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Fitzpatrick the hero as Heywood defeat Ennistymon to claim All-Ireland School’s glory
Heywood Community School 2-7 Ennistymon (Clare) 0-8
All-Ireland School's Senior 'C' Football Championship Final
Shaun Fitzpatrick was Heywood Community School's hero as his two second half...
Strong second half sees St Joseph’s defeat Graiguecullen to reach Kelly Cup final
St Joseph's 1-12 Graiguecullen 1-7
Kelly Cup Semi Final
A strong second half display from St Joseph's saw them collect their fourth straight win of the...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Garda appeal after number of men enter occupied house in Laois and steal sum of cash
Gardai are appealing for anyone with information...
In Pictures: Portarlington GAA celebrate double success in style
The Heritage in Killenard was buzzing on Friday evening as Portarlington GAA club members, supporters and players gathered to celebrate their excellent 2020 and...
Basketball history for Scoil Chriost Ri girls as Portlaoise school deliver once again
Scoil Chriost Ri Portlaoise 1st and 2nd Year 'A' basketballers played their part in the school’s proud sporting history this week.
Their victories in their...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 12, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bernie Wilson (née Dowling)
O'Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Laois/Ballyfin, Laois
Bernie died, peacefully, after a long illness, borne...
WATCH: Laois teenager kicks last-minute winner as Cistercian Roscrea knock out Clongowes in Junior...
A young Laois rugby player landed a brilliant last-minute penalty as Cistercian College Roscrea knocked out Clongowes in a thrilling Leinster Junior Cup quarter-final...
McEvoy-Mullally the hero as Portlaoise College strike late to claim Leinster U-16 glory
Portlaoise College 3-9 Colaiste Na Mi (Meath) 2-10
Leinster Schools U-16 ‘D1’ Football Championship Final
Stradbally's Fionn McEvoy-Mullally was Portlaoise College's hero as they claimed their...
Remembering the late Brother Michael Mackey – a 92-year-old priest who dedicated his life...
There was sadness in Castletown at the end of February following the passing of the much loved Brother Michael Mackey.
Originally from Freshford in Kilkenny,...
The Stunning set to feature at new music and arts festival – Forest Fest...
A new music festival, Forest Fest, will take place in Emo this summer over three days in July.
Forest Fest, a new music and arts...
It’s a sell out! Remaining Electric Picnic tickets go in 30 minutes
Electric Picnic 2022 went on sale today at 9am with tickets for this year’s event selling out in 30 minutes.
With the event cancelled in each of the...
Eight Laois schools added as major expansion of DEIS programme announced
Eight Laois schools have been added to the DEIS programme which delivers a range of targeted supports at tackling educational disadvantage.
The news was announced...
Big weekend for Portlaoise Hockey as they prepare to contest Cup semi final
All roads lead to Loreto in Kilkenny this Saturday as Portlaoise Ladies Hockey team take on Genesis 4th Hockey Club in the Women’s Division...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 10, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mark Lyons
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Loving brother of the late Tommy. Sadly...
SOLAS – St Patrick’s Week – Carnival, food and events
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington is hosting a 100day long series of events to celebrate St Patrick’s Day which will include food, music,...
Portlaoise College responds to lifting of school restrictions
After two years of unprecedented disruption, schools have been told to resume normal routines and normal teaching and learning activities, since February 28.
Portlaoise...
Young Portlaoise man among the acts as Electric Picnic returns
Kean Kavanagh from Portlaoise is among the performers that will be on stage at this year's Electric Picnic.
The talented musician, who performed previously at...
Laois woman the big winner following Irish Guide Dogs Annual Draw
A Laois woman is the owner of a brand new car after she was named the winner of the Irish Guide Dogs Annual Draw.
Bernadette...
Talking Sport Podcast: Trip to Wicklow, All Ireland final for Heywood and our club...
In our latest Talking Sport Podcast, we talk about the Laois footballers upcoming trip to Aughrim to play Wicklow in Division 3 of the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 10, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jim) Moore
Bettystown, Meath / Laois
James (Jim) Moore, Fairways Lawns, Bettystown, Co. Meath and formerly...
Engage with the Staff of Portlaoise Institute at their Open Evening
After a three-year absence, Portlaoise Institute is proud to host our Open Night on Thursday 24th March from 5.30pm–7.30pm, where we will welcome prospective...
In Pictures: International Women’s Day celebrated at Laois Local Enterprise lunch
Louise Phelan from Rathdowney has risen to the top of the corporate world and she was the special guest at this week's Women in...
20 cent reduction on petrol and diesel prices on the way as government to...
Motorists can expect so see petrol and diesel prices fall from midnight following a change in excise duty.
The government is set to announce a...
End of season Occasion Wear Clearance Sale now on in Fifty Seven Boutique
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium, with shops located in Athy, Co Kildare, and Durrow, Co Laois, have a huge end of season sale...
Garda appeal after ‘number of men’ enter occupied house in Laois and steal sum...
Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following an incident at a house in Laois on Monday March 7.
The incident occurred...
Former Laois player involved as new Rathdowney-Errill management confirmed
Rathdowney-Errill have appointed former Laois player Jimmy Dunne as their new hurling manager where he'll be assisted by former club players Mark Dunne and...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois GAA referees on rules, rows and controversies – and why they...
With the Laois GAA club season beginning to get up and running again, we sat down with some of the men that make it...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia (Patty) Holohan (née Cullen)
Liogard, Portlaoise, Laois
Holohan, Patty, Liogard, Portlaoise, March 8th 2022. Peacefully in...
Big win for Portlaoise RFC Women sees them jump up to second in Leinster...
New Ross 0 Portlaoise 15
Leinster Rugby Women's League Division 3
Portlaoise women travelled to New Ross on Sunday and defeated the home side to move...
War in Ukraine: Vigil in Portlaoise, local school does their part and Laois brewery...
Portlaoise vigil
Laois Integration Network are hosting a vigil outside County Hall, in Portlaoise at 6pm this evening, Tuesday, March 8.
Laois people are invited to...