The Brady Cup has been in Camross for the last two years and they will be keen to see it stay there when they face Clough-Ballacolla this evening.
This is a repeat of the 2017 final which Camross won 4-17...
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This is gas.
Helen Fortune of Fortune's Fashion's in Rathdowney has released a song for the Laois hurlers ahead of their trip to Croke Park to face Tipperary on...
The Laois hurlers claimed the Joe McDonagh Cup in Croke Park two weeks ago when they defeated Westmeath.
It was a joyous day for all involved but one player who probably didn't enjoy it as much as the rest was...
The ‘Banquet at Electric Picnic’ is set to once again tantalise taste buds at this year’s festival, as Derry Clarke and Mark Moriarty today announced an exclusive partnership to serve a fine dining banquet at the three-day event using...
For this week's Moment in Time, we look back on May 2011 when the family and friends of the late Senator Kieran Phelan paid tribute to him on the first anniversary of his death.
A seat and garden was dedicated...
The government has announced that it has purchased an eight acre site within the grounds of Emo Court.
Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan has welcomed the announcement by his colleague Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran Minister of...
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Hundreds of Laois GAA supporters received a windfall this morning by way of apology from Irish bookmaker Paddy Power.
The betting firm caused outrage among diehard fans in advance...
Not since 2009 have the Laois footballers reached a provincial final at this grade and Billy O'Loughlin's charges have certainly done it the hard way.
Away wins over Kildare and Westmeath were following last night by a nine point win...
The Power of Words Festival is a brand-new festival celebrating words, language and literature in all their shapes and forms, written, spoken, acted and sung which will emerge in Abbeyleix, on the weekend of August 23 to 25.
Creating the...
Last night saw the Laois U-20 footballers record a relatively easy victory over Meath in O'Moore Park to reach the Leinster final against Dublin.
Billy O’Loughlin’s men were in charge from the off as Alan Kinsella's first half goal helped...
It may seem like a lifetime ago now - but the Local Elections still cast a long shadow and the LaoisToday coverage has been honoured at an event in NUI Maynooth.
A Local and European elections conference was held in...
National Learning Network Portlaoise provide a range of free courses to people who have had an accident, illness, injury or have a disability and extra support needs - and they are having an Open Day next Thursday, July 18.
The...
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Matthew Whelan is a long time on the go with Laois and he has unquestionably experienced more bad days than good.
The Borris-Kilcotton defender was centre back for an...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Frederick Vallom
Kilkenny Road, Ballinakill, Laois
Peacefully. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, sons Anthony and Peter, daughter-in-law Patsy, grandchildren Louise, Suzanne, Deborah - Jayne and Brett, great...
Portlaoise will face O'Dempsey's in the Division 1A final tonight after they defeated and relegated The Heath this evening.
The Town went into the game knowing that a win would see them reach the decider with a game to spare...
Laois 1-13 Meath 0-7
EirGrid Leinster U-20 Football Championship Semi Final
The Laois U-20 footballers are through to their first Leinster final in ten years as they easily swept aside the challenge of Meath in O'Moore Park this evening.
Billy O'Loughlin's charges...
The big day has arrived for these young men.
We’re back in O’Moore Park tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Meath in the semi final of the Leinster championship.
To get here, Laois had to take part in a...
This sport sounds bizarre but two Laois women won't care about that as they were part of an Ireland team which claimed a European Gold Medal in it over the weekend.
The Ireland Women’s team won the 2019 European Ultimate...
What an accolade this is!
We picked out Laois hurler Willie Dunphy as our man of the match following Laois's win over Dublin on Sunday.
And now that decision has been completely vindicated as he has been crowned the GAA's hurler...
The Laois Senior and Senior A hurling championships have been put back by two weeks following the success of the Laois hurlers.
The hurling championships was due to get going on Friday July 19 with Round 1 of the Senior...
The 11th year of the Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run was
The Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run was on Sunday and there was a marked change to this year’s tractor run.
This year the event started and finished at The Final...
Laois GAA are reporting a steady flow of ticket sales ahead of Sunday’s All Ireland hurling quarter-final in Croke Park.
Supporters were queueing from Monday morning following the thrilling win over Dublin in O’Moore Park on Sunday.
Tickets can be bought...
We’re back in O'Moore Park tonight as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Meath in the semi final of the Leinster championship.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When, where, what time?
The game throws in at 7.30pm...
The number of dairy cows has increased in Laois by almost 65% in the last eight years, according to figures recently released by Teagasc and the Central Statistics Office for the years 2010 to 2018.
There are now a record...
If you want to know where you’re going, it’s always best to have a plan. A road map.
Well that’s precisely what the Downtown Traders Association in Portlaoise have now done in collaboration with Laois County Council and other affiliated...
The Laois hurlers waited 14 years to get to Croke Park and now they are heading back to GAA HQ for the second time in three weeks.
Eddie Brennan's men defeated Dublin on Sunday and two of the main men...
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A crazy week ahead.
TUESDAY JULY 9
Leinster U20FC Semi Final (Extra time & Winner on the Day, if necessary)
Laois v Meath in O'Moore Park 7.30pm
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1A Round 14
The Heath v Portlaoise 7.30pm
Midlands Park Hotel Under-13 “B”...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Agnes Egan (née Fitzpatrick)
Cabra Road, Dublin 7, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
EGAN (née Fitzpatrick), Agnes - July 7, 2019, in her 97th year (late of Cabra Road, Dublin...
After a very busy weekend, it was a very busy Monday evening on the GAA front.
Four league semi finals were down for decision with two in football and two in football.
Niall Corbet led the way for Clonaslee footballers in...
