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There is sadness in Laois this week at the death of John Hyland from Ballylinan, a man known far and wide in a variety...
Senator Maria McCormack has called on the government to urgently reverse its decision to withdraw funding for medication blister packs.
Senator McCormack has warned that...
Camross Camogie Club savoured a landmark afternoon in Croke Park on Sunday as they overcame Ballincollig of Cork to secure the All-Ireland Club Intermediate...
There were wild scenes of celebration as Camross made camogie history in Croke Park on Sunday.
They were crowned All-Ireland Intermediate club camogie champions -...
Grangenolvin of Kildare were crowned Leinster Junior club champions yesterday in SETU Carlow.
They got the better of Carlow side The Fighting Cocks by 1-12...
There's a sign that appears in Camross on the big occasions.
Propped up in a ditch, on the side of the road, it looks like...
IFA President Francie Gorman, accompanied by his son Tom (11), will depart on a tractor from the Irish Farm Centre this morning to arrive...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Mealy
14 Geraldine Road, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Predeceased by his loving wife Teresa, parents Margaret and Patrick,...
Camross’ historic All-Ireland Club Intermediate Camogie success unfolded amid a pulsating atmosphere in Croke Park, as black and amber filled the Hogan Stand and...
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Clan na nGael 1-12 Barrow Gaels 1-8
Laois U-20...
Camross 1-14 Ballincollig (Cork) 1-10
All Ireland Intermediate Club Camogie Final
Camross are All Ireland intermediate club camogie champions following a stunning - and fully deserved...
The final GAA weekend of the year is here and we have a big Live Blog to take you through the action.
There are two...
'Jungle' Joe Phelan is set to return to O'Moore Park in 2026 following an appearance on the stage at the 3 Arena last night...
These days we find ourselves plunged into the depths of winter darkness.
Nature seems to have fallen asleep and yet in its raw and empty...
Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc continues to lead the way in innovative teaching, digital creativity and student voice with its rapidly expanding bilingual podcasting programme.
As...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Florence (Florie) Geoghegan (née Cantwell)
Sandyhill Gardens, Ballymun, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
Formerly of Durrow, Co. Laois.
11th December, 2025....
A new partnership has been launched for Transition Year students in nine schools across Laois and Offaly - the LOETB TY Digital Arts Programme.
This...
Portlaoise College was a hub of innovation and excitement this week as Transition Year students took part in SciFest, the annual celebration of science,...
Laois County Council has been called upon to carry out works on the bridge in Castletown as it is almost fully blocked with silt.
The...
Raheen Vintage Club held their annual presentation night recently, celebrating another hugely successful year for the club and community.
A total of €9,600 was donated...
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to 'honour the Commitments in the Programme for Government on the school building projects...
Mountrath Community School held its annual Christmas Carol Service, bringing students, staff, and families together to celebrate the festive season in a warm and...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Madeleine (Madge) O'Grady (née Farrell)
Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Madeleine (Madge) O' Grady (nee...
Gardai confirmed they have made four arrests in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise following an alleged assault.
The incident, described as an 'assault causing harm',...
Laois County Fire and Rescue Service has strengthened its fleet with the addition of two new state-of-the-art fire appliances, which will serve the communities...
Laois GAA have announced the selection of U-20 footballer and hurler of the year for 2025.
Unsurprisingly, both selections come from players from the respective...
History will be made in Croke Park this weekend as a camogie team from Camross will contest an All-Ireland final.
They are heading to GAA...
Laois GAA will bring a motion to next year's annual congress to do away with the preliminary quarter-finals in the All Ireland SHC and...
Ahead of this year's Laois senior hurling final, Camross great Mattie Collier joked on the Laois Hurling Podcast that Rob Tyrell was "our Teddy...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Betty) Dillon
Charter Road, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Elizabeth, better known as Betty...
