Laois is set to feature in a rescheduled RTE Investigates episode that is set to air on Thursday this week.
RTÉ Investigates: Christian Brothers, The Assets, The Abusers will be shown on May 1, at 9.35pm on RTÉ One.
The episode...
Get ready for another unforgettable weekend as Folly Festival 2025 returns to the breathtaking grounds of Cullohill Castle on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5.
Known as Ireland’s first gender-balanced music festival, the Folly continues to champion diverse talent,...
Laois County Council are to propose a Civic Reception for Laois ladies football legend Sue Ramsbottom.
The issue was raised at today’s full meeting of the council, and proposed by Cllr Paschal McEvoy.
The proposal was initially put forward at a...
This week I’m kicking off a new Q and A careers special with an in-depth interview with Laois football star Ross Munnelly, looking at his achievements on the football field and in the world of academia.
Legendary Laois footballer Ross...
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have received a number of recent applications for commercial developments across the county.
East Laois Solar Farm Ltd are seeking to make numerous changes to their solar farm at Coolnabacky, Stradbally, which was...
The latest episode of the Laois Hurling Podcast looks back on an extremely busy week of action with the small ball.
Barry McEvoy joins Alan Hartnett where he starts by recalling his trip to Down and his experience in Ballycran.
The...
Ballybrittas Utd 2 Banagher Utd 1
CCFL Division 3 Shield Final
Ballybrittas United have completed an extraordinary League and Cup double, having won the CCFL Division 3 Shield final in Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore, on Saturday evening.
Goals from Alan Kinsella and Ryan...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Deirdre Costigan
Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Formerly of Roscrea, Co.Tipperary.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the wonderful staff at Mount Carmel Nursing Home.
Pre-deceased by her loving parents Teresa and...
Athy 18 Carlow 17
Leinster Provincial Towns Cup Final
The growth of rugby's popularity was clear for all to see in Forenaughts this afternoon, as the home of Naas RFC hosted the 2025 Leinster Provincial Towns Cup Final between Athy and...
The Harps 1-21 Clough-Ballacolla 1-8
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Round 3
Tempers flared when Clough-Ballacolla made the short trip to near neighbours The Harps this afternoon as the hosts upset the odds to pull off a 13-point victory.
Both sides...
Mountmellick Utd 0 Clonaslee Utd 3
CCFL Senior Division
Fifth place Mountmellick United welcomed sixth-place Clonaslee United to Conor Davis Park on Wednesday evening for a highly anticipated Laois derby in the top tier of the CCFL.
Mountmellick were 3-1 winners when...
Castletown 0-15 Camross 1-19
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Round 3
Camross remain undefeated in Division 1 as they subjected Castletown to their third loss in succession with a seven point victory early this afternoon.
Daniel Delaney top scored for the...
Laois 2-9 Antim 1-27
All-Ireland Minor 'A' Camogie Shield Final
The Laois minor camogie team made the short journey to Nowlan Park on Sunday afternoon to compete with Antrim for the All-Ireland Minor A Shield title.
Laois defeated neighbours Kildare in the...
The death of Pope Francis fills me with a deep sadness as we mourn the loss of a kind, courageous, and gentle pastor.
I also have a sense of gratitude to God for the great leadership he has given to...
1 - Buggie School of Irish Dancing bring home 41 world championship medals to Laois
Dancers from the Buggie School of Irish Dancing competed at the An Chomhdhail World Irish Dance Championships in Killarney last week.
Their teachers, Gráinne Buggie, Brid-Ann...
There were scenes of jubilation in Baltinglass on Saturday afternoon as the Laois minor ladies claimed Leinster 'B' glory.
Adrian Slevin's charges ran out winners following a classic encounter with Wexford.
Laois led by eight points at half time but Wexford...
There was serious style on show as members of Stradbally, Timahoe and Annanough gathered for a dinner dance last night.
The Abbeyleix Manor Hotel was the venue for what is the final dinner dance from the 2024 season.
This event was...
Rugby: Leinster Towns Cup Final – Athy v Carlow
In Forenaughts, Naas at 3pm, Sunday, April 27
Sunday marks a historic day in the rich annals of the Leinster Provincial Towns Cup, with Athy and Carlow set to battle it out...
The Laois hurlers were dominant victors in McKenna Park, Ballycran yesterday as they ran up a massive 6-36 against Down to claim a 39-point win.
We take a look at some of the main talking points from the contest below...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Deirdre Costigan
Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Formerly of Roscrea, Co.Tipperary.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the care of the wonderful staff at Mount Carmel Nursing Home.
Pre-deceased by her loving parents Teresa and...
Laois 3-10 Wexford 1-10
Leinster Ladies MFC ‘B’ Final
Laois have won the Leinster Ladies MFC 'B' final after a remarkably dramatic victory over Wexford in Baltinglass this afternoon.
Adrian Slevin's side led by eight points at half time but Wexford pulled...
Laois 6-36 Down 1-12
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 2
The Laois senior hurlers made the arduous trip to McKenna Park, Ballycran worthwhile as they make the journey home after a dominant 39-point victory over Down in Round 2 of the Joe...
Laois 6-16 Kerry 1-9
Leinster MHC Tier 2 Round
The Laois minor hurlers are through to the preliminary quarter final of the Leinster championship following victory over Kerry.
Hat-tricks for Eoin Delaney and Tom Og Phelan ensured that Laois ran out 22...
It is an extremely busy Saturday of GAA action and we will bring you live updates from three matches involving Laois teams.
The three games throw in one hour apart with the games at 1pm, 1.30pm and 2pm.
Up first, the...
The Planning Authorities at Laois County Council have received a number of recent applications for housing developments that would see more than 100 extra homes across the county.
David Walsh Homes Ltd have submitted an application for a 98-unit development...
Leinster Ladies MFC 'B' Final - Laois v Wexford
In Baltinglass at 2pm
The rollercoaster journey for the Laois ladies minor football team takes another spin today when Adrian Slevin's young side make the short trip to Baltinglass to take on...
The Live Well Health and Wellbeing Expo brought the community together this week at a wonderful event held in Portlaoise College.
The free event was the fruits of a collaboration between Age Friendly Laois and Healthy Laois.
Following a successful 2024...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 2 – Laois v Down
In McKenna Park, Ballycran, at 1.30pm
Laois will make the four-hour-plus journey to McKenna Park, Rubane - home of Ballycran GAA Club - for their Round 2 clash with Down In the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Dolores Dowling (née Shelly)
Churchtown, Castletown, Laois/Rosenallis, Laois
Dolores Dowling (née Shelly), Churchtown, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Lacken, Rosenallis, Co. Laois. Died April 24th 2025, after an illness bravely...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise is implementing visiting restrictions from today, Friday April 25.
This is to prevent the transmission of influenza that is circulating in the community.
There is currently no visiting to any of the wards except for compassionate purposes.
Any...
