Mark Comerford
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...
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...
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...
Portlaoise Musical Society celebrate 25th anniversary with Silver Gala Ball
Halloween season is here but there will be fancy dress of a different kind this month as well, with the sparkle, shimmer and shine...
Everyone ‘safe and well’ after evacuation at Laois primary school
All students and staff are 'safe and well' after a Laois primary school was forced to evacuate.
The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 10am in...
Foster, Mullen and Lee confirmed as Top Scorers in 2024 football championships
A long and entertaining summer of football is almost at end, meaning it is time for LaoisToday to reveal the top scoring clubs and...
Two Portlaoise students selected to represent Leinster in swimming and soccer
Portlaoise College is celebrating the achievements of two students who have both earned places on recent Leinster squads in their respective sports.
Yifei Li has...
Urgent need for addiction support services and education in County Laois
There is an urgent need for enhanced addiction support services and education in the community in County Laois.
That is according to Independent County Councillor...
Leinster League: Exciting weekend of rugby sees mixed results for Laois clubs
Portlaoise 28 Clane 10
Leinster League Division 2B
Portlaoise's unbeaten start to their Leinster League Division 2B campaign continues, after an impressive bonus-point win at home...
CCFL: Defeat for Abbeyleix and Stradbally as Portlaoise eke out a draw
Abbeyleix Ath 2 Birr Town 3
CCFL Senior Division
Birr Town picked up their first points of the season on Sunday morning at the expense of...
Laois mobility scooter user outlines issues accessing local primary care centre due to space...
A Laois woman, who is a mobility scooter user, has outlined the problems she has accessing her local primary care centre.
Sarah McDowall, who is...
Laois JFC ‘A’: Kilcavan off to the final after impressive victory over The Rock
Kilcavan 1-14 The Rock 0-5
Laois JFC 'A' Semi-Final
Kilcavan are through to the 2024 Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' final after a comprehensive win over...