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This is what I’m studying: Finn Hanneffy (Business and Law)
Our student series, where students from various courses are quizzed on their academic experiences, has returned for another week.
Encompassing all aspects of student life,...
‘Going in as underdogs’ – Rob Jones and Pat Collier ahead of All-Ireland final...
The big day has arrived for the Laois Camogie team as later this afternoon they will take on Tipperary in the All-Ireland Premier Junior...
Sharp-shooter Aimee Collier and tough defender Clodagh Tynan ahead of All-Ireland final
We are a day out from the All-Ireland Premier Junior final where Laois take on Tipperary in Croke Park.
Ahead of the match, defender Clodagh...
Laois County Council launch new green intiative for festivals
Laois County Council's Climate Action team has piloted their new green initiative “Green your Festival Kit Laois.”
The project will offer three key services to...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix Bog Project represents Laois at judging for the Pride of Place...
The Abbeyleix Bog Project represented County Laois at the Pride of Place Awards recently.
The competition focuses on ‘people coming together to shape, change and...
Walsh was ‘football, football, football’ but is now ‘camogie mad’
Back in 2019, Laois were crowned All-Ireland Minor 'B' camogie champions following victory over Limerick in Tipperary.
It was a massive achievement for the county...
St Abban’s shine at the National Track and Field Championships
St Abban's AC drew a busy summer of athletics to a close with the national U-20, U-23 and masters National Track and Field Championships.
Katie...
Laois Dental situation ‘akin to a third world country’ according to Laois TD
The Laois Schools Dental Scheme is ‘chronically’ understaffed according TD Brian Stanley despite the government staffing embargo being lifted.
Up until June, the government had...
In Pictures: Clonaslee rally together for St Manman’s Church roof restoration
Clonaslee High Nelly Club hosted a fundraiser in support of the St. Manmans’s Church roof restoration on August 4.
The unpredictable weather conditions on Sunday...
Seven groups eligible for Day Centres and Meals on Wheels community care services
Additional funding has be announced for Day Centres and Meals on Wheels community care services.
Laois TD Sean Fleming has urged seven Laois services to...
In Pictures: Coolboy celebrate their debut single in Kavanagh’s Bar
Local band ‘Coolboy’ performed in Kavanagh’s Bar on Sunday night to celebrate the release of their debut single.
The track titled ‘High Tide’ released on...
Former Ireland international Ian Harte set to attend fundraising event in Portlaoise
Former Leeds United and Republic of Ireland full back Ian Harte has been announced as the special guest for Kolbe Special School fundraiser on...
Laois camogie vice-captain Scully hoping underage success can spur her team to glory
Laois Camogie vice-captain Fiona Scully says that a spell on the sideline with injury last year made her all the hungrier for success in...
Spot at Electric Picnic up for grabs as Electric Youth host grand final at...
Electric Youth is holding their grand finals at the Dunamaise Arts Centre Theatre on Friday, August 9 at 6.30 pm.
The winners will be showcased...
Several Laois renters yet to claim €750 tax credit
Numerous renters in Laois are yet to claim their tax credit worth €750 per person, according to local Fine Gael TD, Charlie Flanagan.
Flanagan is...
New loan scheme for purchase of vacant or derelict properties in Laois
A new loan scheme for the purchase and renovation of derelict properties has been announced.
The scheme, which is an expansion of the Local Authority...
Camross receives over €250,000 in EU funding for business initiative
Over €250,000 has been awarded to the Poet’s Cottage Community Café in Camross under the European Union's Just Transition Fund.
The grant will enable the...
Laois JHC: Two punch knockout for Ballypickas as they take a step closer to...
Rosenallis 0-17 Ballypickas 2-14
Laois JHC Round 2
Ballypickas fought back honourably to win the second round of the Junior Hurling Championship against Rosenallis.
They now sit...
Host of fine performances as St Abban’s compete in the National League
St Abban's AC fielded both a men’s and women’s team for the first time in the club's history at the National League Finals last...
Laois IHC: Classy Conroy sees Slieve Bloom batter Mountrath and get season back on...
Slieve Bloom 2-23 Mountrath 1-11
Laois IHC Round 2
Ciaran Conroy was the star of the show as he scored 2-10 in a professional performance that...
Two Laois Schools added to receive free hot meals from September
Students in Presentation Primary School, Portarlington and St. Abban’s Primary School, Killeen, will receive hot meals from September under the Hot School Meals programme.
This...
National women’s cycling race set to return to Laois
Rás na mBan will be returning to Laois on Thursday, September 5 when cyclists from around the globe will go head to head in...
Electric Picnic: Line-up for Fish Town, the home of the Jerry Fish Electric Sidshow,...
Fish Town, which will be home to the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow, has announced their lineup for Electric Picnic 2024.
The late-night mischief-filled arena returns...
Laois County Council and Bolt launch new E-Bike programme
Laois County Council, in association with Bolt, have launched the Portlaoise E-Bike scheme.
The eco-friendly E-bike programme will include 50 e-bikes at 40 locations across...
New legislation sees parental leave extended from seven weeks to nine
The parents leave and benefit has been expanded from seven weeks to nine weeks.
Under the new legislation parents will be able to claim nine...
In Pictures: Ossory Agricultural show’s 126th edition a huge succes
Crowds swarmed to The Ossory Agricultural Show as it celebrated its 126 anniversary on Sunday.
The family-oriented show had something for everyone.
With over 280 categories...
Local brewery Ballykilcavan prevented from selling beer at Electric Picnic once again
Local micro brewery Ballykilcavan Breweries will be unable to sell their products at Electric Picnic once again this year.
This is because multinational company Heineken...
This is what I’m studying: Daniel McEvoy (Biological and Chemical Sciences)
Our student series answers all the questions forthcoming students may have about attending college.
From coursework to life in the city, it's all answered. Daniel...
Laois JHC ‘B’: ‘Three and easy’ for Kyle as they defeat Mountrath
Mountrath 0-16 Kyle 3-10
Junior 'B' Hurling Championship
Kyle took a giant step towards the knock-out phase as they defeated Mountrath in the second round of...
Six young players to watch out for as the 2024 Intermediate Football Championship gets...
The Laois Intermediate football championship springs back into action this week as Annanough face Mountmellick and Timahoe take on Arles-Kilcruise this Friday.
On Saturday Park-Ratheniska...