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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...

News in Brief: Power Up grants, Coláiste Íosagáin’s trip to Dublin and Laois volunteers

Coláiste Íosagáin's Green Schools Committee visit Dáil Eireann and Seanad Eireann  The Green Schools Committee of Coláiste Íosagáin Portarlington recently visited parliament buildings in Dublin,...

Charities crying out for help as rates of depression and suicide see sharp rise...

A mental health charity has spoken of the need for increased funding, education and awareness amid a concerning rise in the rates of depression...

CCFL Fixtures: Mountmellick, Portlaoise and Stradbally all at home on another bumper weekend

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...

€1.25 million loan approved for Laois County Council to purchase land for housing in...

Laois County Council have approved a loan of €1.25 million to purchase land in Portlaoise and Mountmellick. The proposal came from Senior Council Engineer, Mr...

Full list of properties sold in Laois during September as figures dramatically decline

There were just 62 residential properties sold in Laois during September according to the Property Price Register, 62% less than the 2023 figure of...

A choice between eating and heating as Government urged to abolish Property Tax for...

A proposal is going to Government that, if applied, would see the abolition of the Property Tax for people over 70. The proposal came from...
Laois GAA

Sports clubs in Laois ‘shouldn’t have to raise money just to pay rates’

Sports clubs in Laois "shouldn't have to raise money just to pay rates" according to Fianna Fáil Councillor Paschal McEvoy. Cllr McEvoy asked that the...

‘Transparency and accountability are not dirty words’ – Laois County Council vote to block...

For the second time in under a month, Laois County Council have voted to block the introduction of live streaming of Council meetings, despite...
Classroom

Shortage of enrolment places for special needs studens causing ‘harrowing experience’ in Laois

Parents and children in Laois are enduring a harrowing experience at the moment as they struggle to cope with the ongoing shortage of enrolment...

In Pictures: Laois property described as ‘exquisite luxury’ sells for €550,000

A house in Laois has recently become one of the most expensive residential properties in the county, selling for over half a million euro. The...

In Pictures: ‘Jaw-droppingly beautiful’ five-bedroom property sells for almost €700,000 in Killenard

A Laois house has become one of the most expensive residential properties in the county, selling for close to €700,000. 18 Carriglea is nestled within the...

Leinster League: Dramatic wins for Portarlington and Portlaoise as Storm Ashley rages

Portarlington 24 Midland Warriors 18 Leinster League Division 2B Storm Ashley made her presence felt on Sunday as Portarlington beat Midland Warriors to win their first...

CCFL: Clonaslee beat Abbeyleix, Mountmellick beat Birr, while Rosenallis, Portlaoise and Stradbally all beaten

Clonaslee Utd 4 Abbeyleix Athletic 1 CCFL Senior Division The first Laois derby in the CCFL Senior Division saw Clonaslee United pick up a valuable three...

Laois U-20 FC ‘A’ and ‘B’: Opening round wins for Crettyard-Spink, Stradbally Parish Gaels,...

Crettyard-Spink 2-8 Na Fianna Og 0-8 Laois U-20 FC 'A' Group A Round 1 Crettyard-Spink have made a winning start to the Laois Shopping Centre U-20 FC 'A',...

Road safety audit to be carried out near Laois GAA club following numerous traffic...

A road safety audit is to be carried out near a Laois GAA club grounds following numerous recent accidents on the road. The matter was...

New dog park at Triogue Linear Park to be completed by first week of...

Laois County Council have confirmed that the new dog park at the Triogue Linear Park will be completed by the first week of November. The...

Pressure mounts on Bord na Mona to develop cycle and walkway in Portlaoise

A meeting has been called with the officials of Bord na Mona to discuss the possibility of opening the proposed O'Moore Way in Portlaoise. The...

Disappointment at Laois County Council’s ‘negative response’ to request for public toilets at Abbeyleix cemetery

Laois County Councillors have been left "disappointed" by the Council's "very negative response" to a request for public toilets at St Patrick's Cemetery, Abbeyleix. Fine...

Portlaoise Bus Service expected to be delivered and operational by January 2025

Following significant delays and set-backs, Portlaoise Bus Service is expected to be delivered and operational by January 2025. The announcement came from Mr Paul McLoughlin,...

FootGolf: Laois man setting sensational records in popular new sport

Laois man Ronan McCormack has become a sensation in the world of emerging new sport, footgolf. Football and golf are two of the most popular...

Bumper list of events announced for Leaves Festival of Writing and Music 2024

The Leaves Festival 2024 brings the best of Irish writing and music to County Laois next month, from Wednesday, November 6, to Saturday, November...