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Talking Sport Podcast: Previewing Round 2 of the Senior, Intermediate and Junior football championships
Round 2 of the top three grades of the football championships is just around the corner and the action is set to hot up.
By...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jim Foyle
Cullenagh, Timahoe, Laois
Foyle Jim, Cullenagh Timahoe. Died August 8th. Peacefully surrounded by his loving...
Sadness at death of well-known local car dealer Joe Mallon
The death has occurred of Joe Mallon, the Kildare native who had strong business interests in Portlaoise through the Renault and Dacia car dealerships.
Mr...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our review of Round 2 of the Senior, Premier Intermediate and...
It was another hectic week of club hurling action and we are back with our latest Podcast to review it all.
The SHC has really...
In Pictures: Thousands flock to Stradbally as 59th National Steam Rally proves a huge...
The National Steam Rally, the most anticipated event in the calendar of steam and vintage shows throughout Ireland, took place over the Bank Holiday...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as another senior football championship game set...
After an exhilarating weekend of club hurling action, attention turns back to football now.
The Senior, Intermediate, Junior A, Junior B and Junior C championships...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret (Margo) Ryder
Cappabeg, Rosenallis, Laois / Myshall, Carlow
Margaret (Margo) Ryder, Cappabeg, Rosenallis, Co. Laois and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, August 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Frank Bentley
Bray, Wicklow/Mountmellick, Laois
Frank Bentley of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Mountmellick, Co. Laois,...
Laois Ladies SFC: Galvin grabs a hat-trick as St Conleth’s continue with 100% record
St Conleth’s 4-14 Park-Ratheniska 1-4
Laois Ladies SFC Round 2
Last year's defeated Laois Ladies Senior football finalists, St Conleth's, have made a cracking start to...
Report uncovers “unacceptable” figures across the required disciplines in Child and Adult Mental Health...
A report commissioned by the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has outlined that the State cannot provide assurances to parents that their children have access...
Search on for the lucky winner as Laois shop sells €250,000 Lotto ticket
Someone in Laois could be waking up to the news that they have won a quarter of a million Euro following last night's Lotto...
Former Tipperary player joins Cistercian College Roscrea as Head Hurling Coach
Local school Cistercian College Roscrea has announced that former Tipperary player and coach Tommy Dunne will take over as Head Hurling Coach for the...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, August 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Mallon
Hortland, Donadea, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Mallon, Joe, Hortland, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare & Joe Mallon Motors...
Singers, dancers, artists, poets and comedians wanted as Electric Youth returns to the Electric...
Youth Work Ireland Laois, in association with Electric Picnic and Laois Offaly Education and Training Board, have announced the return of the Electric Youth...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Clonaslee-St Manman’s
After a couple of poor years, Clonaslee-St Manman's performed above all expectations last year as they reached the final.
Glen McEvoy's men were no match...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballinakill
Desperately unlucky to be relegated last year, Ballinakill will be hoping to emulate Abbeyleix and instantly bounce back.
They were relegated by The Harps last...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, August 4, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter O'Connell
Bog Road, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois / Dublin
Formerly from Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by...
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) support group launched in Portlaoise
A new peer support group has been launched for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Portlaoise and the surrounding areas
The support...
Durrow Scarecrow Festival celebrates a festival of creativity and community spirit
The village of Durrow has been buzzing with excitement as the 12th Durrow Scarecrow Festival continues to captivate visitors with its array of artistic...
Laois trainer shines at Irish Greyhound Derby in Shelbourne Park
There were some brilliant displays both in victory and defeat as the 2023 Irish Greyhound Derby kicked in Shelbourne Park.
Laois Trainer Karol Ramsbottom once...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Colt-Shanahoe
Colt-Shanahoe was formed four seasons ago and it would have to be said that success has not immediately followed.
The opposite is sadly the case...
Deep sadness in Ballylinan following the passing of Mick ‘Slippy’ Walsh
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan this week following the passing of one of the hugely popular and well-known Mick 'Slippy' Walsh.
Mr Walsh, of...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballyfin
Premier Intermediate finalists in 2021, Ballyfin will be hoping to repeat and even surpass that achievement this year.
Under the stewardship of former Castletown hurler...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our preview of Round 2 of the Laois senior hurling championship
After Round 1 of the senior hurling championship threw up plenty of interesting results, hopes are high for another exciting weekend of games.
While they...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Mountmellick
From the depths of Junior B as recently as 2017, the Mountmellick hurlers have been on some journey over the last six years.
They won...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter O'Connell
Bog Road, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois / Dublin
Formerly from Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Clonad
The third most decorated team in the history of club hurling in Laois, Clonad are the next team to feature on our ten minute...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Portlaoise
Disappointing in recent years, Portlaoise have their hurling gander up again and look like the real deal this time.
The appointment of Tommy Fitzgerald as...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Slieve Bloom
Perennial survivors, Slieve Bloom face another battle on their hands if they are to remain at Premier Intermediate once again this year.
Ben Conroy is...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Angela O'Malley (née Briggs)
Clanmalire Crescent, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at her residence. Predeceased by her loving husband...