Laois U-20 football manager Kieran Kelly was pleased with his side on Tuesday night after they eeked out a hard-earned win over Carlow in the Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise.
"Absolutely delighted," he said after the game which was moved...
A local County Councillor has called the condition of road signs in Laois "an embarrassment," and called for a major cleanup operation to take place.
Independent Cllr James Kelly urged Laois County Council to restore the County's road signs as...
Portlaoise College's Student Council hosted an innovative conference on Thursday, March 21, centred around the theme of belonging.
The event, organised by the school's Student Council alongside their teachers Ms. Lawlor, Ms. Heath, Mr. Hogan, and Ms. Egan, aimed at...
Both the Laois senior hurlers and footballers will be live on TG4's various platforms this weekend in their National League finals.
The Laois footballers take on Leitrim at 5pm on Saturday in Croke Park in a game that will be...
The Dunboyne 10k incorporated the National 10k Championships this year, with a large number of athletes taking to the start line in search of National honours.
Cheryl Nolan led the charge from a St Abban's perspective, taking on her first...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oleksandr Yasnitskyl
C/O Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow, Laois, R32NW25
Formerly from the Odessa Region, Ukraine. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday 22nd March 2024. He is deeply regretted by his loving wife...
Laois 3-8 Carlow 0-10
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Round 1
The Laois U-20 footballers made a winning to the Leinster U-20 championship in desperate conditions tonight.
On a sodden pitch that was barely playable in the Centre of Excellence, Kieran Kelly's charges...
The Leinster U-20 football championship gets underway this evening and Laois will host Carlow at 7.30pm.
This game was originally scheduled for O'Moore Park but the weather conditions have left the pitch unplayable.
Laois reached the semi final of this competition...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €248,000, 5% higher than what it was 12 months ago.
This is compared to a rise of % seen a year ago....
Mr Trevor Hennessy, Assistant Senior Engineer this week provided the Portlaoise Municipal District with an update on the state off affairs at the Clonrooske Abbey estate in the town.
Sinn Féin Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley had called for the update, specifically...
One of the newest political parties in Ireland will have a candidate in Laois in the Local Elections which are set to take place on June 7.
Timahoe man Patsy Fennell has declared that he will run for the newly...
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 first of these is Paul O'Flynn.
A native of Courtwood, O'Flynn has played football...
The opening of the redevelopment of Esker Lane took place in Timahoe on Sunday where a nice crowd gathered to mark the occasion.
Roghan Headen, secretary of Tigh Mochua le Chéile, spoke about the history of the Lane and the...
It's a busy weekend of Laois GAA action - with four county teams in action as well as a host of adult and underage league games down for decision. ]
The Laois minor and U-20 football teams have Leinster championship...
Laois manager Willie Maher is looking forward to Sunday's Division 2A final against Carlow, but he said the main objective from this year's league was promotion to Division 1B for 2025.
His side overcame Down on Saturday afternoon in Laois...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Oleksandr Yasnitskyl
C/O Castle Arms Hotel, Durrow, Laois, R32NW25
Formerly from the Odessa Region, Ukraine. He passed away unexpectedly on Friday 22nd March 2024. He is deeply regretted by his loving wife...
The death has occurred of well-known Athy publican Ger Clancy and one of the town's most decorated sports stars. He was aged in his late 60s.
Ger was the proprietor of the iconic and very popular Clancy's bar in the...
The path is becoming clearer for the much-maligned Portlaoise Bus Service after a recent announcement by Laois County Council.
Speaking at the March meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District, Mr Simon Walton, Director of Services told councillors that the pricess...
There is sadness in the Ballickmoyler, Killeen and Arles areas this week at the death of Jackie Behan, a man hugely respected in the area.
Mr Behan was 84 years of age and had been living and farming in the...
With the hurling edition of the Talking Sport Podcast out this morning, we now bring you the football part.
The Laois senior footballers were promoted to Division 3 following victory over Waterford on Sunday.
They will now go for silverware against...
Laois U-20 football manager Kieran Kelly has named his starting 15 and subs for their championship opener with Carlow on Tuesday.
The game takes place in O'Moore Park on Tuesday evening with throw in scheduled for 7.30pm.
Laois reached the semi...
Mr James Dowling, Senior Executive Engineer at Laois County Council has revealed that the Department of Transport is preparing legislation for changes to speed limits across Ireland.
The announcement came in response to Fianna Fáil Cllr John Joe Fennelly, who...
The Talbot Hotel in Carlow was a hub of activity on Saturday night as Crettyard Ladies football club celebrated their 50th anniversary.
As part of this celebration, the club also celebrated their Junior County Champions team of 2023.
The night was...
A draft proposal for the Portlaoise Local Area Plan is to be published "in the coming weeks" and will include details of the urban link road design.
The announcement was made by Mr Simon Walton, Director of Services at Laois...
The Laois senior footballers have returned to Division 3 of the National Football League following victory on Sunday.
Below, we look back at the win over Waterford and ahead to what is to come.
1 - Man of the Match
When the...
After a very busy weekend on the GAA front, we will bring you two Podcasts this week to reflect upon it.
Up first, it is all about small ball as there were three Laois hurling teams in action - all...
A rare hurling final lies ahead for Laois after a comprehensive victory over Down on Saturday.
Laois came out on top by 14 points in what proved to be a fairly routine victory in the end after a slightly slow...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Jackie) Behan
Tierernane, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, R93 T380/Laois
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Molly, sister Frances and beloved daughter Mary.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Carmel, children John, Joe, Anne, Maurice,...
Portlaoise Institute is delighted to offer students the opportunity to train as teachers in their new Pre-University Education and Training Level 5 further education course.
Students will delve into various educational systems, teaching practices, and key issues in education, gaining...
Paddy Cotter Cup Quarter Final
Ballinahown 2 Clonaslee Utd 0
A good run in the Cotter Cup has come to an end for Clonaslee this afternoon, as they lost 2-0 in Westmeath.
A goal in each half was enough for the visitors...
