Three Day Care Centres currently not in use are expected to re-open in the coming weeks - though there is considerable frustration at the lack of clarity around the facility in Abbeyleix.
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley said je...
Ballinakill 9-4 Paddock 8-3
Division 2 Hurling Shield
Jamie Fitzpatrick was the main man as Ballinakill claimed the Division 2 hurling Shield on Wednesday.
The talented midfielder tormented Paddock from start to finish as his side ran out convincing winners.
Paddock battled gamely...
Gaelscoil Portlaoise 3-7 Ballyadams NS 3-4
Division 4B Hurling Championship
There was a dramatic finished to the Division 4B hurling Shield final as Gaelscoil Portlaoise defeated Ballyadams.
Little separated the teams throughout as Liam O Laighleis and Cian Murphy engaged in a...
Castlecuffe 4-6 Clonaslee 6-1
Division 3 Camogie Shield
Neighbours collided on Wednesday at the Cumann na mBunscol as Scoil Bhride Clonaslee and Castlecuffe met in the Division 3 Camogie Shield.
Both schools are situated in the parish of Clonaslee, about five minutes...
The Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise last Sunday was the setting for the launch of ‘Rosc’, the 6th studio album by local band Goitse, supported by Sásta.
"It has been over two years in the making and we just can't...
Gaelscoil Thromaire 8-8 Clonaslee 5-7
Division 3A Hurling Championship
Gaelscoil Thromaire produced a strong second half performance to see off Clonaslee in the Division 3A hurling decider.
Trailing by three at half time, Bobby O Conchubhair and Cian Mac Giolla Phadraig were...
Holy Family 4-1 Abbeyleix 4-3
Division 1A Hurling Shield
Odhran O'Keeffe and Gearoid Slevin were in top form as Abbeyleix completed a remarkable week for this school.
This Division 1A Shield success over an excellent Holy Family side was Abbeyleix's third title...
Free public Wifi is now available in parts of Portlaoise Town centre following the launch of a new European initiative which promotes free connectivity within public spaces.
There is now free access to Wifi in public spaces in Portlaoise such...
Laois-Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the ‘Short-term Lettings Enforcement Bill’ proposed by his party and passed unopposed through first stages in the Dáil this week will have a hugely positive impact on the supply of...
The top three divisions of the Laois club football leagues are being played under a new structure this season - with the latest phase getting underway in Division 1A and 1B this evening.
In a bid to make all the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tommy Brennan
2 Main Street, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
In the care of Dr. Ravi and his team, Private 3, St. James' Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Pauline, sons James,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
David Callanan
Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Loving son of the late Johnny (Jack) and Eileen Callanan and dear brother of the late Joe. Deeply regretted by his loving...
Laois Hospice is delighted that their Hospice Sunflower day is back after two years of COVID restrictions.
This year it takes place on Friday, June 10.
We need volunteers to help make it happen therefore Laois Hospice is seeking your...
Mountmellick 1-7 Ballyfin 0-15
ACFL Division 2 Round 7
Ballyfin secured their place in the winner’s section of the ACFL Division 2 with a five point victory away to Mountmellick this evening.
Brothers James and Sean Moore were on top form as...
After a two year Covid-19 enforced absence, the Cumann na mBunscol are well and truly back.
We had football in April and today was Day two of the hurling and camogie finals in O’Moore Park.
A total of 11 finals were...
Clonaghadoo 4-12 Mountrath 1-2
Division 2 Hurling Championship
Clonaghadoo were in top form to claim Division 2 hurling championship honours over Mountrath in O’Moore Park.
It capped a remarkable year for a special group of players who clinched football glory at the...
Emo 9-2 St Colman's Stradbally 4-1
Division 5 Camogie Championship
Emo were crowned the Division 5 camogie champions following a big win over St Colman's Stradbally in the final.
Sophie McGrath was the star of the show as her four first half...
Mountrath 8-4 Errill 5-1
Division 2 Camogie Shield
Mountrath’s Mia Doheny was on fire as her side defeated Errill by nine points in the Division 2 Camogie Shield.
It was a masterful display by Doheny who finished the game with a tally...
Killadooley 3-13 Clough NS 3-7
Division 1B Hurling Championship
Killadooley proved too strong for Clough in the last final of Day 2 of the 2022 Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals.
The Kilcotton outfit had some fine performances with Ross Quinlan,...
The Rock 1-5 Emo 4-8
Division 4A Hurling Championship
Sean Maree was the difference as Emo came from behind to defeat The Rock in the Division 4A hurling final.
The heroics of JJ Reddin and Oisin McRedmond looked certain to bring glory...
Cullohill 4-2 Abbeyleix 4-4
Division 1 Camogie Championship
Abbeyleix were crowned Division 1 Cumann na mBunscol Camogie champions following victory over Cullohill.
This was a close game throughout but Abbeyleix took the scores early in the second half and that allowed them...
There is sadness in Rathdowney this week at the death of Michael Dillane, the former highly-regarded principal of St Fergal's College.
Originally from Ballylongford in north Kerry, Mr Dillane came to Rathdowney in 1957 as principal of the then Technical...
Mayo 9-7 Rushall 2-3
Division 3B Hurling Championship
Mayo National School completed a remarkable Cumann na mBunscol double in O'Moore Park on Tuesday.
Weeks after claiming football success, they showed they are just as good with the small ball against Rushall in...
Emo 0-1 Holy Family 2-6
Division 5 Hurling Championship
Holy Family proved too strong for Emo as they claimed the Division 5 hurling title in O'Moore Park.
The midfield duo of Darragh Keenan and Max Whelan were the difference as they were...
Six Laois clubs have shared almost €238,000 following appeals in the Sports Capital Grant scheme.
The news follows on from the announcement in February when a total of 55 Laois clubs were awarded funding totalling over €3.3 million.
Graiguecullen GAA are...
Abbeyleix 4-4 Holy Family 4-2
Division 6 Camogie Championship
Lara Gilnagh was Abbeyleix's match winner as they defeated Holy Family to claim Division 6 camogie glory.
The forward scored a brilliant hat-trick and was unplayable throughout as her side got the better...
Derrylamogue 5-4 Clonaghadoo 4-1
Division 3 Camogie Championship
Fourth Class forward Orlaith McEvoy was on fire as Derrylamogue defeated Clonaghadoo in the Division 3 camogie final.
Clonaghadoo had an Orlaith McEvoy too and she was also superb - scoring all of her...
Gardaí say they are investigating an "alleged incident of assault" at a minor football game in Laois on Monday night.
A minor football league match between Portarlington and Stradbally Parish Gaels in Portarlington last night was abandoned late on following...
Killanure 11-8 Derrylamogue 9-5
Division 3A Hurling Shield
There were goals galore as Derrylamogue and Killanure got Day 2 of the Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals underway.
There were 20 of them in total as Killanure just got the better...
Laois Comhaltas organization got into full swing last weekend with the start of the Fleadh Ceoil season.
The Fleadh was launched on Sunday, May 29, with Ceoil na nÓg at Colaiste Dún Masc.
County PRO PJ Phelan thanked LOETB for the...
