Mountmellick Relief Road raised in the Dáil
Speaking in the Dáil this week, Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley raised the need for the "long-promised" relief road for Mountmellick to be designated for funding.
“This is ongoing for nearly 20 years,...
National Football League Division 3 – Laois v Antrim
In O’Moore Park at 5pm
The Laois senior footballers are back in action today as they welcome Antrim to O'Moore Park.
Laois will be looking to bounce back from their defeat at the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK.
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her loving husband John, her adored sons, John,...
St Joseph's 2-18 Emo 1-10
Kelly Cup Semi-final
St Joseph's remain on track to defend their Kelly Cup title after a comprehensive win over Emo this evening in Kellyville.
Brian Daly helped himself to 0-9, including a two-pointer, while goals in either...
A group of students and teachers from Portlaoise College are finalising preparations for an upcoming trip to The Gambia, where they will continue the school's support of local schools and community projects.
The visit is part of the school’s ongoing...
Mark Comerford and Steven Miller chat about the Laois GAA club championship draws which took place on Thursday evening.
Among the topics for discussion are the new senior hurling format. Will the flaws in the system come to the fore?...
Laois Macra are set to host the Macra National Capers Final on March 1, with Mountmellick representing Laois in the event.
The highly anticipated Macra Capers final, originally scheduled for February 1, was postponed due to a power outage in...
An "outstanding" Laois property described as "a gardener’s dream" has been sold recently for well over half a million euro.
The "stunning and deceptively spacious" four-bedroom bungalow in Rathleash, Killenard, was purchased for an eye-catching €570,000.
Tom McDonald and Associates brought...
After a little bit of a hiatus, we are back with our LoveLaois Transition Year podcast series.
In the hotseat this week is Doireann Brennan from Portlaoise, who is in school in Presentation Thurles.
Doireann spent the first three years in...
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett sit down for this week's Friday Panel podcast looking back on some of the biggest local stories of the past seven days.
From Monday's very eventful full meeting of Laois County Council to the Laois...
Portlaoise 48 Wicklow Warriors 15
Leinster U-16 Rugby League Quarter Final
After two trips to the home of the Wicklow Warriors, it was their turn to head to Portlaoise for a place in the semi-final of the Leinster League.
The sun was...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK.
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her loving husband John, her adored sons, John,...
The draws have been made for the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre club football championships.
The draw was livestreamed on Laois GAA Facebook page and made at county board offices.
After a proposal to change the championship failed, the ‘B’ grade in...
The draws have been made for the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre club hurling championships.
The draw was livestreamed on Laois GAA Facebook page and made at county board offices.
2025 will see the first year of the brand new Laois SHC...
In 1983, Brian Stack, an off-duty prison officer was shot by the IRA in cold blood on a Dublin street.
Brian survived the attack but succumbed to his injuries within 18 months, leaving a wife and three young sons.
Austin...
A former Colaiste Iosagain Portarlington student was recognised recently for his outstanding 2024 Leaving Cert results.
Daniel Brady was honoured by NUI Maynooth when he received an entrance scholarship and bursary from the University.
Daniel received a very impressive 589 points...
On the day when Pearse Doherty took Micheal Martin to task in the Dail over speaking rights, he ended it by visiting Portlaoise for a private meeting last night.
Sinn Fein say that Doherty's visit was 'a strategic move to...
It's another busy weekend of Laois GAA action with a number of county teams facing big games.
The Laois senior football team are in action for the fifth week running when they welcome Antrim to O'Moore Park at 5pm on...
A Laois property described as "a modern design classic" has recently sold for an eye-catching €650,000.
Although still very early in the year, the price-tag will surely make this one of the most expensive properties that will be sold in Laois...
The very first Mick Murray Memorial Road Run will take place on Sunday, March 16, with all funds raised going towards the Friends of Abbeyleix Hospital.
This Run is collectively organised by Ballyroan, Spink and Raheen vintage groups alongside the...
After a successful 2024 at underage level, Camross had a gathering of juvenile age groups for a presentation from Cubs all the way to the U-15s.
The U-11s won the Cup Final of the Eoin Doran memorial tournament.
The U-13s in...
For the fifth week running, the Laois senior footballers are in National League action - this time welcoming Antrim to O'Moore Park at 5pm on Saturday evening.
Following last week's big defeat to Kildare, Laois will be keen to get...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK.
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her loving husband John, her adored sons, John,...
The Ford Capri is one of the classics - and it has been reinvented with a new, modern design.
It has a sports car soul in a practical SUV and is a coupé crossover with advanced technology, iconic design and...
In an effort to "introduce more biodiversity" into urban Portlaoise, Laois County Council are to begin converting concrete spaces into soft landscaping.
Fine Gael Councillor Paddy Buggy initially asked the Council to consider convertig a concrete area at the junction...
Mark Williams, from Laois, is set to be part of the Irish team at the prestigious World Butchers’ Event in Paris at the end of March.
This marks Williams’ third time representing Ireland on the world stage, a testament to...
Most universities offer generous scholarships to incoming students.
In many cases entrance awards are offered to those achieving exceptional Leaving Cert results, while some universities award scholarships for outstanding achievement in areas such as creative and performing arts, Irish...
A "stunning" stunning ten-bedroom property in Laois has recently sold for over three-quarters of a million euro.
Killenure Manor in Jamestown, Ballybrittas, was purchased for a grand total of €765,000, which will unquestionably make it one of the most expensive properties...
Laois County Council is to write a letter to the government calling on it to introduce measures aimed at recruiting and retaining frontline staff.
This comes after Independent Councillor Aisling Moran put forward a motion on the matter at Monday's...
Laois GAA have announced that the Laois Shopping Centre SHC and JFC 'A' will start earlier than usual to facilitate structure changes.
In information circulated to clubs recently, it was confirmed that the SHC will begin on July 11.
The only...
