NEWS
Laois fire service ‘the best in the country’
Laois has the best fire service in the country. That’s no idle boast, it’s official.
Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur
The overall winner of Laois’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition has been announced
New housing development in Portlaoise comes amid objections
A new housing development in Portlaoise has received the green light despite objections
Deep sadness as well-known Laois charity activist passes away
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan with the news that a well-known charity activist has passed away
Extraordinary Laois woman wins national award after coming from tragedy to strength
A Laois teenager has won the special achievement award after showing her remarkable strength in the face of heartbreaking tragedy
Junk Kouture winner
An incredible Laois design has won their regional final at prestigious Junk Kouture competition
SPORT
Making headlines Down Under
A former Portlaoise rugby player made headlines on the other side of the world for his exploits on the playing field.
All-Ireland glory
A second year Laois school’s team has been crowned All-Ireland ‘C’ champions
Hurler of the Week
A Laois minor hurler has been voted as the first Electric Ireland Player of the Week for 2019
Laois teenager named on Ireland U-18 team
A Portlaoise Panthers basketballer has been chosen on the Ireland FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship squad
WE ARE LAOIS
Tweets of the week
Cow problems, the smell of Supermacs and ancient headstones – it’s our Tweets of the week
Moment in Time
The Sun shines on The Rock Inn for their 2008 Vintage Rally
COLUMNISTS
Father Paddy
Our resident columnist Father Paddy spoke about divine mercy being a sacred gift
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