Mark Comerford
Portlaoise AFC gearing up for a historic weekend as the FAI Cup gets underway
Portlaoise AFC are set to take the field this Sunday in Round 1 of the FAI Cup.
They have been drawn to play Dublin side,...
New tourist accommodation for Main Street in Portlaoise gets the green light
Plans have been given the go-ahead to develop tourist accommodation at a location on Main Street in Portlaoise.
The development is for a vacant shop...
Up to 85% of homes and businesses in Ballyfin and Rosenallis can now connect...
High speed broadband is now available for many homes in Ballyfin and Rosenallis as part of the National Broadband Plan.
National Broadband Ireland have said...
Laois player makes Ireland debut at the Rugby European Sevens Championship Series in Germany
Alanna Fitzpatrick, from Portarlington, has made her debut for the Ireland Rugby Sevens Women's Team at the Rugby European Sevens Championship Series in Hamburg,...
National title for Fenlon while Millet excels on the international stage in big weekend...
It was a busy weekend for St Abban's Athletics Club, with athletes across numerous disciplines representing the Crettyard club.
Ruby Millet was part of a...
Minister Heather Humphreys turns the sod on new project in Portarlington
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, brought the curtain down on her tour of Laois on Monday evening by turning the sod...
Ministerial visit uncovers a hidden gem at Laois’s fingertips
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, began her grand tour of Laois this morning by officially opening the refurbished Mountmellick Arts Centre.
The...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - #LoveLaois: The bakery helping to make Abbeyleix the food hub of Laois
For this week’s LoveLaois we made the trip to Abbeyleix to...
Laois GAA on the lookout for full-time coaches as further positions set to be...
Shane Keegan, the recently appointed Head of Coaching and Games with Laois GAA, says his remit is "wide and varied."
Shane's role will focus on...
World-leading energy producer seeks planning permission for new facility in Portarlington
Neoen Renewables Ireland Ltd have applied to Laois County Councill for planning permission at a site in Bracklone, Portarlington.
The permission is sought primarily for...
The biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world returns to Emo Court later this...
Relay For Life is the biggest cancer fundraising initiative in the world and it is returning to Laois later this month.
For the second year,...
New €7 million library set to open in Portlaoise next week
The new Portlaoise Library is set to open its doors to the public this coming Tuesday, July 18 at 10am, at a reported final...
Laois woman named as part of Team Ireland for Paralympic Swimming World Championships
The Irish Paralympic Swimming Team has been announced to represent Ireland at the World Championships this summer, and a Laois swimmer has made the...
Planning permission sought to redevelop Newpark House in Portlaoise
Plans have been lodged with Laois County Council to develop six apartments in a historic house and protected structure in Laois.
Zaibatsu Limited has sought...
‘It’s time to try something a bit different’ – Laois duo taking the plunge...
Pat Crowe and Annette Gorman from Mountmellick are embarking on a life-affirming sky dive - all in the name of a good cause.
The pair...
Laois athletics club among the medals at the National Juvenile Track and Field Championships
The National Juvenile Track and Field Championships took place in Tullamore this weekend, with some great performances from St Abban's Athletics Club.
The Crettyard club...
Trailer Park returns to the Electric Picnic with all the absurdity, lunacy and culture...
The Electric Picnic, Ireland's largest gathering of music and arts, returns to Stradbally this year, from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd of September.
Eight years...
Laois woman with multiple sclerosis fundraising for life-changing treatment
Rayanne Dooley from Borris-in-Ossory was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a week after she turned just 22.
It took a few years to be diagnosed and...
All of the latest golf results from around the local clubs
Despite the wet, windy weather, it has once again been a busy week on the local golf scene.
You can check out all the latest...
Following on from successful Setanta hurling programme, Ó Mórdha Óg gets underway next week...
Laois GAA has recently announced the return of the Ó Mórdha Óg football programme for 2023, dedicated to fostering the growth and development of...
Concerns raised as Mountrath in line for a newly designated Emergency Accommodation Centre
A local County Councillor has expressed his concerns regarding a Mountrath property being offered as an Emergency Accommodation Centre.
The six councillors in the Borris-Mountmellick...
#LoveLaois: The bakery helping to make Abbeyleix the food hub of Laois
For this week's LoveLaois we made the trip to Abbeyleix to sample one of the most Instagramable food establishments in the county.
Mueller and O'Connell...
Rosenallis need extra time to see off Clough-Ballacolla in a thrilling ACHL Division 5...
Rosenallis 3-24 Clough-Ballacolla 4-17 (After Extra Time)
ACHL Division 5 Final
Rosenallis are the ACHL Division 5 champions, beating Clough-Ballacolla in the final tonight in the...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen speaks about health, hobbies, housing and more
Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen joined Will Faulkner for a 40-minute chat on...
Camross get the better of Clough-Ballacolla to win the ACHL Division 1 Final
Camross 2-20 Clough-Ballacolla 0-19
ACHL Division 1 Final
Camross have won the ACHL Division 1 Final, beating Clough-Ballacolla in the Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise tonight.
Dan Delaney scored...
In Pictures: A busy and successful weekend for St Abban’s Athletic Club
It was a busy weekend for St Abban's Athletics Club, with the National Juvenile Pairs and National U-20 and U-23 Championships taking place in...
‘Top of my list is Noel Kelly and Ryan Tubridy’ says Stanley ahead of...
Laois-Offaly TD Brian Stanley says that Ryan Tubridy and his agent, Noel Kelly are top of the list for the Public Accounts Committee.
Deputy Stanley was...
In Pictures: Embrace Farm’s 10th annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service held in Abbeyleix
Embrace FARM hosted the tenth annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service last Sunday to allow farming families to share the names and memories of those injured...
No maps, no accommodation and no training Part 2 – Laois duo whose charity...
"We're home safe and sound with nearly €6,000 raised so far."
Cormac Doyle and Jack Connolly, both from Ballyfin, are home from their epic fourd-day,...
Launch of new Laois Hockey Club heralds bright future for growing sport in Laois
Laois Hockey Club - the newest sports club in the county - has just been formally announced, with a full committee named.
"I am delighted...