. Planning permission is being sought for the construction of...
The Laois Ladies senior footballer championship has been delayed following an appeal

Strong second-half sees Portlaoise get the better of Ballyroan

Ballyroan-Abbey 1-2 Portlaoise 2-9 Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A A strong second half performance from Portlaoise saw them pick up their fourth win in ACFL...

Portarlington back on top after seven goal thriller

Portarlington 4-13 Portlaoise 3-12 ACFL Division 1B Portarlington moved back into top spot in Division 1B of the ACFL after coming out the right side of...

Calls not to leave items visible in vehicles after series of...

Gardaí are calling on vehicle owners not to leave items visible in unattended cars after a number of vehicles were broken into in recent...

Portlaoise and Abbeyleix the winners at Camogie Feile finals

Feile Division 1 Camogie Final Portlaoise 0-1 The Harps 0-0 Portlaoise and The Harps met in the Division 1 Feile final on Saturday after coming out of...
Gareth Dillon's Portlaoise recorded a fine win over Graiguecullen

Two goal Portlaoise get the better of Graiguecullen

Portlaoise 2-9 Graiguecullen 0-6 ACFL Division 1A Two first half goals helped Portlaoise inflict a second straight defeat upon Graiguecullen in Tony Maher Park tonight. Malachy McNulty's...
Laois GAA are hoping to form a Fr Manning Cup team

Back to back wins for Portlaoise as they put under strength...

Portlaoise 2-5 Arles-Kilcruise 0-8 ACFL Division 1B Portlaoise made it back to back wins in Division 1B of the ACFL as two Scott Lawless goals helped...

‘Portlaoise will become a city, whether we like it or not’...

Portlaoise is growing at such a rate it will become a city and overtake Kilkenny, according to a town planner. The public consultation period for...

Old Portlaoise school may become a health centre

A 119-year-old Maryborough National School in Portlaoise could get a new lease of life as a health centre. The school is opposite the Catholic church...

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after attempted robbery of Carry Out

Gardaí are appealing for information after an attempted robbery at Carry Out off licence on the Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise last night. A loan male...

Lack of clear plan is compromising Portlaoise hospital – HSE manager

The failure to publish a clear plan on the future of the Portlaoise hospital is compromising it and making it difficult to recruit staff,...

In Pictures: Crowds turn out for Portlaoise Spring Fling festival

A music event hosted by a Portlaoise pub is fast establishing itself as a respected annual event and the crowds turned out once again...
Adam Campion was influential for St Joseph's tonight but he is soon off to the USA

Five wins in a row for 14-man St Joseph’s

St Joseph's 1-12 Portlaoise 0-10 ACFL Division 1A St Joseph's made it five straight wins in the ACFL Division 1A as they overcame a numerical disadvantage...
Park-Ratheniska is one of the venues we will be live blogging from this evening

Shock in Division 1B as Portlaoise beat Emo

Portlaoise 3-8 Emo 2-8 Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B Portlaoise rounded off a busy week for their intermediate team by claiming a surprise win away...

Diversification is the key for Jack Nolan after 35 years in...

Well-known local businessman Jack Nolan celebrates 35 years in business today, having opened a shoe repair shop on Railway Street in Portlaoise on Holy...

Portlaoise Macra have a Tractor Run this Easter Monday

A Tractor Run, organised by Portlaoise Macra na Feirme and in aid of Pieta House, will take place this coming Easter Monday, April 17. The...

Laois provides ‘richest hospitality’ for artist on 32 county journey

A Northern Irish artist from a proud Unionist tradition says he enjoyed probably  the “richest hospitality” of all the 32 counties in Laois. Brian John...

Roadshow for female entrepreneurs comes to Portlaoise

A roadshow to encourage female entrepreneurs and provide them with funding and advice is to be held in Portlaoise. The ‘Fuelling Ambition - Steps to...

Teenage disco for Portlaoise ladies football

A teenage disco in aid of Portlaoise Ladies Gaelic Football Club takes place tonight, Monday, April 10, in the Killeshin Hotel. 'The Golden Ball' for...

In Pictures: Football Feile final celebrations

The Laois U-14 Feile football finals took place in O'Moore Park on Sunday with Portlaoise claiming the 'A' title and Graiguecullen winning the 'B'...