The Graiguecullen GAA club may be starved of success at senior level but the club always have plenty to shout about with the seniors and underage teams invariably making it to the latter stages of the championship.
In 2010 their...
For the third year running, the Laois footballers have a Leinster semi-final to look forward to.
Given that the county previously went nine years without reaching the last four in the province, that does represent progress and a level of...
There have been a further two Coronavirus-related deaths and 542 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s new cases, 18 of them are in Laois.
As there is mass testing going on in the Midlands Prison and the mink...
Laois 1-16 Longford 1-14
Leinster SFC Quarter-final
Laois came from five points down early in the second half to get the better of Longford in Pearse Park this afternoon and set up a semi-final meeting with All Ireland champions Dublin next...
Laois 1-11 Clare 5-7
All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Round 2
The Clare Ladies dented Laois's hopes of reaching an All-Ireland semi final following an eight point win in Clonmel this afternoon.
Donie Brennan's charges must now defeat Kildare in their final group game...
There are two Laois football teams in championship action this afternoon and we'll keep you up to date with minute-by-minute updates from the two venues.
Mike Quirke's Laois senior football team begin their championship season with a straight knockout clash...
Any auctioneer will tell you about the importance of location.
And for anyone looking to buy a house they'll want it to be near to the things that are important to them, be that family, work, school or community.
When buying...
Laois County Council invites you to make submissions or observations to the pre-draft stage of the Portarlington Regeneration Strategy.
Downey Planning have been commissioned to prepare this strategy on behalf of Laois County Council.
Submissions in relation to improved connectivity with...
It's another busy day for Laois GAA with the county's male and female senior teams both in championship action.
It's straight knockout for the men, who make the trip to play Longford in the Leinster SFC quarter-final.
While the ladies are...
Laois senior hurling boss Eddie Brennan says he is bitterly disappointed that his side did not defeat Clare in Nowlan Park yesterday.
Laois came back from the dead to get within one point of their opponents but time ultimately ran...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sr. Finbarr Breslin
Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar, Westmeath/Clonaslee, Laois
Sr. Finbarr Breslin, (Sisters of Mercy, Bishopsgate Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and late of Glenkeen, Clonaslee, Co Laois) - November 7,...
The Laois senior hurlers saw their 2020 campaign ended in Nowland Park this afternoon by Clare.
Eddie Brennan's charges were 0-27 to 3-17 losers in a remarkable game that went right to the final puck.
Here, we will take a look...
Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan was non-committal on whether he would remain as manager for a third season following today's loss to Clare.
The Kilkenny native described his players as 'heartbroken' and 'on the floor' following their narrow one...
There have been a further five Coronavirus-related deaths and 335 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today's new cases, eight of them are in Laois.
It means the county's 14-day incidence rate increased to 168.8 from 167.7 which it...
Laois 1-8 Down 2-13
All-Ireland Camogie Championship Round 2
Niamh Mallon and Sarah Louise Gaffin were instrumental in Down's win over Laois to see them progress to the All-Ireland semi final in Ashbourne today.
It is not the end of the road...
Laois 3-17 Clare 0-27
All-Ireland Hurling Qualifiers Round 1
The Laois hurlers are out of the the All-Ireland championship for 2020 following an agonising and heart-breaking one point loss to Clare in Nowlan Park this afternoon.
Laois played with an extra man...
It's another busy day for Laois GAA with the county's hurling and camogie teams both in championship action.
It's straight knockout for the hurlers, who make the trip to Kilkenny to play Clare in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Hurling...
1 - Gardai set up checkpoints and patrols in Mountmellick following three nights of disturbances
Gardai brought the disturbances which plagued Mountmellick for three days around Halloween under control with increased patrols and checkpoints.
2 - Six arrested following considerable Halloween...
Last year, a new Laois charity called 'Santa's Helpers' did incredible work.
The group raised €18,000 last year and are aiming to increase that to €20,000 this year in order to help more families.
Santa's Helpers was formed last year and...
Brought to you in association with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB)
Recipe - Lemon and Blueberry Muffins
These muffins are so light and fresh so don’t feel too guilty when you tuck in as they are only about...
It's another busy day for Laois GAA with the county's hurling and camogie teams both in championship action.
It's straight knockout for the hurlers, who make the trip to Kilkenny to play Clare in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Hurling...
November is a time to remember and pray for family members, colleagues, neighbours and friends who have died since this time last year.
Those who have gone before us, those who were so much present with us, so central to...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
George Breen
Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Laois
Breen, St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, Nov 4th, 2020, peacefully, at St James' Hospital, Dublin. George, dearly loved father to Mark, Lisa, Georgina, Mary, Darren,...
Laois senior football manager Mike Quirke has named his team for Sunday's Leinster quarter final clash with Longford.
From the dramatic win over Fermanagh two weeks ago, the manager makes two changes - one of which is enforced.
Captain Kieran Lillis...
The Laois senior hurling team has been announced for this weekend's game.
All four adult Laois GAA teams are in action this weekend and Eddie Brennan's charges are up first.
The hurlers are in action as they play Clare on Saturday...
Laois Ladies football manager Donie Brennan has named his starting 15 for Sunday’s All-Ireland championship Round 2 game against Clare.
From Laois’s last game which was a fine win over Sligo last weekend - there is one change.
Teenager Leah Tarpey,...
There have been eight more deaths from Coronavirus as well as 499 new cases, according to figures released today.
Of today’s cases, 13 of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 people remains 167.7 -...
It was all go at the Market House on Main Street in Stradbally this afternoon as the second session of Laois's newest outdoor market was held.
After a successful debut last Friday, traders were delighted once again as punters arrived...
Only in America - thankfully
Starting this week across the big pond, well you couldn't ignore the US elections even if you wanted to!
I was one of those political nerds who stayed up on election night and paid the price...
This week saw the first ever UNESCO International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School including Cyberbullying take place.
The theme for the International Day in 2020 was Together Against Bullying in School - which was marked on Thursday.
And local...
