Laois Sports Partnership have hit the ground running in 2023 with a number of activities, programmes and courses.
So far in 2023, we have already engaged with men, women, secondary schools, primary schools, the elderly and people with disabilities....
Portlaoise AFC U-15s 7 Killeigh 0
Girls SFAI U-16 South Leinster Final
On a pristine astroturf in Moate, Portlaoise U-15’s team won their second trophy in two weeks, following their League success last week.
This time around, it was the SFAI South...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cyril P. Walsh
Glebe House, Roscrea, Tipperary / Errill, Laois
And formerly of Garryduff, Errill, Co. Laois.
Peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of University Hospital, Limerick. In his ninety first...
Ballyfin 1-11 Arles-Kilcruise 1-6
Kelly Cup Group D
Shane Conlon got his Ballyfin managerial reign off to a winning start this evening as his side were five-point winners over Arles-Kilcruise in the Laois GAA Centre of Excellence.
Former Mountmellick player Conlon was...
Mountmellick Macra’s annual Pantomime is back after a two-year hiatus.
Produced and directed by Brian Brady, the pantomime is an adaptation of the children’s much loved fairy tale with a few twists and turns along the way.
Little Red Riding Hood...
Former Laois footballer Ross Munnelly has taken a coaching role with a top Roscommon club.
The Arles-Kilcruise forward was confirmed as part of the management team for Pádraig Pearses over the weekend.
The club are to be managed by Frank Canning...
Rent prices in Laois have risen sharply once again as the supply of available homes remains remarkably low.
These were the key findings from the latest Daft.ie Rental Price Report which covers Quarter 4 of last year.
In Laois, market rents...
The St Brigid's camogie club have suffered more than their fair share of disappointment on the local GAA scene in recent years, losing four county finals in a row.
But they made up for it in style in 2022 when...
It was an overwhelming success in 2022 - and it has been confirmed that 'Shine', a one-day tradeshow style event in Emo Court that also hosts Ireland's Fittest Team event, is returning this May.
Organised by Laois Chamber Alliance and...
Gardai are appealing for information in relation to an incident of burglary and impersonation of a Garda in a Laois village.
The incident occurred on Friday February 10 in Clonaslee.
Gardai are seeking dash cam footage from anyone who passed through...
The Laois Jobs Fair is a great opportunity for candidates to get themselves in front of employers in the hope of securing a new career opportunity.
We strongly advise attendees to bring a number of copies of an up to...
Laois manager Willie Maher was disappointed at his side's loss to Waterford on Saturday evening, but he remains positive.
Maher's men welcomed Davy Fitzgerald's Waterford to O'Moore Park on Saturday evening and gave a great account of themselves, they even...
It was another busy weekend in the GAA scene in Laois and we will go through it all over the next 45 minutes.
The feature is the Laois senior hurlers who clashed with Waterford on TG4 in the National League.
The...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann (Nan) O'Keeffe (née McGrath)
O'Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel, Tipperary/Errill, Laois
The death has occurred of Ann (Nan) O’Keeffe (nee McGrath), O’Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel and formerly Clonmeen, Errill, Co Laois.
Nan passed away peacefully...
The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel has long had a reputation as one of the best wedding venues in the region – and you can check them out at their Wedding Showcase which is being held on Sunday, February 19, from 2pm...
Portlaoise Panthers 87 Limerick Sport Huskies 50
Women's Division 1 22-23
Portlaoise Panthers are back up to 3rd in the Women's Division 1 standings after a comprehensive victory of bottom side, Limerick Huskies.
24 points from Jessica Fressle and 21 from Alyssa...
Paddy Cotter Cup Quarter Final
Inny 2 St Aengus 5
St Aengus are through to the Semi Finals of the Paddy Cotter Cup after an emphatic win away to Westmeath side, Inny.
A brace each from Emmett Jones and Rob Tyrell helped...
Portlaoise 28 Navan 10
Towns Cup Round 1
What a win for Portlaoise and what a day for Portlaoise Rugby Club as the magic of the Towns Cup returned to Togher in style.
The game marks 20 years since Portlaoise famously won...
1 - ‘We need to look after people who are getting up for work’ – Fiery exchanges as Laois Councillor hits out at Council tenants who ‘won’t work’
There were fiery exchanges in the adjourned Laois County Council meeting on...
It’s a long way from Portlaoise to Pennsylvania Avenue – the home of US presidential power - and Wall Street but it has been a fascinating journey for financier John (Seán) Conroy.
The Portlaoise man - named John on his...
Laois fell to their second defeat in the National Hurling League after a valiant effort against Waterford which saw them ahead after 49 minutes.
Waterford finished the game very strongly and ran up the scores with Austin Gleeson on fire...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann (Nan) O'Keeffe (née McGrath)
O'Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel, Tipperary / Errill, Laois
The death has occurred of Ann (Nan) O’Keeffe (nee McGrath), O’Rahilly Avenue, Clonmel and formerly Clonmeen, Errill, Co Laois.
Nan passed...
Limerick Celtics 101 Portlaoise Panthers 96
Men's Division 1 22-23
Portlaoise Panthers came into this evening's game on the back of an impressive win at home to Ulster University last week but could not back it up against high-flying Limerick Celtics.
Despite...
Portlaoise 0 Arklow 3
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Portlaoise came into today's game on the back of a mightily impressive run of cup fixtures over the past two months. But February marks a return to the league and with it...
Laois 2-19 Waterford 2-31
National Hurling League Division 1
O'Moore Park was looking well, live on TG4, as the Laois Senior hurlers suffered their second consecutive defeat in Division 1 of the National Hurling League
Laois came into the game on the...
Laois 1-11 Cork 1-11
John Kerins Cup (U-20 Football)
Cork summoned a late equaliser to deny Laois in the opening round of the John Kerins Cup at Páirc Uí Chaoimh today.
The visitors took the lead for the first time with a...
The Laois Senior hurlers are set to take to the field for the second time in Division 1 of the hurling league at home to Waterford tonight.
Ballinakill’s Ian Shanahan will make his first competitive in O’Moore Park at 5pm.
Shanahan...
Is it too soon? Too early to be looking ahead to the 2024 Local Elections?
Last week when it was confirmed that Marie Tuohy is set to be co-opted to Laois County Council to fill the seat vacated on health...
How do you handle adversity? What are you thinking when the sun goes down on those cold, windy nights, when you're trying to get to sleep, and the wind keeps swirling and howling through your bedroom windows?
Sleep Soundly When...
In hurling terms, the Waterford side of the 2000s has that great unwanted tag: one of the best teams never to win an All Ireland.
The Deise arrive to O'Moore Park this evening for a second round National League game,...
