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...
Invitation to apply for provision of Bar and Catering services in Mountrath Golf Club.
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Mountrath Community School was a hive of activity on Friday last as the TY GAA Future Leaders students hosted their now annual ‘Future Leaders, Future Stars’ Event.
Well over 100 first year students took part in the day which consisted...
It was a very busy weekend for football and the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it all.
On Saturday, the Laois senior footballers proved too strong as they defeated Waterford.
While the Laois minor footballers also got...
After a busy weekend, the latest episode of our Laois Hurling Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Up first, Alan Hartnett and Steven Miller discuss another massive win for Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup.
The lads also...
The Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA) has called for a comprehensive feasibility study to explore the potential for locating a regional sports complex in the town.
The group have formally written to local TDs and Laois County Council CEO Michael...
It was a day of celebration in the Holy Family Senior School on Friday as they gathered to celebrate their third annual Europe Day.
Every year, on May 9, Europe Day is celebrated across the continent to mark the peace...
Portlaoise College has announced the launch of a new community-funded initiative aimed at supporting access to third-level education.
The McAleese Ozanam Access Scholarship will provide "significant financial assistance" to one "deserving" student to help meet the costs of a four-year...
The Laois senior hurlers maintained their 100% record in the Joe McDonagh Cup as they thrashed Kerry on Sunday.
Below, we take a more in depth look at the game:
1 – Man of the Match
After the first half alone there...
Laois manager Justin McNulty was pleased that his side got the victory on Saturday in Round 1 of the Tailteann Cup against Waterford.
While elements of the performance weren't up to the standard, McNulty conceded that Laois had little to...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Brennan
Coolnariska, Killeshin, Laois, R93F772/Killeshin, Carlow
After celebrating his 90th birthday, Liam passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Kitty (nee Bambrick)...
Imagine a perfectly manicured lawn without the hassle of manual mowing or the need for complicated boundary wires.
Say goodbye to complicated setups and hello to effortless lawn maintenance with the Segway Navimow, now available at Millers Home and Garden in Portlaoise.
And...
Mountmellick Parish Gaels 2-9 Portlaoise 1-4
Laois Football Feile Final
Mountmellick Parish Gaels have been crowned Laois Féile A football champions following victory over Portlaoise this evening.
An outstanding performance by Fionn Burke at full forward was the difference between the two...
Killeshin 2-8 Barrow Gaels 3-4
Laois Football Feile 'B' Final
Killeshin have been crowned the Laois Feile B champions following a one point win over Barrow Gaels this evening.
A strong second half performance from the victors proved the difference in the...
Camross 2-12 Rathdowney-Errill 1-15
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Arguably the biggest game of the weekend was kept to last as the two table toppers Camross and Rathdowney-Errill went head to head in Slieve Bloom at 7 o'clock...
Clough-Ballacolla 2-14 Castletown 1-22
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Castletown picked up their first victory of the ACHL Division 1 campaign over a depleted Clough-Ballacolla side in Ballacolla early this afternoon.
The county champions were without roughly 20 panel...
Laois 5-28 Kerry 1-21
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3
Laois's winning start to the Joe McDonagh Cup continued this afternoon with another big winning margin over Kerry, and they remain the only team unbeaten in the competition.
Having already secured two big...
Laois continue their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign when they welcome Kerry to O'Moore Park at 4pm.
Manager Tommy Fitzgerald will be hoping his side can make it a third consecutive win in this year's competition.
That is following an impressive opener...
Mountmellick Utd 5 Willow Park 2
CCFL Senior Division
Mountmellick United welcomed Athlone side Willow Park to Conor Davis Park this afternoon for the final game of the season in the CCFL Senior Division.
The Westmeath club were already assured of second...
1 - Portlaoise GAA club set to take major step in redevelopment project
A stand, a gym, a clubhouse, 12 dressing rooms and indoor and outdoor astro turf facilities are part of Portlaoise GAA’s development project, which are to be...
There were 108 new cars sold in Laois during April, up almost 15% from the 94 sold in the same month of 2024 according to figures released by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
Following marginal growth in...
As I write this article, the cardinal electors, are currently in conclave. Their task, to select the 267th successor of Peter.
I pray that the spirit of discernment and peace, will descend upon them and their choice will reflect the...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3 – Laois v Kerry
In O’Moore Park at 4pm
Laois continue their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign when they welcome Kerry to O'Moore Park at 4pm.
Manager Tommy Fitzgerald will be hoping his side can make it a...
The Laois senior footballers got off to a winning start as they defeated Waterford yesterday.
Below, we will take a look at some of the main talking points from the game.
1 - Man of the Match
With Laois enjoying a big...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Brennan
Coolnariska, Killeshin, Laois, R93F772/Killeshin, Carlow
After celebrating his 90th birthday, Liam passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his loving wife Kitty (nee Bambrick)...
Laois 2-14 Wexford 1-10
All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Tier 3 Round 1
Laois are through to the quarter final of the All-Ireland Tier 3 Minor football championship following victory over Wexford in Enniscorthy.
John Larkin's charges were full value for their seven...
Laois 0-28 Waterford 1-16
Tailteann Cup Round 1
The Laois footballers got their Tailteann Cup campaign off to a winning start as they had nine points to spare over Waterford in a low-key encounter in O'Moore Park.
Waterford are the lowest-ranked team...
Wexford 0-22 Laois 1-15
Leinster MHC Quarter-final
A tough one to take.
The Laois minor hurlers have looked to be an above-average group all season but their incredibly brave effort in the glorious O'Moore Park sunshine this afternoon wasn't enough as Wexford...
It's another busy day of championship action in O'Moore Park as two Laois teams face into big clashes.
First up, at the rather unusual and early time of 12noon, is the Laois minor hurlers, who take on Wexford in the...
Ballyfin Demesne has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list.
Travel + Leisure is a top travel media brand who reach more than 16 million travellers every month, in their mission to inform and inspire...
