Ballylinan's 50 year stay at senior ended last year and they will be looking to make an immediate return.
Padraig Clancy is now in charge and things initially didn't get off to a great start as they were relegated down...
With National Heritage Week 2023 fast approaching its time to check out what’s happening here in Laois.
This year Heritage Week will run from August 12 to 20 with a huge range of events taking place across the county, including...
Jamie Malone from Graiguecullen is running the Longford Ultra Marathon in memory of his friend, Paddy Branagan.
Paddy, also from Graiguecullen, died unexpectedly in the United States in May of last year.
A proud GAA man, Paddy was part of the...
The Ossory Agricultural Show recently returned to the Ossory Showgrounds in Kilbreedy, Rathdowney.
Below is the full, extensive results from the show.
Photographer Alf Harvey was also present and captured some great images that are featured throughout the results.
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After a couple of disappointing years, Spink appear to be on an upward curve once again.
Their juvenile amalgamation with Crettyard is working well with teams competing well in the A grades mostly.
While at adult level, they survived at Junior...
The Rock find themselves down in Junior A for the first time in more than 40 years.
It is a championship that they won in 1979 and if the evidence of the first round is anything to go by, they...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jack Costigan
Spink, Abbeyleix, Laois
Jack died at St.Vincent's Community Nursing Unit in Mountmellick. Deeply regretted by his brother Paddy, sister Philomena, sister in law Peggy, brother in law Noel, nephews, nieces,...
Ladies IFC Round 2
Graiguecullen 2-13 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-4
Graiguecullen have taken a big step towards the semi finals, even at this early stage, with a convincing win over Clonaslee-St Manman's.
They led by 1-7 to 0-3 at half time and never...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-14 Ballyfin 1-10
Laois SFC Round 2
Clonaslee-St Manman's booked their place in Round 3 of the senior football championship this evening following a four point win over Ballyfin in Portarlington this evening.
On the other hand, the defeat for...
Courtwood 1-14 Park-Ratheniska 1-9
Laois SFC Round 2
Courtwood are through to Round 3 of the SFC following a convincing win over Park-Ratheniska that sends them to the new 'B' competition.
Barry Weldon's charges did most of the damage in the first...
Another busy weekend of local GAA action gets underway this evening with two games down for decision in the Laois senior football championship.
For the second round running, we have the relatively unusual prospect of championship games outside of O'Moore...
Next up in our ten minute series is the team who have reached the last two Junior A football finals but have ultimately been unsuccessful - Barrowhouse.
They have been beaten by Ballyroan-Abbey and Portlaoise over the last two years.
They...
The Laois Hurlers Golfing Society hosted their latest outing on Saturday last in the beautiful surroundings of Portlaoise Golf Club.
Showing a natural talent for the game, Camross man, Zane Keenan, claimed top spot on the day.
Paul Delaney filled the...
350 teenagers from around the world gather in Maynooth, County Kildare, for Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference.
The conference, which was held on the grounds of NUI Maynooth, brings together young people from the USA, Ukraine, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria,...
St Joseph's and Ballyroan-Abbey get new kits
Two Laois GAA clubs have unveiled new jerseys for this year's senior football championship.
St Joseph's have been sponsored with a new set by Dan Nelligan who also plays for them as a goalkeeper.
They...
Tributes have been paid to a Laois teenager who tragically passed away in Timahoe yesterday.
15-year-old Ronan McNamara is survived by his parents Paul and Yvonne and his sister Orlaith.
Ronan was a talented sports person. He played football for Stradbally...
There was serious style in Portlaoise last night as a historic occasion unfolded on Top Square.
The outgoing Sixth Year students of Dunamase College gathered to head off for their first ever Debs.
The school opened its doors on Railway Street...
It is hard to believe that the Mountmellick footballers are embarking on their sixth season at Intermediate level.
But since their relegation in 2017, they have firmly gotten stuck down here.
There were dawns in that period, including a final appearance...
An established Intermediate team for a long time, Annanough have moved up and down in recent years.
Relegated by Barrowhouse in 2017, they bounced straight back to win this competition in 2018.
They did two years back at Intermediate before Timahoe...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Heffernan (née McCann)
Redgate, Ballyfin, Laois
Breda Heffernan (nee Mc Cann), has sadly passed away. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Owen and sister of the...
An almost 24-acre residential farm at Ballickmoyler has sold for €600,000, or just over €25,000 an acre.
The land was sold recently by Hennessy Auctioneers at an online auction.
The circa 23.75-acre farm near Ballickmoyler was guided at €600,000 and was...
St Abban's athlete, Jack Fenlon finished just outside the qualifying places in the first heat of the Men’s 3000m at the European Junior Championships, held in Jersualem.
After competing there last year in the U-18 Championships, Jack was very familiar...
Gardai have stood down a search for a missing Laois teenager following the discovery of a body.
Earlier today, Gardai had launched a search for 15-year-old Ronan McNarama from Timahoe.
But following a tragic discovery today, the search has been stood...
Laois hurler and member of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), Ross King, is urging people to become charitable All-Stars for a great local cause this summer and go Up the Hill for Jack and Jill.
Going Up the Hill for Jack and Jill is...
The Rock GAA have announced two new sponsorship agreements, as they continue the development of their club grounds, outside Mountmellick.
The club held a launch at their wonderful clubhouse on Tuesday evening.
Former club player Patrick Harding will sponsor the club’s...
"If someone calls to you door stating they are collecting on behalf of Laois Hospice Foundation, you should notify Gardai immediately."
Laois Hospice Foundation has urged anyone approached for donations outside its usual fundraisers to carry out checks to ensure...
A fundraiser has been organised in aid of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust in memory of Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick.
Eoin and Dylan, father and son, lost their lives under tragic circumstances while holidaying abroad in Turkey recently.
They are deeply...
Round 2 of the top three grades of the football championships is just around the corner and the action is set to hot up.
By Sunday evening, four teams will be out of the senior football championship and heading for...
We may not be getting the weather we expected, but that has not deterred the the local golf scene.
You can check out all the latest results below from Mountrath, The Heath and Portarlington.
If any of the other golf clubs...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jim Foyle
Cullenagh, Timahoe, Laois
Foyle Jim, Cullenagh Timahoe. Died August 8th. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his son Seamus and his baby daughter Josephine. Deeply regretted by his...
