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There's nothing like a mid-week championship match in O'Moore Park.
Well, there probably is, but it's still a pleasant experience to rock up to the Laois GAA headquarters of a summer's evening...
There is sadness in Mountrath Golf Club and the local community in Ballybrophy near Borris-in-Ossory following the death of Carol Sinnott following a short illness.
Carol was the current Lady Captain in Mountrath Golf Club and a very active and...
Portlaoise teenager Jordan Percy is not letting his visual impairment stop him from wrestling, and is even competing in the Irish Open Wrestling competitions later this year.
"I like the way that when I'm in wrestling class it feels as...
There are only three days to go before Rathdowney Easyriders take up another mammoth 220km cycle in Clonakilty, Cork.
This will be the 16th year that the Easyriders are raising funds for worthwhile charities - this year's charity being the...
Junior 'C' hurling is no place for the faint-hearted. Junior 'C' hurling between Ballypickas and Rosenallis is definitely the type of game you'd want to have your wits about.
Those two clubs meet in the championship this evening in Rosenallis...
One Portlaoise man has been hailed a hero after helping a young man at the scene of an accident outside Portlaoise last Friday, July 27.
Trevor Fennell from St Brigid's Place Portlaoise found the man who suffered an injury on...
An extraordinary exhibition exploring the rich history of a former coalmine is now open at Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise.
The Wolfhill Coalmine Project follows a year of painstaking research by a local miner's grandson, who gathered considerable information about the...
A decision as to who will be appointed as the new Laois senior hurling manager is expected to be made within the next two weeks.
It's believed that the selection committee comprised of Eamon Jackman, Niall Rigney and Declan Conroy have...
Superintendent Anthony Petit has said he doesn't believe we have a problem with hate crimes in Laois.
Following news of two arrests made in connection with a recent assault on a gay couple in a Portlaoise housing estate, Petit said...
After a brief respite, Laois club championship action resumes again this evening with two main games down for decision.
Emo and Arles-Killeen meet in their Laois SFC Round 1 replay while Rathdowney-Errill and Clonad clash in the Qualifier section of...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Laura Hayes (née Moriarty)
Johnstown Road, Rathdowney, Laois / Durrow, Laois / Johnstown, Kilkenny
Hayes (nèe Moriarty), Durrow and Rathdowney, Co. Laois and Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny. July 27th 2018,...
Ballyroan-Abbey's excellent underage record continued this evening when they posted a big win over Killeshin-Crettyard in the U-17 Football League Division 1 final.
In what was a repeat of last year's U-16 league final that Ballyroan-Abbey also won, they had...
Laois County Councillor Ben Brennan has hit out at Irish Water over their decision not to connect to a water supply in his area of Laois - despite a severe shortage at the moment, one that is badly affecting...
Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Justice and Equality, has strongly defended his department’s Community based CCTV scheme,
This follows claims from some local authorities that it was putting extra responsibilities on them.
The scheme, which is funded to the tune of...
A group of men from the Portlaoise Men’s Shed have completed a Digital Skills Course at the Portlaoise Enterprise Centre on Thursday, July 27.
Tutor Siobhan Bergin-Corri presented each of the participants with their tablet upon completion of the ten-hour...
Body & Soul returns to its roots to celebrate landmark 15th year as the creative centre of Electric Picnic.
Today the programme for the much beloved Body & Soul Village was unveiled - right at the heart of Stradbally’s bedecked...
The lake in the Summerhill will be protected in the Portlaoise's draft local area plan.
Fears were raised about what will happen to the lake in Aughnaharna during a lengthy debate at a special meeting to discuss the local area...
The town of Abbeyleix has always been a charming place and this beautiful family home, brought to the market by Clement Herron Real Estate is the epitome of that.
Sweetview is located in a much sought after area on the Ballacolla Road...
Portlaoise AFC 4 Allenwood Celtic 3 - After extra time
Kildare Soccer League Joe Rooney Cup Quarter-final
The Portlaoise AFC Ladies soccer team qualified for the Joe Rooney Cup Semi Final on Monday evening after a hard fought win against a...
A long-range weather forceast is putting temperatures at an incredible 28C in Ireland over the Bank Holiday weekend.
While Laois saw blustery winds and rain last weekend, this looks set to clear up over the coming days.
Met Eireann state that...
Bord na Móna is planning a major development Portlaoise that will see up to 80,000 tonnes of commercial food waste, brown bin waste and animal waste to create gas for power generation.
The plan was announced by the company in...
A number of positions have been rearranged within the Church of Ireland.
Reverend Dean McDonnell will become the next dean of Ossory, it has recently been revealed.
Rev McDonnell has previously been rector of Dunfanaghy, Raymunterdoney and Tullaghbegley in the diocese...
The Friends of the Portlaoise Hospital are hosting a table quiz in Kavanagh's Pub, Portlaoise on Friday, August 10 at 8pm.
All money raised at the event will go towards purchasing items to improve patient care at The Midlands Regional...
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The future of Ballylinan GAA looks safe in these young footballers hands.
The sun shone brightly in Ballylinan as the young stars of the future sharpened their footballing skills under...
As we enter August, championships across all grades and codes are getting down to business.
This week, Laois GAA once again mainly turns its attention to hurling - although there are still a number of football games to be decided...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Laura Hayes (née Moriarty)
Johnstown Road, Rathdowney, Laois / Durrow, Laois / Johnstown, Kilkenny
Hayes (nèe Moriarty), Durrow and Rathdowney, Co. Laois and Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny. July 27th 2018,...
It's busy on all the golf clubs around the county at the moment and here are the most recent results.
We also have a number of photos from the recent presentation night in Portlaoise Golf Club as well as Kathleen...
Charlie Flanagan, Marcella Corcoran-Kennedy and John Clendennen will represent Fine Gael at the next General Election following the party’s selection convention in Clonaslee this evening.
Upwards of 500 people packed into the Community Hall in the border village but an...
The junior ‘A’ football championship and a junior ‘C’ hurling championship replay got underway tonight with some spectacular results in all three matches.
Wins for Ballyroan-Abbey and Graiguecullen in the junior ‘A’ championships means that Ballyroan-Abbey will take on Portlaoise...
Graiguecullen 3-15 Spink 1-09
Laois Shopping Centre JFC Rd 1
Sean Doogue and Jason Kelly‘s Graiguecullen side showed that they are serious contenders for the Junior A championship title after their round one victory over Spink tonight.
A great start from play...
