Following the weekend's games, a clear picture in the Laois Shopping Centre SFC and IFC has now appeared.
Our latest Laois Football Podcast looks back at what has just gone as we have six games.
There were four SFC games which...
Portlaoise 14 Newbridge 31
Hosey Cup Round 1
After the long summer break, domestic rugby got back up and running this weekend as Newbridge travelled to Portlaoise on Saturday evening for Round 1 of the Hosey Cup.
Three first-half injuries put Portlaoise...
Nearly 50 pubs have closed in Laois over the past two decades, the 5th highest rate in the country a report has revealed.
A report from the Drinks Industry Group Ireland claims an aggressive tax policy is a major factor...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Fiona O’Callaghan
Esker Hill, Portlaoise, Laois
Fiona O'Callaghan. Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 29th August, 2024. Predeceased by her mother Mary, father Jim and brother Keith.
Deeply regretted by her son Corey,...
Annanough 2-9 Timahoe 0-8
Laois IFC Round 3
Annanough recorded a first championship win over Timahoe in 57 years following a seven point win in Stradbally this evening.
Paul Lawlor's charges were full value for the win and now advance to the...
The draws have been made for the next phases of the Laois Shopping Centre SFC and IFC.
The SFC is at the quarter final stage with the draw made for both the 'A' and 'B' competitions.
While the IFC is down...
St Joseph's 3-16 Courtwood 0-9
Laois SFC Round 3
St Joseph's took the final quarter final place in the Laois Shopping Centre SFC following victory over Courtwood this afternoon.
Mick Dempsey's men got on top early on and were never in any...
Portarlington 2-13 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-6
Laois SFC Round 3
Portarlington are safely through to the quarter finals of the Laois Shopping Centre following a comfortable win over Clonaslee-St Manman's.
In a strange game, Jake Foster and Rioghan Murphy's accuracy in front of...
Kilcavan 4-16 The Heath 2-12
Laois JFC Group B Round 4
Kilcavan have maintained their 100% start to the Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship, winning comfortably away to The Heath.
The win means Kilcavan have confirmed their status as Group B...
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC and IFC continues today with three more games down for decision.
And just like in the games last night and Saturday, there are no more safety nets left for any of the competing teams.
The loser...
Two sports clubs in the county have been awarded planning permission from Laois County Council for improvements and modifications.
St Joseph's GAA Club have had planning approved to erect lighting around the walking track at their grounds in Kellyville.
Emo Rath...
There was once a bunch of tiny frogs, who arranged a running competition.
The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower.
A big crowd gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants.
The...
Portarlington v Clonaslee-St Manman's
Laois SFC Round 3 in O’Moore Park at 2pm
Round 3 of the Laois Shopping Centre Senior football championship will conclude with an O'Moore Park double header today.
The action gets underway at 2pm as Clonaslee-St Manman's take...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seán Dooley
Father O’Connor Cresent, Mountrath, Laois
John better known as Seán Dooley, Father O’Connor Cresent, Mountrath and formerly Portlaoise Road, Mountrath, died peacefully August, 31st.
Beloved son of the late Helena and...
Killeshin 0-16 Emo 1-7
Laois SFC Round 3
Killeshin are through to the Laois Shopping Centre SFC quarter-finals after a deserved win over Emo in O'Moore Park this evening.
Laurence Phelan's men were the bookies outsiders coming into this one but fine...
O'Dempsey's 5-16 Rosenallis 3-12
Laois SFC Round 3
What a crazy, chaotic game of football.
It ends as one of the highest-scoring Laois SFC games of all time, one that saw eight goals, three of them in the first six minutes, probably...
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC resumes today after a three week break thanks to Electric Picnic.
And just like in the IFC last night, there are no more safety nets left for any of the competing teams.
The loser in this...
Brand Central, the old Rathdowney Outlet Shopping Centre, has gone on the market with an asking price of €7.2 million.
The property on the Johnstown Road in Rathdowney is a retail unit of over 10,000 square-metres on a 13-acre site.
"We're...
A Laois company has completed a charity cycle for the Down Syndrome Centre Midlands and raised a staggering amount of money.
PowerPoint Engineering, based in Kea-Lew Business Park, Portlaoise are undertook a four-day cycle last week.
The Portlaoise company were represented...
Ever since the FAI began to float the idea of summer soccer, people up and down the island of Ireland have been screaming "it won't work."
Nevertheless, the FAI, in their wisdom, seem hell-bent on making their new schedule a...
Rosenallis v O'Dempsey's
Laois SFC Round 3 in O'Moore Park at 5.30pm
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC resumes today after a three week break thanks to Electric Picnic.
And just like in the IFC last night, there are no more safety nets...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oliver Brophy
Riverforest View, Leixlip, Kildare / Abbeyleix, Laois
Brophy, Oliver (LoL), Riverforest View, Leixlip, Co. Kildare and late of Graiguenahoun, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, August 27th 2024, peacefully at St. James’ Hospital,...
Mountmellick 1-12 Arles-Kilcruise 1-11
Laois IFC Quarter-Final
A last gasp punched point from Rory Culleton saw Mountmellick advance to the Laois Shopping Centre IFC semi finals in Annanough tonight.
His point, deep in injury time, finally saw off the challenge of Arles-Kilcruise...
It is a pivotal weekend in the IFC and SFC with the first of the action getting underway in Annanough tonight.
Arles-Kilcruise and Mountmellick are set to do battle for the fourth year in a row in the championship.
Last season,...
A date has been set for the 2024 installment of the much-anticipated Luggacurren 10k.
This year will mark the 31st anniversary of the annual 10k, and takes place on Sunday, September 8, starting at 1pm sharp.
The Luggacurren 10k is one...
The Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois opening evening took place on Tuesday August 27.
Individuals and families from all over descended upon the Laois Music Centre to try out instruments and meet the team of talented music...
Coldplay fans from all across the country descended upon Croke Park last night to sing along with one of the most popular bands of the last 20 years.
The band are bringing their Music of the Spheres World Tour to...
There was serious style on display across the county border last night as students in Ardscoil na Trionoide celebrated their Debs.
While this school is in Athy, many of the students hails from the South and East of Laois.
The students...
After a three week break due to Electric Picnic, the football championships are set to return this weekend.
And we have a very special guest for our preview show this week - former Laois footballer Padraig Clancy.
Live from John Adams...
Arles-Kilcruise v Mountmellick
Laois IFC Round 3 in Annanough at 7.30pm
It is a pivotal weekend in the IFC and SFC with the first of the action getting underway in Annanough tonight.
Arles-Kilcruise and Mountmellick are set to do battle for the...
