Laois GAA clubs to receive less than €70,000 in sports grants
Two GAA clubs in County Laois have received sports grants as part of a new grant funding scheme called 'Our Rural Future', the Government’s new five-year policy for rural...
Basketball is on the rise in Heywood Community School as their senior girls team remain on course for a historic back-to-back All-Ireland success.
In 2023, they were far too strong for St Mary's of Dundalk in the All-Ireland 'C' decider.
A...
Crettyard forward Evan O'Carroll has been named as the Laois senior football captain for the 2024 season.
O'Carroll shared duties with Graiguecullen's Trevor Collins last year but with the latter now abroad, the attacker will operate alone this year.
This will...
The Laois senior footballers will begin their National League Division 4 campaign at home to Longford on Saturday.
It will be a 6pm throw in for Justin McNulty's charges and ahead of the game, he spoke with us on the...
Laois TD Sean Fleming, Minister of State, said he is "pleased that the Government continues to make significant investment in healthcare in Laois.
"The Future of Portlaoise, Mountmellick and Abbeyleix Hospitals are Now Secure for Future Generations," Deputy Fleming said.
Midlands...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lionel Broomfield
Lower Irey, Ballyfin, Laois
The death has occurred of Lionel Broomfield, Lower Irey, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died 24th January 2024, peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise, surrounded by...
Mountmellick Christmas Tree Committee is embarking on an exciting new initiative in O’Connell Square that they say will be delivered by end of 2026.
The Committee this week launched The Valley Star Project – a reimagining of the Mountmellick Christmas...
Scoil Chriost Ri 3-10 FCJSS Bunclody 3-14 (AET)
Colleges Ladies Leinster Junior 'A' Football Championship Final
There was heartbreak for Scoil Chriost Ri in the Carlow Centre of Excellence this afternoon as they were beaten by FCJSS Bunclody in heartbreaking circumstances.
The...
Three students from Laois are among more than 140 from across Ireland who are taking part in the Webwise Safer Internet Day (SID) Ambassador Training Programme.
The peer-led programme equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead their own...
House prices in Laois could see an increase of 10% over the next 12 months according to the Sunday Times' latest ‘Nationwide Property Price Guide.’
That is double the predicted increase of 4.9% nationwide, and would represent the fourth-highest increase...
A total of 775 Laois businesses have warehoused tax debts, accrued during Covid times, and must enter payment agreements with Revenue from May 1.
The total warehoused amounts to €12 million, according to figures published by Independent Laois-Offaly TD Carol...
Portlaoise GAA to celebrate victories of past and present
The Portlaoise GAA Dinner Dance will be held in the Midlands Park Hotel on the Bank Holiday Sunday, February 4, where the club will honour its championship-winning teams from 2023 -...
There was practically no football played in Laois last weekend, as Storm Isha wreaked havoc on the CCFL's fixture list.
Hopefully this week will have better luck, with various cup competitions back on the menu.
Portlaoise will travel to Clara as...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Baby Eve Bernadette Flannery
Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Laois
Baby Eve Bernadette Flannery died peacefully in the arms of her Mammy and Daddy on January 23rd, 2024. She is now in the care of...
In observance of Anti-Bullying Week, Portlaoise College orchestrated a series of impactful events to instil a culture of kindness among students.
Students were reminded of the importance of mutual support and positivity with a thoughtful reflection on the mantra, "Putting...
Heywood Community School 2-17 Naas CBS 2-9
Leinster Colleges Senior Hurling 'B' Championship Semi Final
A ferocious start in the first quarter proved the difference this afternoon as Heywood Community School defeated Naas CBS to reach the final of the Leinster...
Knockbeg College 3-9 Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar 4-8 (AET)
Leinster Colleges 2nd Year 'A' Football Final
Knockbeg College have been beaten in heartbreaking circumstances in the 2nd Year Leinster Colleges football final in Hawkfield in Newbridge this afternoon.
In a dramatic encounter that...
The men and women of Ballyfin GAA club are hosting a fundraiser with a major twist, as they prepare to bring the jungle to Laois.
On Saturday, January 27, the club will host the 'Jungle Challenge' in the Midlands Park...
Last week, Laois Chamber Alliance announced that Jackie Carroll has been appointed as their new CEO.
Succeeding Caroline Hofman, Jackie will aim to boost business in the county as she takes on her new role.
We caught up with her recently...
The Laois camogie team will compete in Division 3 of the National League and Premier Junior in the All-Ireland championship in 2024.
And, ahead of those competitions, they have confirmed that they have a brand new management team in place.
Rathdowney...
The Laois senior footballers begin their National Football League Division 4 campaign this Saturday when they welcome Longford to O'Moore Park.
And in this special episode of our Talking Sport Podcast, we're joined by our occasional contributor Billy O'Loughlin who...
National Title and Championship Record for Jack Fenlon
The National U-20 and U-23 Championships kicked off the domestic Indoor season with plenty of St Abban’s athletes making the journey to Athlone to compete.
Jack Fenlon was the stand out performance taking...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Moira Bolger (née Conroy)
Rockpark Avenue, Tralee, Kerry/Newbridge, Kildare/Laois
Moira Bolger nee Conroy of Rockpark Avenue, Tralee, Co. Kerry and formerly Laois, Southampton and Newbridge died peacefully on 22nd January 2024.
Beloved wife of...
CJ Sheeran Ltd are seeking a skilled and experienced Transport Planner to join our dynamic team at Ireland's largest timber pallet manufacturer and recycler.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating and optimising the transportation of our products, ensuring...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has raised the issue of Laois Special Education Needs in Dáil Éireann with Neale Richmond TD, Minister for State at the Department of Social Protection.
“Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) units are very important and...
Funeral details have been announced for the late David McDonald, the Laois man who sadly passed away in New Zealand.
David McDonald of Derrydavy, Mountmellick, Laois, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 9 following a brief illness.
He was surrounded by his...
History will be made in St Fergal's College this week as the school will host the first-ever school musical in the 87 years of secondary level education in Rathdowney.
The students are to bring the audience on a magical journey...
Laois car business Joe Mallon Motors have been named as the Laois winner at this year's Electric Vehicle Dealership awards.
These awards are an annual event organised by the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) in order to "recognise and...
A Laois man has recently completed his 100th blood donation in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.
Leo O'Gorman, 66, has been giving blood since he was 18 and proudly reached the milestone in his hometown this past week.
Portlaoise native Leo always...
Laois GAA clubs will be presented with a proposal on how the hurling championships in the county will operate in 2025 at the next County Committee meeting, scheduled for Monday, January 29.
Back in November, it was agreed that the...
