A bizarre situation has arisen in the National Basketball League as Portlaoise Panthers have been ordered to replay 0.3 seconds of their playoff.
Last week, the National Appeals Committee (NAC) sensationally ordered that Portlaoise Panthers’ quarter-final against Limerick Sport Eagles...
The late David Brown was remembered by a huge crowd at a community event in Portlaoise GAA's ground at Rathleague on Easter Sunday.
David died on Easter Sunday last year following a quad bike accident at the age of 15.
David’s...
It was a busy day at Laois County Council's monthly meeting last week, with the Council outline four major projects for Portlaoise and Portarlington.
The Council presented Material Contravention to allow for the construction of a housing development at Summerhill...
Laois captain Aaron Dunphy was delighted with Laois’ performance in their Division 2A final victory over Carlow on Sunday.
He had plenty of good words for his teammates after what was a fantastic team display, leading to a great result...
The Laois senior footballers are celebrating their Division 4 league success this week with the Leinster championship not too far away.
In years gone by, teams would have a big gap between the league and the championship but that is...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Walker
Carlow Town, Carlow/Laois
Joe Walker of 6 St Patrick’s Avenue, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 1st, 2024, at his home.
Pre-deceased by his loving wife Margaret...
We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team here in Leprino Foods EU, providing strong leadership and development of the team. Lead continuous improvement of the Stores and Logistics operation with respect to Safety, Quality, Efficiency and...
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and
pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland and the UK’s diverse network of pallet consumers.
We now have an opening for a Transport Administrator...
Laois Sawmills Ltd are looking to recruit a full time office administrator, based in Portlaoise.
Tasks and Responsibilities
All administrative duties including raising invoices, liaising with both customer and its branches along with logistical team.
Printing and co-ordinating deliveries and...
Borris-Kilcotton 1-19 The Harps 1-10
ACHL Division 1 Round 1
Borris-Kilcotton overcame The Harps this afternoon in Borris-in-Ossory to get their league campaign off to a winning start.
These sides last met in the Senior Championship relegation playoff last year and The...
ACHL Division 4 Round 1
Clonad 3-28 The Harps 1-16
Clonad have laid down a marker for Division 4 with a dominant win at home to The Harps this evening.
The home side were well out in front at half time and...
ACFL Division 3 Round 2
St Joseph’s 2-11 Kilcavan 1-9
After a rare defeat in Round 1, St Joseph’s got back to winning ways this afternoon with a strong performing away to Kilcavan.
A goal either side from Paddy Hickey and Niall...
Camross 1-17 Abbeyleix 0-18
ACHL Division 1 Round 1
The last time these sides met was in the 2023 County final in O'Moore Park.
Camross memorably came out on top that day, and they have started 2024 by repeating that result thanks...
“’Did you not know what the Holy one can do with dust?’
It’s a line from a poem for Ash Wednesday by Jan Richardson. In it she talks about how things and people, which can feel like dust and dirt,...
1 - Three Laois Gardai among 165 new recruits who pass out from Templemore
165 Gardaí were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána at a ceremony in Templemore College last week.
Of those, three hail from county Laois. The...
Legendary rock band AC/DC will return to Ireland this summer as part of their ‘POWER UP’ European Tour, and a very unexpected Laois date has just been added.
The tour will see the band play 22 dates across Europe with...
The Laois senior hurlers concluded their National League Division 2A campaign in style on Sunday.
It completes a magical weekend for Laois fans as the footballers defeated Leitrim in Croke Park in the Division 4 final yesterday.
The sun split the...
Laois manager Willie Maher was in jovial humour after seeing his side claim the Division 2A title in Dr Cullen Park on Sunday afternoon after a dominant display over Carlow.
Maher was happy that his side got their hands on...
The Laois senior hurlers were crowned Division 2A champions following a big victory over Carlow yesterday.
In the latest Talking Sport Podcast, Barry McEvoy joins Alan Hartnett to look back on the game.
We also hear from winning manager Willie Maher...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Francis Breen
Cooleshall, Roscrea, Tipperary/Laois
Denis Francis Breen, Cooleshall, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary. Died suddenly 29th March 2024.
Predeceased by his father Phil and his granddaughter Rubyleigh.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken mother Geraldine,...
Division 1
Temple Villa 1 Clonaslee Utd 2
Clonaslee United have pulled off a huge win away from home this afternoon, beating third-place Temple Villa in Athlone.
It could be a massive three points in the race for promotion, with Clonaslee now...
The Laois senior hurlers have capped off an excellent Easter weekend for the county by adding to the footballers' Division 4 win by claiming Division 2A honours in Carlow.
After a battling first half against a stiff breeze they came...
Barrowhouse 2-17 Killeshin 1-3
ACFL Division 4 Round 2
Barrowhouse recorded their second big win of their Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 4 campaign as they made light work of Killeshin this morning.
Having been far too strong for The Rock in...
Laois 2-22 Carlow 1-12
National Hurling League Division 2A Final
Laois have claimed Division 2A honours with a dominant victory over neighbours Carlow in Dr Cullen Park this afternoon.
It completes a magical weekend for Laois fans as the footballers defeated Leitrim...
Portarlington 17 North Meath 27
Anderson Cup Round 1
Portarlington are out of the Anderson Cup, after a dramatic game at home to North Meath on Saturday afternoon.
The story of the game was simple, as a wasteful Portarlington were punished by...
The Laois hurlers are in Dr Cullen Park this afternoon to take on Carlow in the NHL Division 2 final.
Both sides have already secured promotion to the newly-structured Division 1B next season which will see Laois do battle with...
Portlaoise AFC 4 Abbeyleix Ath 0
CCFL Division 3A
Portlaoise have put in an incredible display this afternoon to beat league leaders, Abbeyleix Athletic by four goals, all coming in the second half.
The win on the AstroTurf at Portlaoise's Leisure Centre...
There were great celebrations in Croke Park yesterday as the Laois footballers kick started the Easter weekend in style.
Justin McNulty’s charges proved far too strong for Andy Moran’s Leitrim – with a scintillating second half securing the win.
Laois led...
NHL Division 2A Final – Laois v Carlow
In Dr Cullen Park at 3pm (Live on TG4 YouTube)
Laois will make their first appearance in a National Hurling League final since their Division 2 victory over Westmeath in 2013.
From there Laois...
Laois County Council this week adopted three proposals which will directly affect how the Council interacts with social housing across the County.
The three adoptions were the Social Housing Allocation Scheme 2024; the Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy; and Laois County Council Estate Management.
The...
