Offaly Schools 2-21 Laois Schools 1-12
Leinster Colleges SHC ‘A’ Group Team Final
Laois Schools came out on the losing side of their Leinster Colleges SHC 'A' final against Offaly Schools in Faithful Fields, Kilcormac, this afternoon by 12 points.
The score...
1 - ‘Made in Dagenham’: Love of music continues to bring Ballyfin man back to the stage for latest leading role
One of the standout talents of Portlaoise Musical Society is Ballyfin native Eoghan Fingleton whose love of music has...
Gardai in Laois have been asked to make sure that elderly and vulnerable people are not put under pressure due to 'aggressive begging' ahead of Christmas.
Sinn Fein Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley said that the Lyster Square area of Portlaoise is...
Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform has launched the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) for 2024.
The total funding of €9 million across the two schemes is expected to support repair...
Coláiste Íosagáin have announced that their students will perform “All Shook Up” the musical.
This is a broadway musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, infused with music by Elvis Presley.
It promises to be an incredible production with over 100 talented students...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian recently spoke in Dáil Éireann about the Sinn Féin proposals to address vacancies in the Health Services.
Deputy Stanley told Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly: "The embargo on recruitment has been described by the INMO...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Bergin (née Loughman)
Gurteen, Ballacolla, Laois
Unexpectedly at her residence. Pre deceased by her husband Tony, daughter Colette and son in law Pat.
Deeply regretted by her loving children Marian, Elaine, Martin,...
A Laois student has been awarded the prestigious Naughton Scholarship - worth €20,000 - to further his studies.
Portlaoise's Zayed Abdelrazak, a past pupil of Portlaoise College, was presented with the scholarship recently.
After sitting his Leaving Cert in the summer,...
The latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and there is plenty to talk about both on and off the pitch.
On it, attention now turns to the U-20 football championship with the A final on Sunday where...
Two local children are enjoying the spotlight as they perform in Portlaoise Musical Society’s ‘Made in Dagenham.’
Talented Oliver Treacy (10) and Aoife Cathcart (9) are combining school with the stage as they take on important roles.
Oliver shares the stage...
On a recent visit to Portlaoise Hospital, HSE CEO Bernard Gloster met with Rita Flaherty-Dennedy, who works at Portlaoise Hospital as an Assistant Director of Nursing for Patient Flow.
Rita is the mother of 14-year-old Michael Dennedy from Kinnitty in...
The LOETB are currently running a new school initiative with all ETB schools in Laois and Offaly.
Dunamase College are one of the first schools to commit to this exciting three year programme, from 2023 to 2026.
The college have received...
A Laois American Football team has tasted success at a national championships held in Dublin recently.
The Laois Labs Flag American Football Team secured an impressive victory at the 2023 Glas Bowl Championship, held at the Sport Ireland Campus.
The Glas...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Bergin (née Loughman)
Gurteen, Ballacolla, Laois
Unexpectedly at her residence. Pre deceased by her husband Tony, daughter Colette and son in law Pat.
Deeply regretted by her loving children Marian, Elaine, Martin,...
As we embrace the holiday spirit, SOLAS is not just a garden centre; it's a place of wonder and enchantment.
This week, we celebrated some remarkable achievements, starting with the visit of Deric, the weatherman from Ireland AM.
He graced Portarlington...
Holy Family 2-6 Portarlington 0-6
Division 1 Boys
Portlaoise's Holy Family School claimed their first Division 1 boys title in six years this afternoon in O'Moore Park when they made the most of a good start to each half to see...
It was another hectic day of action in the Laois Cumann na mBunscol football finals as the action for 2023 came to an end.
Just like yesterday, we had 11 finals down for decision today and Holy Family were undoubtedly...
Arles 8-10 Killeen 7-7
Boys Division 4 Shield
The areas of Arles and Killeen have produced some fine forwards for club and county over the years and it seems there's some gems in the next generation too.
In a thrilling affair in...
The Heath 8-3 Portarlington 4-11
Division 6 Boys Championship
Zach Bowe was the star of the show as his four goals helped The Heath to victory over Portarlington in Division 6.
The Heath built up a big lead in this one and...
Ballylinan 6-10 The Heath 3-4
Division 2 Boys Shield
Mark Kennedy was the star of the show as Ballylinan concluded this year's Cumann na mBunscol with victory over The Heath in Division 2.
The midfielder was unstoppable with a range of scores...
Holy Family 7-9 Killeen 3-2
Division 5 Girls Championship
Holy Family capped off a remarkable day for their school as they claimed their fourth Cumann na mBunscol title.
This was the Division 5 Girls championship and they proved too strong for Killeen.
Sofia...
Holy Family 1-11 Killenard 0-5
Division 6 Boys Shield
Holy Family were crowned Division 6 Shield champions after a dominant display against Killenard in today’s decider. Cillian McCausland was Holy Family’s top scorer with his tally of 1-4 all coming from...
Killenard 3-15 Mountmellick 2-6
Division 1 Boys Shield
An excellent display of shooting saw Killenard defeat Mountmellick in the Division 1 Shield final this afternoon.
Oliver Hughes, Cian Twomey, Jack Turley and Dara Donoher all shone for the winners.
Mountmellick played their part...
Killeen 1-10 Gaelscoil Phortlaoise 3-4
Division 3 Girls Championship
Molly O'Reilly was absolutely outstanding as Killeen began the first of their finals with a comeback victory over Gaelscoil Phortlaoise.
The midfielder contributed seven points as her side recovered from a slow start...
Holy Family 2-12 Killenard 2-10
Division 1 Girls Shield
In as good a Cumann na mBunscol game as you are likely to see, Holy Family came through an extra time thriller against Killenard to claim the Division 1 girls shield final...
Ballyroan 5-5 Ballyfin 3-8
Division 2 Boys Championship
Ballyroan came from nine points down to defeat Ballyfin in a thrilling Boys Division 2 championship final encounter.
Ballyfin absolutely flew out of the traps here and went well clear in the opening ten...
Colm Parkinson's hugely popular GAA Podcast The Smaller Fish is set to make its first TV appearance this Friday on Virgin Media.
It is a significant breakthrough for Parkinson's Smaller Fish brand which has a considerable base of podcast subscribers.
This pilot episode is being...
Ratheniska 5-8 Rath 3-4
Division 2 Girls Championship
Kate Conroy was imperious as Ratheniska began Day 2 of the Cumann na mBunscol by defeating Rath.
All of her skills were on show as she tormented the Rath defence from start to finish...
A young Laois teenager is set to perform on the Late Late Toy Show on Friday night after impressing judges during auditions.
Fiachra Dooley, who is 13 and from Borris-in-Ossory, is a very talented singer and made a big impression...
Just a short time after he returned to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Rath, to celebrate his golden jubilee on October 14 last, Ballybrittas native Fr Seán Murphy SDBs has died after a short illness.
The missionary priest who...
