The recent walk celebrating 'Darkness into light' has an important message in all our lives.
Whilst Darkness into Light raises significant funding towards those seeking healing regarding mental health, it also suggests that light brings hope and healing.
The Christian story...
Tailteann Cup Round 1 – Laois v Carlow
In O’Moore Park at 3pm
Team news?
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has made wholesale changes to the side which were beaten by Offaly in the Leinster championship a month ago.
As we knew,...
A relatively new competition but it’s an age-old rivalry. The Laois and Carlow footballers meet this afternoon in the opening round of the Tailteann Cup.
Laois come in as the 1-8 favourites. Carlow are 11-2. When the sides met in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Dooley
Raheen, Donaghmore, Laois, R32 R599
Michael Dooley, Raheen, Donaghmore, via Rathdowney, Co. Laois, May 10th. 2024, peacefully at the Midland's Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his...
ACFL Division 3 Round 5
Arles-Kilcruise 4-11 Clonaslee-St Manman's 2-11
Arles-Kilcruise have maintained their perfect start to Division 3 with a hard-earned win at home to Clonaslee-St Manman's this evening.
The hosts were always in charge, leading 3-6 to 2-3 at half...
Rathdowney-Errill 1-14 Clonad 3-18
ACHL Division 4 Round 4
Clonad's undefeated run has extended to four with a 10-point victory away to Rathdowney-Errill this evening.
The visitors raced into a 2-11 to 0-6 lead by half time after hurling with the breeze...
Laois 0-17 Dublin 1-11
Leinster Intermediate Camogie Championship Semi-Final
Laois have a Leinster final to look forward to after an outstanding performance this afternoon.
Pat Collier and Robert Jones' side produced an amazing comeback in the second half to beat Dublin in...
Laois County Council have opened application for seven homes through the Affordable Purchase scheme in Portlaoise.
They will welcome applicants for the seven beautiful ‘A’ rated homes in An Lóchan, Portlaoise.
They are situated right in the heart of the town,...
1 - Death occurs of Hazel Allen, the Laois woman who was a leading figure in the renowned Ballymaloe House Hotel dynasty
The death has occurred of Hazel Allen, the Laois woman who was a driving force in the phenomenon...
Laois County Council have been presented with a petition containing over 500 signatures this week, as a rural community aims to send a strong message.
Independent Cllr Ollie Clooney presented the petition at the May meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District...
The 2024 edition of the Tailteann Cup will get underway on Sunday and it is set to be a special day for Laois's current longest serving player.
Graiguecullen's Mark Timmons has been named to start at corner back and if...
Laois County Council have been urged to remember the importance of roadside drainage systems and the important part such drains play with regard to flooding in the County.
Fianna Fáil Cllr Seamus McDonald said more drainage systems are needed throughout...
Laois and Offaly TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need for more affordable homes in Laois in the Dáíl Eireann.
He said: "The CSO residential property prices for County Laois showed a jump of 12% in a 12-month period. Wage...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mantas Zukas
Portarlington, Laois / Tallaght, Dublin
Zukas (Portarlington, Co. Laois and formerly of Tallaght, Dublin 24) – May 8, 2024, (unexpectedly), at The Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Mantas, beloved son of...
Portlaoise Institute will host an Open Day and Evening this Thursday, May 16, from 5pm–7pm, where prospective students will be welcomed to their campus on the Mountrath Road.
Students can gain a tour of the campus, receive presentations from staff...
Timahoe 1-4 Kilcavan 4-11
ACFL Division 3 Round 5
Kilcavan are up to third in Division 3 after they put Timahoe to the sword this evening.
A Damien O'Connor goal was all the hosts could manage in the first half as Kilcavan...
Rosenallis 1-15 Mountmellick 1-16
ACHL Division 4 Round 4
Mountmellick claimed their third win in Division 4 with a hard fought one point victory away to Rosenallis this evening.
A third loss means that last year's Division 5 champions are still on...
The importance of drains, road-side drainage and drainage maintenance was highlighted this week in Laois County Council.
Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin made the passionate statement at the May meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District.
It was the final meeting of...
Electric Youth, an arts initiative for Electric Picnic returns for a fifth consecutive year.
The initiative is a competition that offers the winners a chance to perform at Electric Picnic which takes place from August 16 to 18.
Applications are open...
The Laois GAA Masters team are set to return as they are in action on Saturday when they face Dublin in the first round at 2pm in Annanough.
Laois are seeking revenge against a side that beat them 0-8 to...
The Laois senior football team to face Carlow in Round 1 of the Tailteann Cup has been named.
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has made wholesale changes to the side which were beaten by Offaly in the Leinster championship...
Calls have been made for improvement works to be carried out at a popular Laois golf course described as "an invaluable asset for the area."
Fine Gael Cllr John King made the comment during the recent Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District meeting...
"The most important sunrise of the year” is taking place this weekend, as the Darkness into Light 5km walks will get underway across the country.
The walks will take place on Saturday, May 11, starting at 4.15am.
While various events have...
For the first time in a while, our Talking Sport Podcast is an even split between football and hurling.
Part one of the show is all about hurling as Barry McEvoy joins Alan Hartnett to look back at the U-20s.
They...
Last Saturday, May 4, athletics club St Abban's had 20 athletes participate at the Leinster Novice and Master's Road Race held on the one mile loop in Gowran, Kilkenny.
On a perfect day for running, St Abban's found glory hard...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jean Pim
Anngrove, Mountmellick, Laois
Jean Pim, Anngrove, Mountmellick, Co. Laois died peacefully on May 9th 2024. Wife of the late David. Will be greatly missed by her children Ruthie, Christopher and...
The HSE have confirmed that Laois are among the counties with the largest waiting list for speech and language therapy.
This was revealed to Independent TD Carol Nolan who raised the question to the Health Service Executive.
Laois are in the...
Music at the Malthouse is taking place on May 10, 11 and 12 in Stradbally in the restored Malthouse building.
This festival is a collaboration of music from guest performers and the talented young musicians of Music Generation Laois.
Notable additions...
Calling all dog lovers - a brand new 'off leash' dog park is set to open its doors outside Portlaoise this weekend.
Woofland Dog Park is currently the only multi–locational dog park in Ireland with another Woofland Dog Park located...
€388,415 in funding has been announced or 19 clubs across Laois with the ‘Sports Capital and Equipment fund’.
The announcement, which was made this morning, will benefit sports organisations across the county.
This is part of over €26 million in equipment...