Trumera 1-16 Slieve Bloom 1-12
ACHL Division 3 Round 5
Niall Sinnott hit nine points as Trumera got the better of Slieve Bloom this evening to make sure of their place in this year's ACHL Division 3 semi-finals.
It was Trumera who...
Laois PPN (Public Participation Network) representatives, Tom Jones and Sara Geraldine Rasool have commended the Garda HEED program.
HEED, which stands for Health, Education, Enforcement and Driving, is a drugs awareness program, aimed at educating the young people of Ireland...
Laois PPN (Public Participation Network) representative, Bobby Delaney has warned the Laois Joint Policing Committee meeting of the rising problem of illegal money lenders in the county.
"Even with help from the Guards, these money lenders can put people under...
A Laois County Councillor and a Laois TD have thrown their support behind retained firefighters who are currently on strike.
Sinn Fein's Aidan Mullins was on the picket line this morning in Portarlington.
Cllr Mullins said: "I was delighted to stand...
It has been a standout twelve months for Portarlington RFC, who marked the official end to the 2022/23 season with their annual awards night.
The club was named Leinster Junior Club of the year for 2022 and continued to embrace...
People living in The Heath "are being terrorised," the Laois Joint Policing Committee meeting has heard.
The issue was raised with Garda Superintendent Eamon Curley at this week's committee meeting by Brian Stanley, TD, and Laois PPN (Public Participation Network)...
Calls have been made for Portlaoise to follow the lead of Clonakilty in Cork and become an official autism-friendly town.
The West Cork town was the first in the country to be designated autism-friendly, something which required more than 200...
All Ireland champions to play in Portlaoise
All Ireland champions Kerry will be in championship action in O'Moore Park this Sunday, June 18, when they take on Louth in the final group game of the Sam Maguire series.
David Clifford, the...
Our latest Podcast is here and there is certainly plenty to talk about after an action packed weekend.
The Tailteann Cup preliminary round was on Saturday where Laois pulled off a great win over Fermanagh.
We hear from Laois manager Billy...
It is another extremely busy week on the GAA front as there are plenty of games in the club and county scene.
The Tailteann Cup continues in Limerick on Saturday while the Ladies begin their All-Ireland campaign at home to...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Robert (Noggie) Higgins
Derrymore, Portarlington, Laois / Naas, Kildare
Formerly of St Patrick’s Terrace, Naas County Kildare. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by his parents...
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Laois Chamber Alliance member, Jenny Miller of Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium, with stores in Durrow and Athy. Fifty Seven is a family owned business which is owned and managed...
A Laois footballer has been nominated for the GAA Player of the Week award.
Graigucuellen's Mark Timmons is one of three selected from the weekend's matches.
He scored 1-1 from centre back as Laois defeated Fermanagh to reach the Tailteann Cup...
Ireland’s premier boys soccer competition gets underway in University of Limerick this afternoon.
30 teams have been divided into eight groups with Laois representation in Group 1 and 8.
Carlow and Kilkenny are located in Group 1 while the Midlands League...
The draw has been made for the quarter-finals of the 2023 Tailteann Cup.
After victory away to Fermanagh on Saturday, Laois will be on the road again this weekend.
They have been drawn away to Limerick with the game due to...
A new bus service for the town of Portlaoise is hoped to be in operation by early 2024.
The issue has long been a topic of discussion at Laois County Council meetings and would see a new dedicated bus service...
A Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoyed a very successful weekend at a meeting in Punchestown.
On Sunday, Liam Cusack’s Arrycan was victorious at the Kildare venue.
He went off at odds of 7/1 in the Ladbrokes Handicap Steeplechase.
The Mountrath...
Laois co-captain Evan O'Carroll praised all of his teammates following their victory over Fermanagh at the weekend.
The Crettyard man said that the entire panel work extremely hard and that win finally gave them the opportunity to enjoy the fruits...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Robert (Noggie) Higgins
Derrymore, Portarlington, Laois / Naas, Kildare
Formerly of St Patrick's Terrace, Naas County Kildare. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by his parents...
Fathers can be notoriously difficult people to buy presents for but it's important to remember them on Father's Day all the same.
But instead of getting your dad yet another shirt for Father's Day this year, LaoisToday have come up...
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Rathdowney-Errill 2-20 Camross 2-10
ACHL Division 1 Round 6
Rathdowney-Errill took the spoils in their top of the table clash with Camross this morning, running out 10-point victors.
The game was blown up a couple of minutes early due to an injury...
Park-Ratheniska 2-13 Courtwood 2-10
ACFL Division 2 Winners Round 1
Two weeks ago in round seven of the ACFL Division 2 league, Courtwood comfortably saw off Park-Ratheniska in Ballybrittas.
However, despite the result, both sides qualified for the next stage in the...
Ballyfin 0-14 The Heath 0-12
ACFL Division 2 - Phase 2 - Winners Round 1
Ballyfin edged out and breathless, end-to-end encounter this afternoon, finishing two points better off than The Heath.
It was a fantastic display from both teams and bodes...
Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs, has confirmed that two schools in Laois have been given approval for extensions.
Newtown National School has been given approval for a Special Education Needs extension.
Located in the Doonane...
The summer holidays are fast approaching and many a parent will be eyeing up activities to keep their little ones entertained over the school break.
Below you'll find a list of the Summer camps, organised by week, happening around the...
A Laois Montessori has had a wonderful visit from the local Fire Service, much to the delight of their young students.
Majella's Montessori in Mountmellick was thrilled to welcome the fire fighters to their school and they snapped a fabulous...
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan has launched a blistering attack on people who have used social media to abuse players and the team in recent weeks.
After disappointing draws with London and Offaly from winning positions, there has been...
The Laois senior footballers gave their season a serious shot in the arm by defeating Fermanagh last night.
There was certainly plenty to talk about after the game and we have it all covered here:
1 - Man of the Match
In...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lil) Murray
Derry, Rosenallis, Laois
Elizabeth (Lil) Murray, Derry, Rosenallis died June 9th. Beloved wife of the late Liam. Deeply regretted by her loving family, neighbours, relatives and her many friends.
Funeral...
