Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen McKenna (née Dunne)
Foxcroft Avenue, Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Foxcroft Street Portarlington. Deeply regretted by her loving husband James, son Niall, daughter Aideen, daughter-in-law Angela, son-in-law Liam, her beloved grandchildren Kate...
Borris-Kilcotton 0-26 Camross 0-7
Laois Premier IHC Semi-Final
Borris-Kilcotton have booked their place in the Laois Shopping Centre IHC final after comfortably overcoming Camross by 19 points.
It was as one-sided a semi-final as you're likely to see, much like all of...
Mountrath 1-15 Abbeyleix 4-14
Laois IHC Semi-Final
Abbeyleix have booked their place in the Laois Shopping Centre IHC final thanks to two quick fire goals from Liam Kavanagh and Rory McEvoy.
Abbeyleix will now face Mountmellick in the final and as finalists will...
Mountmellick 4-16 Slieve Bloom 0-18
Laois IHC Semi-Final
Mountmellick have booked their place in the Laois Shopping Centre IHC final after a massively entertaining encounter with Slieve Bloom.
It completes an extraordinary week for the club who now have two County Finals...
Ballinakill 4-18 Rathdowney-Errill 1-18
Laois Premier IHC Semi-Final
Ballinakill have booked their place in the Laois Shopping Centre IHC final after a solid victory over Rathdowney-Errill in the first of this evening's double header.
Paul Simms fired in a hat-trick of goals...
The hurling weekend continues with four big semi finals down for decision across the county this evening.
The Laois Shopping Centre IHC and Premier IHC finalists will be known by this evening.
There are two games at 5pm, one at 5.30pm...
Mountrath 2-14 Rathdowney-Errill 2-11
Laois Minor 'B' Hurling Championship Final
An injury time goal from Josh Dempsey was the deciding factor as Mountrath overcame Rathdowney-Errill in the Centre of Excellence this afternoon to claim the Laois MHC 'B' title.
It was an...
Portlaoise 2-7 Stradbally Parish Gaels 0-4
Laois U-13 'A' Football Championship Final
Portlaois were crowned Laois U-13 'A' Football champions following a nine point victory over Portlaoise this afternoon.
Two first half goals allowed Portlaoise to build up a lead and they...
Kilcavan-The Rock 2-7 Park-Ratheniska 0-2
Laois U-13 'B' Football Championship Final
Kilcavan-The Rock have been crowned Midlands Park Hotel Laois U-13 'B' Football Champions after a hugely impressive win over Park-Ratheniska in the Centre of Excellence this afternoon.
Fionn Burke was excellent...
Mountmellick 4-6 Camross 0-8
Laois U-13 'C' Football Championship
Dan Blanc proved to be the hero as Mountmellick overcame Camross in the U-13 ‘C’ Football Final.
The full forward scored four excellent goals as his side won by ten points in the...
1 - ‘In a second, your life is changed’: Abbeyleix man on his son’s leukaemia diagnosis and fundraising for Childhood Cancer Ireland
Abbeyleix native Steven Reilly remembers all too well the trauma of his son Jude’s diagnosis with Acute lymphoblastic...
Waterways Ireland have confirmed its list of planned improvements and developments on the Laois section of the Grand Canal.
Waterways Ireland are responsible for developing and promoting inland waterways in Ireland and Northern Ireland for public enjoyment.
They say they are...
Rathdowney-Errill v Ballinakill
Laois Premier IHC Semi Final in O'Moore Park at 5.30pm
There is a double header of Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC action in O'Moore Park this evening and it begins at 5.30pm.
With two teams being promoted to Senior...
Five Laois sports clubs are eligible to apply for funding for electric vehicle charge points, under the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme.
Park-Ratheniska GAA, Clonaslee-St Manman’s GAA, Annanough GAA, The Heritage Golf Club and The Heath Golf Club...
The pinnacle of one's sport or discipline in this country is to compete in the All-Ireland Championship in their chosen field.
The GAA's All-Ireland finals are some of the biggest days in the Irish sporting calendar, but plenty of others get...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Louisa Gowing (née Harvey)
Fontstown, Athy, Kildare / Abbeyleix, Laois
Lousia Gowing, (Harvey) Boleylittle, Fontstown, Athy and late of Cromogue, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the...
Ballypickas 1-16 Borris-Kilcotton 2-11
Laois JHC Final
Ballypickas have been crowned Laois JHC champions after a fantastic final against Borris-Kilcotton in O'Moore Park this evening.
Both sides were already guaranteed promotion to the IHC next year before throw-in, but that mattered little...
A chance to claim a title is up for grabs tonight as Ballypickas and Borris-Kilcotton meet in O'Moore Park.
The Laois Shopping Centre Junior A hurling championship crown is on the line from 7.15pm.
These are the two sides who were...
LaoisToday was on stage at the National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday as we recorded a live podcast at the Briggs Equipment stand to mark the official launch of the new Laois GAA jersey.
Briggs Equipment is the parent company of...
The HSE has confirmed that there are currently 251 applications from people in the Midlands who cannot find a GP to take them on as patients.
According to Independent TD Carol Nolan, 18 of these people are from Laois.
The number...
A Portlaoise house has become one of the most expensive residential properties in the county, selling for an eye-watering €775,000.
Berjokayden House in Ballycarroll is located nearby the Rock of Dunamase, one of Laois's premier landmarks.
The sale was managed by...
Ballypickas Borris-Kilcotton
Laois JHC Final in O'Moore Park at 7.15pm
There is silverware up for grabs tonight as Ballypickas and Borris-Kilcotton clash in the Laois Shopping Centre JHC final.
These are the two sides who were relegated from the IHC in the...
After a massive week of football action, attention now switches back to hurling where things continue to hot up.
Semi final action is on the cards with the top three grades now down to this stage.
The Premier IHC semi finals...
The 2024/25 CCFL season is back with another weekend of soccer to look forward to hear in Laois.
There are ten games involving Laois clubs, across the FAI Junior Cup, the CCFL men's leagues, and the CCFL Women’s Division.
Clonaslee United...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann O'Keeffe (née Greene)
Cooraclare Village, Kilrush, Clare / Ballyadams, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by her loving husband Arthur. Deeply regretted by her loving brother James, sisters Bridie (McDonald), Margaret (Galvin)...
Portlaoise College is preparing to welcome prospective students and their families to its Mountrath Rd campus for its annual Open Nights next week on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
The events will begin at 7pm with an address by Principal Noel...
Heywood Community School is excited to announce its annual Open Night, taking place on Thursday, October 3rd at 7pm.
This is a unique opportunity for prospective students and parents to explore the vibrant environment, diverse academic offerings, and welcoming...
As the traffic flows from the car parks in Ratheniska this evening, the the total attendance figure for the 93rd National Ploughing Championships has been revealed.
According to organisers, it came to a massive 244,000 over the three days -...
As one of the first 60 golf clubs founded in Ireland, Abbeyleix have a long and storied history at Inter-Club level.
However, as yet the AIG Jimmy Bruen crown has eluded the almost 130 year old club.
But this week the...
The UEFA Youth League got underway last night and a young Laois man made a scintillating start.
Emo's Roy Lawlor was in action for for UCD and finished the game with a goal and an assist from the left wing.
The...
