Kilcavan 4-13 The Rock 0-10
Laois JFC 'A' Group B Round 1
Kilcavan have brought their tremendous League form into the Laois Shopping Centre Junior 'A' Football Championship, winning in style away to The Rock.
There were two early goals from Adam...
The Portarlington sporting community came together this week to give local girl Alanna Fitzpatrick a considerable show of support as she get set to represent Ireland in this year's Olympic Games in Paris.
Alanna is part of the Ireland women's...
The Laois senior footballers are set for the Tailteann Cup final in Croke Park on Saturday against Down.
The game throws in at 3pm and provides Laois with the chance of gaining a direct route into the Sam Maguire for...
Gardai in Laois are investigating after a man appeared to lose several of his fingers in what is suspected to have been an attempt to break into a pub.
This comes after distressing images and videos were shared on social...
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised as "unacceptable" the 20-month delay, and €40 million budget increase, for a crucial integrated financial management project within the HSE.
PAC held meetings with the HSE over the past three years to examine...
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has named his team that will face Down in the Tailteann Cup final on Saturday.
The side that is named shows one change from the starting 15 that defeated Antrim three weeks ago.
Stradbally's Eoin...
Hanlon Kitchens are an established kitchen making company, located in Aghaboe near Ballacolla, Co. Laois, supplying kitchens nationally for both private and commercial clients and are working with some of Ireland's leading architects.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a...
The local community group Comrades of Cuisle have presented a check for over €20,000 for the Laois Cuisle Centre.
Comrades of Cuisle united to raise funds at a social fundraising event in Doogue’s Bar, Raheen.
The Cuisle Cancer Support Centre offers emotional...
The following is an extract from Garrett Malone's book Goal-den Days, which can be purchased at this link here.
According to the 2022 census figures, Laois has a population of just under 92,000 people, placing it 23RD population-wise among the counties of...
We are just one day away from Laois's first ever appearance in the Tailteann Cup final.
Excitement is building across the county in anticipation for the game in Croke Park on Saturday against Down at 3pm
Cul Camps are also underway...
Raise your vibration to the beat of Croí at Electric Picnic as the harmonious hub of music, movement and meditation returns.
Revel in performances by Irish icons like Mary Coughlan, realign with Yin Yoga, and relax in woodfired saunas.
As the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cyril Brennan
'The Laurels', Slatt, Wolfhill, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Kathleen, sisters Margaret and Josie and brothers Jerry and Leo.
Deeply regretted by his loving brothers Eddie, Kieran, Dessie,...
Ireland's newest political party, Independent Ireland, have postponed a meeting scheduled to take place tonight in Portlaoise.
This comes amid mounting unrest in the party following the decision of MEP Ciaran Mullooly to join the Renew grouping in the European...
This episode was supposed to be all about Barry McEvoy's Laois club hurling rankings.
But with the news of Willie Maher's departure as Laois hurling manager, we discuss that decision, Maher's two-year reign over Laois - and who might be...
An exhibition of work by Portlaoise artist, Paddy Critchley went on display at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally on Friday evening.
The exhibition, entitled 'Staidéar Neamhbheo/Still Life', is open to the public and will run until Friday, July 26.
Laois Arthouse,...
Aoife Brophy of Cullohill Handball Club was crowned the Ladies All-Ireland 60x30 Junior Handball champion after a scintillating victory over a skilled opponent in Aishling Shanahan of Limerick.
En route to the All-Ireland Final, Aoife had defeated her own sister...
Laois County Council have given conditional approval for two noteworthy projects in recent days.
The first is in Portlaoise, where Brook Advantage Ltd have sought to alter previously granted permission for a 72-house development on the Borris Road.
The amended development...
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Laois soccer club Wolfhill AFC took on their Scottish namesake, Wolfhill AFC recently, in the inaugural Wolf Cup this weekend.
The historic clash was played in the village of Guildtown, located six miles outside of the...
With Laois and Down meeting in the Tailteann Cup final next week, we looked back on six previous standout clashes between teams from the counties.
1966 All Ireland minor semi-final - Laois 2-8 Down 1-11
The first main meeting between sides from...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Willie Doyle
Green Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
William (Willie) Doyle. Green Road Portlaoise, Co. Laois (and formerly ESB Portlaoise). Died July 9th 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late...
The Laois Junior ‘C’ football championship continued at pace this evening with a number of games down for decision around the county.
Laois JFC ‘C’ Group B
Timahoe 3-16 Rosenallis 2-10
Arles-Killeen 1-6 Stradbally 2-14
Laois JFC ‘C’ Group C
Arles-Kilcruise 0-18 Kilcavan 1-4
Portlaoise...
The death has occurred of Kate O'Shea after a short illness, a Portarlington-based auctioneer, who was highly respected in her industry.
Professional, courteous and hard-working Kate ran her own business - Kate O'Shea Auctioneers and Valuers based in Portarlington.
From Walsh...
A new National Enterprise Hub has been launched by the Minister for Enterprise Trade and Employment Peter Burke TD, something which aims to make it easier for business owners to access grants, loans and expert advice.
The hub will bring...
The Outcast Crew, the raucous Laois trad-punk band, proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, "Rovin’ Again," available now on Warner Chappell Music’s ‘Elbroar’ label.
Following their acclaimed 2021 debut, "Myths and Yarns," "Rovin’ Again" features 12...
Laois GAA will begin the search for a new senior hurling manager in the coming weeks following the news that Wille Maher has stepped aside after two years in the role.
The Tipperary native - who had previously managed his...
It's not every day that Laois sends an athlete to the Olympic Games.
In June, Team Ireland announced the official Women’s and Men's Sevens squads to compete in Paris this summer, and Portarlington's Alanna Fitzpatrick was one of the elite...
A local residents group has met with Senior Staff of the Office of Public Works (OPW) and management of Laois County Council (LCC) to raise concerns over the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme.
The Derrycloney Group had requested the meeting to...
For all of Evan O'Carroll's adult life, playing football for the Laois seniors has been a constant.
Brought into the panel in Justin McNulty's first spell as manager, he made his senior debut while still a minor, one of just...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Willie Doyle
Green Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
William (Willie) Doyle. Green Road Portlaoise, Co. Laois (and formerly ESB Portlaoise). Died July 9th 2024 peacefully surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late...
The Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championships got underway tonight, with six games in Junior 'B' and one game in Junior 'C'.
Group A of the Junior 'B' Championship saw wins for Portlaoise and Rathdowney.
Portlaoise put five goals past Slieve...
