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In Pictures: Academic and sporting excellence recognised at Awards Day in Knockbeg College
The annual Awards Day and Parent's Day mass in Knockbeg College was held last week to acknowledge the achievements of the school in the...
11 Laois schools receive Green-Schools flag awards for environmental excellence
11 schools across Laois were awarded their Green-School flag on May 14, an award for environmental management in primary and secondary schools.
All the Laois...
Truck and Tractor run set to take place in Timahoe in aid of national...
There is a Truck and Tractor run taking place in Timahoe on Saturday May 25 with all proceeds going towards the national school in...
In Pictures: Alan Meredith launches solo exhibition in Stradbally
Artist, Alan Meredith launched his first solo exhibition in Laois Arthouse on May 11 in Stradbally.
The exhibition remains open until June 21 Tuesday to...
World U-20 standard achieved by incredible St Abban’s athlete Jack Fenlon
St Abban's AC had a very busy week which included Jack Fenlon running a World U-20 standard time, the club hosting the Annual Open...
In Pictures: Portlaoise College students achieve national award following groundbreaking project
The project Bridge Ability, led by Portlaoise College students has secured two national awards.
The students claimed a prize of €1,000 for their school, both...
In Pictures: Laois election hopefuls have heads cut out from posters in overnight attack
Another instance of campaign posters being damaged has been captured, this time on the road between Castletown and The Pike of Rushall.
Posters belonging to...
Two Sinn Féin candidates have their election posters stolen and vandalised
A number of campaign posters belonging to two Sinn Fein candidates in the Portlaoise area have been stolen and vandalised.
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley and...
The Manchester United Supporters Club in Carlow set to celebrate their 50th anniversary
Carlow’s Manchester United Supporters Club, which contains many supporters from Laois, are set to celebrate their 50th anniversary on June 8.
Treble winners Denis Irwin...
Laois duo capture Leinster ‘C’ handball title following tough encounter with Offaly
Laois handballers Eamon Brennan and Brian Brennan claim Leinster C title after defeating Offaly opposition in a thrilling contest.
A contest which was too close...
WATCH: Crettyard United U-16s claim National Trophy glory following penalty shootout
Crettyard United claimed the U-16 Schoolboys/girls Football Association of Ireland National Trophy after defeating Howth Celtic 6-5 on penalties at the weekend.
The shootout succeeded...
In Pictures: Huge year ahead for Laois teenager following European Taekwondo glory
Shane Allison, a young man from Ballybrittas, is travelling all across Europe competing in Taekwondo.
His last outing was the European Championships in April. On...
In Pictures: Residents of Portlaoise complete groundbreaking climate action course
Diverse organisations participants celebrate the completion of a ‘groundbreaking’ climate action course in Portlaoise.
The course aims to equip communities with vital skills to tackle...
Four Laois names added to national food festival
Four Laois exhibitors have been added to Bord Bia Bloom Festival in Phoenix Park from May 30 to June 3.
The festival contains displays of...
In Pictures: Popular ‘Music at the Malthouse’ event in Stradbally proves a huge success
Music at the Malthouse took place on the 10, 11 and 12 of May to huge success.
The festival was a combination of musical performances...
ACHL Division 1: Bergin on form as Portlaoise spring a surprise to defeat Clough-Ballacolla
Clough-Ballacolla 1-14 Portlaoise 1-20
ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Aaron Bergin scored 1-12 as Portlaoise continued their good Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 form in...
90 members of an Garda Síochana are currently suspended on full pay
It was revealed that there are 90 gardaí currently suspended and receiving full pay by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee after a question was...
€3.3 million announced for redevelopment of Borris courthouse
€3.3 million has been secured for the renovation of the courthouse in Borris-in-Ossory to turn it into a digital hub.
Local Fine Gael Councillor Conor...
Feile ‘B’ Football: Neilon on fire as O’Dempsey’s prove too strong for Killeshin
O'Dempsey's 4-15 Killeshin 0-4
Feile 'B' Football Final
O’Dempsey's earned their place in the Feile finals in Connacht after beating Killeshin in the Feile B final...
ACHL Division 1: Four-goal Abbeyleix out-shoot The Harps to claim league win
The Harps 1-16 Abbeyleix 4-16
ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Goal firing Abbeyleix were too strong for The Harps this afternoon. Two goals from Colin Byrne...
Popular singer Lea Heart visits the National Learning Network in Portlaoise
International singer, songwriter and pianist, Lea Heart, visited the National Learning Centre Portlaoise to meet the students and also featured on the inaugural episode...
Seven homes available in Portlaoise through Affordable Purchase Scheme
Laois County Council have opened application for seven homes through the Affordable Purchase scheme in Portlaoise.
They will welcome applicants for the seven beautiful ‘A’...
The week that was – our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Death occurs of Hazel Allen, the Laois woman who was a leading figure in the renowned Ballymaloe House Hotel dynasty
The death has...
Sinn Fein TD hits out over ‘lack of affordable homes in Laois’
Laois and Offaly TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need for more affordable homes in Laois in the Dáíl Eireann.
He said: "The CSO residential...
Electric Youth offers young people the chance to perform at Electric Picnic
Electric Youth, an arts initiative for Electric Picnic returns for a fifth consecutive year.
The initiative is a competition that offers the winners a chance...
Multiple All-Ireland winner set to feature as Laois GAA Masters team begin 2024 championship
The Laois GAA Masters team are set to return as they are in action on Saturday when they face Dublin in the first round...
Laois top waiting list for speech and language therapy assesments
The HSE have confirmed that Laois are among the counties with the largest waiting list for speech and language therapy.
This was revealed to Independent...
Stage set as popular ‘Music at the Malthouse’ ready to take place this weekend...
Music at the Malthouse is taking place on May 10, 11 and 12 in Stradbally in the restored Malthouse building.
This festival is a collaboration...
Almost €400,000 in funding announced for 19 Laois sports clubs
€388,415 in funding has been announced or 19 clubs across Laois with the ‘Sports Capital and Equipment fund’.
The announcement, which was made this morning,...
Rising Laois soccer player marks himself in Bray Wanderers history
Laois soccer player, Peter Grogan, has equalled a scoring record for League of Ireland First Division club Bray Wanderers
The Crettyard teenager achieved the feat...