Nathan Little
All-Ireland German Debating success for Cistercian College Roscrea
For the second time in six years, the students from Cistercian College Roscrea have won the All Ireland German Debating Competition, organised by the...
Mental health event to kick off in Laois this weekend
'Let’s Talk and Walk’ kicks off this month, which will see a series of community walks take place in Coillte forest parks across the...
Scoil Chríost Rí First Years claim All-Ireland basketball silver
Scoil Chríost Rí 1st Year A won five of their six games in UL at the weekend at the All Ireland Championships.
They had to...
‘Paddles Up’ set to return to Grand Canal this weekend
Following on from it's very successful debut in 2018, the Waterways Ireland sponsored "Paddles Up" returns again in 2019.
The programme is being brought to...
Two Laois businesses gearing up for Indie Beer Week
The annual week long event hosted by the Independent Craft Brewers of Ireland will start on Wednesday 22nd May and celebrate local independent breweries...
Grants available to Laois youth groups to hold an event during European Youth Week
Léargas, Ireland's agency for international collaboration and exchange programmes, is offering youth groups in Laois up to €300 to host an event as part...
Laois rugby player selected on Leinster team for USA tournament
The Leinster 'A' rugby team jetted out to Boston over the weekend for a tournament and a Laois man was in their ranks.
Outhalf Conor...
WATCH: Laois soccer player scores a wonder goal against former club
Cork City defeated local rivals and neighbours Cobh Ramblers 4-1 victory last night in the EA Sports Cup.
City were two up after 74 minutes...
Laois GAA pundit hits out at Carlow football coach as war of words continues
The ding-dong war of words between Joe.ie's Colm Parkinson and Carlow football coach Stephen Poacher continues to rumble on.
Three weeks ago, Down native Poacher called...
Spink Comhaltas set to host concert in memory of much loved Abbeyleix man
Spink Comhaltas and friends are set to host a fundraising concert on Saturday March 30 in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyliex.
This event will see live...
Fr Ted star urges Laois to join ‘Ireland’s Great Get Together’ to combat homelessness
Pauline McLynn, star of legendary comedy, Father Ted, teamed up with Focus Ireland to launch Ireland’s Great Get Together which aims to raise funds...
Laois families ‘living in fear’ of illegal money lenders
Some Laois people are in 'fear for their lives' from illegal money lenders - a Laois County Councillor has claimed.
Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley made the...
Laois man jets off to take part in the Special Olympics
There were exciting scenes at Dublin Airport yesterday as 91 athletes from right across Ireland, including basketball player Keith Murphy from Laois, got set...
O’Dempsey’s Meredith opens up about life Down Under, Laois football and dreams of being...
O'Dempsey's footballer Conor Meredith has opened up about his experiences of his time in both the GAA and in Australian Rules in an interview on...
Laois GAA chiefs back Doheny O’Moore Park fight bid
Laois GAA have backed world champion boxer TJ Doheny's bid to have a fight in O'Moore Park.
The Portlaoise fighter made the revelation of his...
Portlaoise Hockey continue winning ways over Wicklow
Portlaoise 1 Wicklow 0
Leinster Hockey League Division 9
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club earned a well-deserved win against Wicklow First in Leinster League Division 9 last...
Emo Celtic crowned CCFL U-17 champions
Emo Celtic were crowned CCFL U-17 league champions over the weekend with a great performance against Portlaoise AFC.
Portlaoise scored quickly in the first half...