Portlaoise College's recent Open Nights saw the Mountrath Road school thronged with eager 6th-class students and their parents.
The events showcased the school's commitment to academic excellence, and its vibrant, inclusive atmosphere.
Both nights opened with an address from Principal Noel...
14-year-old, Rebecca Allen, from Ballyroan, Laois completed a fantastic performance at the World Darts Federation World Cup last weekend.
The event was held in Denmark, where Rebecca was part of the Ireland Youth team.
Along with Sean McKeon, Christina Byrne, and...
A tribute has been paid following the retirement of a long-serving Laois teacher who gave 31 years to the job.
Yesterday saw Pat Roe walk out of St Fergal's College in Rathdowney for the final time after more than three...
Food and drink producers, representing Laois Taste, have won a total of 12 medals at the recent Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards.
These awards are the biggest blind-tasting of produce in the country - to win here is quite...
With two review Podcasts out already this week, we now bring you a third on the remainder of the action.
Steven Miller joins Alan Hartnett to look back on the two SFC 'B' semi finals and relegation semi finals.
They also...
It is set to be another extremely busy week on the GAA front with a host of county finals down for decision.
There are couple of games midweek and then we have no fewer than six finals on Saturday.
Two are...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Hogan
Coolowley, Errill, Laois, R32 V2T2 / Tipperary
Thomas (Tommy) Hogan, Coolowley, Errill, Co. Laois, October 2nd. 2023, peacefully in the company of his family at The Midlands Regional Hospital...
In a stunning display of generosity, a total of €3000 was raised at a service to celebrate Harvest and to welcome Ukrainian refugees at Sacred Heart Church in Stradbally on Sunday.
Nataliia Uhnenko from the Ukrainian Laois Support Association and...
Following their brilliant win over Portarlington on Sunday, St Joseph's are gearing up for the first county final since 2002.
It is exactly 23 years since their last triumph, which came against Poortlaoise, and now the current crop will be...
The Intermediate grade has turned into a bit of a graveyard for former Laois senior clubs over recent years.
The Heath bucked the trend last season by instantly bouncing back up and Ballylinan followed them on Saturday.
But before that, the...
The death has occurred of Matt Moore, the Emo native who made a massive impact across the business, political and farming world.
Aged in his late 60s, Matt lived in Treascon, Portarlington, for many years, with his wife Valerie.
He is...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Martin Kirwan, Managing Director of Kirwan Haulage, located in Kilbricken, Mountrath.
Can you tell us a bit about Kirwan Haulage and the services you offer?
Based in Kilbricken Mountrath Co. Laois, Kirwan...
Following a dramatic Sunday of action, we now know the two teams who will contest the 2023 Laois SFC final.
Portlaoise were the first team to book their spot after they defeated Graiguecullen by 1-15 to 3-6.
And they were followed...
Saturday night was a special one for all connected with Ballylinan GAA as they celebrated championship glory for the first time in 50 years.
They were convincing 1-20 to 2-9 winners over Crettyard in the Centre of Excellence.
Alan Hartnett was...
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...
