Elections

Pictured: Elva Kelly congratulated by Padraig Fleming; Ms Kelly with family; Ms Kelly with fellow candidates, TDs, councillors, members and Sen Fiona O'Loughlin.

Fianna Fáil claims "historic moment" marked in Laois after narrow win

Elva Kelly, Joey Kennedy, Willie Ramsbottom, Ross Molloy.

Field of four in Fianna Fáil race for vacant Laois council seat

Cllr Padraig Fleming held aloft by Cllr John Joe Fennelly and Seán Fleming TD at an election count. Also pictured Micheál Martin. Pictures: Alf Harvey

'Exemplary' - Taoiseach's glowing tribute to retiring Laois councillor

Cllr Padraig Fleming, third from left, with Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin, his brother Seán and fellow FF Laois councillors at the recent FF 100th celebration in Portlaoise. Pic: Alf Harvey

Senior Fianna Fáil Laois county councillor to depart politics

PICTURES: Laois Fianna Fáil celebrates centenary on big night in Portlaoise

PICTURES: Fantastic Fianna Fáil 100th celebration in Laois

PICTURES: Fabulous Fianna Fáil 100th celebration in Laois

MEMORY LANE: Bertie steals show in Laois on election campaign trail

Michael Martin in the Dáil. Picture: Maxwells

Laois Fianna Fáil to celebrate centenary with gala night in Portlaoise

A tally from the count centre in Portlaoise earlier today

Laois 'landslide' vote as Catherine Connolly set to become President of Ireland

What people wrote on spoiled Presidential votes including odd Donald Trump messages

People who spoil votes shouldn't get State benefits says Laois Fine Gael Council...

Laois Count Centre earlier today

ELECTION LATEST: First count confirms Laois backing of Catherine Connolly

WATCH: Laois count centre staff stamp spoiled votes

Catherine Connolly pictured canvassing in Portlaoise earlier this year

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Laois TD Brian Stanley congratulates Catherine Connolly

Laois Tally

ELECTION UPDATE: Final tally shows dominant lead for Catherine Connolly in Laoi...

Brian Stanley TD at the Laois Count Centre

Brian Stanley TD delighted as Laois backs Catherine Connolly for President

Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick MD tallies

ELECTION UPDATE: Catherine Connolly is holding a strong lead in Laois
Early tallies suggest a victory for Connolly
Eoghan MacConnell

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TURNOUT LATEST: Tallies show low turnout across Laois

TURNOUT LATEST: Just one in five had voted in the Presidential Election in Laois...

LATEST TURNOUT: Voters in towns across Laois are having their say in the Preside...

Slow voter turnout at booths across Laois this morning

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly are both hoping win Laois votes in their bid to be the next president of Ireland.

Over 70% of Laois residents can vote in the Presidential election

Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly are both hoping to be the next president. Which, if either, will you be voting for?

POLL: How will Laois people vote in the Presidential Election?

Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald, Jim Gavin, Sean Fleming, Cllr Paschal McEvoy, Cllr John Joe Fennelly.

'They picked the wrong candidate,' insists Laois FF councillor

GAA defends visit by Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin to Laois HQ during Portlaoise presi...

Cllr Aisling Moran joined Gareth Sheridan at the Tullamore Show. Pic: Alf Harvey

Garreth Sheridan among small group of Presidential hopefuls entertained in Laois...

Deputy Catherine Connolly visiting Laois

IN PICTURES: Presidential hopeful Catherine Connolly visits Laois

Catherine Connolly on the streets of Portlaoise earlier today

Laois TD believes Sinn Fein should back Catherine Connolly for President
The Independent Galway West TD was canvassing in Portlaoise
Eoghan MacConnell

Conor McGregor who is seeking support to run as a candidate for the Irish presidency.

Conor McGregor among presidential hopefuls contacting Laois County Council

Peter Casey a candidate in the 2018 Irish presidential election, coming second

Businessman Peter Casey writes to Laois Councillors seeking support for Aras bid

35-year-old millionaire launches bid to become youngest Irish President at Tullamore Show

Laois council has not backed presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan

Elaine Mullally contested the Laois constituency at the 2024 General Election..

Laois General Election candidate says 'true Irish' will 'win battle' against Go...

Partnership aims to register young voters Electric Picnic in Laois

Bernie Sanders with his wife, Dr Jane O’Meara Sanders at a rally. File photograph

BREAKING: Bernie Sanders coming to Athy this weekend

Tánaiste Simon Harris was hand in Portlaoise to pay tribute in person to the Charlie Flanagan following his retirement from politics. Pics: Renata Metelicka

‘Giant of Fine Gael’ - Tánaiste's tribute to former Laois TD Charlie Flanagan

WATCH: Laois General Election seventh Count

WATCH: Brian Stanley arrives at Laois Count Centre

WATCH: Laois General Election count concludes with election of Brian Stanley and...

WATCH: Laois Returning Officer declares General Election result

WATCH: Brian Stanley hits out against 'dirty campaign' lead by 'one party' follo...

WATCH: Laois General Election history maker urges people not to give up on their...

WATCH: New Fianna Fáil TD thanks families of all Laois General Election candidat...

Brian Stanley, Sinn Féin, addressed the Count

WATCH: Brian Stanley offers Willie Aird a lift from Laois to Dáil but tells him ...

Senator Maria McCormack to the right of Verona Murphy, Dáil Ceann Comhairle (front centre) with invited other guests on the steps of Leinster House. Pic: Maxwells

Laois history maker to the fore in International Women's Day celebration

Aaron Kelly Laois Sinn Féin Chairperson , Senator Maria McCormack and Deputy Pearse Doherty.

Laois Sinn Féin bring in leading figure to 'strengthen grassroots'

Willie Aird and Simon Harris on the campaign trail at the Ploughing in Ratheniska. Pic: Leinster Express / Laois Live

General Election promise to Laois farmers delivered argues TD

Jason Lynch says it is an 'exciting time' for Sinn Féin in Laois.

Sinn Féin expands Laois ranks with General Election candidate from Portlaoise

Cllr Conor Bergin, Laois Fine Gael representative for the Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District.

Laois Fine Gael man fails to make national political breakthrough

Maria McCormack was declared elected to Seanad over the Bank Holiday weekend..

'Laois has a strong Sinn Féin voice in Leinster House' says new Portlaoise-based...

Maria McCormack with Mary Lou McDonald at the Sinn Fein General Election Convention in Laois.

Laois Sinn Féin woman based in Portlaoise makes electoral history

Sean Fleming celebrating victory at the Laois General Election Count centre in Portlaoise in 2024. Pic: Alf Harvey

Laois frozen out of Government's team of ministers

Laios independent Brian Stanley is aligned with eight TDs for speaking time and other Dáil rights.

Laois TD Brian Stanley to share time with Green Party leader in Dáil

Dáil Éireann. Pic: Maxwells

No senior Laois Minister as just one Midlander in new Cabinet

Fine Gael's Willie Aird and Fianna Fáil's Seán Fleming will be waiting for news this week from the Taoiseach.

Laois TDs would serve as Ministers when Government forms if picked

Cllr Conor Bergin represents the Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District.

Laois councillor confirms bid for seat in the Seanad

Mary Lou McDonald will be in Laois for the General Election Convention where Maria McCormack is to seek the Sinn Féin nominaiton

Laois Seanad candidate hopes to open Sinn Féin office in Portlaoise

Caroline Dwane Stanley with husband Brian Stanley after he left Sinn Féin also pictured Mary Lou McDonald with Sinn Féin TDs in the Dáil.

Annus horribilis for Mary Lou McDonald and Sinn Féin in Laois after Stanley row