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Laois 1-8 Wicklow 1-9
All-Ireland MFC Tier 3 Semi Final
There was heartbreak for the Laois minor footballers as they were beaten...
First Holy Communion, continues to be an incredibly special day, not just in the life of young people, but for their entire families and indeed school communities.
I appreciate the role our local catholic schools play in faith formation and...
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The Laois senior hurlers are heading back to Croke Park after drawing with Carlow yesterday.
This was achieved in the most...
The Laois senior hurlers are heading back to Croke Park after claiming a place in the Joe McDonagh Cup final.
It was as dramatic as it comes as Tommy Fitzgerald's side scored a last second goal to snatch the draw...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
There was no shortage of drama in Dr Cullen Park yesterday as Laois dug deep to find a goal in...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Laois manager Tommy Fitzgerald was almost speechless after seeing his team secure passage to the Joe McDonagh Cup final with...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Dorgan (née Feehan)
Glasnevin, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
Dorgan (née Feehan), Mary - 23rd May 2025 - late of Violet Hill, Glasnevin, Dublin 11 and formerly Durrow, Co. Laois. Peacefully, in the Mater...
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Laois 2-23 Roscommon 2-11
Celtic Challenge William Robinson Cup Semi-Final
Laois will play their third Celtic Challenge final in four years following...
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Laois 1-20 Carlow 2-17
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 5
Laois have qualified for the Joe McDonagh Cup final in the most dramatic...
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Laois 2-14 Wicklow 2-6
All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Round 1
Laois began their 2025 All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship campaign with a comfortable win over...
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It is a massive day of GAA action and we have two big games down for decision at 2pm.
In Dr...
Laois County Council have begun to outline various areas for future improvement as Portlaoise town centre is set to benefit from a new €12 million investment.
Mr Simon Walton, Director of Services, told the May meeting of the Portlaoise Municiple...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 5 – Laois v Carlow
In Dr Cullen Park, Carlow, at 2pm
Laois are in Dr Cullen Park...
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Laois begin their 2025 All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship this afternoon in O'Moore Park against Wicklow.
The game comes in the wake of Thursday night's...
It is set to be a very busy period for one Laois referee who will step into the national spotlight on two occasions over the next week.
Later today, Colt whistler Padraig Dunne will be the man in the middle...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vera Donohue (née Conroy)
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
Vera Donohue (Née Conroy) Main Street, Stradbally, Co. Laois Formerly Clonad.
Vera passed away suddenly but peacefully in Portlaoise General Hospital. Predeceased by her husband...
“For a younger person, the Tús scheme is excellent,” says Angela Reddin. “For anyone coming out of school, it shows them how to work with people and deal with the public, and they learn so much from the people...
The town of Abbeyleix is buzzing with activity as preparations ramp up ahead of a major international visit from the Communities in Bloom judging panel, taking place from June 26 to 28
Following its outstanding success as Ireland’s Overall Tidy...
Portlaoise College hosted its annual Evening of Excellence on Wednesday, an event dedicated to recognising the achievements of students across academics, extracurricular activities and community involvement.
The evening featured inspiring guest speakers, the presentation of a significant new scholarship, and...
Becky Hill, Amble and Kingfishr are among the latest acts to be added to the Electric Picnic line up later this year.
An additional 45 acts ready to set the Stradbally stage alight this summer, joining the previously announced lineup...
Ten schools across Portlaoise have been honoured for their achievements in promoting active and sustainable travel at the Portlaoise Schools Cluster Project Awards, held in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
The event marked the successful conclusion of the first year of...
There was anger and bewilderment in the Laois County Council chamber this week following an update on a previously approved footpath that now appears will no longer actually be built.
It all started with Fianna Fail Councillor Paschal McEvoy asked...
Our Transition Year series for 2024-2025 concludes with this episode with Portlaoise CBS student Eoghan Deegan.
From Vicarstown, Eoghan tells us why he decided to do TY, what the year has been like and how he decided upon his subject...
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Joe McDonagh Cup - Laois v Carlow
In Dr Cullen Park at 2pm
There has never been traditional semi-finals in the Joe...
We are heading towards the final weekend of May and we have another busy period of matches ahead.
This weekend, the Laois hurling team face a crunch Joe McDonagh Cup match against Carlow.
That is away on Saturday while the Laois...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Harry Kealy
Boley, Ballylinan, Laois
Kilburn , London, England and formerly of Boley, Ballylinan, Co. Laois.
Predeceased by his sister Mary (Casey). Deeply regretted by his brothers Denis, Larry, Ted and Thomas, sister...
May 31st & June 1st | Timahoe Village, Co. Laois
Admission: Adults €5 | Children FREE | Parking FREE
The countdown is on to one of the most exciting weekends on the Laois events calendar – the Timahoe Heritage...
Laois Partnership Company is seeking a full-time supervisor to recruit and support participants on the Tús scheme in Laois.
Tús is a community work placement scheme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people.
The core responsibility of this role is to...
Kevin Brennan was crowned Men’s Golden Masters B 40x20 All-Ireland champion last weekend with a resounding 21-7, 21-8 victory over Antrim’s Joseph Boyle.
Kevin has played some scintillating handball right throughout these championships to record victories over high calibre handballers...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has raised the issue of primary care centres in the county with Taoiseach Micheal Martin in the Dail.
The Independent Republican TD hit out at the status of Slaintecare and its lack of implementation.
He said: "The...
