There is a tremendous sense of shock and sadness in Portlaoise and the wider community following the passing of well-known figure Emyln O'Reilly.
Mr O'Reilly, who passed away at just 50 years of age after a short illness, was an...
Fixture details have been confirmed for Round 2 of this year's Laois senior and intermediate football championships.
The draw for both competitions were made in O'Moore Park on Saturday following the conclusion of the opening round games.
Continuing on from recent...
Every year more and more Leaving Cert students look beyond the traditional CAO route to pursue their career ambitions.
Factors such as the points-race, cost of living, scarcity of accommodation, high university drop-out rates, and shifting labour market demands are...
Celebrity stylists Marrietta Doran and Mandy Maher are coming to Laois to host a Breakthrough Cancer Research Family, Fun and Fashion Day.
The event will take place at Fitz Of Inch in Stradbally on Sunday, August 17.
This family-friendly event promises...
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Justin McNulty and Tommy Fitzgerald are set to return as Laois senior football and hurling managers respectively for the 2026...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Brendan Phelan from The Harps and Dave McGrath from Arles-Killeen are set to be appointed as the new Laois minor...
Laois has another All-Ireland Handball title after a fantastic win last weekend in Roscommon.
The Cullohill and Clough-Ballacolla partnership of Ray Fogarty and Kevin Brennan travelled to St Coman’s to face Mayo’s Tom Malone and Martin McAndrews in the Men’s...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emlyn O'Reilly
Liogard, Portlaoise, Laois, R32KX2T
Emlyn O'Reilly - Liogard Portlaoise - 26th July 2025.
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. After a short illness, borne with courage, dignity and positivity....
A Laois TD has had his say on recent HSE news including the spending on management and administration staff, both nationally and specifically in Portlaoise.
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley discussed details of the Government's new Health Amendment Bill...
The Irish Steam Preservation Society will host the 61st National Steam Rally in Stradbally on the August Bank Holiday weekend, with two new attractions added to the lineup.
One of Ireland’s longest-running heritage events, the rally is renowned for its "unique...
Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure in Laois
11 projects in Laois will split over half-a-million euro to "deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure" local Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has said.
The total funding of €502,761 comes under the Multi-annual...
Round 1 of the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre Senior and Intermediate football championships is now complete.
We have split our review into two parts and part one is available here.
Part 2 focuses on the action that took place across Friday...
Time and seasons come and go; so far 2025 seems to have moved very quickly, it's hard to believe, this week we begin the month of August.
Traditionally August is associated with harvest and Thanksgiving. The ancient Celtic festival of...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Gowing (née Bennett)
Killeen, Daingean, Offaly, R35 VP22/Raheen, Laois
Peacefully in the tender loving care of the staff of Oakdale, Portarlington and Tullamore Hospital and her wonderful live in carer Nikki....
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Portlaoise 5-17 O'Dempsey's 2-8
Laois SFC Round 1
Portlaoise laid down a serious statement of intent to the rest of the senior championship as they...
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Stradbally 0-16 Graiguecullen 1-8
Laois JFC Round 2
Stradbally made it two wins from two in their return to the Junior A grade as they...
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Courtwood 2-23 Crettyard 0-9
Laois SFC Round 1
Crettyard got a tough introduction back to senior football in O'Moore Park this evening as they were...
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Portlaoise and St Joseph's will meet in Round 2 of this year's Laois SFC.
That would appear to be the pick of the fixtures...
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Killeshin 2-17 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-9
Laois SFC Round 1
The Killeshin community endured a desperately sad week with the death of Sharon Brennan, wife of...
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Arles-Killeen 3-17 Rosenallis 3-15
Laois SFC Round 1
Two goals in the opening nine minutes from Arles-Killeen captain Colin Dunne set his side on their...
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It's another bumper day of action in the Laois Shopping Centre SFC with four games down for decision.
There's a triple-header in O'Moore Park...
The National Steam Rally, one of Ireland’s longest-running and most-loved heritage festivals, returns to Stradbally, County Laois this August Bank Holiday Weekend for its 61st edition.
Taking place on Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th August, the rally is organised...
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Arles-Killeen will forever be a large and central part of one of the greatest dramas in Laois GAA history.
Their split from Arles-Kilcruise left...
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After their four season stay at Intermediate, Crettyard returned to the senior ranks following success last year.
They had been 14 years at senior...
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O'Dempsey's are another one of the nearly men of the Laois club football scene.
Since being relegated in 2015 and bouncing back immediately with...
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A 2024 that promised so much but ultimately ended in bitter disappointment was how last season unfolded for Courtwood.
They reached the ACFL Division...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Florence ( Florrie) Foley (née Cassidy)
Rathdowney, Laois/Dublin 8, Dublin
Florence (Florrie) Foley (née Cassidy), Rathdowney and 6 Ceannt Fort, Dublin 8, peacefully at Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington, Co. Laois surrounded by...
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Annanough 1-16 Portlaoise 0-10
Laois IFC Round 1
Annanough are through to the winners round of the Laois intermediate football championship after a commanding display...
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St Joseph's 1-18 Ballyfin 0-5
Laois SFC Round 1
2023 Champions St Joseph's have gotten their Laois Shopping Centre SFC campaign off to a winning...
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Graiguecullen 2-18 Stradbally 1-17
Laois SFC Round 1
Graiguecullen are up and running in the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship after defeating Stradbally this...
