Mark Comerford
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...
Friends from across the spectrum pay tribute to the late John Moran, who passed...
There was shock and sadness at the news that former Laois county councillor and General Election candidate, John Moran, had passed away yesterday.
Mr Moran,...
‘It was the perfect end to a perfect day’ – Rural Laois school celebrates...
Congratulations to Rushall National School, who have been awarded their 6th Green Flag.
The children and teachers created a wonderful atmosphere, celebrating their achievement with...
Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen speaks about health, hobbies, housing and more
Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen joined Will Faulkner for a 40-minute chat on Midlands 103 this week where the former Laois-Offaly Fianna Fáil TD discussed...
“Creating Communities Through Learning” – New proposal for Clonad Community National School
A proposal had been brought to life for a new Community National School to be built in Clonad.
The Clonad Community Development Association (CCDA) have...
Laois camogie and ladies football teams learn their fate as draws made for relegation...
The Laois Ladies footballers and the Laois camogie team have learned their fate, as the draws have been made for the upcoming relegation playoffs...
Mountmellick art exhibition – Local artist leans into the mountain for inspiration
Born in the 1960s at the foot of the Slieve Blooms in Deerpark,
Mountrath, Antoinette Breen has been painting all her life.
A gift of paints...
All systems go as Raheen Vintage Club set to hold upcoming Rally this weekend
Raheen Vintage Club have announced their upcoming Vintage Rally will take place on Sunday, July 9.
The Annual Vintage Rally is the club's flagship event...
Local Councillor calls for invasive Japanese Knotweed to be brought under control
Cllr Seamus McDonald has called on Laois County Council to inspect and treat Japanese knotweed at Cavan Street, Ballyfin.
The Fianna Fáil Cllr was speaking...
“These cycle lanes promote safe cycling as a healthy lifestyle choice in both communities”
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to improve safety measures on the Durrow to Abbeyleix road.
Cllr Ollie Clooney was speaking at...
Goals the difference as Portlaoise edge out The Heath to win the Division 3...
Portlaoise 3-4 The Heath 0-12
Ladies Football League Division 3
Portlaoise have completed the league double, beating The Heath in the Ladies Football League Division 3...
Five goals for Moore as St Joseph’s beat St Conleth’s in the Ladies Football...
St Joseph's 8-12 St Conleth's 2-11
Ladies Football League Division 2
Emily Moore scored a remarkable 5-1 as St Joseph's ran out comfortable winners over St...
Local councillor calls for urgent works to be carried out around The Rock National...
A local Councillor has called for urgent works to be carried out by Laois County Council around the area of The Rock National School.
Fianna...
Portlaoise hold on to beat Sarsfields and win Division 1 of the Ladies Football...
Portlaoise 4-6 Sarsfields 3-4
Ladies Football League Division 1
Portlaoise have won Division 1 of the Ladies Football League, beating Sarsfields in this afternoon's final.
It was...
Three Laois County Councillors come together to fight for Mountrath housing estate
Three Laois County Councillors have come together to fight for Fr O'Connor Crescent in Mountrath.
Independent Cllrs James Kelly and Ollie Clooney along with Fine...
#LoveLaois: The culmination of years of hard work as Borris-in-Ossory unveil their new playground
For the latest edition of Love Laois, we headed to Borris-in-Ossory, who last week unveiled their wonderful new playground and multi-use games facility.
The playground...
Councillors show united front for new playground in Trumera to be built at the...
Councillors at the Borris-in-Ossorry-Mountmellick Municipal District Committee meeting this week showed a united front in the fight to buld a new playground in Trumera.
Independent...
ACHL Division 3 Final: Clonaslee-St Manman’s survive a second-half rally from Mountrath to lift...
Clonaslee-St Manman’s 1-12 Mountrath 1-9
ACHL Division 3 Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's have won Division 3 of the Hurling League, beating Mountrath this evening in Laois GAA's Centre...
“Good money spent will pay dividends in the future” – Councillor seeks layout change...
A local County Councillor has sought to improve conditions for pedestrians in both Rathdowney and Errill.
Cllr John King was speaking at the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal...
Portlaoise could be in line for a new drive through café if all goes...
MBCC Foods (Ireland) Ltd have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission at their site in Portlaoise Retail Park.
The application is to develop...
Emo have retained their ACFL Division 2 status with a resounding win over Rosenallis
Emo 4-12 Rosenallis 0-5
ACFL Division 2 - Relegation Phase - Round 3
Emo have retained their ACFL Division 2 status with a resounding win over...
Clonaslee-St Manman’s have been relegated from ACFL Division 2 while St Joseph’s book their...
Ballylinan 0-15 Clonaslee-St Manman's 2-6
ACFL Division 2 - Relegation Phase - Round 3
Clonaslee-St Manman's have been relegated to Division 3 of the Football League...
New Cathaoirleach elected to lead Borris-in-Ossary/Mountmellick Municipal District Committee
A new Cathaoirleach has been elected to lead the Borris-in-Ossary-Mountmellick Municipal District Committee at their AGM today.
Fine Gael Cllr, John King was elected unopposed...
€120,000 funding awarded to support seven heritage-led regeneration plans across Laois
Government funding of almost €120,000 has been awarded for Laois heritage projects.
The Government funding through the Heritage Council grant will go towards supporting seven...
Two Laois students have co-founded a chess technology company based in Portlaoise
Two Laois students have co-founded a brand-new technology company in Portlaoise.
Tarun and Trisha Kanyamarala, former students from Portlaoise College, are the current National Chess...
Laois Councillor “disillusioned” with lack of progress at derelict site in Portlaoise
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to take action on the derelict sites in Triogue Manor regarding ownership and future use...
No maps, no accommodation and no training – But two Laois men are bidding...
Two Laois men are going to get themselves accidentally lost out west, all in the name of a good cause.
Cormac Doyle and Jack Connolly,...
Duggan and O’Shaughnessy to the fore as Ballinakill see off Rathdowney-Errill to reach the...
Ballinakill 2-17 Rathdowney-Errill 1-15
ACHL Division 2 Semi Final
Ballinakill are safely through to the ACHL Division 2 final, having triumphed over Rathdowney-Errill this evening.
After bursting...
Laois Councilor seeks calls for clarification on the water system in Spink GAA Grounds
A Laois Councillorm has called on the County Council to give a timescale on works for the Ballypickas Group Water Scheme Extension to take...