Trumera 2-14 Borris-Kilcotton 0-17
ACHL Division 3 Round 4
Goals were key as Trumera survived a late burst to defeat Borris-Kilcotton by three points in an epic battle.
Trumera got things going with a great strike from Niall Sinott to take the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam (William) Cusack
Dublin 1, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Cusack, 16th May 2023, Liam (William), late of Upper Oriel Street, Dublin 1 and formerly of Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Beloved husband of Margaret, very sadly...
Ballyroan-Abbey 4-12 Portarlington 0-6
ACFL Division 1 Round 6
Ballyroan-Abbey confirmed their place in the top four of the ACFL Division 1 league thanks to a comfortable victory over reigning county champions Portarlington.
Only three of the Portarlington team that started against...
Graiguecullen 2-12 Stradbally 1-11
ACFL Division 1 Round 6
Graiguecullen ended their three game losing streak as they enjoyed a four point victory over Stradbally this evening.
But it was ultimately a result that pleased neither team as they will both be...
Rosenallis 0-7 Ballyfin 0-11
ACFL Division 2 Round 6
Ballyfin found their rhythm late on in the first-half to punish a wasteful Rosenallis side and grab their fourth win of the campaign in a low scoring affair in Rosenallis.
It is a...
Courtwood 1-12 The Heath 0-12
ACFL Division 2 Round 6
Sam Krebs was in top form as Courtwood defeated The Heath to make it a three way tie at the top of Division 2 of the league.
The hosts were thankful to...
Mountrath 2-16 Clonaslee St Manman's 1-15
ACHL Division 3 Round 4
Mountrath came out on top in a dogged battle at home against Clonaslee St Manman's this evening, winning by four points.
The hosts brought the momentum from their victory over Camross...
St Joseph's 0-14 O'Dempsey's 2-11
ACFL Division 1 Round 6
O'Dempsey's kept their hopes of a top four finish alive as they produced a remarkable comeback to defeat St Joseph's this evening.
Eoin Kearns' side found themselves six points down at half...
At this week's Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, Councillor Ollie Clooney has called on Laois County Council to make several upgrades to the roads of Durrow.
The Independent Cllr asked for the installation of a 'turn right' sign on the...
Portlaoise College held an award ceremony this week, honouring students who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence.
The ceremonies took place outdoors in the lovely sunshine. Because of the growth of the school in recent years, there was an individual award...
A Laois student has placed second in the 2023 CPA Ireland National Accounting Competition.
TUS Athlone student, Alexandra Kuran from Mountrath, received a €600 prize for her accomplishment.
The winners were announced by the gamification application Quitch who, along with CPA...
The newly formed Castletown Vintage Club will hold a tractor and car run this Saturday, May 20, to fundraise for a new memorial marking the tragedies that the community suffered from 1981 to 2001.
The loss of a number of...
The Laois senior football team to face Offaly in the Tailteann Cup on Saturday shows one change from the side beaten by Cavan last weekend.
Emo's Sean Greene, who was a first-half sub on that occasion, is named to start...
A 25-acre block of land in Ballinakill sold recently for €585,000 or €23,400 per acre at an online auction.
Hennessey Auctioneers were the agents for the block of land which is located down a cul-de-sac road at the back of...
Laois County Council say they are investigating options to develop a route from Portlaoise to the Rock of Dunamaise that could be safely used by walkers and cyclists.
At this week's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District in Laois County...
A busy Portlaoise street is in bad need of a wider footpath, according to a local councillor at the most recent meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District.
Cllr Barry Walsh called for the footpath at Railway Street in the town, particularly...
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here and the focus is solely on football.
The Laois footballers take on Offaly in Round 2 of the Tailteann Cup in O'Moore Park on Saturday.
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett look ahead to the...
Laois GAA held a very successful Scór na bPaistí final in St Fintan’s Hall, Mountrath last weekend.
There was good attendance on the day with a great variety from all the different clubs.
It was also nice to see a few...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam (William) Cusack
Dublin 1, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Cusack, 16th May 2023, Liam (William), late of Upper Oriel Street, Dublin 1 and formerly of Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Beloved husband of Margaret, very sadly...
Millers Home and Garden, based on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise, are excited to bring you a super competition just in time for Summer.
Having recently been reappointed exclusive Husqvarna dealer for Portlaoise, Millers have teamed up with the brand...
Portlaoise Institute is pleased to announce an upcoming coffee morning event on Thursday, May 25, from 10-11am.
This event aims to provide valuable information about the Institute and its offerings, specifically for prospective students and their parents.
The coffee morning will...
Portlaoise 5-23 Ballinakill 0-14
ACHL Division 2 Round 4
Portlaoise led from start to finish tonight as they proved to be far too strong for injury-stricken Ballinakill to continue their unbeaten run in ACHL Division 2.
Aaron Bergin, Niall Gleeson and Sean...
Rathdowney-Errill 2-18 Ballyfin 1-13
ACHL Division 2 Round 3
Rathdowney-Errill secured their second victory in the ACHL2 with a victory at home to Ballyfin this evening.
After a tight start to the game where the sides went point for point, two goals...
They mightn't make them like that any more - but a concrete post and rail fence at the boundary of Spink community sports ground needs to be replaced.
That was the subject of a motion at the Portlaoise Municipal District...
Councillor Conor Bergin has called on Laois County Council to address road safety concerns at several locations in Camross and Borris-in-Ossory.
The Fine Gael Cllr first raised the concerns at this week's Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, beginning with the...
New Playground and Fresh Fish: A Feast for All Senses @ SOLAS
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, known for its strong community ethos and family-friendly activities, is ready to elevate its game with the launch of a new 500m2 all-weather play...
A range of projects across the county of Laois have been awarded more than €1 million under the Community Recognition Fund.
The fund is designed to support and reward communities that have welcomed families and citizens from Ukraine and other...
Action should be taken against bus operators who leave vehicles idling in Portlaoise to address the pollution being caused.
That was a motion put forward at this week's meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District in Laois County Council by Cllr Marie...
A Laois GAA referee was front and centre at the Ulster final over the weekend - but not in a role he is used to.
Maurice Deegan had been involved in eight Ulster football finals in an officiating capacity before...
Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra na Feirme is set to hold a new Macra members pizza night next weekend.
This will take place on Saturday, May 27, from 7:45pm at Polly’s at Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
The event aims to welcome new and prospective members...
