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Laois GAA are to once again attempt to reduce the senior football championship from 16 teams to 12.
A proposed restructuring has been sent to the clubs detailing how the senior grade would be reduced to 12 teams in time...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Borris-Kilcotton v Clonad
Laois JHC 'C' Final in COE at 7.15pm
Two more pieces of silverware will be handed out this evening with a double...
Laois County Council has been named as the host organisation for the upcoming Climate Carnival 2025, taking place at Ballintubbert Gardens and House.
Over two days, September 29 and 30, 500 changemakers from across business, creative, science and activist sectors...
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
Our latest Laois Hurling Podcast is here and this one focuses exclusively on the lower grades.
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett are here where they discuss games in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Mary Lally (née Behan)
Ballyroan, Laois, R32W3Y9 / Abbeyleix, Laois/Bray, Wicklow
On 17th September Patricia Mary Lally (née Behan), Abbeyleix and formerly Bray, passed away peacefully, in the care of her...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Stradbally 3-4 Arles-Kilcruise 0-10
Laois JFC 'C' Semi Final
Stradbally proved once again that goals win games as they got the better of Arles-Kilcruise this...
Heywood Community School proudly hosted its inaugural “Heywood Unplugged” Multi-Activity Day recently.
This was a vibrant celebration of student wellbeing, teamwork, and school spirit.
The event brought together the entire school community for a day filled with laughter, movement, and meaningful...
Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has called on the Minister for Health and the HSE to urgently intervene in the case of a Laois nursing home.
This is following the news earlier this week that HIQA has gone to Portlaoise...
In this series, we speak to high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their success.
From early career choices to pivotal moments, challenges overcome, and advice for the next generation, each interview offers a...
Portlaoise Institute proudly celebrated the achievements of its students recently, hosting two graduation ceremonies at the Killeshin Hotel.
The dual events were held to accommodate the record number of over 500 students who completed their studies during the last academic...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Courtwood v Graiguecullen
Laois JFC 'C' Semi Final in COE at 7pm
The Centre of Excellence is the venue for the Laois Shopping Centre JFC...
Your local development company, Laois Partnership Company (LPC), is seeking the views and opinions of the people of Laois in forming its new strategic plan.
The company is asking people to fill out a short survey on their experiences of...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
May McCormack (née Flanagan)
Drummond, Rosenallis, Laois/Killeigh, Offaly
May McCormack nee Flanagan Drummond, Rosenallis, Co. Laois and formerly of The Meeghlans, Killeigh, Co. Offaly.
Passed away peacefully Monday 15th of September surrounded by...
Portlaoise College is looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to the Mountrath Road for this year’s Open Nights on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th September.
Both evenings will begin at 7 pm with an address from Principal Noel Daly,...
A workshop focusing on Communicating your Hospitality and Tourism Business’ Green and Sustainability Credentials will take place on Tuesday, September 30 from 10am to 1pm in the Talbot Hotel Carlow.
The workshop is open to businesses operating in the tourism...
Clonad GAA Club is set to celebrate Culture Night 2025 with a unique community event that promises an unforgettable evening of film, music, and togetherness, along with a cuplá focail as gaeilge.
This is a massive week for the club...
Laois player Mark White became the latest player to fall fowl of the wrath of The Traitors on the popular RTE show last night.
He was 'murdered' by Traitors Paudie and Nick at the start of the most recent episode.
On...
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
Even away from the hectic weekend of senior football championship quarter-finals, there was an amount of action beyond the bright lights of O'Moore Park.
In this episode, Steven...
We're getting down to business now. The senior hurling championship quarter-finals are down for decision this weekend as well as semi-finals in the two intermediate grades.
We also have Junior 'A' and 'C' hurling finals as well as a novel-looking...
Following a morning of heavy rainfall, the athletes that braved the elements for the 32nd Luggacurren 10k had yet again another very successful event.
The race got off to a lively start with Brian Kelly, St. Abban’s AC and Jack...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
May McCormack (née Flanagan)
Drummond, Rosenallis, Laois/Killeigh, Offaly
May McCormack nee Flanagan Drummond, Rosenallis, Co. Laois and formerly of The Meeghlans, Killeigh, Co. Offaly.
Passed away peacefully Monday 15th of September surrounded by...
Laois County Councillors have voted not to nominate any candidate to give them the opportunity to run for President of Ireland.
Independent candidate Gareth Sheridan received a proposer and a seconder resulting in a vote.
In the end, 11 Councillors voted...
It is a big day in Laois County Council as candidates seeking nomination to be able to run for president of Ireland are here.
Laois County Council, as is the case with all councils, can only give their nomination to...
The Laois Football Podcast is brought to you in association with the LOETB
The latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast is here and it looks back at two competitions.
Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller as the pair reflect...
Making Tracks, a low carbon, slow tourism enterprise, located in Ballybrophy, comprising of glamping, horse drawn wagon tours and Irish Country House hostel is now open for bookings.
Making Tracks has officially opened for Accommodation, and Horse-Drawn Wagon Experiences.
The project...
St Mary’s CBS, Portlaoise, has been honoured with a coveted AIMS Award for their outstanding 2025 production of Grease.
The chairman of AIMS, Gerry Sweeney, visited the school recently to present the award, which recognised the production with the title...
Sarsfields 7-13 Timahoe 2-11
Laois Ladies SFC Quarter Final
Sarsfields have booked their spot in the semi-finals after a comprehensive win over Timahoe in Mountmellick GAA on Sunday evening.
Mo Nerney opened the scoring from a placed ball while Clare Conlon replied...
Spink Comhaltas celebrated 40 years in 2023 and to mark this milestone, a history of the branch was researched and published at the end of that year.
Written by former chairman Lawrence Vesey, this branch history is one of the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Agnes McEvoy (née Dollard)
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Agnes McEvoy (nee Dollard), Marian Avenue, Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully on the 14th of September 2025 surrounded by her loving family at Midlands Regional...
