Mark Comerford
Students at a Laois Gaelscoil set to be honoured at this year’s FÍS Film...
Laois primary school students are set to be recognised at this year’s FÍS Film Awards at a ceremony in Dublin.
Sixth-class students at Gaelscoil Shlí...
Government urged to increase ‘unsustainable’ income threshold for social housing
The Government is being urged to increase the income threshold for social housing, with the current thresholds described as "unsustainable."
The call came from the...
Laois ‘missing a trick’ by not doing more to promote Rock of Dunamase as...
Laois, as a county, is "missing a trick" by not doing more to promote the Rock of Dunamase as a major tourist destination.
That is...
Proposals laid out which could see changes made to National Electoral Register
Proposals have been laid out this week by Laois County Council which could see changes made to the National Electoral Register.
The first proposal would...
Laois County Councillors fume over new plans to reduce speed limits
New speed limit restrictions are set to be rolled out across Laois from Friday, February 7.
The Department of Transport have decided that default speed...
Laois man embarks on epic 32-county journey to raise funds for local sports club
A Laois man is set to take on an incredible challenge as he prepares to visit all 32 counties in an effort to raise...
Rugby: Portarlington advance in Leinster Towns Cup but Portlaoise are out after late flurry...
Midland Warriors 0 Portarlington 29
Leinster Towns Cup Round 1
Portarlington put in an incredible performance away to Midland Warriors this afternoon, running in four tries...
Soccer: Cup heartbreak for Clonaslee as most games fall victim to stormy conditions
Willow Park A 4 v Clonaslee Utd 3
Combined Counties Cup Round 2
Clonaslee United put in a brave performance away to Willow Park on Saturday...
Planning permission awarded to several housing developments and community projects across Laois
Laois County Council has recently approved a series of planning applications across various industries and services in the county.
Brook Advantage Limited have been given...
Laois school rallies to prevent deportation of family whose ‘lives would be in danger...
Close to 1,700 people have signed a petition to the new Minister for Justice asking them to stop the deportation of a family from...
Six Laois students receive Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Awards
Six Laois students have been recognised at the Trinity College Entrance Exhibition Awards at ceremonies held in the University throughout the week.
The Trinity College...
Laois village ‘left in complete darkness’ amid ‘urgent’ appeals for public lighting
A village in Laois "urgently needs public lighting" as the community has been left "in complete darkness."
That is according to Laois TD Brian Stanley,...
Laois senior hurlers name team for Westmeath opener as Fitzgerald era begins
The Laois senior hurlers have named their team to face Westmeath in their National Hurling League Division 1B opener.
The Tommy Fitzgerald era begins in Mullingar...
Laois County Council issue road updates as Storm Éowyn continues to roar
Laois County Council have issued a new statement in relation to the ongoing situation across the county amid Storm Éowyn.
It was reported earlier this morning...
Planning Permission: Applications submitted for 19 new homes in Laois plus a solar farm...
Laois County Council has received planning applications from two separate developers that would see the construction of 19 new homes in the county.
Kingscroft Developments...
‘The Slieve Blooms are not going to become the wild west for reckless quad...
"Quads and scramblers laying waste to Slieve Bloom bike and walking trails" according to a TD.
Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan, formerly a TD...
Great sadness in Mountmellick area following passing of beloved local nurse
There is great sadness in Mountmellick and the surrounding area following the passing of a beloved local nurse.
Trish Kelley (née Lawlor), aged in her...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during December as month-on-month figure drops by...
There were 89 residential properties sold in Laois during December according to the Property Price Register, a remarkable decrease of almost 50% on the...
News in Brief: New tree wall in Portlaoise; donations for DEBRA; and business connectivity
Lions Club support Portlaoise Tidy Towns
Portlaoise Lions Club have added their support to Portlaoise Tidy Town with the news that they will be funding...
‘We bought a house in March and now we’re homeless’ – How a dream...
People in Laois are being made 'homeless, leading to stress, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts'.
That is according to one man who says of he...
News in Brief: Growth in housing and recruitment across Laois as well online safety...
Record number of new homes commenced in Laois in 2024
New Government data shows a massive increase in the construction of new homes in Laois...
News in Brief: Isle of Dogs; AONTAS Awards; Culture Night; and Entrepreneur Of The...
‘Isle of Song’ launches in Laois
'Isle of Song' is an exciting new song-writing project taking place between March and October 2025 with children and...
‘The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned’ during the recent cold snap
"The people of Portlaoise felt abandoned" during the recent cold snap, Laois County Council has heard.
Speaking at the first meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal...
Laois GAA club announce fundraising event at exclusive Ballyfin Demesne
A Laois GAA club have announced an exciting fundraising event set to take place at one of the county's most exclusive locations.
Ballyfin GAA are...
Rugby: Fast start key as Garda end Portarlington’s unbeaten run
Garda Westmanstown 24 Portarlington 20
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington returned to action in Division 2B of the Leinster League on Sunday afternoon with a trip...
Soccer: Mountmellick held at home, Abbeyleix beaten and Clonaslee out on penalties
Mountmellick Utd 2 Birr Town 2
CCFL Senior Division
Mountmellick United ended 2024 on the back of a seven-game unbeaten run and returned to action in...
Weekend Read: Vonnie Bolton – Children’s books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career
Vonnie Bolton is a fascinating person with a fascinating life story, encapsulating two children's books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career.
Her debut book...
‘The forgotten road’ in Portlaoise remains source of concern for drivers and pedestrians alike
The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has come under renewed scrutiny as the road continues to be a source of concern in the town.
Speaking at...
Soccer: Clonaslee kick-start cup campaign while Mountmellick and Abbeyleix return to Senior Division
Local soccer returned to Laois last week following the Christmas break.
That was something of a soft launch as only three games - all in...
Rugby: Powerful Portarlington in flying form ahead Garda clash on Sunday
After a stuttery start to the season, Portarlington ended 2024 as the in-form team in Division 2B of the Leinster League.
Ross Doyle’s side lost...