The Laois Premier Intermediate hurling championship is underway and Borris-Kilcotton are out later this week in Slieve Bloom.
After contesting SHC finals in 2020 and 2021, it is incredible to think that Borris-Kilcotton find themselves in the second tier.
They play...
The Laois Intermediate hurling championship is underway and Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe are out later this week in Abbeyleix.
Martin 'Dagger' Langton's men were victorious in the Junior A championship last year - defeating Camross.
They will be hoping to consolidate their position in...
The Laois Premier Intermediate hurling championship is underway and Ballyfin are out later this week in Borris-In-Ossory.
The surprise package from last year, they reached the final where they were beaten by Portlaoise.
If they can repeat that feat this year,...
The grain harvest has got underway around the country this week - but there is considerable frustration at a Government proposal to immediately suspend the Straw Incorporation Scheme, a measure that allows farmers to chop straw and be paid...
The 2024 debs season in Laois is underway and there was serious style in Rathdowney last night.
The class of 2024 from St Fergal's in Rathdowney were the stars of the show.
They gathered in the square in Rathdowney from 5pm...
The Premier IHC and IHC are set to begin this week and with two promotion spots up for grabs it is all to play for.
In the Premier IHC, Borris-Kilcotton will be looking for an immediate return to the SHC...
The Laois senior hurling championship is underway and Rosenallis are out later this week in the Centre of Excellence.
After winning the old Senior B championship in 2019, Rosenallis have been senior ever since.
And they have routinely made an impact...
The Laois senior hurling championship is underway and The Harps are out later this week in the Centre of Excellence.
Since gaining promotion in the delayed 2020 final, The Harps have battled relegation.
They saw off Borris-Kilcotton in the 2023 final...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ellen (Nellie) Thompson
Parnell St, Mountmellick, Laois
Thompson Ellen (Nellie) July 15, 2024 of Parnell St, Mountmellick, County Laois, peacefully in her 92th year and in the kind and attentive care of...
Mountmellick 2-17 Slieve Bloom 0-11
Laois IHC Group A Round 1
Mountmellick came from a point down at half time to beat Slieve Bloom in the opening round of Group A in this year's Laois Intermediate Hurling Championship.
The home side were...
Clough-Ballacolla 0-31 Abbeyleix 2-14
Laois SHC Group A Round 1
Clough-Ballacolla have claimed the first victory of the 2024 Laois Shopping Centre Senior Hurling Championship with a comprehensive victory over 2023's beaten finalists Abbeyleix.
Colt was the venue for the championship opener...
Mountrath 1-22 Clonad 2-15
Laois IHC Group A Round 1
Tremendous performances from Caelum O'Brien and Josh Holmes helped Mountrath to victory in the opening round of the Laois IHC this evening.
Holmes scored seven points from play while O'Brien notched a...
The Laois club hurling championship gets underway this evening with three games down for decision.
The big game is the meeting of Clough-Ballacolla and Abbeyleix in Colt in the opening round of the senior.
O'Moore Park is closed for a number...
The 2024 Laois Premier Intermediate hurling championship gets underway this week and Colt-Shanahoe are in action on Thursday.
They are in the Intermediate champions from 2023 and will be looking to be competitive at this grade.
They begin against Ballyfin and...
The 2024 Laois senior hurling championship gets underway this week and county champions Rathdowney-Errill are in action on Thursday.
They begin against defending champions Camross and will have games against Portlaoise and Castletown to come.
this group have been close on...
The death has taken place of Mick Carroll, a Timahoe native who has lived Durrow in Durrow for a long number of years.
Aged in his early 80s, Mick made a huge contribution to his communities over the years, particularly...
The 2024 Laois senior hurling championship gets underway this week and county champions Camross are in action on Thursday.
They will be in the Centre of Excellence for their Round 1 clash with Rathdowney-Errill.
Under the management of Arien Delaney, they...
Applegreen, one of Ireland’s leading roadside hospitality retailers, has reopened its Midway service area in Portlaoise, which is located at exit 17 on the M7 (also accessible from the N77 and R423), following a €3 million investment.
Midway will now...
The wait is over for the return of the Laois Senior Hurling Championship, after a successful year and numerous outings in Croke Park for the county teams, the focus shifts back to club matters this week.
On Wednesday, last year's...
The Laois Hurlers Golf Society are set to tee off again with their latest outing.
The Inter-County Presidents Prize, hosted by Richard Moloney, will take place on Friday, July 19, in Mountrath Golf Club, starting at 11.30am.
if you are interested...
The Laois senior hurling championship gets underway this evening with Clough-Ballacolla taking on Abbeyleix in Colt.
Clough-Ballacolla were dominant in Laois but that was ended by Camross last year.
Now under new management, they will be hoping to get back to...
The Intermediate hurling championship gets underway on Wednesday night and Mountmellick are among the first teams in action.
They reached the semi finals of this competition last year but came unstuck against Trumera.
Damien Carter remains at the helm and they...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Carroll (née Cuddy)
Main St., Borrisoleigh, Tipperary/Mountrath, Laois
Mary Carroll (nee Cuddy), Main St. Borrisoleigh, formerly Roundwood, Mountrath. July 15th Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her...
It was a busy evening on the Laois GAA scene with a number of Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ hurling championship games as well as a delayed Round 1 Junior ‘C’ football clash.
Laois JHC ‘B’ Group A Round 2
Borris-Kilcotton 1-12...
The Intermediate hurling championship gets underway on Wednesday night and Slieve Bloom are among the first teams in action.
Relegated from Premier Intermediate last year, they will be looking to bounce straight back.
They find themselves in the group of death...
The Intermediate hurling championship gets underway on Wednesday night and Mountrath are among the first teams in action.
They reached the quarter final last year but went down in flames against Clonad - who they face in Round 1.
They had...
Defeated Senior hurling finalists last year, can Abbeyleix back it up this year and go one further?
They surprised everyone last year by getting straight to the final after winning Premier IHC in 2022.
They have a very young squad and...
The Intermediate hurling championship gets underway on Wednesday night and Clonad are among the first teams in action.
Gary Moore's charges reached the semi final last year after spending the previous couple of years battling relegation.
The side has been rejuvenated...
The Mountmellick Heritage and Arts Festival took place over the weekend, with a series of events running from Friday, July 12, to Sunday 14.
The event was supported by Creative Ireland Laois and showcased local talent from the town.
On Friday,...
Portlaoise AFC recently held a girls-only soccer camp for female players of all ages at the club grounds, Rossleighan Park.
The camp was organised in line with a national policy to increase the number of girls playing sports and incentivise...
