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Heroic Hoey leads the way as Portarlington BNS claim Division 1 Boys glory
Portarlington BNS 3-9 Holy Family Senior School 0-6
Roinn 1 Boys
Cillin Hoey was instrumental as Portarliongton BNS were convincing winners in the Division 1 Boys...
Davis the hero as St Colman’s withstand fierce Holy Family comeback to claim Division...
St Colman's Stradbally 4-5 Holy Family Senior School 2-9
Roinn 6 Shield Boys
A last gasp goal from Jack Davis clinched Division 6 Shield glory for...
Portarlington’s Spring Clean a big success as big drop in litter levels recorded
The Tidy Town's 'Spring Clean' of Portarlington on Saturday April 23 was a big success.
Over 120 volunteers took part at 34 different locations across...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as club and county action continues
It’s another busy week of action on the Laois GAA club scene with games across the county in both codes and at adult and...
OPW confirm ‘no charge’ to be applied at Emo Court after fencing leads to...
The Office of Public Works has confirmed that no charge for visiting Emo Court or its gardens is planned.
Concerns were raised by locals recently...
Excitement at fever pitch as Portlaoise school set for four Cumann na mBunscol final...
There hasn't been Cumann na mBunscol finals in Laois since 2019 - but O'Moore Park is set for an explosion of noise and colour...
Lawlor’s late point crucial as Laois Ladies battle to hard fought win against Offaly
Laois 2-12 Offaly 1-14
Leinster Ladies Intermediate Football Championship Round 2
Ladies Division 4 League champions Offaly gave Laois an almighty scare in O'Moore Park this...
Dunne returns to lead Killeen to first win as Larkin ensures Stradbally maintain 100%...
Arles-Killeen 0-12 Ballylinan 0-10
ACFL Division 1B Round 4
Arles-Killeen have their first win of 2022 after Colin Dunne inspired them to a two point win...
Laois library services keen to do their part to welcome Ukrainian people to the...
Laois County Council’s library service, like the rest of the community, are eager to welcome any Ukrainian people seeking shelter here.
In that context, everyone...
Laois brothers to take on fundraising Barrow Way Walk after little Evie’s life-saving care
A pair of Laois brothers are taking on a fundraising walk in aid of the Ronald McDonald House in Crumlin's Children's Hospital.
Crettyard brothers, Ciaran...
Former Irish international among Shamrock Rovers Legends set to arrive in Laois for charity...
A former Republic of Ireland international will be in a Shamrock Rovers Legends team who will come to Laois for a charity match next...
HSE apologises to residents of Erkina House as decision to close facility ‘paused’
The HSE has apologised to the residents of a mental health facility in Laois and paused plans to shut their home.
The news surrounding Erkina House...
In Pictures: Ukrainian refugees out in force for ‘Clean Up Week’ in Laois
Ukrainian refugees living in Laois came out in force to help during this week’s ‘Clean up Week’ last night.
They did so, they say, because...
Laois twins to the fore as popular RTE TV show comes to the rescue...
Laois twins were to the fore as popular RTE TV show DIY SOS came to the rescue of a Meath family last weekend.
The show,...
Trevor Collins: Highs and lows in a Laois jersey, captaincy honour and Wicklow on...
Trevor Collins first joined the Laois senior football panel as a teenager in the same year that he sat his Leaving Cert.
That was in...
‘Major staff vacancy levels identified in Laois Children’s Disability Networks’ says local TD
HSE services that deliver high levels of complex care to children and young adults with a disability in Laois are experiencing a significant staff...
Leinster championship survival on the line as Laois minors face Louth this evening
The Laois minor footballers' survival in the Leinster championship is on the line as they face Louth tonight in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm.
Conor Gorman's...
Plan in place to construct 54 new homes in Laois town following Council announcement
Laois County Council have signalled their intention to construct 54 new homes in Portlaoise.
The idea to regenrate Hepburn Court was first mooted back in...
Outrage over HSE plan to close mental health facility in Laois and relocate residents...
There is outrage over a HSE decision to shut a mental health facility in Laois and relocate residents to Tullamore 'without consultation'.
The news surrounding...
Triple injury blow for Laois hurlers ahead of Saturday’s trip to Kilkenny
The Laois senior hurlers are set to be without three of their key players for Saturday's trip to Kilkenny - and beyond that too.
Co-captain...
Agonising for Laois as surge comes too late and Wexford hang on to advance...
Laois 0-16 Wexford 0-17
Leinster U-20 Hurling Championship Quarter Final
For the second successive year, the Laois U-20 hurlers have fallen agonisingly short in their quest...
LIVE BLOG: Laois seek to cause shock against Wexford in Leinster U-20 hurling championship
The Laois U-20 hurlers welcome Wexford to O'Moore Park this evening for the Leinster championship quarter-final.
Laois have beaten Antrim and Kildare with a bit...
€190,000 in funding secured for five Laois projects under Community Monuments Fund
More than €190,000 has been secured for five Laois projects under the Community Monuments Fund.
Ballylynan church and graveyard has received the highest alocation with...
Big test for Laois U-20 hurlers as Wexford the opponents in Leinster quarter final
The Laois U-20 hurlers will go in search of a third straight win in the Leinster championship against Wexford tonight.
Ollie Hally's charges take on...
All of this week’s fixtures as Laois senior footballers to begin Leinster campaign
It’s another busy week of action on the Laois GAA club scene with games across the county in both codes and at adult and...
JOB VACANCY: Telfords are currently hiring for a General Operative and Yard Foreperson/Operations Supervisor
Telfords Portlaoise are currently hiring for a General Operative.
Principle Objective
Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the General Operative will be responsible for the upkeep and organisation...
‘We have nothing to be afraid of’ – Laois U-20 captain Mahony ahead of...
The Laois U-20 hurlers are back in action this Tuesday when they face Wexford in O'Moore Park in the Leinster championship quarter final.
Ollie Hally's...
Division 1A wins for Clough-Ballacolla and Borris-Kilcotton plus all of Sunday’s Laois GAA results
There were wins for Clough-Ballacolla and Borris-Kilcotton in the second round of the Division 1A of the hurling league.
Clough-Ballacolla 1-18 Rosenallis 0-13
This was a...
Byrne and Brennan on form as Abbeyleix claim second Division 1A win at the...
The Harps 0-11 Abbeyleix 2-19
ACHL Division 1A Round 2
It is two wins from two for new Abbeyleix manager Derek Dunne after his side had...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois hurlers run Dublin close in Parnell Park
A battling Laois comeback just fell short as Dublin held on to defeat them in Parnell Park on Saturday evening.
Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett's men were...