Most of us live rushed lives, dashing from one thing to another. One consequence is that we live on the surface of life, skimming over it.
We may pass through it without ever knowing ourselves, or acquiring the disposition...
Today is the biggest day in the GAA's club championship calendar when the All Ireland senior finals take place in Croke Park.
Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny face Ballygunner of Waterford in the hurling final; Kilcoo from Down meet Dublin champions...
There will be huge Laois interest as schools from Kilkenny and Offaly are set to contest the School's Leinster 'B' Senior hurling championship final this afternoon.
Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown (Kilkenny) and St Brendan's Birr (Offaly) are set to do battle.
For...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ger Bowe
Moate, Ballinakill, Laois
Ger died, suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his sister. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Mary Ann, daughter Aileen, son Kieran and their partners Aidan and...
The Laois hurling team to take on Waterford in Round 2 of the National League tomorrow shows just one change from the side beaten by Tipperary last weekend.
Stephen Bergin from Clough-Ballacolla comes in for the suspended Paddy Purcell on...
Portlaoise College in association with their parents council are delighted to launch "Spin for the Outdoor Gym" fundraiser to raise funds for a state of art outdoor gym on the school grounds.
This new gym will be used for...
A free programme of music is set to come to Mountmellick on Sunday, February 20, at 3pm.
World renowned harper from Mountmellick – Triona Marshall - will perform alongside Martin Tourish, a virtuoso Piano Accordion player from Donegal.
Triona Marshall is...
A Laois secondary school has received a huge boost today after they were granted substantial funding for a new all-weather facility.
St Fergal's College Rathdowney received €124,626 in Sports Capital Funding following an announcement thus morning.
A record €3,317,114 under the...
Almost €4 million in grants has been awarded to a range of clubs and organisations in Laois in the latest round of Sports Capital Grants announced this afternoon by Minister for Sport Jack Chambers.
A record €3,317,114 under the Sports...
A 42-year-old man will appear in court today following the discovery of €250,000 worth of drugs in Laois this week.
On Wednesday of this week, as part of ongoing operations targeting the sale and distribution of controlled drugs, Gardaí from...
Frank Flanagan from Portlaoise played a central role for the University of Limerick as they booked they beat DCU to book their place in the Sigerson Cup final for the first time since 1997.
Flanagan, who is on the Laois...
The Abbeyleix hurlers have appointed Clonad native Derek Dunne as manager for the coming season.
Dunne replaces Lorcan Mahony who had been in charge for the past couple of years and will be aiming to guide the club back to...
Emily Corbet from Clonaslee and Shifra Havill from St Conleth's will make their competitive senior debuts for Laois this weekend in the opening round of the National Football League against Clare.
There is also a return for Emma Lawlor from...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ger Bowe
Moate, Ballinakill, Laois
Ger died, suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his sister. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Mary Ann, daughter Aileen, son Kieran and their partners Aidan and...
Scoil Chriost Ri 44 Regina Mundi (Cork) 48
All-Ireland U-16 'A' Schools Basketball semi final
There was heartbreak for Scoil Chriost Ri in the National Arena when they just lost out in a thrilling All Ireland U-16 A Basketball Semi-Final.
In the...
Portlaoise 29 Bective Rangers 12
Leinster U-17 Rugby Premier Division
Aran Coiley was outstanding in this Premier League clash with Bective Rangers.
To top off a near perfect performance, the hooker scored two powerful tries, one in each half to help secure...
Brian Rushe, the deputy president of the IFA, says that the government needs to remember the social and economical value of agriculture in the drive to reduce carbon emissions.
Rushe was speaking at this week's Laois IFA AGM in the...
Members of the organising committee involved in Mountmellick Macra’s Light Up Truck and Tractor Run, which was held in late December, recently presented their partner charity, the Cuisle Centre, with a cheque for €14,096 from the proceeds of the...
Portlaoise AFC 3 Ardmore Rovers 1
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Three second-half goals helped Portlaoise AFC to their third win in a row in their latest Leinster Senior League game on Wednesday evening in Rossleighan.
Chris Mulhall, Colm Coss and Oisin...
This weekend will see a great mix of activities at SOLAS from our farmers market, training courses and continuing upgrading to our facilities to get ready for the busy spring season.
Farmers’ Market
This Saturday, February 12, from 10am-2pm will see...
This is just lovely.
When local author John Whelan penned his latest publication The Last Beekeeper last year, having live local events was easier said than done.
But with spring in the air and things finally opening up The Last Beekeeper...
The Castletown hurlers have turned to club legends John O'Sullivan and David Cuddy to guide their fortunes in 2022.
The two take over from Paddy Mullaney who has been in charge for the past two seasons.
Mullaney became manager during the...
Laois hurler Donnchadh Hartnett has returned to his original club Rosenallis from Mountmellick, one of 32 transfer applications approved by Laois GAA this week.
Hartnett played underage with Rosenallis before him and his brother Chris moved to Mountmellick.
A regular with...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ger Bowe
Moate, Ballinakill, Laois
Ger died, suddenly, at his residence. Predeceased by his sister. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Mary Ann, daughter Aileen, son Kieran and their partners Aidan and...
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Full training will be given.
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The HSE have issued a plea to people to only present to the Emergency Departments in Portlaoise and Tullamore hospitals if 'absolutely essential'
"Midland Regional Hospitals at Tullamore and Portlaoise are experiencing a very busy period with an increased number...
A well-known Laois tillage farmer has been listed among the winners at this year's Glanbia grain supplier of the year awards.
Bobby Miller, who farms at Rathmore near Stradbally, and is known across the country as chairman of the Irish...
There are currently only five residential properties to rent in Laois on Daft.ie, as a report by the website shows that the average rent in the final quarter in 2021 was €1,146, up 11.3% on the previous year.
The 35...
The Laois-born Sir Erik Bennett - who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth over 30 years ago - has died in Oman aged in his mid 90s.
He passed away in Oman in late January but his funeral will take place...
Applications are invited in Laois from within the following towns and villages for funding of streetscape and shopfront enhancement projects under the 2021/2022 Town and Village Streetscape Enhancement scheme:
Mountrath (Click here to view map)
Mountmellick (Click here to view map)
Rathdowney (Click here to...
