Camross 1-17 Naas 2-17
Leinster Club SHC Quarter Final
Laois' final hope of Leinster hurling glory has come to an end as Camross fell to Naas by a goal after a cracking contest in O'Moore Park.
Zane Keenan was outstanding for the...
Portarlington 36 Garda Westmanstown 10
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington picked up an important with this afternoon at home to Garda Westmanstown, earning a bonus-point point late on.
The sides were level at half time, but Portarlington kept their guests scoreless after...
Ballyroan-Abbey 2-11 Stradbally Parish Gaels 1-9
Laois U-20 FC Round 3
A powerful second-half performance from Ballyroan-Abbey helped them past the stubborn challenge of Stradbally Parish Gaels in Stradbally this afternoon and into the semi-finals of the Laois U-20 ‘A’ football...
There is story in the Gospel about a leper coming to Jesus on his knees and pleading with him, saying, ‘If you want to, you can cure me’.
It was a pitiful statement, suggesting despair.
The leper had reason to, in...
A Laois Lotto jackpot winner is celebrating this week after collecting their life-changing cheque worth €2,294,855
They won online in the Wednesday, October 11 draw.
The winner admitted that it was a few days before they realised their win:
“To think I...
Camross v Naas (Kildare)
Leinster Club SHC Quarter Final in O'Moore Park at 3pm
With Colt-Shanahoe and Portlaoise now out, the baton falls to Camross as Laois's sole representative in the club hurling championship.
David Cuddy's charges won the Leinster championship in...
It has been announced that a new diabetic retina screening service will open in Portlaoise.
The service will be in place and fully operational before the end of March 2024.
The diabetic retina screening service will help to detect diabetic retinopathy...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Shirley Foran (née Keenan)
Derrylea, Monasterevin, Kildare, W34 A580 / Laois / Offaly
Predeceased by her father Mike. Beloved wife of Derek and much loved mother of Conor. Deeply regretted by her...
Colt-Shanahoe 1-1 Tullogher Rosbercon 5-27
Leinster Club JHC Quarter Final
It was the end of the road for Colt-Shanahoe as they bowed out of the Leinster JHC following a heavy defeat to the Kilkenny champions in the COE this afternoon.
In what...
Ballinakill-Ballypickas 1-16 Castletown 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 ‘B’ HC Final
Ballinakill-Ballypickas are the 2023 Laois U-20 'B' hurling champions, after a fantastic win over Castletown this afternoon in Rathdowney.
A goal from Ben Freeman in the 22nd minute put Ballinakill-Ballypickas in...
Bray Emmets 0-18 Portlaoise 0-16
Leinster Club IHC Quarter Final
Portlaoise's Leinster club intermediate championship campaign came unstuck in Aughrim this afternoon as they were denied by Wicklow side Bray Emmets in a tough encounter.
Bray Emmets, who are the five-in-a-row Wicklow...
Laois Schools 3-17 Dublin South Schools 1-18
Leinster Colleges SHC 'A' Group Team Semi Final
Laois Schools are through to the final of the Senior 'A' Group after defeating Dublin South Schools in Abbeyleix this afternoon.
Eoghan Murphy and Cormac Byrne stole...
1 - McNulty’s backroom team begins to take shape as 2024 season rapidly approaches
In just under two months, the Laois senior footballers under manager Justin McNulty are set to return to competitive action.
Details of McNulty's backroom team are yet...
The family of Mountmellick boy Eoin Coss have begun a special fundraiser to keep his memory alive and help other sick children.
Eoin, who was just 14, tragically passed away on December 10, 2022, after a ten-month battle with cancer.
Eoin's...
Laois County Council are in the process of drafting a new County Development Plan, with climate considerations front and centre.
The Council have already begun the process of consultation with both the citizens of the County as well as public...
Bray Emmets (Wicklow) v Portlaoise
Leinster Club IHC Quarter Final in Aughrim at 1.30pm
After weeks of waiting, Portlaoise's Leinster IHC journey is set to begin down in Aughrim this afternoon.
Tommy Fitzgerald was a player the last time that Portlaoise competed...
A new Government Bill to ban the sale of vapes to those under the age of 18 passed through the Dáil on Wednesday, November 8.
This legislation contains wide-ranging measures to tackle smoking and vaping for people under 18 years...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty McCarthy (née Keogh)
St. Brigid's, Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) McCarthy, 103 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, November 9th 2023 Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband...
The Harps 4-16 Abbeyleix 1-10
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 Hurling Championship Final
The Harps' dominance of the underage hurling scene in 2023 has continued with an emphatic victory over neighbours Abbeyleix this evening.
The Centre of Excellence was the venue of choice...
St Joseph’s 1-11 Emo-Courtwood 0-6
Laois U-20 Football Championship Round 3
St Joseph’s are through to the semi-finals of the Laois U-20 football championship, after a comprehensive win over Emo-Courtwood.
The sides met in a bitterly cold Tony Byrne Park this evening,...
The actions of Laois Garda and his colleague were recognised at a ceremony as they both received National medals for Bravery.
Laois Garda Padraig Marum and his partner on that night, Shane Smyth, were less than a year on the...
Former Fianna Fáil General Election candidate Pauline Flanagan (nee Madigan) is set to contest next year's Local Elections in the Portlaoise Municipal District as an independent.
Flanagan, who ran for the Dáil in 2020 as Sean Fleming's running mate, was...
CEO of the HSE, Bernard Gloster visited the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise this week, for the first time since he was appointed to the position almost seven months ago.
Mr Gloster's visit followed his attendance at a National Advance Practice Nurse...
Gardai are investigating after windows were smashed in an incident at a house in Portlaoise on Tuesday evening.
The incident in question occurred around 9.30pm on November 7 in the Birch Grove area of the town.
LaoisToday understands that the front...
Brian Phelan is set to be a candidate for Fianna Fáil in next year's Local Elections in the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District.
From Rathdowney, Phelan will be the fifth Fianna Fáil candidate in that sprawling area alongside sitting councillors Paddy Bracken...
Family Carers Ireland has announced that this year’s Netwatch Laois Family Carer of the Year is Linda Dollard from Shanahoe.
This prestigious accolade recognises the exceptional dedication and commitment of family carers across the nation who provide vital care at...
Abbeyleix v The Harps
Laois Shopping Centre U-20 'A' Hurling Championship Final in Centre of Excellence at 7.30pm
These two have shared the last two U-20 titles between them and one will add a second this evening.
Abbeyleix won the 2021 edition...
The Heath Golf Club had a second successful event at the National Ploughing Championships this year.
The tent was erected by a group of volunteers, with the putting mats and putting aids were laid out.
Tickets were printed, and members volunteered...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Catherine Comerford-Smeaton
Levalley, Rathdowney, Laois, R32 V5D3
Catherine Comerford-Smeaton, Levalley, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, November 8th. 2023, peacefully, at the Milford Care Centre Limerick, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her parents...
Laois County Council has announced the opening of a new Car Park and Transport Hub located at Railway Street, Portlaoise.
The Car Park and Transport Hub are owned and operated by the Council and are now open for public use.
The...
