Eight young players to watch out for in the senior ‘A’ championship
The senior 'A' championship begins tonight as the Laois club hurling scene gets into full swing.
There are four games to look forward to this...
Laois man comes top of the class in Masters in Organic Farming
Coming from a background in agriculture and land management policy, Laois man Stephen Meredith was looking to develop his knowledge of organic farming.
The 35-year-old...
E-tendering framework killing small local businesses
The rules and regulations that compel agencies like Laois County Council to put contracts out for quotes by e-tender is detrimental to Laois businesses...
The Heath continue their march towards three All-Irelands in a row
The Heath senior mixed rounders team continued their march towards winning three All-Ireland titles in a row with an impressive victory over Laois rivals...
Three-man committee set up as search for new Laois football manager begins in earnest
Laois GAA have begun the process of finding a new Laois senior football manager following John Sugrue's decision to step down after two years...
This year’s preview of the Senior ‘A’ hurling championship
This year's Senior 'A' hurling championship gets underway this week with eight teams vying for glory.
Ballyfin, having been relegated last year from senior, will...
Laois camogie player brings her beloved national sport to Uganda
What a great sight to see.
Laois camogie player Rosemarie Bermingham may just have recruited over 30 eager young players to her club and county...
Laois GAA LOETB Centre of Excellence to be officially opened
Laois GAA are rolling out the red carpet for the official opening of the LOETB Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise on Wednesday, August 7...
Those dreaded words, ‘subject to funding’
You know the feeling.
Everyone’s been there at some stage or other.
Those dreaded words: “It’s not you, it’s me.”
Well, there is a political equivalent at...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 2, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Shane Brophy
Doonane Road, Crettyard, Laois
15 Cois Na Habhainn, Green Mill Lane Portlaoise....
Castletown see off Portlaoise in SHC opener and all of tonight’s GAA results
Tonight saw the opening game of the senior hurling championship unfold in O'Moore Park, along with plenty of other games across the junior spheres...
Castletown halt Portlaoise comeback to earn first victory of the senior hurling championship
Castletown 2-20 Portlaoise 0-17
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Round 1
It was meeting between the two teams involved in this year's relegation battle - with the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Portlaoise take on Castletown in SHC Round...
We're here in O'Moore Park for the opening game of the Laois senior hurling championship.
Portlaoise take on Castletown at 7.30pm this evening in the...
Power outrage affecting more than 3,000 people in Laois
A fault in Pallas, Portlaoise, is affecting 3,035 customers this evening.
The fault began at 6.06pm and is due to last until 7.15pm.
A message on...
Sadness following passing of former Laois hurling manager
There is deep sadness following the sad passing of a former Laois senior hurling manager.
63-year-old Kilkenny native Brendan Fennelly died yesterday.
The Ballyhale clubman is...
Laois Councillor questions the need for 62 new houses in Stradbally
A Laois County Councillor has questioned if there is a need for 62 new local authority houses in Stradbally.
Under the rebuilding Ireland Construction Programme,...
Our guide to what’s on this August Bank Holiday weekend
Brought to you by Laois Tourism
It’s another busy weekend in Laois with so much on for everyone in the family.
The 10th Durrow Scarecrow...
Our first football Team of The Week of 2019 following opening round of championship
The football championship has resumed and you know what that means – it is our first installment of the Team of The Week for...
Eight young players to watch out for in senior hurling championship
The most important competition in club hurling in Laois gets underway tonight as the Senior hurling championship begins.
There are four games to look forward...
The Danes are coming!! Retail giants JYSK set for opening day in Portlaoise
Retail giant JYSK (pronounced “yoosk”) is set to open at Laois Shopping Centre at 9am on Thursday, August 8.
The store fit-out is almost complete...
17 different characters you’ll see at every Debs
As Debs season is upon us in all its glory, we thought it might be suitable to mention the 17 different types of people,...
A preview of this year’s Laois Senior Hurling Championship
The Bob O'Keefe Cup gets underway on Thursday as Portlaoise go into battle with Castletown in Group B.
Camross are looking to win the Bob...
O’Moore Park to host bumper day of All-Ireland U-20 action this Saturday
O'Moore Park, Portlaoise will be the place to be this coming Saturday as it hosts a massive All Ireland double-header.
The first game is between...
Graiguecullen and Clonaslee St Manman’s ladies claim league title wins
Graiguecullen and Clonaslee St Manman's ladies have claimed the division 2 and division 3 league titles respectively.
Graiguecullen came up against St Joseph's in the...
Derelict Laois property a danger to the public
It’s been another long running saga but the danger of a derelict Laois property inflicting serious injury on an unsuspecting member of the public...
Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 171 Renault Kadjar from €68 per week
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 171 Renault Kadjar Dynamique.
With a finance option in place, this car could...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 1, 2019
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Shane Brophy
Doonane Road, Crettyard, Laois
15 Cois Na Habhainn, Green Mill Lane Portlaoise....
Remember the Game: Portlaoise deny Castletown six-in-a-row in 2004
Portlaoise 2-8 Castletown 0-7
Laois Credit Union SHC Final 2004
Ahead of tonight's clash between Portlaoise and Castletown in the first round in Group B of...