Ballylinan made an instant return to the top table of Laois football following a seven point win over Crettyard on Saturday evening.
This was the IFC final and Ballylinan, relegated from senior last year, have responded brilliantly.
There was drama before...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan Hughes
40 Silverwood, Mountmellick, Laois / Swords, Dublin
Brendan Hughes 40 Silverwood, Mountmellick Co. Laois and formerly Swords, Co. Dublin, died peacefully at home, October 1st 2023, in the company of...
Ulster University 81 Portlaoise Panthers 77
Women's Super League 23-24
Life in the Super League was always going to be difficult for Portlaoise, but they gave a marvellous account of themselves in their maiden fixture.
Away to Ulster University in Jordanstown, Portlaoise...
Leinster League Division 2B
For the second week in a row, both Portlaoise and Portarlington have won in Division 2B of the Leinster League.
Last week, both sides won on the road, while each added a home win this week in...
Leinster Junior Cup Round 1
Mountmellick Utd 5 East Coast Rangers 1
Mountmellick were knocked out of the FAI Junior Cup last week, but were comfortable winners in their first round outing in the Leinster Junior Cup.
A brace each from Robbie...
The Harps 2-12 Spink 1-11
Laois JFC Semi Final
Two goals from Pat Daly proved the difference as The Harps battled past Spink this afternoon in the Junior Football Championship semi-final.
A wonder goal from Brian Duggan was the last kick of...
St Joseph's 1-12 Portarlington 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Semi Final
Portarlington's quest for four Laois Senior football championship titles in a row was ended by an excellent St Joseph's side in O'Moore Park this evening.
Portarlington had won 18 games in...
Portlaoise 1-15 Graiguecullen 3-6
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Semi Final
Portlaoise are through to yet another county final as a fast start saw them defeat Graiguecullen this afternoon.
Portlaoise absolutely flew out of the traps and were six points up in the...
Arles-Kilcruise 5-19 O'Dempsey's 0-5
Laois Shopping Centre IFC 'B' Relegation Final
Arles-Kilcruise have maintained their intermediate status following a one-sided affair with O'Dempsey's in Annanough this morning, a result that sends the Killenard side back to Junior 'A' for the 2024...
Stradbally 1-13 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-8
Laois Shopping Centre SFC 'B' Semi-final
Stradbally will play The Heath in the first Laois SFC 'B' final, following an exciting win over Ballyroan-Abbey this morning in Ratheniska.
Tom Shiel led the way for the winners with 1-7,...
After an extremely busy Saturday, we are set for the same today as we have action from six matches to bring you.
The big games are in O'Moore Park in the afternoon but there is a lot to get through...
An Post is using 70 to 80% of a building designated for Laois Civil Defence, a local Councillor has said.
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley was left more than a little disgruntled after the most recent meeting of Laois County Council...
St Joesph's 4-19 Ballyfin 1-3
Laois Ladies IFC Semi Final
St Joseph's were on top form last night as they shot out the lights in Kellyvile to advance to the IFC Final.
In what was a fantastic team performance, huge credit has...
Mild, rather breezy, cloudy conditions prevailed on Saturday, when golfers from all corners of the county descended on the elegant and challenging Heath Golf Club.
The gathering was in honour of Laois Hurlers Golfing Society Captain, Liam Corby.
As usual, the...
Crettyard 5-6 The Heath 4-8
Laois Ladies JFC Semi Final
Crettyard have qualified for the Laois Ladies JFC Final following a one point victory over The Heath on Saturday afternoon in Annanough.
Roisin Allen was the star of the show as she...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Christina (Chrissie) O’Reilly (née Culleton)
Patrick Street, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Limetree, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her...
Ballylinan 1-20 Crettyard 2-10
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Final
Ballylinan have made an instant return to the top table of Laois football following a seven point win over Crettyard this evening.
There was drama before the game as referee Brendan Hickey deemed...
St Conleth's 1-15 Sarsfields 3-7 (AET)
Laois Ladies SFC Semi Final
St Conleth's have successfully secured their place back in the Ladies SFC final following an epic battle in O'Dempsey's.
It took an extra-time thriller against Sarsfields but eventually Noel Whelehan's side...
Annanough 1-13 St Joseph's 3-6
Laois Shopping Centre JFC Semi Final
They left it late, but Annanough are safely through to the Junior Football Championship final after a magnificent comeback over St Joseph's in Stradbally this evening.
Goals from Brendan Hickey and...
After a busy Friday evening, Saturday is set up to be very exciting and we will cover it all on our live blog.
The big game of the day is the Intermediate championship final between Ballylinan and Crettyard.
These neighbours will...
Portlaoise 1-11 Timahoe 0-7
Laois Shopping Centre Ladies SFC Semi Final
Portlaoise are through to the Senior Championship final for the second year in succession after a dominant second half performance saw them over the line against Timahoe.
The sides were very...
HSE Chief, Bernard Gloster has said he was impressed with his recent visit to Abbeyleix Hospital, where he was exploring wnew opportunities for the facility.
Mr Gloster accompanied staff to the Day Care Centre and also took the opportunity to...
The Laois JFC is down to the final four and the two semi finals take place this weekend.
On Sunday, Crettyard will be the venue as The Harps will face Spink.
The Harps topped their group following wins over The Rock...
A Laois Councillor has called on the County Council contact Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, for financial support for rural pubs.
Speaking at the meeting of Laois County Council earlier this week, Cllr Ollie Clooney said that rural pubs provide...
This year seems to be flying by. It's hard to believe that we are now beginning the month of October.
I pray, this new month will be a healthy and happy one for us all. The month begins with the...
Sunday is another busy day on the football front and it will conclude with the semi finals of the SFC.
The first game in O'Moore Park throws in at 2.30pm and sees Portlaoise take on Graiguecullen.
Both sides have had an...
Ballylinan 4-9 Mountmellick 0-8
1973 Laois IFC Final
Fifty years is a long time to be without championship silverware - but that is exactly the situation the Ballylinan footballers find themselves in at the moment.
Not since they won the intermediate title...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Christina (Chrissie) O'Reilly (née Culleton)
Patrick Street, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Limetree, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by her...
Arles-Killeen 2-17 Park-Ratheniska 2-6
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Semi Final
Park-Ratheniska will be forced to fight for their survival at Senior level following an eleven-point loss to Arles-Killeen in Annanough.
Arles-Killeen proved to have too much class for them here. Brothers Donie...
The Heath 1-9 Ballyfin 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre SFC 'B' Semi Final
The Heath have become the first team ever to reach the final of the new Laois SFC 'B' championship.
Despite a slow start, they got on top of Ballyfin after...
