Park-Ratheniska 0-8 The Heath 1-11
ACFL Division 2 Winner's Phase Round 3
The Heath have one foot in the final of the ACFL Division 2 league after a comfortable six point win over Park-Ratheniska.
They now sit on three points in second...
Emo 4-12 Rosenallis 0-5
ACFL Division 2 - Relegation Phase - Round 3
Emo have retained their ACFL Division 2 status with a resounding win over Rosenallis, relegating Ballylinan in the process.
Rosenallis had won both their opening games in the Relegation...
Graiguecullen 1-11 Killeshin 0-10
ACFL Division 1 Relegation Phase Round 3
Conor Kelly and Aaron Forbes were the difference as Graiguecullen saved their Division 1 status at the expense of neighbours Killeshin.
This was a very entertaining game and great credit must...
Laois / Offaly Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley has called on the coalition Government to deliver on the budget day announcement on GP medical cards.
The Finance Minister, Michael McGrath announced on Budget day, that all those on the median...
Laois GAA have announced the return of the Ó’Mórdha Óg football program for 2023, dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young athletes in the Laois GAA community.
The program kicks off on Tuesday, July 18, and is specifically...
Tributes have been paid following the passing of Fr Kevin O'Neill of Abbeyleix and Mountrath.
A respected teacher, Fr O'Neill joined Carlow College in 1972 and was a staff member for forty-three years.
He was involved in the training of seminarians...
The Harps have paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Rory Deegan who tragically passed away in Greece earlier this week.
22 Rory, who is from Cullahill, had recently travelled to Greece with a group of friends where he had...
A Health Research Board (HRB) report into drug treatment demand has found that 12,009 cases were treated for problem drug use in 2022.
Almost four in ten of those cases were never treated before.
Cocaine was the most common drug reported,...
There were plenty of smiles in Rathdowney on Wednesday as two Irish celebrities were in town for a very special occasion.
A friendship that flourished over 35 years between the parish priest, Fr Martin Delaney, and Daniel O’Donnell, saw the...
A national charity has urged the Government to give the cost of two coffees a day to protect those living with a rare and incurable skin condition.
Debra is asking for just €810,000 to be ringfenced in Budget 2024 to...
Abbeyleix are through to the Division 1 hurling league semi finals after they successfully appealed Laois GAA's implementation of the rules which saw them miss out.
The weekend before last, we reported how results in the final round had left...
Ruby Millet and Saragh Buggy had excellent performances at the European Team Championships held in Silesia, Poland last week.
Team Ireland were competing in Division 3 of the Championships with Ireland hoping to secure promotion back up to Division 2.
Overall...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Séan Horan
Clonmel Road, Cahir, Tipperary, E21 DA24 / Portlaoise, Laois
Séan (formerly of Pallas, Portlaoise) died peacefully in the care of Waterford University Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maura,...
Portarlington 2-11 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-5
ACFL Division 1 Winners Phase Round 3
Portarlington will play reigning Division 1 league champions St Joseph's in this year's league final.
The three in-a-row Laois county champions welcomed back their inter-county players for this final round match...
Ballylinan 0-15 Clonaslee-St Manman's 2-6
ACFL Division 2 - Relegation Phase - Round 3
Clonaslee-St Manman's have been relegated to Division 3 of the Football League after a narrow loss away to Ballylinan.
Gary Walsh kicked 0-7 to lead the home side...
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan believes fears of a land grab have re-emerged following Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan’s failure to rule out CPOs (compulsory purchase orders).
Deputy Nolan said she has written to the Minister, asking...
A new Cathaoirleach has been elected to lead the Borris-in-Ossary-Mountmellick Municipal District Committee at their AGM today.
Fine Gael Cllr, John King was elected unopposed and succeeds the outgoing chair, Fianna Fáil Cllr, Paddy Bracken.
Cllr King was nominated for the...
In April, Thomas Carolan was appointed as the new Heritage Officer for Laois County Council replacing Catherine Casey who played such a significant role in helping to protect and promote Laois heritage while in the role for almost 20...
Government funding of almost €120,000 has been awarded for Laois heritage projects.
The Government funding through the Heritage Council grant will go towards supporting seven heritage-led regeneration plans across Laois.
The investment includes:
- €50,000 to Historic Houses of Ireland for conservation...
A range of educational supports for families and younger people are available - Laois TD Sean Fleming has said.
"The Government is acutely aware that many Irish families feel additional financial pressure each year when they are preparing to send...
Zach Tuohy will become the joint most capped Irish player ever in Australian Rules tomorrow, when he makes his 264th appearance, equalling the record previously set by the legendary Jim Stynes.
Having become just the second Irish player to win...
Fine Gael are set to select their candidates to run for the party in the Portlaoise area in next year’s Local Elections.
The party currently has three sitting Councillors in the area and all three are set to be nominated...
Willie Maher is set to continue as Laois senior hurling manager for the 2024 season.
Following an executive meeting earlier this week, Laois GAA are set to recommend to the County Committee that Maher and his management team remain.
Former Laois...
Changes in the Kildare & Leighlin diocese will see a priest, currently in Portlaoise, move to help out in the parish of Stradbally.
The changes were announced by Bishop Denis Nulty and will come into effect on Friday, August 4.
Fr...
Two Laois students have co-founded a brand-new technology company in Portlaoise.
Tarun and Trisha Kanyamarala, former students from Portlaoise College, are the current National Chess Champions.
This has inspired their start-up - the newly established Ireland Chess Technology Limited (ICTL).
Tarun and...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Flanagan
Castlefleming, Errill, Laois
John Flanagan, Castlefleming, Errill, Co. Laois. 25th June 2023. Peacefully at Regional Hospital Limerick.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Peadar Ivory
Drimatterill, Ballinakill, Laois
Peadar resided at Sawbridgeworth, London and died peacefully in...
The Laois Federation of Tidy Towns held its recent seminar, which took place on June 19 at the Camross Community Hub.
The seminar brought together community groups, environmental enthusiasts, and local organizations to explore opportunities for community engagement, sustainable practices,...
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to take action on the derelict sites in Triogue Manor regarding ownership and future use of the sites.
Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley was speaking at the Portlaoise Municipal District Committee meeting...
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that urgent consideration must be given to placing the role of agricultural or heavy vehicle mechanic on the Critical Skills list maintained by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
Deputy Nolan was speaking after...
Two Laois men are going to get themselves accidentally lost out west, all in the name of a good cause.
Cormac Doyle and Jack Connolly, both from Ballyfin, will embark on a charity cycle, starting this Thursday, June 29.
The journey...
