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Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Francis Breen
Cooleshall, Roscrea, Tipperary/Laois
Denis Francis Breen, Cooleshall, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Died suddenly 29th March...
ACFL Division 4: Barrowhouse ease to another big win as Graigue v The Rock...
Barrowhouse 2-17 Killeshin 1-3
ACFL Division 4 Round 2
Barrowhouse recorded their second big win of their Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 4 campaign as they...
LIVE BLOG: Laois hurlers take on Carlow in NHL Division 2 final
The Laois hurlers are in Dr Cullen Park this afternoon to take on Carlow in the NHL Division 2 final.
Both sides have already secured...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 31, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Francis Breen
Cooleshall, Roscrea, Tipperary / Laois
Denis Francis Breen, Cooleshall, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Died suddenly...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois bid to claim NFL Division 4...
With promotion already secured, the Laois footballers bid to claim the NFL Division 4 title in Croke Park today when they take on Leitrim.
Leitrim...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pilar Delaney (née Lujan-Gabaldon)
43 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois, R32 C5F6
Pilar passed away peacefully in her...
Laois Football Memory: Looking back on a lower league success in 1978
Laois adult teams winning finals have been few and far between over the years though some stand out more than others, naturally enough.
The 2003...
Calls for Good Friday to be made a public holiday for all workers
It causes confusion every year. Is Good Friday a working day? Who is off? Who is on? What's open, what's not?
The Labour Party are...
“People of Laois deserve better than what this Government has to offer” – TD...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that house prices in Laois are 'out of control thanks to bad Government policy and decision...
Laois rugby player called up to Ireland Women’s Six Nations squad for Italy clash
A Laois rugby player has been called up as a replacement on the Ireland rugby panel to take on Italy in the Women's Six...
In Pictures: Presentation made as long-serving Laois organist and choir founder retires
The St. Joseph's Sunday Choir made presentations to the retiring organist, Audrey Whelan, at a function in the Hollow Bar in Mountmellick recently.
Audrey's family...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois senior hurling captain Aaron Dunphy ahead of Sunday’s final v...
We are just two days away from the National Hurling League Division 2A final between Laois and Carlow in Dr Cullen Park.
Ahead of Sunday’s...
Talking Sport Podcast: Previewing the weekend as Laois contest two National League finals
It is a huge weekend on the GAA front with the footballers and hurlers set to contest National League finals.
Up first, the Laois footballers...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Evelyn Connor (née Read)
Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Laois / Raheny, Dublin
Evelyn Connor (nee Read), Maryborough Village,...
Death occurs of former Laois football great Liam Doran from Killeshin
The death has occurred of Liam Doran from Killeshin, a man regarded as one of the finest Laois footballers of his era.
Liam, who represented...
In Pictures: Tough conditions as Laois minor footballers battle with Dublin in Leinster opener
The Laois minor footballers were beaten by Dublin in Round 1 of the Leinster championship in the Centre of Excellence last night.
Ger Slevin’s charges...
Property: 25 acre residential farm for sale at Raggetstown, Ballinakill, Co Laois, with Hennessy...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market this 25 acre residential farm at Raggetstown, Ballinakill, Co. Laois (Eircode R32 HK10). These lands...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois football captain Evan O’Carroll ahead of Division 4 final
We are just two days away from the National Football League Division 4 final between Laois and Leitrim in Croke Park.
Ahead of Saturday's showdown...
Rugby: Portlaoise RFC U-14 girls advance to league cup final and Kettle Festival a...
Greystones 10 Portlaoise 24
Leinster U-14 Girls Rugby League Semi Final
Portlaoise travelled to Greystones on Saturday where the pitch was in perfect condition for this...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oliver Grogan
6 The Green, Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois / Stradbally, Laois / Dublin
The death has occurred...
SOLAS Garden Centre in Portarlington: Bank Holiday Weekend events and offers
As another bank holiday approaches, SOLAS Eco Garden Centre gears up to offer a whole host of events catering to all age groups.
Mark your...
Several young Laois people honoured at Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards 2024
The 2024 Laois/Offaly Garda Divisional Youth Awards took place recently The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.
The awards ceremony honours young people from the Laois/Offaly Garda Division...
In Pictures: Wet, wet, wet – Laois U-20 footballers get championship campaign off to...
The Laois U-20 footballers are up and running in their Leinster championship campaign following a hard-earned 3-8 to 0-10 win over Carlow in Portlaoise...
Talking Sport Podcast: U-20 footballers beat Carlow, Kieran Kelly interview and will it ever...
Laois U-20 football manager Kieran Kelly was pleased with his side on Tuesday night after they eeked out a hard-earned win over Carlow in...
Both Laois teams set for live TV coverage in league finals
Both the Laois senior hurlers and footballers will be live on TG4's various platforms this weekend in their National League finals.
The Laois footballers take...
St Abban’s impress at National 10k Road Championships in Dunboyne
The Dunboyne 10k incorporated the National 10k Championships this year, with a large number of athletes taking to the start line in search of...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oleksandr Yasnitskyl
C/O Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow, Laois, R32NW25
Formerly from the Odessa Region, Ukraine. He passed...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Croke Park beckons – final details confirmed for Laois teams in...
It's a busy weekend of Laois GAA action - with four county teams in action as well as a host of adult and underage...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oleksandr Yasnitskyl
C/O Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow, Laois, R32NW25
Formerly from the Odessa Region, Ukraine. He passed...
Sadness in Athy at death of well-known publican and noted sports man Ger Clancy
The death has occurred of well-known Athy publican Ger Clancy and one of the town's most decorated sports stars. He was aged in his...