Mark Comerford
Rugby: Fourth defeat in a row as Portlaoise beaten in Kells
North Meath 27 Portlaoise 10
Leinster League Division 2B
There was no new-year's bounce for Portlaoise as Lar Hogan's side were beaten by 17 points in...
Soccer: Five goals each for Ballybrittas and Mountmellick as Stradbally hit for seven in...
Ballybrittas Utd 5 Rosenallis AFC B 1
CCFL Division 3A
Local soccer returned to Laois this weekend with patches of snow and ice still evident from...
Rugby: Portlaoise show championship pedigree despite disappointing end to 2024
Portlaoise ended 2024 in third place in Division 2B of the Leinster League, finishing behind only Newbridge and North Meath.
That leaves The Town safely...
‘Snowman Killer’ wreaking havoc across Portlaoise as children ‘left in tears’
A bizarre situation unfolded throughout Portlaoise recently as a man carried out several acts of destruction - on snowmen.
An individual calling himself the 'Snowman...
GAA Fixtures: Inter-county returns as Laois footballers, hurlers and Ladies footballers all in action
People are still wishing one another a happy new year year, yet the GAA is set to make its return as the 2025 fixture...
Laois barman continues his role as First Dates Ireland returns tonight
It is one of the most popular shows on Irish TV and First Dates Ireland has a Laois man in a very prominent role.
The...
Laois hotel raises €11,500 for local charities through Christmas Community Donation Initiative
A Laois hotel raised close to €11,500 over the Christmas period with the proceeds going towards a fantastic local charity.
The Midlands Park Hotel in...
Continuity key for Mountmellick as Carter and Coss continue in 2025
2024 was a marquee year for Mountmellick GAA club, with their hurlers and footballers delivering a memorable County Final double.
The two masterminds behind Mountmellick's...
Met Eireann issues status orange weather warning as freezing temperatures continue
Met Eireann has issued status orange low temperature and ice warnings for the next two nights as the temperatures are set to plummet to...
Registration now open for parade participants in Mountmellick Boglands Festival 2025
Registration is now open for parade participants in Mountmellick's Boglands Festival 2025 with just two-and-a-half months to go.
A huge amount of planning and preparation...
Full list of properties sold in Laois during November as market shows significant signs...
There were 120 residential properties sold in Laois during November according to the Property Price Register, an increase of 3% on the 2023 figure.
After...
In Pictures: Kelly and Mulhare win gold at Laois Senior Cross Country Championships held...
The elegant grounds of Emo Court were the fitting venue for the 2024 hosting of the Laois Senior Cross Country Championships on Sunday.
Spectators were...
Rugby: Portarlington run riot in Birr as Newbridge edge out Portlaoise by a point
Birr 0 Portarlington 43
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington have ended 2024 as the in form team Division 2B, closing out the year with four incredible...
Soccer: Match abandoned in Clonaslee as Portlaoise, Rosenallis and Stradbally all beaten
Clonaslee Utd 3 Mullingar Celtic 0 (Match Abandoned)
Paddy Cotter Cup Round 1
Mullingar Celtic made the trip to Clonaslee on Sunday morning, with the Westmeath...
Comedy legend Pat Shortt set to perform in Laois shortly after Christmas
An Irish comedy legend is set to perform in Laois shortly after Christmas.
Pat Shortt will be joined by his daughter Faye Shortt as the...
Laois County Council accused of ‘doing nothing’ to address dangerous trees in wake of...
A local County Councillor has accused Laois County Council of "doing nothing" to address dangerous trees across the county.
Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney hit out...
Mountmellick footpaths in ‘a dire state’ and require urgent attention to protect safety of...
The footpaths in a major Laois town are in "a dire state" and require urgent attention and increased funding to protect the safety of...
Soccer Fixtures: Portlaoise and Clonaslee in Cotter Cup plus Abbeyleix head to Athlone in...
The Christmas period is soccer season across Ireland, with another set of fixtures set to battle the conditions across the CCFL this weekend.
Nine Laois...
Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District not receiving ‘fair share’ of roads funding
The Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District is being underrepresented in terms of roads and not receiving a "fair share" of the funding.
That is according to Fine...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois leading to difficult living situation...
Construction work on a new housing development in Laois is leading to difficult living situations for the affected residents as well as causing 'serious...
Laois County Council reject another requested Columbarium Wall
Laois will not be getting another Columbarium Wall, as the County Council has once again kiboshed a request from a community cemetery.
Councillor John King...
Portlaoise GAA Club on the hunt for new senior football and hurling managers
Portlaoise GAA Club are in search of new management teams for both their senior footballers and hurlers.
Aidan Fennelly lasted only one year as Portlaoise's...
Mountmellick Christmas tree and crib make triumphant return with special new addition
It is that time of the year again with Mountmellick’s Christmas tree and crib in O’Connell Square - a must-see during the festive season.
This year’s...
New senior hurling management team at The Harps while Hyland bids farewell to Clough-Ballacolla
As 2024 draws to a close, a series of hurling clubs across Laois are making changes to their management teams.
Ross Young has been named...
Laois basketball star among those awarded DCU Sport scholarships
A Laois basketball player was among those recently awarded a prestigious Sports Scholarship at Dublin City University (DCU).
Ciara Byrne from Portlaoise is studying Actuarial...
Bus service set to return between Portarlington and Monasterevin
Laois is set to see the return of a much maligned bus service between the county and neighbouring Kildare.
The bus service in question is...
Business Briefing: EventBooth – creating a dedicated network for professionals
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Jackie Carroll, caught up with Angela Afieghe of EventBooth to discuss web event management, life in Laois, and much more...
Tell...
Laois fighter Eoghan Chelmiah preparing for karate World title defence in Miami
A Laois man is well on his way to becoming one of Ireland’s most recognisable stars in combat sports as he gears up for...
Soccer: Mountmellick leave it late as three Laois clubs exit Combined Counties Cup
Mountmellick Utd 2 Abbeyleix Ath 0
CCFL Senior Division
Two goals from Nigel Murphy in the last five minutes gave Mountmellick United all three points on...
Rugby: Nine-try Portarlington stun Clane as Portlaoise beaten in Westmeath
Portarlington 53 Clane 14
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington put on a show at Lea Road this afternoon, running in nine tries to beat Clane in...