3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (564+ words) By Rebecca Johnson, Press Association Regis Le Bris expressed his pride as Sunderland secured a spot in next season's Europa League by beating Chelsea 2-1. Trai Hume opened the scoring before Malo Gusto's own goal early in the second half doubled…...

1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (331+ words) SEVEN biodiversity projects in Laois are set to flourish, with the announcement of almost "95, 000 in grants. A bat survey and a wetland restoration project are among the ventures that will receive funding, as part of a "3m national package under the…...

12+ hour, 47+ min ago  (573+ words) It served as a reminder of the deep ties between Laois and the Irish community in London laois-nationalist. ie It served as a reminder of the deep ties between Laois and the Irish community in London Pa Kirwan, Liam Crowley…...

13+ hour, 50+ min ago  (366+ words) Author of 'Lady Killers' Pat Doran THE gruesome tale of two Laois women who committed murder and were sentenced to death has been cracked open by Enniscorthy historical fiction and true crime author Pat Doran with the release of his…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago  (200+ words) TWIN brothers have marked the Platinum Jubilee of their 1956 ordination to the diocesan priesthood. Knockbeg College past-pupils Joe and Matt Kelly from Co Kildare marked 70 years of service at a special ceremony on Sunday 17 May. To honour their jubilee, a…...

13+ hour, 30+ min ago  (197+ words) A "HIGHLY qualified lady" was sentenced to 60 hours of community service for possessing drugs. Portlaoise District Court had previously been told that the defendant had a level 8 degree in childcare. The accused Amy Dempsey (31), Cullenwood, Mountmellick, who has no previous…...

13+ hour, 51+ min ago  (611+ words) Evan O'Carroll would have been entitled to lie down and relax after a superb display in the Tailteann Cup win over London in Ruislip on Saturday LAOIS travelled overseas to Mc Govern Park in Ruislip where London awaited their arrival....

11+ hour, 12+ min ago  (151+ words) Martina Hearty (n'e Slattery), Weatherview, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois and formerly of St Patrick's Tce, Portarlington, Offaly died peacefully at her residence on 23 May, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Jody and Josie. Deeply regretted by her loving…...

13+ hour, 58+ min ago  (283+ words) Social Democrats candidate Daniel Ennis has topped the poll in the Dublin Central byelection, which will bring Holly Cairns' party up to 12 sitting TDs. So who is Dublin's newest TD? Ennis has been in politics for around three years and…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (250+ words) Jude Luttrell, Quinsboro, Monasterevin, Kildare/Ballybrittas, Laois passed away peacefully on 22 May, in the company of his loving family and in the tender care of Saint Brigid's Hospice, The Curragh, Co Kildare. Jude will be forever loved and remembered by…...