There were wild celebrations in Annanough last night as St Paul's claimed Ladies JFC glory.
An injury time point from sub Anna Keegan proved to be the winning score as St Paul’s got the better of Killeshin
This was a thrilling...
Portlaoise take on St Conleth's this evening at 6pm in O'Moore Park in the final of the 2024 LOETB Laois Ladies Senior Football Championship, in what is shaping up to be an epic encounter.
It will be the third consecutive...
The Heath v Stradbally
Laois SFC 'B' Semi Final in Annanough at 7pm
The chance to claim a place in the second ever Laois SFC 'B' final is the prize in Annanough tonight.
And both of these know what that is like...
Graiguecullen take on St Joseph's this afternoon at 4pm in O'Moore Park in the final of the 2024 LOETB Laois Ladies Intermediate Football Championship.
It will be the second final in a row for St Joseph's, who came unstuck in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Devlin
St Thereses, Foxcroft Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by his loving nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, relatives, neighbours, his...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 2-10 Emo 0-12
Laois SFC 'B' Semi Final
Clonaslee-St Manman's will battle for the John Conway Cup following a four point win over Emo this evening.
Paddy Dunne's charges had to overcome a second half blip where they saw a...
Portarlington 2-10 Na Fianna Og 1-9
Laois MFC 'A' Semi-final
Portarlington earned themselves a place in this years Minor 'A' Football Final this evening after a tough but deserved victory over Na Fianna Og.
Sean Moran was the key in the win...
Crettyard 2-12 Mountmellick 0-10
Laois IFC Final
Crettyard are the new Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Champions after a hard-earned victory over Mountmellick this evening in O'Moore Park.
The game was in the balance until midway through the second half, when a...
St Paul's 2-7 Killeshin 1-9
Laois Ladies JFC Final
An injury time point from sub Anna Keegan proved to be the winning score as St Paul's got the better of Killeshin in a thrilling LOETB Laois Ladies JFC final this evening...
It is the last weekend in September and probably one of the busiest Fridays of the year.
We have five huge games down for decision this evening and we will try to bring you updates from all of them.
The action...
The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is asking people to "put the care into scare" by donating pre-loved Halloween costumes and décor this autumn.
From tiny pumpkins to gruesome ghouls, the array of Halloween costumes on offer has never been...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club members were delighted to present a cheque for €35,400 this weekend in support of St Manman's Church Roof Restoration Fund.
Parish Priest, Fr Thomas O'Reilly, was in attendance representing Clonaslee Parish for the presentation, which took...
At LaoisToday, we love a quirky story - and a Laois teenager signing for a Spanish soccer club certainly fits the bill.
Shaun Ochovo McEvoy recently signed a pro-contract with AD Alcorcón who play in La Liga 2 in Spain.
Ochovo...
Laois IFC Final - Crettyard v Mountmellick
In O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
The first significant local football championship trophy of the year will be decided this evening in Laois Hire O'Moore Park when Crettyard and Mountmellick square off in the Laois...
Killeshin take on St Paul's this evening at 6.30pm in Annanough in the final of the 2024 LOETB Laois Ladies Junior Football Championship, with both sides saying "it would mean everything" to win.
Killeshin will be hoping to end a...
Emo v Clonaslee-St Manman's
Laois SFC 'B' Semi Final in Stradbally at 8pm
A place in the Laois SFC 'B' final is up for grabs this evening as Emo and Clonaslee-St Manman's meet in Stradbally.
This is the second year of the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Henry Hewitt
Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Henry Hewitt, Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois and formerly of Portlaoise, Co. Laois peacefully in the care...
Arles-Kilcruise 1-7 Timahoe 0-5
Laois IFC 'B' Final
Arles-Kilcruise have ended the 2024 season on a high note by claiming the Laois Shopping Centre IFC 'B' title this evening in horrendous conditions in Crettyard.
In weather you wouldn't put your worst enemy...
Stradbally 1-13 Rathdowney 1-4
Laois JFC 'B' Semi-final
A fantastic performance from Benny Lawlor saw Stradbally reach the Laois JFC 'B' final at the expense of Rathdowney.
With Rathdowney-Errill in the SHC final on Sunday week, a number of their senior hurlers...
The second piece of silverware of the week is up for grabs in Crettyard this evening with the Laois Shopping Centre IFC 'B' final down for decision.
Timahoe and Arles-Kilcruise will meet at this venue at 7.15pm for the second...
An act described as "mindless vandalism" occurred this week in Portlaoise, as Marian Shrine was attacked and defaced.
The incident occurred on some time between Monday night and the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The monument has held pride of place...
Portlaoise Macra have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, September 27, at 8:30pm in Portlaoise Macra Hall.
The open evening is a great opportunity for anyone aged 17- 40...
As part of Local Development Week, Laois Partnership Company is holding an open day in Portlaoise to promote the many services available across Laois.
It is the culmination of Local Development Week, the weeklong celebration that has been highlighting the role Local...
Mountrath Town Team have been working hard over the past year to secure funding to regenerate Mountrath Town Centre.
In the past 12 months, in collaboration with Laois County Council, they have secured funding for a range of projects.
€250,0000 under...
It is one of the busiest weeks of the year and that is reflected by the fact that we have FOUR preview Podcasts.
This one is all about Senior football as the semi finals are down for decision on Sunday.
Former...
Arles-Kilcruise v Timahoe
Laois IFC 'B' Final in Crettyard at 7.15pm
The second piece of silverware of the week is up for grabs in Crettyard this evening.
Timahoe and Arles-Kilcruise will meet at this venue for the second time this year.
When they...
Sammy Kelly from Crettyard is the special guest on the Laois Football Podcast this week as he reflects on his own GAA career and life and times.
He captained the club to intermediate success in 1984 and managed them to...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maie McCabe
Templeogue, Dublin / Abbeyleix, Laois
Maie McCabe (née Rice), Templeogue, Dublin 6W and formerly of Abbeyleix, Inishowen Guesthouse and Gallagher Ireland, September 24th, 2024, suddenly but very peacefully at home....
Rosenallis 2-10 Ballylinan 0-6
Laois SFC Relegation Semi Final
Rosenallis will play senior football for a sixth season running in 2025 after they comfortably got the better of Ballylinan in Annanough this evening in the Laois SFC relegation semi-final.
On a dirty...
St Joseph's 1-8 Courtwood 0-8
Laois JFC 'C' Final
St Joseph’s were crowned Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'C' champions tonight after edging out Courtwood in a tough encounter in the Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise.
Darragh Farrell, Dan Dunne and Peter Kealy...
