Ireland News » Laois News Ireland » Laois: 'Full story not complete yet' - Descendants call for recognition of Laois 1916 volunteers
On Easter Sunday 1916, a group of Laois volunteers demobilised a section of railway line under direct orders from Pádraig Pearse. 110 years later, their descendants have called for them to be awarded ...
News Ireland » Laois: The one and only All-Ireland Hurling title for Laois
On October 23, 1915, the Laois hurling team traveled up to Dublin by train to play Cork in the All Ireland Final the following day. Laois arrived in Dublin and checked into their hotel on Gardiner ...
News Ireland » Laois: Lovely Laois Homecoming Festival returns as Trudi Lalor invites diaspora back to the heart of Ireland
This September, the festival will return for its second year from September 4 to September 6, organised by its founder Laois singer Trudi Lalor. The singer, renowned for her hit cover of ‘Lovely Laois ...
News Ireland » Laois: People power - County Laois locals guard the county's heritage and nature
“Many visitors come to Laois, passing through the midlands — our job is to remind them that there’s good reason to stay here for a little longer.” So says farmer and brewer David Walsh-Kemmis — his ...
News Ireland » Laois: At the heart of Ireland, Laois is the ideal strategic business hub
With an unrivalled location at the heart of Ireland, an educated workforce, robust infrastructure and strong transport links, Laois is a well-resourced and strategic hub for business, both indigenous ...
News Ireland » Laois: Irish people left divided after TikTok star says Laois is best county in Ireland
IRISH people have been left divided after a TikTok star branded Laois as the best county in Ireland. Hector, @lehectorlopez on the video platform, has been travelling Ireland and ranking every county, ...
News Ireland » Laois: Laois v Carlow as it happened in the All-Ireland Hurling qualifier
Carlow recorded a historic win in Croke Park two weeks ago to claim the 2017 Christy Ring Cup. That victory sealed their only piece of silverware for the year, and booked their place in the ...