Laois 3-12 Fermanagh 1-11
Allianz Football League Division 2
Two late goals from Gary Walsh helped Laois to an unlikely and thrilling win over Fermanagh in Enniskillen this afternoon.
And the result ensures Laois's survival in Division 2 for the 2021 season.
It...
A global pandemic has meant all sorts of changes to the GAA season and today Laois GAA supporters find themselves keeping an eye on the final round of football league action and the first round of the Leinster hurling...
Gardai raided and searched a premises suspected as operating as a Shebeen in Athy last night.
Gardai say they became aware of the premises through social media.
When they arrived, they discovered that premises was fitted with a bar, stools, tables,...
There was heartbreak for Laois man Zach Tuohy this morning as his Geelong side were defeated by Richmond in Brisbane’s in the AFL Grand Final.
This was Geelong’s first Grand Final to appear in since they last won the title...
Almost 200 children from Portlaoise AFC have been left with nowhere to train after the outdoor astro pitches in Portlaoise Leisure Centre were withdrawn from use.
The soccer club's chairman Michael Coleman says that 13 of his teams, with panels...
There are two huge games involving the Laois footballers and hurlers today.
Below, we will bring you all the information that you need to know ahead of both games:
Allianz National Football League Division 2 Round 7 – Fermanagh v Laois
In...
The Laois camogie team will begin their All-Ireland Intermediate campaign in Hawkfield this afternoon against Kildare in 2pm.
But the game is being played as, in the background, officials scramble to restructure the championship.
The competition was to involve four groups...
2020 has been some roller-coaster, one that will be remembered for generations to come as the year of the pandemic.
As we begin weeks of greater restrictions, I pray that healing will visit all who are recovering from Covid at...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Julia Crowley
AHIOHILL, Enniskeane, Cork / Ballyfin, Laois
CROWLEY, Julia, (Judy). Ahiohill, Enniskeane, Co. Cork, Enniskillen and Ballyfin, Co. Laois) on October 23rd 2020, peacefully in the tender care...
Though Halloween is still actually a week away, the children of Laois certainly got into the spirit of things today for what was the last day of school before the mid-term break.
All over the county, children made huge efforts...
Eddie Brennan has handed three Laois players their first championship start for tomorrow evening's Leinster championship quarter-final clash with Dublin in Croke Park.
Clough-Ballacolla's Ronan Broderick starts at wing-back, Fiachra C-Fennell from Rosenallis in midfield and Colt-Shanahoe's James Keyes at...
Despite the current pandemic Laois Connects is still making an impact online.
Recently, there was a very lively and informed discussion on Social Farming in Laois on Zoom with most agencies, farming organisations and farmers in the county taking part.
The...
Laois football manager Mike Quirke has named his team for Saturday's must win clash with Fermanagh.
The Kerry native has named the same team that was named to start against Westmeath - but ultimately didn't.
Mark Timmons and Colm Begley were...
A further 777 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further seven additional deaths – all of which passed away this month.
Of today’s cases, 13 of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incident rate per 100,000 people...
The controversial Mother & Baby Homes Bill was passed in the Dail last night.
This concerns the records of mothers and babies put into institutions since the foundation of the State, many born there, and the personal testimonies of survivors.
Opponents...
Come towards the light
A newer greener way of living is certainly a movement that has gained momentum over the past few years and rightfully so.
Local authorities across the country have been tasked with reducing their carbon footprint and not...
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A Portlaoise man is set to embark on a mammoth task this weekend in aid of a very important charity.
Alex Cathcart, a Special Needs Assistant in Portlaoise Educate Together NS, has raised over €1,200 so far aid of the...
Laois Chamber of Commerce are just one year back in operation and what year it has been.
But despite a global pandemic, they have strived to make a positive impact in the local business scene.
Initially they had regular large-scale events...
Laois hurling manager Eddie Brennan has confirmed that he is having to plan without two players for Saturday's Leinster hurling quarter final with Dublin due to Covid-19.
Neither of these unnamed players have tested positive for the virus, but they...
Gardai in Laois have revealed they have arrested one person following a crash in the county yesterday.
The accident happened around 10am on Thursday morning on the N77 on the Abbeyleix side of Portlaoise just a short distance after Junction...
A teacher who spent her entire career in classrooms in Laois is set to retire this afternoon.
Meree O'Sullivan, who is currently the Deputy Principal of Holy Family Senior School in Portlaoise, will close the door on her classroom for...
Another bumper episode of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast as we look back on a win for the Laois U-20 hurlers in the Leinster championship over Carlow as well as ahead to this weekend's action.
U-20 star Ciaran Byrne joins...
Laois Camogie manager John Desmond has named his captain, vice-captain and 28-player panel for the Intermediate All-Ireland Camogie Championship which begins this weekend.
Camross native Sarah Cuddy will captain the side when they take to the field against Kildare on...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Peig) Hurley (née Costello)
Patrick Street, Mountrath, Laois / Moneygall, Offaly
Margaret (Peig) Hurley (neé Costello), Patrick Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois, formally Cloosecullen, Raheen, Abbeyleix, and previously of...
Wellbeing and the promotion of positive mental health has always been a key element of life in Dunamase College - and this was certainly evident last week.
The teachers of Dunamase College in Portlaoise say they have placed a focus...
A further 1,066 Coronavirus cases have been announced and a further three additional deaths - all of which passed away this month.
Of today’s cases, 15 of them are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day incident rate per 100,000 people...
A proposal to install a paid parking barrier in Lyster Square received a lukewarm response at yesterday's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District.
Cllr Thomasina Connell put forward a motion which she says would be an alternative to the current...
A Laois County Councillor has called for safety works to be carried out before 'someone has their nose taken off' their car.
Fine Gael Cllr Conor Bergin implored Laois County Council to address the ongoing safety issue at the junction...
Laois man Zach Tuohy will line out for Geelong in the Australian Rules Grand Final this Saturday when they take on reigning champions Richmond in the Gabba Stadium in Brisbane.
In a normal year the final would have been held...
