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Croke returns as Portlaoise RFC unveil ambitious plans for 2025/2026 season
Portlaoise RFC are already planning for the season ahead and have announced a number of changes and a returning face.
They have revealed the club's...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Killeen
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael Killeen, Meelick, Portlaoise June 16th 2025 . Peacefully surrounded by his...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Killeen
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Michael Killeen, Meelick, Portlaoise June 16th 2025 . Peacefully surrounded by his...
ACFL Division 3 and 4: Semi-final and relegation pairings confirmed after final round of...
We're down to the last few games in the regular section of the club leagues and tonight it was the turn of ACFL Division...
Death occurs of Michael Killeen, founder of Laois Hire
The death has occurred of hugely successful local business man Michael Killeen, the founder of Laois Hire and CEO of HSS Hire Ireland. He...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eamonn Dunphy
20, Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois, R32X7X8
Eamonn, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's hospital, Kilkenny,...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Laois v Tipp, Tommy Fitzgerald and club league update
It was a quieter weekend than usual but the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here to look back on what did go on.
Steven...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Updating our rankings of the top 25 teams – with severe...
You all asked for it – so we have obliged with the first hurling rankings update of the 2025 season.
With the club leagues now...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seán Ellard
Whitebog, Barrowhouse, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by his loving wife Breda. Deeply regretted by his loving...
ACFL Division 2: Rosenallis see off Clonaslee-St Manman’s in high-scoring affair to clinch semi-final...
Rosenallis 4-14 Clonaslee-St Manman's 4-10
ACFL Division 2 Round 7
Rosenallis have a league semi-final to look forward to after getting the better of their neighbours...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marian O'Shea (née McMahon)
Newtown, Crettyard, Laois, R93Y5F3/Carlow
Marian passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by...
ACFL Division 1: Maher two-pointers crucial as Stradbally defeat The Heath to confirm semi-final...
Stradbally 0-14 The Heath 0-12
ACFL Division 1 Round 7
Stradbally have a Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1 semi-final to look forward to for the...
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: Weekend preview and club league update as they approach...
After a crazily busy weekend last week, this one is ever so slightly less so.
For a start, just one Laois team will be in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marie Cowley (née Swayne)
Rivermead, St. Margaret's, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Marie, (formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois) peacefully at...
Honorary life IFA membership for well-respected Laois farmer and cattle dealer
Honorary life membership of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) was recently bestowed upon well-known Laois farmer and cattle dealer Tommy Wilson.
From Coolroe, near Courtwood,...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Myroslav Motylivskyi
Portlaoise, Laois
Myroslav Motylivskyi Dublin rd. Portlaoise And formerly Ukraine. 9th June 2025 Peacefully at...
Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan: Community Information Evening
Launch of Mountmellick Draft Town Centre First Plan; Community Information Evening – You’re Invited!
Laois County Council, in partnership with the Mountmellick Town Team and...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Una Dunne (née Bolton)
Leixlip, Kildare/Portarlington, Laois
DUNNE Una (née Bolton) (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Portarlington, Co....
Semi-final pairings confirmed in ACHL Division 3 and 4 following final round of action
The final round of games in ACHL Division 3 and 4 took place this evening with the semi-final pairings now confirmed.
There wasn't a huge...
LoveLaois Podcast: The Timahoe Male Choir take on Pints In A Field 3 with...
Our LoveLaois Podcast is back and this very special episode covers an event which took place at the weekend.
On Saturday, in St Anne's Park,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Una Dunne (née Bolton)
Leixlip, Kildare/Portarlington, Laois
DUNNE Una (née Bolton) (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Portarlington, Co....
Sadness at death of hugely popular local publican Pat O’Brien
There is sadness in Monasterevin and its environs this week following the death of Pat O'Brien, the hugely popular proprietor of the Nag's Head...
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: Turbulent weekend for Laois hurlers and footballers but success...
After an extremely busy weekend, the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here to look back at it all.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Alice Bolger (née Murphy)
Cannonswood, Cullohill, Laois/Rathdowney, Laois/Kilmanagh, Kilkenny
Bolger (née Murphy) Alice, Cannonswood, Cullohill/Rathdowney, Co. Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Murphy
Portlaoise, Laois/Ballyfermot, Dublin
Murphy James (Jimmy) (Late of Portlaoise and formerly of Ballyfermot and...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers face Westmeath in Tailteann...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The big day is here...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Antony Perissato de Aguiar
Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Laois
We are devastated to announce that our little man...
Gardai investigating following incidents of thefts and attempted break-ins in Stradbally
Gardai are investigating following incidents of theft and attempted break-ins in the Stradbally area this week.
In the early hours of Thursday morning, a commercial...
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: Previewing a busy weekend with five Laois county teams...
We are heading towards the second weekend in June and the midpoint of 2025 - believe it or not.
The Laois Hurling and Football Podcast...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Drea
Portlaoise, Laois/Carlow/Athy, Kildare
John (Jackie) Drea. Ridge Rd. Portlaoise and late of Carlow and Athy....