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Rugby: Victory for Portlaoise RFC U-16 girls following tough Tullamore test
Portlaoise 39 Tullamore 33
U-16 Girls Rugby Premier League Round 4
Portlaoise U-16s girls rugby team welcomed Tullamore for Round 4 of the Premier League on...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brian McHugh
Johnstown Rd., Rathdowney, Laois
Brian McHugh, Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 27th. 2025, peacefully...
Boost your confidence and stay safe: Water Safety Ireland Laois classes now available
Water is a source of endless enjoyment — whether you’re swimming, kayaking, or just taking a dip on a sunny day. But with all...
History made as Scoil Chriost Ri seal dramatic Leinster Cup rugby victory in debut...
History was made last week as Scoil Chriost Ri claimed victory in the Leinster Junior Rugby Cup competition in their first ever appearance.
In what...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 27, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Carroll
Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois, R32 D2Y9/Roscrea, Tipperary
James Carroll, Hillside View, Clonaslee (R32 D2Y9) and...
MATCH OFF – Laois Ladies Division 3 clash with Carlow called off minutes before...
All three of the inter-county games involved Laois this weekend have been called off.
The Laois Ladies were the last team standing as they were...
The week that was – our most read stories of the week
1 - ‘We bought a house in March and now we’re homeless’ – How a dream Laois home turned into a nightmare
People in Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 26, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Carroll
Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois, R32 D2Y9/Roscrea, Tipperary
James Carroll, Hillside View, Clonaslee (R32 D2Y9) and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Carroll
Hillside View, Clonaslee, Laois, R32 D2Y9/Roscrea, Tipperary
James Carroll, Hillside View, Clonaslee (R32 D2Y9) and...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Teresa Kealy (née Cranny)
Athy, Kildare/Ballylinan, Laois
Teresa Kealy (née Cranny) late of Enfield, London and formerly...
GAA: South Leinster success as St Fergal’s Rathdowney defeat Clane in Junior C final
St Fergal's Rathdowney 0-12 Clane 0-9
South Leinster Junior 'C' Hurling Championship Semi final
There was glory for St Fergal's Rathdowney as they defeated Clane to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Delaney (née Bowden)
Clonburren, Rathdowney, Laois
Joan Delaney (née Bowden), Clonburren, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 20th....
STATUS RED: Schools set to close on Friday as Met Eireann extends highest storm...
Schools in Laois are set to close on Friday as Met Eireann has extended its Status Red warning to include Laois.
This is as the...
Status Orange warning announced as Storm Éowyn to batter the country on Friday
Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for the entire country as Storm Éowyn is set to batter the country on Friday.
The...
Basketball: All-Ireland success as Portlaoise CBS defeat Mayo side to claim U-19 ‘A’ glory
Portlaoise CBS 67 St Muredach’s College (Mayo) 58
Schools All-Ireland U-19 'A' Basketball Final
Portlaoise CBS lifted the All-Ireland U-19 'A' Boys Schools Cup in the...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Schools update, managers, new rules and various Laois teams
In the week that the inter-county action returns, we are back with an early Podcast to keep things over.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
In Pictures: Two golds, two silver and a bronze on busy weekend for St...
Leinster Juvenile Cross-Country Relays
The Leinster Juvenile Cross-Country Relays took place in Offaly on Saturday, January 18, with five teams representing St Abban’s AC across...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Cuddy
Ballinrally, Camross, Laois
The death has occurred of Martin Cuddy, Ballinrally, Camross, Portlaoise, Co. Laois,...
Portlaoise appoint Carlow duo to manage senior footballers
Portlaoise have appointed Turlough O'Brien as their new senior football manager for the 2025 season.
The former Carlow manager and Eire Og club man will...
Justin McNulty: ‘I like the game just the way it was’
The Laois footballers make the long trip to Ballinamore in Leitrim this Saturday for the opening round of the National League.
Given its 2.30pm throw-in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tunde (Christopher) Nwagwe
Tallyho, Grennan Attanagh, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore.
Deeply regretted by...
REVIVE by Finline: Finline Furniture’s unique take-back scheme
At Finline Furniture, we’ve always championed quality, durability, and sustainability. With over 500,000 Finline sofas in circulation, we recognise the responsibility to keep these...
Laois-Offaly Families For Autism receives AXA Community Award
Laois Offaly Families For Autism (LOFFA) recently received an award of €2,500 as part of the AXA Community Awards, an initiative which aims to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty Maher (née O’Brien)
The Donahies, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
Maher (née O’Brien), Betty (The Donahies, Dublin 13 and...
In Pictures: Serious style and awards handed out as Laois camogie remembers 2024
There was a serious buzz in the Killeshin Hotel on Friday evening as the Laois Camogie awards for the 2024 season took place.
With brilliant...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty Maher (née O’Brien)
The Donahies, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
Maher (née O’Brien), Betty (The Donahies, Dublin 13 and...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven...
1 - ‘Snowman Killer’ wreaking havoc across Portlaoise as children ‘left in tears’
A bizarre situation unfolded throughout Portlaoise recently as a man carried out...
Ladies Football: New Laois captain Andrea Moran aiming for success in 2025
Their preparations for the game might have been disrupted by the recent heavy weather conditions, but Andrea Moran is nevertheless excited by the prospect...
Laois Football Podcast: Catching up with Laois football manager Justin McNulty ahead of 2025...
The Laois footballers begin the 2025 competitive season next weekend when they make the long trip to Ballinamore to play Leitrim in the opening...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty Maher (née O'Brien)
The Donahies, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
Maher (née O’Brien), Betty (The Donahies, Dublin 13 and...