Mark Comerford
Local Councilor puts road safety in Laois top of the agenda
A local councilor has called on Laois County Council to install traffic calming measures on the L-6136-0 Knocknagroagh / Rathnamanagh Road.
Cllr Willie Aird was...
Calls for improvements to disability facilities at Portlaoise Leisure Centre
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to ensure that the Disability Suite at Laois Leisure, Portlaoise is fully equipped and fully...
Laois County Council announce update on completion date for new lake trail
A local councilor has called on Laois County Council to provide an update on the path to be installed around the three lakes in...
Proposal for a stage/performance area to be developed in Portlaoise Town Park
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to consider adding a stage/performance area in the current Portlaoise town park or the new...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Matt Dunne Auctioneers sells Killeigh farm for €1.35 million
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS SCSI sold a 122 Acre non-residential Farm at Killeigh, Tullamore,...
Free-scoring Clonaslee-St Manman’s beat Trumera to reach the ACHL Division 3 Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-13 Trumera 0-3
ACHL Division 3 Semi Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's won a seriously one-sided semi-final, beating Trumera away from home to reach the ACHL...
Kerry win in Rathdowney to send Laois into a relegation playoff
Laois Kerry 2-15 Laois 0-9
All Ireland Camogie Intermediate Championship - Group 3 - Round 3
A relegation playoff awaits the Laois camogie team, who were...
Laois County Council to take posession of new 93-space car park
Laois County Council will take possession of a new 93-space car park on Railway Street, Portlaoise, due to come into use in August or...
Rosenallis overcome The Harps to win ACFL Division 5 Final
Rosenallis 1-11 The Harps 1-10
ACFL Division 5 Final
Rosenallis have been crowned ACFL Division 5 champions after a nail-biting end to their clash with The...
ACFL Division 3: Arles-Killeen overpower Ballyroan-Abbey as Arles-Kilcruise take step closer to safety
Arles-Killeen 2-12 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-10
ACFL Division 3 Promotion Section
After losing in the last minute to Mountmellick in Round 1, Arles-Killeen got things back on track...
Second annual 5k run through grounds of Kildangan Stud in memory of the much-loved...
June 30 marks the fourth anniversary of Alan Mahon, who passed away while climbing Mt Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe in 2019.
For a...
Laois Councillor calls for drastic improvements to be made for wheelchair users in Portlaoise
A Laois Councilor has called on the County Council to implement the recommendations of of the roads and footpaths accessibility survey as soon as...
A number of Laois locations are joining an app designed to tackle food waste
Food waste is one of the greatest crises facing humanity today and Ireland is as guilty an offender as any country in the world.
10%...
Laois Councillor calls for stronger action to be taken on housing in Portlaoise
A Laois Councillor has called for the County Council take a stronger position on various housing issues in the town, including Down's Lane, The...
Laois GAA club receives planning permission for new project
A Laois GAA club has received planning permission from the County Council to begin works on a new project.
Colt GAA Club applied in September...
ACFL Division 2: Friel leads the way as Rosenallis get the better of Clonaslee-St...
Rosenallis 2-14 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-8
ACFL Division 2 Relegation Section
A dominant first half from Rosenallis was enought to beat Clonaslee-St Manman's tonight, with the win...
New Cathaoirleach elected to lead Portlaoise Municipal District Committee
Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Portlaoise Municipal District Committee.
The vote took place at this week's Committee AGM,...
Department of Education outlines guidelines for new primary school curriculum
The Department of Education has laid out the guidelines and aims for the new primary school curriculum.
The curriculum sets out what children should learn...
Planning permission sought for large new residential development in Laois
Laois County Council have received a request for planning permission for a large new residential development.
The site in question is at Canal Road in...
In Pictures: St Peter’s Church and Graveyard officially re-opened in Portlaoise
Thomasina Connell, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council officially re-opened old St. Peter’s Church and Graveyard in Portlaoise recently.
Significant work has been completed in recent...
Old Fort Festival 2023: A Spectacular Celebration of History, Culture, and Entertainment
The much-anticipated Old Fort Festival is back and ready to transport visitors to a bygone era of history, culture, and entertainment.
The Old Fort Festival...
Mountrath GAA acquire four acres of land earmarked for pitches as demand swells
Mountrath GAA have recently acquired four acres of land next to their current long-time home in the town.
At a time when many clubs around...
Laois man chosen to represent Ireland at Cannes marketing competition
Rathdowney local, John Aherne has been selected to represent Ireland at the Cannes Young Lions.
The Laois man will compete in the Young Marketers category...
Rosenallis reach the Division 5 final while Crettyard take control at the bottom of...
The Heath 1-9 Rosenallis 6-7
ACFL Division 5 Semi Final
Rosenallis are through to the Final of Division 5 of the Football League after a semi-final...
Clonaslee-St Manman’s and St Joseph’s will contest the ACFL Divison 7 final
Clonaslee-St 3-12 Manman's Timahoe 2-1
ACFL Division 7 Semi Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's are through to the Division 7 Football Final after a dominant win over Timahoe...
Laois musician to teach at prestigious International Harp Festival
A Laois musician will be teaching at An Chúirt Chruitireachta - a prestigious International Harp Festival being held in Louth next week.
Triona Marshall will...
Drug crime high on the agenda as number of Gardai clarified in Laois
Two Laois TDs have had their say on drug crime policy in the county.
Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Sean Fleming,...
Rosenallis beat The Harps to secure Divison 1 hurling for another year
The Harps 2-17 Rosenallis 2-21
ACHL Division 1 Round 7
A battle of two teams with very different targets has ended with a win for Rosenallis...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - All smiles as horse owned and trained in Laois scoops big prize in Punchestown
A Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoyed a very...
Mountmellick leave it late but complete phenomenal comeback against Arles-Killeen
Mountmellick 2-14 Arles-Killeen 2-12
ACFL Division 3 - Winners Phase - Round 1
A Colm Coss-inspired Mountmellick completed a phenomenal second half comeback tonight in Pairc...