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Fennell, Johnston and Gorman to the fore as Holy Family too strong for Abbeyleix
Abbeyleix 4-0 Holy Family 6-5
Roinn 6 Camogie Shield Final
Ellie Fennell, Chloe Johnston and Ruth Gorman were all to the fore as Holy Family proved...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Helen Melia (née Maher)
Treascon, Portarlington, Offaly/Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Summerhill, Portlaoise, County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by...
Kavanagh is class as Trumera put up huge score in Division 5 win over...
Trumera 11-18 Mayo 1-4
Roinn 5 Hurling Championship
Tadhg Kavanagh was in outstanding form as Trumera claimed Division 5 hurling glory against Mayo.
Younger brother of Laois...
Doheny is deadly as Scoil Bhride deny Timahoe in quest for four in a...
Scoil Bhride Portlaoise 7-7 Timahoe 1-11
Roinn 4 Hurling Championship
Corey Doheny was the difference as Scoil Bhride Portlaoise claimed Division 4 hurling glory this afternoon.
The...
Portlaoise derby goes the way of Gaelscoil following big win over Scoil Bhride in...
Gaelscoil Phortlaoise 11-7 Scoil Bhride Portlaoise 0-1
Roinn 6 Camogie Shield
Gaelscoil Phortlaoise were crowned Division 6 camogie champions following victory over Scoil Bhride this afternoon.
In...
Brilliant Brennan in fine form as Scoil Bhride Portlaoise too strong for Ballyadams
Scoil Bhride Portlaoise 11-5 Ballyadams 1-1
Roinn 4 Camogie Shield
Aoibhinn Brennan was the star of the show as Scoil Bhride Portlaoise defeated Ballyadams for Division...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Mc Auliffe (née Rogers)
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois/Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Churchview, New Row, Abbeyleix, Laois. Peacefully at...
Join us for a Funding Roadshow hosted by Laois County Council!
There are a range of funding supports out there to help businesses, individuals and communities - but sometimes finding the right information can be...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise GP surgery seeking to hire Practice Nurse
A Portlaoise GP surgery are seeking a Practice Nurse for a 12-month contract starting August 2025 (3 days per week) to join our friendly...
Laois Local Enterprise Office to host special Women in Business event – ‘Inspiring Growth...
The Local Enterprise Office in Laois are continuously seeking to support women in business in Laois.
Whether it's start ups or more established businesses their...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Mc Auliffe (née Rogers)
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois/Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly Churchview, New Row, Abbeyleix, Laois. Peacefully at...
Invitation to apply for provision of Bar and Catering services in Mountrath Golf Club
Invitation to apply for provision of Bar and Catering services in Mountrath Golf Club.
Fully equipped bar and kitchen and excellent dining facilities available.
To apply
Contact...
Laois Football Podcast: Seniors defeat Waterford, minors oust Wexford and Feile finals
It was a very busy weekend for football and the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it all.
On Saturday, the Laois...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Another big win for Laois seniors, minors defeated and U-20s gear...
After a busy weekend, the latest episode of our Laois Hurling Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Up first, Alan Hartnett and...
Portlaoise College launches community-funded ‘McAleese Ozanam Access Scholarship’
Portlaoise College has announced the launch of a new community-funded initiative aimed at supporting access to third-level education.
The McAleese Ozanam Access Scholarship will provide...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Brennan
Coolnariska, Killeshin, Laois, R93F772/Killeshin, Carlow
After celebrating his 90th birthday, Liam passed away peacefully at...
Segway Navimow Open Day in Millers Home and Garden on Friday May 16
Imagine a perfectly manicured lawn without the hassle of manual mowing or the need for complicated boundary wires.
Say goodbye to complicated setups and hello...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Portlaoise GAA club set to take major step in redevelopment project
A stand, a gym, a clubhouse, 12 dressing rooms and indoor and...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam Brennan
Coolnariska, Killeshin, Laois, R93F772/Killeshin, Carlow
After celebrating his 90th birthday, Liam passed away peacefully at...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen O Connor (née Norton)
Grenville, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved wife of James and much loved...
Four Laois schools collaborate in ‘Creative Clusters’ to design and implement two-year STEM project
Four Laois schools have taken part in 'Creative Clusters' - an initiative of the Department of Education and Youth and the Education Support Centres...
LoveLaois Podcast: Transition Year Series – Sean Tuohy (Portlaoise CBS)
Sean Tuohy from Portlaoise CBS is the latest guest on our Transition Year series of the LoveLaois Podcast.
From Vicarstown, Sean chats about his TY...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Weekend preview, Portlaoise development and Alan in Carlisle
We're into the second weekend of May and almost heading towards the midpoint of the year.
Our latest Podcast is here and it looks ahead...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Scully
Stradbally, Laois
Scully Patrick (Pat) (7th May2025) (Stradbally, Co. Laois and formerly of Kingswood...
Athletics: Victory for Coyne as St Abban’s shine at Leinster Novice and Masters Road...
Leinster Novice and Masters Road Championships
Athletes from St Abban’s AC made their annual trip to Gowran, Kilkenny, for the Leinster Novice and Master’s Road...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 8, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vincent (Vinny) Rafter
Rathfarnham, Dublin/ Clough, Laois
5th May 2025 (peacefully) after a short Illness at St...
Laois students win national title and go on to represent Ireland in Brussels at...
Two Laois students have won the Irish final of the European Money Quiz and will now go on to represent Ireland at the continental...
Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run set to return this summer with proceeds going to...
A popular Laois fundraising event is set to return to the county this summer.
The official launch of the Fisherstown Tractor and Truck Run 2025...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Ranking the top 25 hurling teams in Laois
You all asked for it – so we have obliged with the second rankings of the 2025 season.
With the club leagues now in full...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick
Murroe Wood, Murroe, Limerick, V94 VA4N/Rathdowney, Laois
Joseph (Joe) Fitzpatrick, Murroe Wood, Murroe, Co....