Three weeks after being well beaten by Dublin in the Leinster quarter-final, the Laois footballers are back in championship action this Saturday.
They make the trip to Breffni Park to take on Cavan in the opening round of the Tailteann...
The Portlaoise AFC Vision Impaired team welcomed the Carlow U-15 Kennedy Cup squad to Rossleighan Park last Sunday morning.
It was a historic occasion as this was the first time the visually impaired side had taken on mainstream opponents.
Sean Poland...
Resource and support workers from PPNs across Ireland attended the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone for the PPN Workers Retreat recently.
The 31 PPNs across Ireland represent 18,000 Community Groups nationally.
The Public Participation Network (PPN) is the main link between...
Laois-Offaly TD, Carol Nolan, has called for a clear political decision one way or the other with respect to the introduction of mortgage interest relief.
The Independent TD said the Government needs to 'stop dithering in deference to the European...
Laois County Council’s arts office, along with South Dublin and Meath arts offices, have formed a partnership to establish the Sightless Cinema Network.
This is in co-operation with partner venues in each county and with funding from the Arts Council’s...
In our latest LoveLaois Podcast, we're joined by former LaoisToday photographer Julie Anne Miller who is now living in Sydney in Australia.
She chats to us about her photographic work in Sydney where she focuses on the Irish community and...
The Laois senior footballers have added three new players to their panel ahead of the start of the Tailteann Cup.
All three were part of the Laois U-20 football panel that reached the Leinster semi final where they were beaten...
Portlaoise 1-13 Rathdowney 0-7
U-21 Hurling Championship Final 2000
The turn of the century was something of a golden era for hurling in the Town.
Following on from their U-17 success earlier in the year, Portlaoise collected the U-21 title following a...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Gaughan
Mary’s Street, Durrow, Laois
Cherished son of Michael and Trish, dearly loved brother of Sarah, father of Killian, Michael Jnr, Saoirse and Grace and Uncle of Leon. Sadly missed by...
Music at the Malthouse, Stradbally, an annual festival by Music Generation Laois, took place over the weekend.
Music at the Malthouse features unique musical collaborations between young musicians from Music Generation Laois and guest musicians.
On Thursday, the show opened with...
Mountrath Community School 5-18 Colaiste Eoin (Dublin) 2-8
School's Leinster 'B' Second Year Hurling Final
Mountrath Community School were crowned Leinster 'B' Second Year hurling champions in Fenagh this afternoon.
The Laois outfit were much too strong for Colaiste Eoin of Dublin...
There were plenty of smiles in Emo recently as a Laois senior footballer hosted a GAA camp for the first time.
The Sean Greene Football Camp took place in Emo GAA grounds during the Easter break.
Greene is a former Laois...
50 years ago last January, Ireland officially joined the European Economic Community - which later became the European Union.
Today, May 9, is known as 'Europe Day' - a celebration of peace and unity on the continent that dates back...
The pupils of Arles National School have just completed a 20-week Percussion Programme with Music Generation Laois.
Music Generation Laois is part of Ireland’s National Music Education Programme.
The programme is designed "to create inspiring experiences for children and young people...
This time next year, we will be in the throes of election fever as the people of Laois will be getting ready to select the next Laois County Council.
Between now and then, there will be plenty going on behind...
Students from Laois have taken 3rd prize in the Senior category at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals, which took place in Croke Park.
Supported by Local Enterprise Office Laois, the students won 3rd Place overall in the Senior Category.
The...
Beechfield Healthcare Ltd are currently seeking to recruit an Office/Accounts Assistant, to join our expanding Healthcare Company in Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
You will be an integral member of our back-office team working in a friendly and supportive environment.
The ideal...
The third part of the season for the Laois senior footballers is set to get underway this weekend.
Following elimination from the Leinster championship, Laois's place in the Tailteann Cup was confirmed three weeks ago.
The draw for this took place...
The GAA action continues this week with plenty of club and county games down for decision.
Saturday is massive with big games for the Laois senior hurlers and Laois senior footballers.
TUESDAY, MAY 9
All games throw in at 7.30pm and first-named...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Gaughan
Mary's Street, Durrow, Laois
Cherished son of Michael and Trish, dearly loved brother of Sarah, father of Killian, Michael Jnr, Saoirse and Grace and Uncle of Leon. Sadly missed by...
Gardai in Laois are seeking the whereabouts of a teenager who was last seen in Stradbally.
16-year-old Brandon Varszegi was last seen on Sunday night, May 7, in the Laois town.
Gardai and Brandon's family are concerned for his wellbeing.
A spokesperson...
Funding of €12,740 has been allocated for local community-based integration projects in Laois.
This funding is being made available to local communities to promote integration of migrants and refugees and thereby help develop vibrant and diverse communities.
TD Sean Fleming, Minister...
Cistercian College Roscrea made their return to the University Concert Hall Limerick for the annual Musical Visit concert recently.
The evening was filled with music from the College choirs, orchestra, soloists and instrumentalists, all performed by the students involved in...
Craig Adams from Portlaoise was among the try scorers as Terenure claimed the All Ireland League Division 1 title for the first time in their history in Lansdowne Road on Sunday afternoon.
Terenure had lost last season's final to Clontarf,...
It was another busy weekend on the GAA front with games across hurling, ladies football, camogie and juvenile football.
The Laois hurlers were back in O'Moore Park where they defeated Kildare in Round 4 of the Joe McDonagh Cup.
We hear...
Midlands Park Hotel are hosting a Wedding event on Sunday May 28th called “Love is Brewing”. The event will run from 11am to 1pm. All newly engaged couples are invited to attend.
Your wedding day is the day you celebrate...
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Matthew Kennelly, a Mortgage Master with over 15 years’ experience working with EBS, located at 41 Main Street, Portlaoise…
Tell us a bit about EBS Portlaoise and the services you offer?
EBS...
Delight in Family-Friendly Activities, Delicious Refreshments, and Gardening Tips at Your Local Eco Garden Centre
As SOLAS Eco Garden Centre continues to innovate and invest in becoming Ireland's number one family food and garden destination, our busiest weekend ever has...
Ballyfin 0-18 Camross 0-17
ACHL Division 2 Round 3
Ballyfin got their first win of the league campaign with a one point victory over Camross, subjecting them to their third loss in a row.
Eamonn Duff finished with a total of 0-9...
Laois Labs Flag Football Club took part in the American Football Ireland mixed tournament in Gormanstown on Saturday recently.
Flag Football is a non-contact version of American football, where tackles are made by pulling off flags which all players wear...
