We are approaching the midpoint of Round 1 of the Laois Shopping Centre SFC and IFC.
So far, we have had two games in the SFC and three games in the IFC.
The remaining games will be played on Friday and...
One small corner of Laois will have a particular interest in the All Ireland football final this Sunday when Donegal and Kerry do battle in Croke Park.
Star Donegal midfielder Michael Langan has strong roots in Laois, through his mother...
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After a 23-year drought, St Joseph's ended their wait for a Laois senior championship title in 2023 as they reclaimed the Jack Delaney...
At the outset of last year's championship, when asked to pick a dark horse, we opted for Stradbally.
The inaugural Senior 'B' champions the year previous, in the second season of Karol O'Dwyer's management and boasting a large panel packed...
The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation's Portlaoise Charity Boutique is now officially JAM (Just A Minute) friendly, following the successful completion of JAM training by all staff members across the organisation, including Shop Managers, Nurses, office staff and the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernadette (Bernie) Brown (née Murphy)
Woodlawn Grove, Waterford City, Waterford, X91FRKO/Portlaoise, Laois
Passed Away on 23rd of July 2025 surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Richard
Much loved mother of Thomas,...
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Park-Ratheniska 1-14 Arles-Kilcruise 0-11
Laois IFC Round 1
Park-Ratheniska are up and running in the Laois intermediate football championship after a hard-earned win over Arles-Kilcruise...
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Ballyroan-Abbey 3-19 Emo 3-10
Laois SFC Round 1
Ballyroan-Abbey have made a convincing start to the 2025 Laois SFC with a nine point win over...
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The Laois Shopping Centre Senior and Intermediate Football Championship Round 1 action continues tonight.
There are two games down for decision tonight with one...
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Since gaining promotion to senior in 2014, Ballyfin have acquitted themselves very well.
Save for 2017 and again last year, they have been competing...
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Ballyroan-Abbey have been operating at the top end of the Laois senior football championship on a consistent basis throughout this decade.
Quarter finals and...
The Annual Lalor Rally returns to Abbeyleix this weekend to celebrate the O’Leathlobhair Clann and their storied history.
All those of the name Lalor, O’Lalor, Lawlor and Lawler - by blood or by marriage - are invited to the annual...
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Emo are either competing right at the top of the championship or scrapping around somewhere at the bottom - there is very little...
A local has highlighted dental services in Laois during a special Dáil session focusing on what he called "the public dental services crisis."
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley said there is a "workforce crisis in dentistry" and criticised "successive Governments...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Willie (Liam) White
Durrow, Laois
The death has occurred of Willie (Liam) White, Westminster London, formerly of The Square, Durrow, Co Laois.
Willie passed away peacefully at his home in Westminster London. Surrounded...
Hyland Transport are recruiting for a number of roles.
We are searching for the following:
Experienced Artic driver needed for Irish runs
Full-time, evening/night shift
Transporting goods from the Midlands to Dublin
Artic driver and Rigid driver needed for Laois/Offaly
Full-time, Day...
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Kilcavan 2-13 Timahoe 2-12
Laois IFC Round 1
Kilcavan opened up their Laois IFC campaign with a one point win over Timahoe in Annanough this...
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Mountmellick 6-17 Ballylinan 3-13
Laois IFC Round 1
Mountmellick look the team to beat in this year's Laois intermediate football championship as a stunning display...
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Portarlington 2-16 The Heath 0-12
Laois SFC Round 1
Portarlington's defence of their Laois SFC got off to a winning start in Laois Hire O'Moore...
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The big evening has arrived as the top grades of the Laois Shopping Centre football championships get underway.
There are three games down for...
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Round 2 of the Laois senior hurling championship produced a few shocks and some great performances.
Portlaoise back up their draw against Camross with...
And just like that - the Laois Shopping Centre Senior football championship is upon us!
Round 1 throws in on Wednesday with the eight games taking place right up until Saturday evening.
We have one game this evening, two on Thursday,...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their success.
From early career choices to pivotal moments, challenges overcome, and advice for the next...
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The Heath were crowned just the second ever winners of the John Conway Cup when they defeated Clonaslee-St Manman's last year.
In their second...
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There's absolutely no doubting who the team of the 2020s is in Laois club football.
Having failed to even contest a final for 19...
The Laois intermediate football championship begins this week with its usual share of questions.
Will the relegated team (this time it's Ballylinan), bounce straight back up? How will the junior champions (this time it's Kilcavan) fare?
What type of team will...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove)
Killeshin, Carlow/Tullow, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove) of “Lisdale”, Leaugh, Carlow, Co Laois and formerly of Liscolman, Tullow, Co Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on July 19th, 2025 at...
Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise has been revealed as the store to have sold the winning Daily Million top prize ticket worth €1,000,000.
This latest millionaire becomes the 5th winner of the top prize in the Daily Million draw...
The latest episode of the Laois hurling Podcast looks back on a busy Round 1 of action from the Laois Premier IHC and IHC.
Eight games took place in all and Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett for a...
A young group of musicians from Laois, Offaly and Northern Ireland performed at an unbelievably entertaining concert this weekend in Kavanagh’s, Portlaoise.
The ‘Isle of Song’ Live Showcase was part of an exciting new project aimed at young musicians and...
