The Laois intermediate camogie panel has been announced for 2019.
Twenty-four players make up the squad, coming from five clubs across the county.
Camross, O'Moores, The Harps and St Brigid's all have representatives on the panel - and there is excellent...
The Art of Letting Go is about deciding to stop making the same mistakes and choosing to take a different path.
It has been said that insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different...
Laois could be the home to one of Ireland's future world leaders and top debaters.
Heywood Community School student Muireann Brophy was one of those chosen to represent Ireland in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg.
Muireann was one of twenty-four students...
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Laois take on Offaly in Round 3 of their Allianz Hurling League Division 1B campaign this evening.
Here we guide you through what you need to know:
When, where, what time?
The match throws-in in O'Moore...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen Deane (née Kelly)
Reary Valley, Rosenallis, Laois
Kathleen Deane (Nee Kelly), Reary Valley, Rosenallis, Co. Laois died (15th February 2019 in her 93rd year) at the Regional Hospital,...
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Laois hurling manager Eddie Brennan has named his starting 15 for their must-win clash against Offaly.
And the boss has made three changes to the team from the one that started against Waterford.
Out...
Knockbeg College was packed with action as their students and staff took part in the #SchoolsGoOrange campaign for mental health awareness this Friday, February 15.
They were just one of a number of secondary schools who took part in a...
What is it with the amount of Laois people getting to appear on Winning Streak?
A Laois mum is set to appear on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show this Saturday, February 16 on RTÉ One.
Mountmellick woman Jane...
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Portlaoise RFC U15s welcomed Edenderry to Togher on Saturday for their Leinster League game.
Edenderry started strongly and only a superb tap tackle by Mikie Daly stopped them from a certain try after their centre broke through...
Laois ladies intermediate footballers are taking a back seat this weekend with a break as the spotlight goes to the Laois minor ladies beginning their championship campaign.
Tom McKittrick's side are out in the first round of the Leinster 'B'...
Mountrath is going all out for this years St Patrick's Day Parade with a mythical jam packed day planned for the whole family.
All sorts of ghouls, dragons and faries will take to the Main Street for the parade as...
Two neighbouring clubs within the same parish have to come to a disagreement over allegations of 'poaching' players.
The issue came to a head between Graiguecullen GAA and Killeshin GAA after a statement was issued by Graiguecullen last night.
In the...
Over €10 million has been announced for a mountain biking scheme across seven counties, including the Slieve Blooms in Laois and Offaly.
This is part of the €62 million Coilte-led project announced for rural regeneration projects across the country.
€10,262,900 will be...
We're over a month into the new series of First Dates Ireland and we have been eagerly awaiting the appearance of a well-known Laois man.
Back at the start of January, we revealed that Mountrath native Michael Boyhan would appear...
The Abbeyleix Hospital Patients fund recently received a cheque for €4,600 from Ballyroan Vintage.
The Chairman of Ballyroan Vintage Club, Dan Kinsella, presented the cheque to Tom Lawlor, Margaret Hennessy and Dr John Madden on behalf of Friends of Abbeyleix...
Back in October last year, Bohemians goalkeeper Shane Supple was named in the League of Ireland team of the year.
However, one month later, the 31-year-old former Dublin GAA stopped stunned many by announcing his retirement from the game at...
FBelow are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
William Malone
Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois / Emo, Laois
Formerly Coolbanagher Emo County Laois. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Brigid's Hospital Shaen . Loving...
The Killeshin Hotel is a landmark hotel and well renowned for good service, food and warm hospitality.
They are delighted to celebrate the completion of our refurbishments and relaunch The Hotel back to the community.
Join The Killeshin Hotel & Leisure...
The boundary changes that moved Portarlington, Killenard and Ballybrittas into the Kildare South constituency for the next General Election will only become real when voters go to the polls but there was a sign of changed times in the...
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The Laois hurlers meet Offaly this Saturday night at 7pm in O'Moore Park in a big game in Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League in the latest chapter in the age-old...
Last night IT Carlow's camogie team were helped in winning the Purcell Shield over the Garda College by Camross woman Sara Cuddy.
Sara, lining out in the half-back line, helped her college to secure a 1-7 to 1-6 win in...
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Its Valentine's weekend and as usual it’s a busy weekend around Laois.
Sheeran’s Pub will be a romantic hotspot on Thursday evening and The Matchmaker is playing in Dunamaise Arts Centre.
There’s wine...
The Laois footballers have been given a big boost ahead of next weekend's trip to Mullingar to face Westmeath as the red card picked up by wing back Marty Scully in the win over Sligo has been overturned.
Laois fans...
For those of you who follow us on Instagram, you will have noticed that for the past week, we have ran a competition to crown Mr Valentine 2019.
To decide who would take part in this competition, we deferred to...
An Inmate who featured heavily in Episode 2 of the Virgin Media documentary on Midlands Prison Portlaoise died just nine days after being released.
Last night's episode of Inside Ireland’s Biggest Prison: True Lives followed the story of three men who were...
The plaudits and praise came pouring in thick and fast for Tom Treacy as Laois bestowed the highest honour it has to acknowledge achievement, a Civic Reception at County Hall last night.
Small wonder that the commendations and celebrations should...
Valentine’s Day. No matter if you love it or hate it, you just can’t avoid it.
And with love well and truly in the air today – it got us thinking about some of the iconic Laois locations where love...
What an achievement this is.
Portlaoise man Mark Farrell has made an incredible weight loss of over two stone in six weeks. He went from 19 stone and one and half pounds down to 16 stone and 13 and a...
You spend one third of your life in bed, so why not make it a pleasurable experience?
If your mattress is looking worn or maybe a bit lumpy, Centrepoint Carpets have the perfect offer for you.
For Valentine's Day only, they...
Romance Scammers steal Hearts, then Money.
This is a warning issued from Gardaí this morning - as they advise people to beware of Romance Scams.
"Victims of the scam believe they have met their perfect match online, but the other person...
