Ballinakill are the first team in God knows how long to win promotion to the senior championship without winning the intermediate (or Premier Intermediate) grade below it.
But thanks to a restructuring of the championship and an increase to 10...
Housing, supporting business, and agriculture were just some of the issues discussed by by Barry Walsh, the new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, when he met Tánaiste Simon Harris in Government Buildings this week.
The Tánaiste, along with all of...
More than 11,500 premises in Laois between homes, businesses, farms, schools and community organisations can now avail of high-speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan.
A total of €49 million has been invested in Laois by National Broadband Ireland, the...
There is a dark cloud hanging over Stradbally this week following the passing of one of its most popular members.
Liam Kelly, of Woodview in Stradbally, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday, July 9.
Mr Kelly, aged in his 60s,...
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Rathdowney-Errill GAA club.
And over the course of those 20 years they have made some impact on the Laois hurling scene.
Champions in 2006, they have added five further titles and competed in...
The first ever Repair Café at The CUBE Low Carbon Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise, was held recently.
The event was hosted by Laois County Council in collaboration with the Eastern-Midlands Waste Region and with the support of the Department of Climate,...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
All Ireland Ladies MFC 'B' Semi-final - Laois v Sligo
In Kiltoom, Roscommon, on Thursday, July 10, at 7.30pm
The Laois ladies minor football team are...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Kelly
4 Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Liam Kelly, 4 Woodview, Stradbally, Co. Laois, peacefully on the 9th of July 2025 at his home.
Liam will be sadly missed...
It was a busy evening of Laois GAA club action with championship games down for decision in Junior 'B' football and in the U-15 'A' and 'B' grades.
Last year's beaten finalists Rosenallis, as well as Portarlington, Emo and Clonaslee-St...
Rosenallis come into this year's Laois senior hurling championship as the second-lowest ranked side based on league standings.
And while they were without most of their county contingent for most of that league campaign, it was still a significant disappointment...
Laois Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley is throwing his weight behind Galway TD Catherine Connolly to run for president and be an agreed left-wing candidate.
Ms Connolly is a former leas Ceann Comhairle, the first woman to hold the position,...
Two Laois stores were honoured at the recent SPAR 365 Standards Customer Care Programme for achieving exceptional standards in retailing, which was held in Killashee Hotel, in Naas in Co Kildare, and hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators...
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Abbeyleix yesterday evening.
The single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred on the N77 at the junction of the Portlaoise Road and Ballyroan Road at approximately 7:50pm.
The motorcyclist, a...
The countdown is officially on for the 61st National Steam Rally, following a successful launch event held at Stradbally Woodland Railway last weekend.
Hosted by the Irish Steam Preservation Society, the launch celebrated one of Ireland’s longest-running heritage events.
In attendance...
Are The Harps the great underachievers of Laois club hurling?
No final appearance since 1998, no semi-final since the early 2010s, perennial relegation battlers in the last decade.
And yet they regularly produce top underage team and a steady supply of...
Laois Sawmills is hiring a Mechanical Fitter for our evening shift at our timber processing facility in Portlaoise.
Key Duties: Preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and mechanical repairs (hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, etc.) to ensure smooth plant operation.
Requirements:
Qualified Mechanical Fitter
3+ years’ experience in industrial maintenance
Strong...
Nothing says championship season like new gear.
And the Timahoe footballers are certainly going to be well kitted out after a generous sponsorship from local publican Jim Ramsbottom, who presented gear to players, management and club officials this week.
Zip tops,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Kelly
Ballinalacken, Attanagh, Laois/Attanagh, Kilkenny
Suddenly at his Residence Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, mother Elizabeth, brother Pat and sister Betty
Forever remembered and cherished by his children Sean, Margaret, and Paul,...
Stradbally 4-10 Killeshin 0-18
Laois JFC 'A' Group B Round 1
Stradbally opened up their Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' championship campaign with a deserved victory over Killeshin in Bill Delaney Park this evening.
The victors went goal crazy in the first...
Spink 0-13 The Rock 0-15
Laois JFC ‘A’ Group A Round 1
The Championship is officially underway as The Rock won away to Spink in Group A of the Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' this evening.
Blue skies, warm sunshine and a gentle...
All of the Laois GAA results for Monday and Tuesday of this week.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Laois JFC 'A' Group A Round 1
Spink 0-13 The Rock 0-15
St Joseph's 2-15 Ballyroan-Abbey 4-14
Laois JFC 'A' Group B Round 1
O'Dempseys 2-16 Graiguecullen 0-16
Stradbally 4-10 Killeshin 0-18
U-13 Football Development...
'25 years on', a special programme of events celebrating quarter century of Abbeyleix Bog will take place from Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July 27.
On Monday, July 24, 2000, members of the Abbeyleix community took a stand. By blocking...
With the start of the Laois senior hurling championship now in clear sight, our 10-minute series is back.
First up is league champions Abbeyleix, who begin their campaign against neighbours The Harps in O'Moore Park this Friday night.
Abbeyleix's Division 1...
A Laois TD has said he is "really shocked" at recently unveiled figures that reveal the cost of new bus stops/shelters in Portlaoise was over €24,000 each while two new wheelchair accessible bus stops/shelters installed in Mountrath came in...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their success.
From early career choices to pivotal moments, challenges overcome, and advice for the next...
Laois TD praises new consultation process in community and voluntary sector
A Laois TD has said a new consultation process offers stakeholders "an opportunity to contribute directly" to the Government's new strategy in the community and voluntary sector.
Minister of State with...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Barnett (née Keegan)
Clonduff, Rosenallis, Laois
Mary passed away peacefully on Saturday 5th July in her 75th year of life surrounded by her loving family and friends in the wonderful care...
A small bit earlier than usual but the Laois senior hurling championship gets underway this weekend.
Lower grade football championships began late last week and continue at full throttle this week with games in all three grades.
But the first senior...
One of the most popular festivals in Laois took place over the weekend as revellers arrived in Cullohill for Folly Festival 2025.
Known as Ireland’s first gender-balanced music festival, the Folly continues to champion diverse talent, family-friendly fun, and a...
Judges Alain Capelle and Anthony O’Neill visited Laois recently as part of the prestigious 'Communities in Bloom' competition.
Over the course of two packed days, the judges experienced the full breadth of Abbeyleix’s vibrant community, rich heritage, and deep commitment...
