ACFL Division 3
Crettyard 0-13 Mountmellick 0-13
Portlaoise 6-15 Graiguecullen 0-12
St Joseph's 1-13 Arles-Kilcruise 0-9
ACFL Division 4
Annanough 3-13 Stradbally 1-11
Ballylinan 0-22 Killeshin 2-6
Ballyroan-Abbey 7-23 Rosenallis 2-8
Barrowhouse 0-21 The Rock 2-5
Mountmellick 0-13 Crettyard 0-13
ACFL Division...
Excitement is building ahead of the Joe McDonagh Cup final and on area of the county is hosting its own version of 'Up For The Match'.
'Camán to Clough' is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, the day before Laois face...
After a busy June Bank Holiday weekend, the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett where the pair begin by looking back on the Tailteann Cup.
The Laois footballers defeated...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
Laois began their All-Ireland Ladies IFC campaign on Sunday afternoon with an impressive win against Roscommon in O'Moore Park.
Following the game, Laois boss Stephen...
Aoife Fitzpatrick is a Leaving Cert student in Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise. From Cullenagh, near Ballyroan, she is hoping to study Global Media in the University of Galway. Her Leaving Cert subjects are English, Irish, Maths, Biology, History,...
The lower tier hurling finals took place on Saturday in Croke Park and there was big Laois involvement in two of them.
The day began with the Lory Meagher Cup, the fifth tier, and there was a Laois man on...
It is a huge week for the Laois senior hurlers and we will bring you plenty of preview content over the coming days.
Up first, we bring you the interviews from the press night for the Joe McDonagh Cup final.
Manager...
It is set to be another very busy week of Laois GAA fixtures as we head towards the first weekend in June.
While the volume of matches during the week is lower than usual, the weekend is set to be...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Reid (née Dowling)
Dunboyne, Meath/Emo, Laois
REID (née Dowling), Bridie (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of Emo, Co. Laois) June 1st, 2025, suddenly but peacefully, at her home. Beloved wife of...
In a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and valleys of Mount Kilimanjaro, Thomas, a humble farmer, faced a severe drought that threatened his crops and livelihood.
With each passing day, the parched fields seemed to mock his efforts. Desperation...
An improved water network has been announced for a major Laois town which Uisce Éireann say "will deliver a more secure and reliable water supply for the community."
Uisce Éireann confirmed that their crews will arrive at the beginning of...
This piece by John Whelan was originally published in August 2017 ahead of Jack L's appearance at Electric Picnic.
It's a timely article again, with Jack L set to appear at Forest Fest later this month.
Oh life’s a little mystery...
The Laois and Kildare hurlers meet in the Joe McDonagh Cup final in Croke Park on Sunday in what is a surprise and novel pairing.
Kildare have been the story of the competition. Having never won a game in this...
Two Mountmellick learners have received a prestigious national award showcasing the innovation and green skills of the nation’s next generation of talent.
Adam Leahy and Alessio Mezzepelle of Mountmellick Youthreach finished as runners up in the 2025 Generation Apprenticeship Competition...
A Laois TD has introduced a Bill in the Dáil this week that would "protect householders" in counties where "huge" Wind Turbines are planned.
Independent Republican Brian Stanley called for a Bill that would "regulate wind turbines to provide limits...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phyllis Graham (née Flynn)
Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Caroline, Enda, Kevin, Anthony, Brian, Diarmuid, and Sinéad.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons in law,...
St Joseph's 0-20 Na Fianna Og 1-7
Minor Football League Division 1 Final
St Joseph’s reigned superior today in the Centre of Excellence as they defeated Na Fianna Og by 10 points in the end.
Sean Rowan was the star of the...
St Paul's 6-12 Mountmellick Parish Gaels B 0-15
Minor Football League Division 2 Final
St Paul's were crowned Minor League Division 2 champions following victory over Mountmellick Parish Gaels B this evening.
The amalgamation of Courtwood and Emo were able to register...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The Laois senior footballers will be on the road next weekend as the draw for the preliminary quarter finals of...
Local Enterprise Office Laois held another Women in Business event last week as part of a series of events in 2025 to support female entrepreneurship in the county.
There was a large attendance at the event and it was a...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
Laois 3-11 Roscommon 2-7
All-Ireland Ladies IFC Group 1 Round 1
Laois welcomed Roscommon to O'Moore Park this afternoon as the two sides kick-started their campaign...
Park-Ratheniska 4-15 Ballyfin 0-15
ACFL Division 2 Round 6
DJ O'Connell converted two penalties and the returning Brian Dunne and Tom Fingleton got a goal apiece as Park-Ratheniska picked up their first league win in ACFL Division 2 this morning.
Park had...
Borris-Kilcotton 2-14 Camross 2-7
Minor Hurling League Division 1 Final
Borris-Kilcotton were crowned Minor hurling Division 1 league champions this afternoon after coming out on top in a hard fought battle with neighbours Camross in the Centre of Excellence.
The contest saw...
Courtwood 1-17 Portlaoise 3-9
ACFL Division 1 Round 6
Goalkeeper Matthew Byron hit 0-10, including four two-point frees, as Courtwood kept up their good record against Portlaoise with a vital ACFL Division 1 this morning. It was a first loss of...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
After a two week break, the Laois Ladies return to action this afternoon as they face Roscommon.
This is Round 1 of the All-Ireland Intermediate...
Rathdowney-Errill 4-16 Clan na nGael 1-13
Minor Hurling League Division 2 Final
Rathdowney-Errill were crowned Minor League Division 2 champions this morning after getting the better of Clan na nGael.
The amalgamated side, made up of Clonad, Trumera, Colt-Shanahoe and St Paul's,...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
All-Ireland Ladies IFC Group 1 Round 1 – Laois v Roscommon
In O'Moore Park at 2pm
Laois welcome Roscommon to O'Moore Park on Sunday afternoon as...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Laois have a preliminary quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup to look forward to next weekend after Saturday evening's thrilling win...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phyllis Graham (née Flynn)
Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Caroline, Enda, Kevin, Anthony, Brian, Diarmuid, and Sinéad.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons in law,...
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium have recently announced that their fabulous store in Durrow will now be open on Sundays throughout the summer season. Starting this Sunday June 1st the store will open from 12pm-5pm every Sunday.
Located in...
