Liam Cunningham
Presentation Sisters celebrate 200 years in Portlaoise
A celebratory mass will take place tomorrow in the parish church in Portlaoise to acknowledge the Presentations Sisters' 200th year in the town.
The Presentation...
‘I can’t wait to get in and see what the possibilities are’ – John...
John Maye is returning to Knockbeg College as principal of the school for the forthcoming academic year.
After leaving in 2018, he became the deputy...
Four Laois teams set to head West for Feile Peile na nÓg competition
Four Laois teams are gearing up to head for Connacht this Saturday to represent the county in the annual Féile Peile na nÓg competition.
Na...
Call made for Laois senior footballers to receive homecoming after Tailteann Cup final
A call has been made for Laois County Council to organise a homecoming for the Laois senior footballers after the Tailteann Cup final next...
GAA Diary: Critchley gifts his book to schools, Laois Masters presented with new gear...
Pat Critchley presents a copy of 'A Coaching Way' to Laois Schools
Pat Critchley presented copies of his book ‘A Coaching Way’ to various schools...
Laois Macra unveil plan to host New Year’s Eve Ball
We may be in the height of the summer - but one Laois group have unveiled and announced plans for a celebration at the...
Lalors, Lawlors and Lawlers are invited to a clan reunion in Laois in July
The Lalor Clan are celebrating their 30th anniversary in The Manor Hotel in Abbeyleix on July 12-14.
If you are a Lalor, Lawlor or Lawler...
Weekend Read: Meet the Laois teenager making waves on the international volleyball scene
Mountmellick native Patrick Cawley began playing volleyball just over three years ago and has since represented Ireland all over Europe.
He has played matches in...
Abbeyleix all set for rally hosted by Raheen vintage club for charity in July
Raheen Vintage Club is set to host a rally on July 14 in Corbally, Abbeyleix.
The rally will support great causes such as Laois Hospice,...
Laois musicians set to star at national harp festival in Louth
There are a variety of Laois musicians taking part in 'An Chúirt Chruitireachta', an annual harp festival in Louth from June 30 to July...
All systems go as 27th Laois Vintage Rally set to take place in August
Laois Vintage Limited launched their 27th annual sponsored vintage road run in aid of Laois Hospice at Treacy’s Bar in The Heath recently.
The event...
Laois football captain the guest of honour as Mayo National School open their new...
A new playground has recently been opened in Mayo National School in Crettyard.
Other work was also completed as outdoor classrooms were given a facelift,...
Anna May McHugh receives Honoray Doctarate Award in Trinity College
Anna May McHugh, who has been the managing director of the National Ploughing Championships since 1973, has been acknowledged for her selfless work at...
Laois based artist wins prestigious international award in London
Laois based artist, Evgeny Chubatyy, has been awarded with the prestigious Salaski Award at the Chelsea Art, London.
The prize winning piece was first exhibited...
In Pictures: St Abbans AC take on the U-12 to U-19 Track and Field...
John Delaney kept up his winning form in the Boys U-18 100 and 800 metre as he was among numerous St Abbans athletes who...
Huge milestone ahead as 60th National Steam Rally announced for August
The 60th National Steam Rally was launched on the picturesque grounds of Stradbally Woodlands Railway on the Cosby Estate.
The launch took place last weekend...
In Pictures: Laois PPN celebrate tenth anniversary in Roundwood House
The Laois PPN Secretariat and Staff celebrated their 10 year anniversary in Roundwood House last week.
The group represents over 650 community groups in County...
Conor Bergin: ‘People vote over the entire five years. They don’t just vote on...
Fine Gael’s Conor Bergin is one of six sitting Councillors who were all re-elected to Laois County Council in the Borris in Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal...
Laois TD urges government to ‘revert funding cuts to special needs resources’
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has spoken out in the Dáil regarding 'funding cuts to the special needs services as well as the summer...
Ollie Clooney: ‘When I saw the Durrow boxes, tears came out my eyes’
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney was re-elected to Laois County Council on Monday after polling extremely well in Durrow.
There will be many familiar faces in...
Children’s Eye Clinic set to return to Portlaoise next year
The Children’s Eye Clinic in Portlaoise is set to return to the hospital in early 2025.
Previously the service was available in Portlaoise Hospital where...
Bodycams for Gardai expected to roll out in Laois if pilot is successful
The rollout of bodycams in Ireland is expected to be extended to Laois if the current pilot phase is succesful.
Local TD Charlie Flanagan has...
In Pictures: Laois Schools bringing home medals at All-Ireland Track and Field Championships
Many Laois schools had a successful outing at the All Ireland track and field championships in Harriers Stadium in Tullamore.
Charlie Peavoy brought a gold...
In Pictures: Laois Association Dublin celebrate 75th anniversary
The Laois Association Dublin celebrated their 75th anniversary with an event in Dublin recently.
The group was established in 1949 as a one off group...
Several new ASD classes announced for Laois primary and secondary schools
Six Laois primary schools and four secondary schools have been approved for additional ASD classes.
These classes will help children with autism integrate into the...
Leinster Hurling League: Holmes the hero as Mountrath survive late Clonad stab
Clonad 4-10 Mountrath 3-19
Leinster Hurling League Division 3 Final
Mountrath survived a late goal-filled surge from Clonad to the Division 3 Leinster League final this...
In Pictures: Laois PPN celebrate World Bee Day 2024
The Laois Beekeepers association celebrated ‘World Bee Day’ 2024 by welcoming members of Laois PPN groups to the Dunamaise Beekeepers Association Apiary in Stradbally...
Laois all set to go for All-Ireland glory with Celtic Challenge final against Mayo...
The Laois Celtic Challenge team are set to face Mayo in the Division 3 final on Sunday, June 2 at 1pm in Abbotstown, Dublin.
Reaching...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Thomasina Connell (Fine Gael) – Portlaoise
Thomasina Connell was elected to the Portlaoise Municipal District in 2019, taking the last seat after a mammoth battle as a first-time Local Election...
Local Election Podcast: 10 minutes with Marie Tuohy (Labour) – Portlaoise
Marie Tuohy is no stranger to the election campaign trail - having been a key figure alongside her husband Noel when he was successfully...