Killeshin 1-13 Stradbally 1-9
ACFL Division 1B Final
Killeshin were crowned Division 1B champions following a dramatic injury time in O'Moore Park this evening.
Stradbally led by a point with 64 minutes on the clock but ended up losing by four as...
Ballyfin 0-10 Park-Ratheniska 2-10
ACFL Division 2 Final
Park-Ratheniska's incredible run of form has continued as they defeated Ballyfin to claim the Division 2 title this evening.
Kieran Kelly's charges scored a goal in either half to win the third successive final...
There are two more league finals down for decision this evening as the Division 1B and Division 2 finals are down for decision.
Park-Ratheniska and Ballyfin contest the Division 2 final at 6pm with Stradbally and Killeshin meeting at 7.30pm.
Ballyfin...
You know you need to exercise. Doctors tell us so, as does the media, nutritionists, friends, acquaintances, peers, and our families.
The idea sounds good but actually getting started is often trickier.
Picturing themselves out of breath and sweating is enough...
1 - 120-acre residential farm in Laois sold by online auction for €1.34 million
A 120-acre residential farm in Laois netted a cool €1.34 million at an online auction recently.
The farm in question was Avenue Farm in Camross and it...
Liverpool and Ireland legend Ronnie Whelan was guest of honour at the Carlow and District Football League Annual Award ceremony.
These were held recently at The Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow where Laois Clubs Killeshin FC, St Fiaccs FC and Round...
A captivating chronicle of Laois life from 1700-2000 will be launched on July 9 at 7.30pm in Scully’s pub in Ballyroan.
Three centuries of Laois life unfold in a captivating chronicle of the O'Dea family, generations of whom have farmed...
Despite all the bad news, regarding huge queues and cancellation of scheduled air flights, it is still wonderful that Dublin International Airport, enjoys a return to full and active business, this summer.
After over two years, living in confinement and...
Portlaoise GAA will be very busy today when the John West National Féile competitions get underway.
Portlaoise have both their ladies and boys U-15 footballers representing Laois after both team won their respective Laois Féile "A" competitions.
The National Féile is...
Stradbally v Killeshin
ACFL Division 1B Final in O’Moore Park at 7.30pm
Stradbally and Killeshin clash in the Division 1B final this evening in O'Moore Park as the league finals continue to be played out this weekend.
Stradbally and Killeshin had quite...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Brennan
Esker Hills, Portlaoise, Laois
Brennan James, Esker Hills, Portlaoise. Died June 30th 2022. Predeceased by his father James. Deeply regretted by his loving mother Susan, brothers Christopher and Patrick, sister...
Ireland’s First Gender Balanced Festival - a very worthwhile Folly!
The Folly Festival returns with a bang this July, and boasts a line up that is sure to thrill all who are lucky enough to attend the intimate village venue, which...
Camross 3-17 Rathdowney-Errill 2-12
ACHL Division 3 Final
Camross claimed the Division 3 hurling league title this evening after yet another battle with Rathdowney-Errill.
Incredibly, the two rivals contested the Division 1A and 1B finals over the past week with Rathdowney-Errill winning...
Graiguecullen 0-8 St Joseph's 1-9
ACFL Division 1A Final
St Joseph's claimed the Division 1A league title for the first time since 2010 following victory over Graiguecullen this evening.
This was a hard fought win in difficult conditions and continues St Joseph's...
The curtain will come down on the ACFL Division 1A this evening as Graiguecullen and St Joseph's will clash in the final.
Kevin Doogue's Graiguecullen and Mick Dempsey's St Joseph's have been the two most in form teams this year...
Calls for a domestic violence refuge centre to be constructed in Laois have been reiterated following a government announcement.
Just last week, a Council meeting in Laois heard how the search for a site for a Women’s Refuge in Laois...
A local TD has labelled the government's decision to vote down a Sinn Fein proposal for an emergency budget as 'disappointing'.
Brian Stanley made the comments after the proposal was rejected by the Dail last night.
Instead, the government won a...
A new documentary about the ins and outs of an Irish Christmas is currently recruiting it's cast.
Anne-Marie Fitzgerald, the documentaries’ Casting Researcher is on the look for everyday Irish people to tell their Christmas story for a Laois filmmaker.
Ken...
A GoFundMe has been launched for Jonathan McCowen, a Portarlington dad with an aggressive form of Motor Neuron disease.
In August last year Jonathan McCowen had a good and ‘normal’ life: a secure job, a cheeky, cute 2-year-old daughter, Darcy,...
The new Laois Business Awards, organised by Laois Chamber, will take place at a black-tie event later this year.
In all 11 category winners will be announced in The Heritage, Killenard, on Friday, November 7.
Nominations open on Monday, July 11,...
A Laois company's proposal to purchase a site from Laois County Council for €396,400 was approved at a meeting recently.
Oxley Electrical and Security Ltd sought to buy 1.49 hectares of land at Clonminam, Portlaoise in Knockmay.
The proposal came before...
Mayo National School in Crettyard celebrated the opening of "Eileen's Garden" with a lovely service on June 27.
The outdoor classroom is a tribute to the former caretaker and forever friend of the school.
Eileen Brennan recently retired after an amazing...
Graiguecullen v St Joseph's
ACFL Division 1A Final in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
The curtain will come down on the ACFL Division 1A this evening as Graiguecullen and St Joseph's will clash in the final.
Kevin Doogue's Graiguecullen and Mick Dempsey's St...
A GAA club is a diverse place, where all sorts are welcome.
The team environment allows for a variety of characters to come to the fore and with the club championships on the horizon, we've detailed some of those that...
Portlaoise Rugby Club held a their hugely successful annual golf classic at Portlaoise Golf club recently.
Golfers from across the county teed it up last Saturday in this fundraiser for the club.
It was a huge success and capped what has...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Claxton (née O'Brien)
Cashel, Pike of Rushall, Laois / Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Sharon Claxton (nee O'Brien), Cashel, Pike of Rushall and formerly of Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois. June 30th 2022 (suddenly)...
Emo 1-15 Arles-Kilcruise 0-6
ACFL Division 4 Final
The Langfords and the Merediths were in fine form as Emo defeated Arles-Kilcruise to claim Division 4 glory this evening.
The aforementioned families contributed 13 points to their team's total tonight as they ran...
The Laois Arthouse hosted artist Tom McLean who led a four-day Masterclass Art Programme entitled Construct/Deconstruct for adults recently.
This took place in the beautiful surroundings of the Malthouse in Stradbally from June 21 to 24.
The annual masterclasses are arranged...
One of Ireland’s largest annual cultural events, National Heritage Week from August 13-21, makes a full return to in-person events this year.
Participation in National Heritage Week is open to individuals, families, communities and organisations. New and experienced heritage enthusiasts...
Portlaoise Panthers basketball club, county winners in the recent Texaco Support for Sport initiative, has been presented with a cheque for €5,000.
This money will be used to fund its development programme and to provide equal opportunities for all members...
