Mark Comerford
‘Government must accept its part in increasing women’s exposure to violence’ – Carol Nolan
TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan has launched a stinging criticism of what she says is 'government failure to provide sufficient domestic violence spaces...
Range of activities and great celebrations planned as date for Laois Africa Day 2023...
Laois County Council and the Laois African Support Group have announced Saturday, June 3, as the date for Africa Day 2023.
Africa Day is an...
Laois garden designer creates Woodie’s show-garden for Bord Bia’s Bloom
Laois garden designer, Brian Burke, has announced details of his garden, designed for Woodie’s, to be showcased at the upcoming Bord Bia Bloom event.
Bloom...
All of the latest GAA fixtures as the league tables start to take shape
The GAA action continues this week with plenty of important games down for decision.
U-15 hurling takes centre stage on Wednesday with three finals down...
All of the latest golf results from around the local clubs
It has been a busy couple of weeks on the local golf scene.
You can check out all the latest results below from Mountrath, The...
Laois County Council launches Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme in Portarlington
Laois County Council, in collaboration with Laois Chamber Alliance and Portarlington Business Association, have announced the launch of the Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme...
Portlaoise Dog Walk to be held in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the...
An event in support of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind will take place this Sunday in Portlaoise.
The Portlaoise Dog Walk will begin at...
Laois Councillor calls for more emergency information on Slieve Bloom Cycle Way
A Laois Councillor has called for more emergency information to be displayed at the Slieve Bloom Cycle Way.
Cllr James Kelly was speaking at the...
Rathdowney-Errill beat Borris-Kilcotton to take control at the top of ACHL Division 1
Rathdowney-Errill 3-24 Borris-Kilcotton 1-18
ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Rathdowney-Errill have beaten Borris-Kilcotton in a clash of 1st and 2nd in Division 1 of the Hurling...
10th running of Acesigns Laois Heartlands Rally sees largest ever entry
Laois Rally Sport Club are currently preparing for a very busy June Bank Holiday weekend as they get set to host the 10th running...
Laois Councillor calls for road repairs all across the town of Rathdowney
Councillor John King has called on Laois County Council to make several repairs and alterations to roads throughout Rathdowney.
Cllr King was speaking at the...
Rosenallis run out of time in Division 1 Cup Final
Rosenallis 2 Gaels United 3
CCFL Division 1 Cup Final
Rosenallis have fallen at the final hurdle of the CCFL Division 1 Cup, losing 3-2 in...
A Laois County Councillor has called for proper signage towards 200-year-old site
Councillor Seamus McDonald has called on Laois County Council to erect signage for the old Castlebrack graveyard which is off the N80 between Mountmellick...
Laois Association Dublin hold their first official outing since the pandemic
The Laois Association Dublin held their first official outing since the pandemic on Thursday, May 11.
The Association had visited County Hall in Portlaoise last...
Popular walkway could be in line for a face-lift as part of the Mountmellick...
Councillor Paddy Bracken has called for upgrades to a popular Mountmellick walkway as well as an update on the progress of the Mountmellick Transport...
Laois Councillor calls for upgrades to several roads around Durrow
At this week's Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, Councillor Ollie Clooney has called on Laois County Council to make several upgrades to the roads...
Laois student takes second prize in 2023 National Accounting Competition
A Laois student has placed second in the 2023 CPA Ireland National Accounting Competition.
TUS Athlone student, Alexandra Kuran from Mountrath, received a €600 prize...
Calls for safety concerns to be addressed on roads in Camross and Borris-in-Ossory
Councillor Conor Bergin has called on Laois County Council to address road safety concerns at several locations in Camross and Borris-in-Ossory.
The Fine Gael Cllr...
ACFL Division 3: Mountmellick go top as Arles-Killeen end Ballyroan-Abbey’s unbeaten run
Ballyroan-Abbey 0-10 Arles-Killeen 0-15
ACFL Division 3 Round 5
Ballyroan-Abbey's 100% record is gone after a defeat at home to Arles-Killeen.
The hosts had won their first...
Portlaoise CBS romp to victory in the Leinster Colleges Senior Football League ‘B’ Final
Coláiste Íosagáin Portarlington 1-5 Portlaoise CBS 10-12
South Leinster Colleges Senior Football League 'B' Shield Final
Portlaoise CBS have won the South Leinster Colleges Senior Football...
Laois man takes over as captain for the Leinster Wheelchair Hurling team
A Laois man has taken over as the new captain of the Leinster Wheelchair Hurling team, who began their Inter-Provincial League campaign this weekend.
Mountmellick...
All of the latest Laois GAA fixtures with club and county action ahead
There is another huge week of GAA action ahead of us with two big county games as well as a pair of juvenile finals.
There...
Trumera stun Mountmellick with a goal from Niall Sinnott deep inside stoppage time
Mountmellick 1-17 Trumera 3-13
ACHL Division 3 Round 3
Mountmellick led from the first minute until the 63rd, but Trumera still found a way to win...
Portlaoise Hospital marks International Nurses Day 2023 and International Day of the Midwife
The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise marked International Nurses Day 2023 on Friday with the theme of Our Nurses Our Future.
IND 2023 aims to highlight the...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1. Fianna Fáil candidates line up as nominations close ahead of 2024 Local Elections
This time next year, we will be in the throes of...
ACFL Division 2: Wins for Clonaslee-St Manman’s and Emo while Ballyfin and Courtwood share...
Ballyfin 2-12 Courtwood 1-15
ACFL Division 2 Round 5
There was no separating these two sides as they wrestle for top spot in Division 2.
Both sides...
All of the latest golf results from around the local clubs
It has been a busy couple of weeks on the local golf scene.
You can check out all the latest results below from Mountrath, The...
CCFL: Rosenallis romp to the Division 1 Cup Final while the season is over...
Rosenallis A 6 Ballymahon 0
CCFL Division 1 Cup Semi Final
Rosenallis are through to the final of the CCFL Division 1 Cup after a barnstorming...
Laois minor camogie manager Cuddy bullish ahead All Ireland final showdowon
The Laois camogie team are in the All Ireland Minor 'B' Championship Final later today where they will play Roscommon in Birr at 3pm.
The...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Fr Paddy: Our model of church, as we know it, is dying rapidly
The Irish Bishop’s conference has initiated a year of prayer...