They've played Electric Picnic twice before - but Kneecap's stock has never been higher and fresh off a high-profile performance at Glastonbury and a...
The 2025 edition of the Old Fort Festival came to a conclusion in glorious sunshine on Sunday.
Crowds flocked to Portlaoise all weekend as the...
After a couple of weeks of Alan and Steven, the LoveLaois Podcast changes tact again as it focuses on an interview with a very...
There is sadness in the Killeen, Barrowhouse and wider communities this week with the passing of JJ McDonald.
Mr McDonald was a pillar of the...
St Vincent's Hospital Mountmellick has received a "glowing" report from HIQA following an unannounced recent inspection, with the evidence being used by a Laois...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
The Laois ladies footballers have an All Ireland semi-final...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Myra Irene Bradley (née Shirley)
Ballyloo, Nurney, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
The death has occurred of Myra Irene Bradley...
Employment opportunities in the Office of Public Works (General Operative).
Bank 3 (Rural) at Altamont Gardens, Ballon, Co Carlow, and to establish panels for future...
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Laois 1-16 Wexford 2-12 (after extra time)
All Ireland Ladies...
Ballinakill 0-27 Slieve Bloom 1-13
ACHL Division 3 Final
Ballinakill have claimed instant promotion back to ACHL Division 2 thanks to a well-deserved win over Slieve...
Abbeyleix 2-21 Borris-Kilcotton 1-15
ACHL Division 1 Final
Abbeyleix have been crowned ACHL Division 1 champions for the first time in their history after an emphatic...
It's certainly a busy day around Laois GAA headquarters in Portlaoise today.
First up is a double header of sorts in the Centre of Excellence...
Laois residents around Portarlington and Killenard have voiced "widespread concern" regarding a proposed new solar farm in the area.
Irish renewable energy company BNRG held...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
All-Ireland Ladies IFC Quarter-Final – Laois v Wexford
In O'Moore...
ACHL Division 1 Final - Abbeyleix v Borris-Kilcotton
On Sunday, June 28, in Centre of Excellence at 11.45am
There's a real novelty factor to this year's...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Joseph (J.J.) McDonald
Tankardstown, Athy, Kildare, R14 XE76/Laois
John Joseph (J.J.) passed away peacefully at home...
A moral compass offers direction informed by values. Christianity is a wonderful moral compass based on gospel values of faith, hope and love.
I found...
Laois 2-19 Tyrone 2-11
All Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship
The ever-reliable Amy Collier hit 1-10 as the Laois camogie team confirmed their place in the...
Arles-Killeen 1-14 Rosenallis 2-8
ACFL Division 2 Semi-final
Arles-Killeen will be back in the top division of Laois club league football next year after they secured...
Emo 0-4 Graiguecullen 5-13
ACFL Division 1 Relegation Playoff
Both of these sides will be incredibly disappointed with how their respective campaigns have gone in the...
St Joseph's 1-14 Stradbally 0-12
ACFL Division 1 Semi-Final
St Joseph's have booked their place in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 Final after a...
1 - Shock and sadness around Abbeyleix after passing of beloved local figure
A tremendous sense of shock and sadness is reverberating around Abbeyleix and...
The Old Fort Festival returned to Portlaoise last night with a big crowd out in attendance.
The musical entertainment at Old Fort Festival inside the...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
The Laois ladies football team are back in championship...
It is set to be a big Saturday of club football action in Laois with relegation and promotion up for grabs.
Those two topics will...
A Laois Vintage Club will be hosting their 16th Annual Vintage Rally Show on Sunday, July 13, with the proceeds going towards a number...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colm Lynch O'Sullivan
Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Colm passed tragically on the 26th of June, 2025.
Pre-deceased by...
Clonad 2-22 Rathdowney-Errill 1-16
ACHL Division 4 Final
Clonad were crowned Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 4 champions following a brilliant victory over Rathdowney-Errill in the...
Ballyroan-Abbey 3-21 Portlaoise 0-15
ACFL Division 1 Semi Final
Ballyroan-Abbey will contest the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 final after they defeated Portlaoise this evening.
A...
Clough-Ballacolla 2-21 The Harps 2-13
ACHL Division 2 Final
Clough-Ballacolla and The Harps met in the Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 2 final this evening, with...
