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In Pictures: Huge turnout as Laois GAA fans travel in great numbers to London
The day may not have ended how Laois fans had hoped, but that didn't stop them having the craic in London on Sunday.
The Laois...
Talking Sport Podcast: Disappointing weekend for Laois hurling as seniors relegated and minors lose
It was a disappointing weekend on the hurling front with defeats in two of the games involving Laois.
Both games took place on Saturday and...
Talking Sport Podcast: All the craic from Ruislip and a brilliant win for the...
Such was the busy nature of the weekend gone by, it was necessary to record two Podcasts to start the week.
Alan and Barry have...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eileen Hyde (née Morrissey)
Gougane Glosha Johnstown Road, Rathdowney, Laois
Eileen Hyde (nee Morrissey), Gougane, Glosha, Johnstown...
Laois manager Sheehan passionately defends his players following failure to achieve promotion from Division...
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan has defended his players following their failure to gain promotion from Division 4 of the National League.
Laois scored...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois minors begin championship campaign and senior...
It is a huge day on the hurling front with two massive games involving Laois teams both inside and outside the county.
The Laois minor...
Shock and sadness as young Graiguecullen man dies following accident in Thailand
There is shock and sadness following the passing of a young Graiguecullen man after an accident in Thailand.
John Lennon, aged in his 20s, passed...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Lawler
St Fiacc's Tce, Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
Joe Lawler, St Fiacc's Tce, Graiguecullen, Carlow,...
All square as Annanough and Graiguecullen draw in ACFL Division 4 opener
Graiguecullen 0-7 Annanough 0-7
ACFL Division 4 Round 1
It was honours even in Fr Maher Park as Graiguecullen and Annanough began their ACFL Division 4...
‘Some old people are afraid to go to mass’ – Caravans and horses in...
Old people in a Laois housing estate are afraid to go to mass - a meeting in Laois County Council heard recently.
The issue surrounds...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Phelan (née Guilfoyle)
Killeaney, Kilbricken, Shanahoe, Laois
Maura Phelan, Killeaney, Kilbricken, Shanahoe, Co Laois. Died peacefully,...
Job Vacancy: Telfords Portlaoise seeking to hire Trade Sales Advisor
Telfords Portlaoise Ltd are seeking an energetic, bright individual to join their Trade Sales Team in Portlaoise.
Key Responsibilities:
. Provide a high quality of...
Late Kelly goal sees Crettyard get the better of St Joseph’s in league opener
Crettyard 1-4 St Joseph's 0-6
ACFL Division 3 Round 1
A late goal from Dara Kelly helped Crettyard to a narrow win over their neighbours St...
In Pictures: Laois club host successful first ever vision impaired golf try day
The Heath Golf Club hosted a Vision Impaired Golf try day successful recently.
The club's PGA coach, Mark O'Boyle, and a number of Heath Golf...
Talking Sport Podcast: London calling, hurling battle and Cathal Og Greene interview
The countdown is well and truly on to this weekend's NFL Division 4 clash between Laois and London and ahead of that game we...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin....
Big Laois participation at school’s All-Ireland cross country championship finals
Saturday last, March 11, saw the closing event of the schools cross country competition, the qualifier for the International competition due to be held...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois U-20 footballers beat Carlow and the elements plus Cahir Healy...
Alan was in Dr Cullen Park on Tuesday night as the Laois U-20 footballers got their Leinster championship campaign off to a winning start...
Powerful second half sees Portlaoise RFC through to U-15 North Midlands final
Portlaoise 62 Cill Dara 26
North Midlands U-15 Rugby Semi Final
Portlaoise eventually saw off the challenge of Cill Dara in Togher on Saturday to advance...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin....
Dowling’s Gala in Killenard celebrates one year in business this weekend
Setting up in business at the back end of a global pandemic was no easy feat.
But Colm and Lynda Dowling, who took the brave...
Engage with the staff of Portlaoise Institute at their Open Evening
Portlaoise Institute will host an Open Day and Evening on Tuesday, March 28, from 5-7pm where prospective students will be welcomed to their campus on...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to the Laois U-20 footballer’s Leinster campaign
The Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster championship campaign this evening away to Carlow.
Tom Byrne and Sean O'Shea's side are in Dr Cullen Park...
Two from two as Laois U-16 Ladies defeat Wicklow in Leinster championship
Laois 4-8 Wicklow 1-7
Leinster U-16 ‘B’ Ladies Football Championship Round 2
The Laois U-16 Ladies team made it two wins from two in the Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin....
Mulhall’s SuperValu launches revamped store in Portlaoise
Mulhall's SuperValu in Portlaoise has this week launched its new look, state of the art store following a significant investment in sustainable equipment and...
In Pictures: Laois students work in local school and provide life-saving medicines in trip...
Sixteen students and four staff members of Portlaoise College departed for Banjul as part of the school's Gambia Partnership Project at the end of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Dead rubber in Dublin and disappointment in Carrick-on-Shannon
It was a busy weekend on the GAA front and our latest Podcast deals with that.
Steven is in the presenter's chair as we hear...
In Pictures: Seachtain na Gaeilge a huge success at Dunamase College
Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge in Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc is going from strength to strength.
The Irish language is very important to them as a...
JOB VACANCIES: Abbeyleix Manor Hotel seeking to fill numerous positions
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel is currently seeking to fill numerous positions.
Kitchen Porter
Night Porter - part-time position
Chef - part-time position
To...