Mark Comerford
Batteries being stolen from digital signs at schools in Errill and Rathdowney
Batteries are being stolen from digital signs at schools in Errill and Rathdowney, which is causing serious safety concerns.
That is according to local Fine...
Laois JFC: Quarter final line-up confirmed as group stages conclude
Kilcavan 2-17 O'Dempsey's 0-7
Laois JFC Group B Round 5
Kilcavan had already made sure of top spot in Group B before this game, but kept...
Laois IFC: County Final for Mountmellick after stunning win over Park-Ratheniska
Mountmellick 0-17 Park-Ratheniska 0-9
Laois IFC Semi Final
There is a County Final on the horizon for Mountmellick after an extraordinary win over Park-Ratheniska in the...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Lee and Corbet star as Clonaslee-St Manman’s outclass Ballyfin
Clonaslee-St Manman's 4-14 Ballyfin 2-5
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final
The final game of the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship 'B' quarter-finals came to a...
New by-laws needed to help pedestrians and cyclists on road that has been ‘destroyed’
New by-laws may be needed to help pedestrians and cyclists on a Laois road that has been "destroyed."
Independent County Councillor Aisling Moran called for...
Improved public lighting urgently needed at former Laois hotel before a ‘tragic loss of...
Improved public lighting is urgently needed at a well-known former Laois hotel before it results in 'the tragic loss of life'.
The Montague Hotel in...
New signage needed to show use of E-Scooters on footpaths is illegal
New signage could be on the way to County Laois to drive home the message that the use of E-Scooters on footpaths is illegal.
While...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Heartache for Rosenallis as late Booth goal sends The Heath through
The Heath 1-11 Rosenallis 0-11
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter-Final
The Heath have secured their place as a senior club for next season after they beat Rosenallis...
New parking facilities ‘would mean a lot’ for the people of Mountrath
Mountrath could be in line to receive a boost to its current parking facilities in a move that would "mean a lot" to the...
Still nowhere to charge electric vehicles between Portlaoise and Carlow
It is almost 15 years since the rollout of public charging infrastructure to support the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in Ireland.
Yet there is...
Domestic soccer returns this weekend with four Laois teams in action
The 2024/25 domestic soccer season gets underway this weekend with four Laois teams in action.
Mountmellick United, Clonaslee United and Portlaoise AFC will all line...
Bridges around Laois are in urgent need of repair before tragedy strikes
There is growing concern that a tragedy is waiting to happen as several bridges around County Laois continue to go unrepaired.
That is the view...
Local people are ‘living in fear’ nearby Ballybrophy Railway Station
Laois County Council have heard that local people who live nearby Ballybrophy Railway Station are "living in fear."
That is according to Fine Gael County...
Promising weather forecast for National Ploughing Championships according to Carlow Weather
The 2024 National Ploughing Championships are just around the corner and as always, the weather for the event is a hot topic.
This year's event...
Huge news for Stradbally as work commences on new AstroTurf pitch
St Colman's National School Stradbally has announced that work has recommenced on the long-awaited Astro Turf pitch at the school.
This is huge news, not...
Top scorers so far after hurling championship quarter-finals
With the draw now made for the semi-finals of the Laois SHC, PIHC and IHC, we have compiled a list of all the top...
In Pictures: Great day out at 70th hosting of Clonaslee Show
IFA President Francie Gorman was on hand to officially open the Clonaslee Show this past Sunday.
2024 marked the 70th hosting of the Show and...
End of an era as iconic Portlaoise publican reflects on his wonderful career
Iconic Laois publican, Seamus Donoghue has called time on his long tenure as the proprietor of Donoghue's Pub in Market Square, Portlaoise.
For 52 years,...
Laois soccer club looking for new home ground after sudden and rapid growth
One of Laois's newest soccer clubs, Cappakeel FC are on the lookout for a new and permanent home.
Originally formed as a splinter club away...
Ladies SFC: Four-goal Sarsfields off to semi-finals after dominant win over Park-Ratheniska
Sarsfields 4-15 Park-Ratheniska 0-4
Laois Ladies SFC Quarter-Final
Sarsfields have progressed to the LOETB Laois Ladies SFC semi-finals after a seriously dominant win over Park-Ratheniska this...
Laois SHC: Abbeyleix through to semi-finals after comfortable win over Portlaoise
Abbeyleix 2-18 Portlaoise 2-9
Laois SHC Quarter-Final
Abbeyleix have returned to the semi-finals of the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Hurling Championships after a comfortable win over...
Laois Archery reaching out to local businesses ahead of highly anticipated Bowhunter Championships
Laois Archery is offering local businesses a chance to be part of an international competition, being held in Portlaoise later this September.
The Irish Field...
Laois author discusses balancing life as a farmer and writer ahead of debut novel
Laois author and dairy farmer, Lorna Sixsmith has proudly launched her debut novel, 'Country Girl at Heart'.
The novel is a romantic comedy about finding love...
Laois wins three gold medals and one silver at World Wallball Championships in Limerick
The 2024 World Wallball Championships took place in the University of Limerick with Laois taking home three gold medals and one silver.
Elizabeth Pearson earned...
Kolbe Special School excited to be part of National Ploughing Championships 2024
Kolbe Special School are extremely excited to let everyone know that they will be part of the National Ploughing Championships 2024.
The school will bring...
Could Laois have second Independent candidate in upcoming General Election?
Portarlington business-owner, Elaine Mullally last week announced her intention to run as an Independent candidate in the upcoming General Election.
Speculation continues to bubble, however, that...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers to host pre-season tournament this weekend
Portlaoise Panthers will hold an eight-team tournament this weekend, with the 2024/25 basketball season almost upon us.
The Men's National League Pre-season Tournament will feature 15...
Laois rugby star with ‘long and exciting career ahead’ named Player of the Match...
A Laois player was front and centre this weekend as Leinster beat Munster to retain the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship.
Kilcavan's Leah Tarpey scored two...
Top scorers so far as business end of football championships approach
With the draw now made for the next stage of the football championships, we have compiled a list of all the top scorers so...
BREAKING: Portlaoise boxer TJ Doheny beaten in World Title fight in Japan
Portlaoise boxer, TJ Doheny has lost his Undisputed Super Bantamweight World Title fight this afternoon to defending champion, Naoya Inoue.
The fight was stopped in the...