Mark Comerford
Planning permission sought to redeveloped former Stonearch Factory in Abbeyleix
A planning application has been lodged with Laois County Council which would see the redevelopment of a former employment hub in the centre of...
Midlands Science Festival present Bohemian Strings in concert in Portlaoise
As part of the Midlands Science Festival, Midlands Science will host a special free concert in Portlaoise Library on Wednesday, November 13.
Dr Claire O’Connell,...
11 Community Groups across Laois share almost €230,000 in development funding
11 local groups in Laois have been awarded almost €230,000 funding under the Community Centre Funding Programme.
This funding is designed to assist local groups,...
Laois woman to speak about new nutritional and environmental software at UN’s COP29
A Laois woman is preparing to give a speech at the COP29, the United Nations' 2024 Climate Change Conference, being held in Baku, Azerbaijan...
GAA Fixtures: Crettyard in Parnell Park and Kilcavan welcome Barcelona to O’Moore Park
What a weekend of Leinster Club championship action we have to look forward to.
Laois senior champions Portarlington may be out, but Crettyard and Kilcavan...
In Pictures: Tionól Harp and Pipes Festival 2024 a magical success
The Tionól Harp and Pipes Festival 2024 took place across the first weekend of November, with workshops and concerts these traditional musical instruments and...
Old Rectory in Emo looking to enhance its tourist accommodation
Tourist accommodation could be on it's way to an Emo landmark, after planning permission was sought for The Old Rectory at Coolbanagher.
The house, which...
‘Finscéal – Legend of St Brigid in words and images’ exhibition at Stradbally Arthouse
Laois Arthouse Stradbally are set to present an exhibition called 'Finscéal – The legend of St Brigid in words and images,' which brings together...
Laois Writers Group presents ‘WordsUnLaoised’ with author John McKenna set to launch
As part of the Laois Leaves Festival, Laois Writers Group will present the launch of new book 'WordsUnLaoised' at Portlaoise Library on Wednesday, November 6,...
CCFL: Mountmellick beat 10-man Clonaslee, Rosenallis claim first point, while Abbeyleix and Stradbally lose...
Clonaslee Utd 1 Mountmellick Utd 3
CCFL Senior Division
A brilliant Laois derby this afternoon saw Mountmellick United take all three points home from Clonaslee.
Mountmellick took...
Rugby: Portlaoise beat Garda in a classic as Portarlington lose in Newbridge
Portlaoise 46 Garda Westmanstown 32
Leinster League Division 2B
Second-place Portlaoise put their undefeated record on the line this afternoon against third-place Garda Westmanstown in a...
Leinster Club IFC: Whelan goal the difference as Crettyard see off Longford champions
Crettyard 1-11 Fr Manning Gaels (Longford) 0-11
Leinster Club IFC Round 1
Noel Delaney's Crettyard have booked their place in the AIB Leinster Club IFC quarter-finals...
Leinster Club JFC: Kilcavan beat Dublin champions to set up quarter final against Barcelona
Kilcavan 0-5 Craobh Chíaráin (Dublin) 0-4
Leinster Club JFC Round 1
Kilcavan have beaten the Dublin Champions to book their place in the quarter finals of...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from a double header of Leinster club football...
With the Laois club championships wrapped up, attention now turns to Leinster where there are two games down for decision.
Saturday will be another big...
Leinster Club IFC and JFC Preview: Crettyard and Kilcavan take on Longford and Dublin...
Leinster Club IFC Round 1 - Crettyard v Fr Manning Gaels (Longford)
In O'Moore Park at 4pm
Saturday will be another big occasion in O'Moore Park as...
Laois footballer ‘delighted’ to receive sports scholarship award
Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick this week announced the five recipients of its annual Elite Sports Scholarship Scheme, with a Laois footballer included among...
CCFL Fixtures: Mountmellick travel to Clonaslee for big Laois derby this Sunday
With the GAA season slowing down, local soccer will hope to fill the sporting void over the autumn and winter months.
After a very difficult...
Stanley officially announces he will run as ‘Independent Republican’ candidate in upcoming General Election
Laois TD Brian Stanley has officially announced his intention to contest the upcoming General Election as an Independent candidate.
Deputy Stanley went a step further,...
In Pictures: Mountrath Community School Science for Development Showcase at Iveagh House
Students and teachers from Mountrath Community School recently attended a special showcase of their work at Iveagh House in Dublin.
The group comprised of Fifth-year...
GAA Fixtures: Portarlington, Crettyard and Kilcavan all in Leinster Championship action this weekend
The Laois adults championships have come to a conclusion meaning the the newly crowned champions are off to represent the county in the upcoming...
Aontú announce change of Laois candidate for upcoming General Election
Aontú, one of Ireland’s newest political parties, has announced a change of candidate for the Laois constituency in the upcoming General Election.
The party have...
Mountmellick property sells for almost half a million euro
A "spectacular residence" in Laois has sold for almost half a million euro, making it one of the most expensive houses in its area.
Mullaghanard...
Laois U-20 HC: Camross hit their quota and head into semi-finals as Group A...
Borris-Kilcotton 0-10 Camross 3-21
Laois U-20 HC 'A' Group A Round 3
Camross have thumped Borris-Kilcotton by 20 points in O'Keefe Park this morning to book...
More than 2,500 Laois farmers to receive payments totalling over €14 million
Over 2,500 farmers across County Laois will soon receive payments totalling in excess of €14 million it has been announced.
The exact figure for funding...
‘Dangerous’ situation as elderly people in Laois housing estates ‘can’t get out of their...
The poor state of footpaths in housing estates across Laois is leaving people in a dangerous situation, where they cannot leave their homes.
That is...
Neutering and Microchipping programme for pets and new XL Bully regulations
A proposal has gone through Laois County Council asking the Government to re-introduce their targeted Neutering and Microchipping programme for dogs and cats.
Independent Councillor...
Leinster League: Half-back heroes help Portarlington come from behind to win away to Arklow
Arklow 3 Portarlington 17
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington put in a dominant performance away to Wicklow side Arklow to pick up their second win of...
CCFL: Home draws for Mountmellick and Portlaoise as Clonaslee are beaten in Athlone
Mountmellick Utd 2 Ballinahown 2
CCFL Senior Division
Mountmellick United and Ballinahown were made to settle for a share of the points on a cold Sunday...
Smiles and tears in Timahoe NS as beloved SNA bids farewell after quarter of...
Thursday was a bitter-sweet day for everyone in Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe as the children and staff said goodbye to long-term staff member, Margaret...
Leinster Ladies JFC: Provincial dream over for St Paul’s after heavy defeat to Goldsmiths...
St Paul's 0-8 Goldsmiths (Westmeath) 4-18
Leinster Ladies JFC Quarter Final
Goldsmiths of Westmeath are through to the AIB Leinster Ladies JFC semi-finals at the expense...