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A fourth Vitality Hub announced for Laois will ‘support physical activities,...

Laois Sports Partnership, in association with Sport Ireland, have announced that Laois have received funding for their fourth Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub. This...

ACHL Division 1: Impressive Portlaoise enjoy first league win at the...

Abbeyleix 0-19 Portlaoise 3-27 ACHL Division 1 Round 2 Portlaoise proved too strong in the second half as they beat Abbeyleix by 17 points in Round...

ACHL Division 1: Ruthless efficiency from Camross punishes Abbeyleix in League...

Camross 1-17 Abbeyleix 0-18 ACHL Division 1 Round 1 The last time these sides met was in the 2023 County final in O'Moore Park. Camross memorably came...

Speed limit changes expected across Ireland according to Laois County Council

Mr James Dowling, Senior Executive Engineer at Laois County Council has revealed that the Department of Transport is preparing legislation for changes to speed...

Two local County Councillors join forces to call for Master Plan...

Two local County Councillors have joined forces to call for a Master Plan to be prepared in Abbeyleix Fine Gael Cllr Barry Walsh and Fianna...

A busy weekend around Laois for An Garda Síochána including multiple...

It was a busy couple of days in Laois over the weekend for An Garda Síochána, who reported multiple car seizures across the county. Abbeyleix...

‘There was a song from Abbeyleix that was about me, it...

George Clooney is one of the most recognisable faces in the world, and the Hollywood icon can trace his Irish roots all the way...

Internationally renowned chef set to open restaurant and guesthouse outside Laois...

An internationally renowned chef has announced his intention to open a restaurant and a guesthouse on a site just outside of Abbeyleix. Cúán Greene, a...

In Pictures: ‘Winter Wander’ around Abbeyleix proves a popular success

Laois PPN Member Groups received a warm welcome for 'Winter Wander', a guided tour of Abbeyleix – winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town 2023. The guided...

Laois U-20 HC Final: More underage success for The Harps after...

The Harps 4-16 Abbeyleix 1-10 Laois Shopping Centre U-20 Hurling Championship Final The Harps' dominance of the underage hurling scene in 2023 has continued with an...

Enda Rowland taking positives from a great season with Abbeyleix

The dust has settled on another fantastic Laois senior hurling championship, with Camross getting the better of Abbeyleix in the final. Abbeyleix and Laois goalkeeper,...

Laois U-20 HC: Abbeyleix make third championship final after incredible come-back...

Abbeyleix 1-16 Camross 1-13 Laois U-20 ‘A’ HC Semi Final Abbeyleix are through to the final of the 2023 Laois U-20 hurling championship, after an incredible...

Abbeyleix builds on 64 years of Tidy Towns’ effort for big...

“The win is a nice endorsement of good work delivered but the real motivation is to make things better for our community and create...

Work never stops as Abbeyleix continue to make strides as a...

Abbeyleix is now making significant strides as a green and sustainable town, according to Robbie Quinn, Tidy Towns chairman, fresh from their brilliant recent...
Clough-Ballacolla U-20

Laois U-20 HC: Clough-Ballacolla break new ground – and record impressive...

Clough-Ballacolla 3-21 Abbeyleix 5-10 Laois U-20 HC Round 3 The small village of Clough hosted its first competitive hurling game of modern times this morning, with...

In Pictures: Serious effort for Abbeyleix fundraising Fancy Dress party

Talk about a serious effort! Morrissey's of Abbeyleix hosted their annual Halloween Fancy Dress event on Sunday night - and those in attendance went above...

Laois County Councillors call for a civic reception for Abbeyleix –...

Laois County Councillors have called for Abbeyleix to receive a civic reception, following the town's recent victory. Abbeyleix was named Ireland’s Tidiest Town at the...

Laois U-15 ‘B’ HC Final: Brilliant Borris-Kilcotton prove far too strong...

Borrris-Kilcotton 5-18 Abbeyleix 0-7 Laois U-15 'B' Hurling Championship Final  Borris-Kilcotton were on top form this morning as they scored a whopping 5-18 to ensure they...

In Pictures: Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre celebrates graduates

On Friday last the Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre (FETC) held its annual graduation ceremony at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel. The ceremony was...

People First Credit Union – Join our team and make a...

Are you passionate about your community and looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact? People First Credit Union is excited to invite all...

PJ Peacock: ‘We’d 10 or 11 wides in the first half....

Abbeyleix manager PJ Peacock says nerves got the better of his side on Sunday in the club’s first senior county final in 74 years. Speaking...

Laois SHC Final: Magical Mossy’s 15 minute first half hat-trick helps...

Camross 4-18 Abbeyleix 0-14 Laois Shopping Centre SHC Final  Camross have claimed their 27th Laois SHC title after an emphatic victory over Abbeyleix in O'Moore Park...

Laois MHC ‘A’ Final: 11-goal thriller in minor final as The...

The Harps 7-15 Abbeyleix 4-12 Minor A Hurling Championship Final  The Harps overturned a six-point first half deficit to come out on top by 12 points...

In Pictures: Abbeyleix school children give it socks as county final...

The school children of Abbeyleix went above and beyond for the local hurling team ahead of Sunday's historic Laois senior final appearance. Not since 1949...

WATCH: Billy Phelan interview – the man who has published the...

In this special episode of the Talking Sport podcast, we interview Billy Phelan, the Abbeyleix man who has recently published a very impressive history...

Abbeyleix captain Carroll hails the influence of youth following remarkable run...

Abbeyleix captain Oisin Carroll is hoping for back-to-back successes after lifting the Premier Intermediate trophy last year. If successful, it would complete a remarkable achievement...
PJ Peacock

Abbeyleix manager PJ Peacock: “Team driven teams are what win county...

Abbeyleix are heading into their first Senior Hurling Championship final in 74 years, and club legend PJ Peacock is at the helm. He managed the...

Talking Sport Podcast: SHC preview – PJ Peacock, Oisin Carroll, David...

The countdown is on for the Laois Senior hurling championship final which is set to take place on Sunday in O'Moore Park. It will be...

Councillors have their say on an exciting weekend of hurling –...

The latest meeting of Laois County Council saw numerous Cllrs threw their weight behind various GAA clubs from around the county. It all began when...

Fionan Mahony: “Days like that separate the men from the mice”

Abbeyleix forward Fionan Mahony was in jubilant form after his side reached the Laois SHC final for the first time since 1949. Sunday's semi final...