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World class racers head to Laois for tough mountain stage of Rás na mBan

Rás na mBan international cycle race is getting set to visit county Laois for the first time this year when top international riders from all over the world head to The Cut in the Slieve Blooms on Friday, September 6th. Riders in the 14th edition of ...

29 Aug 2019 at 18:47

Local News

Good news is bad news for Slieve Blooms roads collapsed by trucks

An increase in jobs in the Slieve Bloom mountain area is also causing damage to roads, a local councillor says. Cllr James Kelly has asked Laois County Council to prevent a road from collapsing into a residence, at Coolrain. “This is all about ...

08 Jan 2021 at 19:12

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Portarlington fitness trainer prepares to cycle the Rocky Mountains for Laois Hospice

Portarlington fitness fanatic John Bolton is preparing for an incredible 4,500km cycle, covering the length of the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico, with the hope of raising €10,000 for Laois Hospice. John, 49, plans to cycle on high ...

11 Jan 2017 at 16:27

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Wild mountain goat removed from cage at fair as temperatures soar

A wild mountain goat has been removed from its cage at Puck Fair in Co Kerry as temperatures soared. As part of Ireland’s oldest traditional Puck fair, a wild goat is crowned King Puck and placed in a cage on a 50-foot tall platform. The ...

11 Aug 2022 at 17:12

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures- Rosy cheeks at Rosenallis Bonnie Baby Comp

The Festival of the Mountain took place in Rosenallis on Sunday August 25, and saw buggies and bouncing babies flock to the Bonnie Baby Competition. Photographer Alan LaCasse (amlacassephotography) snapped some adorable pics of the ...

26 Aug 2024 at 12:53

Your Community

Big clean up in Laois village ahead of festival day

A big clean up is planned in Rosenallis this week ahead of the return of the Festival of the Mountain and Vintage Rally on Sunday, August 25. Volunteers are being sought to help get the village in tip top shape with lots of ...

21 Aug 2024 at 18:52

Local News

Laois Civil Defence rescue two lost hikers in the Slieve Blooms

Laois Civil Defence helped rescue two lost hikers in the Slieve Bloom Mountains today. Units from Portlaoise were called to the Slieve Blooms by South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association. “A busy day for a number of our ...

02 Apr 2025 at 20:37

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Coillte working to find funding for Slieve Bloom mountain bike trail

The much anticipated Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trail might never be built, with funding not yet found, and Coillte now reviewing all of its mountain bike projects. However Coillte insists its work is ongoing to find a ...

24 May 2017 at 08:00

Events & Listings

'We pray it's a fine day' huge Laois community agricultural show

Laois has no National Ploughing Championships this year but another farming day is ready to warmly welcome thousands of visitors. The Clonaslee Show takes place on Sunday, September 14, with something for everyone in ...

08 Sept 2025 at 19:52

Local News

Hot summer punctures progress Laois mountain bike trail

The drought conditions of Summer 2018 have caused a setback on the opening of the Slieve Bloom Mountain Bike Trails, according to Coillte. The state forestry body updated the Leinster Express with progress on the ...

23 Sept 2018 at 14:15

Weather

Orange fire warning extended for Laois amid hot weather

Coillte has extended its fire risk warning in Laois following a week of dry weather. The Department of Agriculture has extended the Status Orange, High Forest Fire Risk Warning, which will remain in place ...

07 Apr 2025 at 20:53

Local News

Gardaí and rescuers rush to Laois mountain as two people go missing

Gardaí and Civil Defence volunteers successfully located and helped two walkers who got lost in the Slieve Bloom Mountains yesterday evening. A total of 15 personnel made up of gardaí and rescuers from ...

03 Nov 2024 at 10:32

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