In Pictures: Massive crowd in attendance as Clonad GAA celebrate 2025 with Dinner Dance
It was standing room only in the Killeshin Hotel on Saturday evening as Clonad GAA gathered for a dinner dance.
More than 170 people were...
Weekend Sport: 120 brilliant pictures from Town’s Cup rugby, Laois v Limerick and Laois...
It was an extremely busy weekend of sport in Laois with games across Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, the Laois footballers began their National Football...
Tommy Fitzgerald: ‘We would be disappointed with the second half performance’
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Adrian Freeman Park, Tooreen was...
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Applications open for September intake at Portlaoise Institute
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JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to fill a number of roles
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Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 26, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Bergin
Timahoe, Laois
Andy passed away suddenly. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie Goretti, sons...
Rugby: Late McEvoy try – and Hade’s golden boot – helps Portlaoise to thrilling...
Portlaoise 33 Portarlington 28
Leinster Rugby Towns Cup Round 1
There is hardly ever a dull moment when Portlaoise and Portarlington do battle on the rugby...
Ladies NFL Division 3: New rules a big hit as Laois and Fermanagh play...
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Laois 3-13 Fermanagh 3-13
Ladies...
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Heritage Village launches Ireland’s first modern later living community
The first of its kind in Ireland, located in Killenard, Heritage Village offers independence, comfort, security and a true sense of community.
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NHL Division 2: Fantastic first half sees Laois to a comfortable victory over Mayo
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Laois 6-23 Mayo 0-12
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LIVE BLOG: Hurlers in Mayo, ladies footballers in Heywood and Towns Cup rugby local...
The weather is typically bad for the last Sunday in January but it's still a busy day of action across a number of sporting...
Fr Paddy: St Brigid brings with her a story of compassion, generosity, healing and...
I'm very conscious since Christmas I have celebrated too many funerals, thoughts and prayers for so many families at this time living through the...
Five Talking Points as Laois begin league campaign with a draw
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The Laois footballers began their...
NHL Division 2: Into the West as Laois begin league campaign in Mayo
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Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 25, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andy Bergin
Timahoe, Laois
Andy passed away suddenly. Sadly missed by his loving wife Marie Goretti, sons...
NFL Division 3: Laois and Limerick finish all square
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Laois 1-10 Limerick 0-13
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LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois footballers begin league campaign at home...
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The 2026 GAA season gets...
Shock and sadness following the passing of young Stradbally man
There is widespread shock and sadness this weekend following the passing of a young Stradbally man.
Ciaran 'Nelly' O'Neill, who is just 23-years-old, passed away...
Sadness in Abbeyleix at the death of much-loved community man Dan Murphy
Abbeyleix said farewell to one of its much-loved and highly-respected community men this week with the passing of Dan Murphy. He was aged in...
Five Laois footballers players seeking to make a breakthrough – and five more hoping...
Killian Byrne (Ballyroan-Abbey)
Byrne has played minor and U-20 for Laois and has a selection of underage championship medals with Ballyroan-Abbey, including three at U-20...
NFL Division 3: Limerick first up as Laois look to get off to winning...
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Excitement building and prizes available as Ballyfin GAA to host 6k Walk/Run at five...
Ballyfin GAA club’s popular 6km walk/run returns this weekend, giving competitiors the chance to have a look at the stunning Ballyfin Demesne.
The fundraising event...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 24, 2026
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Stokes
Portarlington Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in the wonderful care of...
Laois senior hurling team named for National League Division 2 clash with Mayo
The Laois senior hurling team to face Mayo in Round 1 of the National Hurling League has been named.
Tommy Fitzgerald has named a team...
Laois GAA: Two names in the mix for vice-chairman’s role as vote to be...
There are two candidates proposed to fill the vacant vice-chairman's role on Laois GAA with the position set to be filled at Monday's county...