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...
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Annanough 1-10 Timahoe 0-10
Laois IFC 'B' Semi-final
Annanough's intermediate football status is safe for another year after they put in a big final quarter...
St Conleth’s 2-9 St Joseph’s 2-5
Laois Ladies SFC Quarter Final
It was a battle of the Saints on Sunday afternoon in the Laois LGFA Senior quarter final as reigning champions St Conleth’s welcomed St Joseph’s to Courtwood GAA.
St Conleth’s came...
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St Joseph's 2-16 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-14
Laois SFC Quarter Final
St Joseph's became the last team to take their place in the semi final of the...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Following a hectic weekend of action, the final draws of the 2025 season have been made.
In O'Moore Park, we had three draws take...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Graiguecullen 3-11 Killeshin 0-16
Laois SFC Quarter Final
Graiguecullen are through to the Laois Shopping Centre SFC semi finals after defeating their neighbours Killeshin once...
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Park-Ratheniska 5-8 Ballylinan 1-8
Laois IFC Semi-final
Park-Ratheniska are through to the Laois Shopping Centre IFC final as they got the better of Ballylinan in...
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Arles-Kilcruise 0-11 Kilcavan 1-7
Laois IFC Semi-final
Arles-Kilcruise are through to Laois Shopping Centre IFC Final following a dramatic comeback in Annanough this afternoon.
Trailing by...
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A busy weekend of Laois GAA action continues today with more games down for decision in the Laois senior and intermediate football championships.
Following...
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Daniel O’Connell, the “Great Liberator”.
Daniel O'Connell (1775–1847) changed the face of Irish history. A brilliant orator, political organiser and advocate for non-violent reform, O'Connell led the campaign for...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Laois SFC Quarter-final - Graiguecullen v Killeshin
In O'Moore Park at 2pm
For the third year running, parish neighbours Graiguecullen and Killeshin meet in the...
Embrace FARM, the agricultural charity supporting farm families across Ireland since 2014, is launching a variety of new support services specifically designed to help children and young adults who are processing loss and grief after a sudden death within...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Murphy (née Maher)
5 Congress Tce, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, son Fergus and infant daughter Imelda. Deeply...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Courtwood 4-11 Portlaoise 0-14
Laois SFC Quarter Final
Courtwood are through to the semi finals of the Laois Shopping Centre SFC following an incredible victory...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Portarlington 2-24 Arles-Killeen 1-7
Laois SFC Quarter Final
Portarlington are through to the semi finals of the Laois Shopping Centre SFC following a 20 point...
