It was a hectic day of action in O’Moore Park today as the first day of this year’s Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals took place.
The O’Moore Park pitch has been split in two for double games with...
Durrow 9-29 Rathdowney 1-3
Roinn 1 Hurling Championship
Durrow brought Day 1 of the Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie championship to a close with Division 1 success.
They were unquestionably the most impressive team of the entire competition with excellent hurlers...
Trumera 11-18 Mayo 1-4
Roinn 5 Hurling Championship
Tadhg Kavanagh was in outstanding form as Trumera claimed Division 5 hurling glory against Mayo.
Younger brother of Laois U-20 Ruaidhri, Tadhg scored 5-10 as Trumera won by 44 points.
Trumera were on top from...
Scoil Bhride Portlaoise 7-7 Timahoe 1-11
Roinn 4 Hurling Championship
Corey Doheny was the difference as Scoil Bhride Portlaoise claimed Division 4 hurling glory this afternoon.
The talented midfielder ended with 5-6 as his side won by 14 points in the end.
Timahoe...
Durrow 0-5 Camross 5-7
Roinn 1 Camogie Shield
Ellie May Lowry was outstanding as Camross recovered from a slow start to claim Division 1 camogie shield glory.
In what was the final game on Day 1, they ran out convincing winners over...
Gaelscoil Phortlaoise 11-7 Scoil Bhride Portlaoise 0-1
Roinn 6 Camogie Shield
Gaelscoil Phortlaoise were crowned Division 6 camogie champions following victory over Scoil Bhride this afternoon.
In this all Portlaoise battle, Gaelscoil proved far too strong as they ran out 28 point...
Scoil Bhride Portlaoise 11-5 Ballyadams 1-1
Roinn 4 Camogie Shield
Aoibhinn Brennan was the star of the show as Scoil Bhride Portlaoise defeated Ballyadams for Division 4 Camogie Shield glory.
The talented forward scored five goals as her side ran out 24...
Clough 11-8 Castlecuffe 0-1
Roinn 5 Camogie Championship
Clough proved far too strong for Castlecuffe as they claimed the Division 5 camogie championship this afternoon.
They ran out 29 point victors in one of the more one sided finals of the series.
Abi...
History is all around you at the Donaghmore Workhouse Museum between Rathdowney and Borris-in-Ossory - and there are calls now for considerable investment to enhance it as a tourist destination.
Speaking at this week's meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District...
Ballinakill 7-6 Killadooley 9-4
Roinn 3 Camogie Championship
Hayley Jones was the match winner and the star of the show as Killadooley edged out Ballinakill in a camogie classic.
The corner forward scored 7-4, including the match winning goal, in a simply...
The Heath 1-2 Gaelscoil Phortlaoise 7-6
Roinn 2 Camogie Championship
Eilis Ni Riagain was the star of the show as Gaelscoil Phortlaoise claimed Division 2 camogie championship glory.
The powerful attacker put in a tremendous performance to lead her side to glory...
Abbeyleix 3-5 Killadooley 9-5
Roinn 1 Hurling Shield
Killadooley were crowned Division 1 Hurling Shield champions in the opening game of the 2025 Cumann na mBunscol finals.
This game was all about Killadooley midfielder Oliver Russell who was simply incredible from start...
A Laois playground is set to undergo a massive upgrade after it was approved for a €20,000 grant from the government.
According to Laois TD Sean Fleming, the playground in Mountrath is the recipient of the funding.
The money is to...
Every year hundreds of students miss out on a college place because of missing or incorrect information on their CAO application account.
This is entirely preventable by paying attention to the Statement of Application Record (SOAR) email that all current-year...
Laois v Kilkenny
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Semi Final in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
A chance to reach a first Leinster final since 2012 is up for grabs as the Laois U-20 hurlers take on Kilkenny this evening.
Derek Delaney's charges face...
The County Board of Laois Camogie have asked the 10 clubs in the county to poll their members in terms of what way Laois should vote at next week's special Congress in relation to the ongoing 'Skorts' controversy.
A meeting...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Mc Auliffe (née Rogers)
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois/Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Churchview, New Row, Abbeyleix, Laois. Peacefully at the Residence Nursing Home Portlaoise, surrounded by her devoted and loving family, and the wonderful...
There are a range of funding supports out there to help businesses, individuals and communities - but sometimes finding the right information can be difficult.
To that end Laois County Council have organised a Funding Roadshow in Mountrath next week.
Key...
A Portlaoise GP surgery are seeking a Practice Nurse for a 12-month contract starting August 2025 (3 days per week) to join our friendly and supportive team.
To Apply
Applications please with CV and cover letter to portlaoisegp@gmail.com
Applications please with CV and...
The Local Enterprise Office in Laois are continuously seeking to support women in business in Laois.
Whether it's start ups or more established businesses their regular events are insightful, engaging and also a great networking opportunity.
'Inspiring Growth and Opportunity' on...
Clough-Ballacolla 1-14 Clonad 3-19
ACHL Division 4 Round 5
Clonad have maintained their 100% record and guaranteed themselves a semi final spot following victory over Clough-Ballacolla this evening.
This was a fifth straight win and they did it with 11 points to...
Camross 2-16 Borris-Kilcotton 1-13
ACHL Division 3
First-half goals from Ashton Keenan and Thomas Palmer were crucial scores as Camross essentially assured themselves of a semi-final place in ACHL Division 3 this evening.
Camross led 2-6 to 0-8 at the break and...
Portlaoise bar and restaurant Nanny Kelly's has closed its doors for business this week, just a year after opening.
Located in the old Egan's premises on the bottom of Main Street, it's understood that the Chris Kelly Group, who were...
The Laois Business Awards 2025, hosted by Laois Chamber Alliance in partnership with Laois County Council, returned in spectacular style on Friday night in the Heritage Hotel in Killenard.
Over 300 guests attended an event that was a celebration...
The Cumann na mBunscol football finals return to O’Moore Park this week and 23 games are down for decision.
The finals will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, May 13 to 14, with the action getting underway at 9.30am each...
A collection of Laois musical talent was showcased in Stradbally over the weekend at the annual Music at the Malthouse BOP Orchestra and Ensembles concert.
The BOP (Building Orchestral Pathways) concert was overseen by Musician Educators from across Music Generation...
60 social homes reactivated in Laois
Investment of €660,000 helped bring 60 homes back into use in Laois during 2024 as part of the Government's Voids Programme.
This follows on from the 48 homes returned to use in Laois during 2023.
The...
A Laois school unveiled a new walkway recently as part of their Active Week 2025 celebrations.
Holy Family senior school in Portlaoise celebrated Active Week recently and it culminated in this.
The opening took place on Friday last with MEP Nina...
Despite seeing his side maintain their 100% start to the Joe McDonagh Cup with a victory over Kerry on Sunday, Laois boss Tommy Fitzgerald still felt his side were sloppy at times.
Reflecting on the contest after the game he...
As we head towards the middle of May, the action continues with games both inside and out of Laois.
We have six county teams in action with matches across the country including two provincial finals.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
For club games –...
