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LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action for the Laois Premier IHC and IHC semi...
The hurling weekend continues with four big semi finals down for decision across the county this evening.
The Laois Shopping Centre IHC and Premier IHC...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - ‘In a second, your life is changed’: Abbeyleix man on his son’s leukaemia diagnosis and fundraising for Childhood Cancer Ireland
Abbeyleix native Steven...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Louisa Gowing (née Harvey)
Fontstown, Athy, Kildare / Abbeyleix, Laois
Lousia Gowing, (Harvey) Boleylittle, Fontstown, Athy and...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as Ballypickas and Borris-Kilcotton clash in JHC...
A chance to claim a title is up for grabs tonight as Ballypickas and Borris-Kilcotton meet in O'Moore Park.
The Laois Shopping Centre Junior A...
LaoisToday Live at the Ploughing with Laois Hire as new Laois GAA jersey is...
LaoisToday was on stage at the National Ploughing Championships on Tuesday as we recorded a live podcast at the Briggs Equipment stand to mark...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking ahead to a massive weekend of semi final action
After a massive week of football action, attention now switches back to hurling where things continue to hot up.
Semi final action is on the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann O'Keeffe (née Greene)
Cooraclare Village, Kilrush, Clare / Ballyadams, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by her...
Portlaoise College looking forward to welcoming prospective students to Open Nights
Portlaoise College is preparing to welcome prospective students and their families to its Mountrath Rd campus for its annual Open Nights next week on...
Discover Heywood Community School: Open Night 2024
Heywood Community School is excited to announce its annual Open Night, taking place on Thursday, October 3rd at 7pm.
This is a unique opportunity...
History beckons as Abbeyleix Golf Club set to tee off at prestigious competition in...
As one of the first 60 golf clubs founded in Ireland, Abbeyleix have a long and storied history at Inter-Club level.
However, as yet the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Damien Dohney
Liogard, Portlaoise, Laois
Damien Doheny . Liogard, Portlaoise and formerly Castletown Co. Laois. 17th September...
In Pictures: Glorious sunshine, big crowds and mighty craic at Day 1 of the...
It was less mud and wellies but more glorious sunshine and sunglasses as the National Ploughing Championships got underway yesterday.
The day did not disappoint...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Huge weekend of hurling semi finals, finals and juvenile finals
It is another massive weekend on the GAA front with a host of big matches set to take place.
At the top three grades in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tommy Fingleton
Park, Stradbally, Laois, R32 R7N3
Fingleton, Tommy. Park, Stradbally, Co. Laois (R32 R7N3). Died September...
Timahoe Vintage and Heritage Club raise €7,000 for Scoil Mhuire Fatima
The newly formed Timahoe Vintage and Heritage Club got off to a flying start this year following the success of their first Truck and...
‘Rest easy Rob, your club, family and friends will never forget you’ – Beautiful...
There was a dark cloud of sadness over Stradbally last weekend as one of its much loved sons was laid to rest.
Only aged in...
Football committee propose changes to grading system
The Laois football committee have proposed a relaxation of the grading rules that sees a player ineligible for a club's lower grade team if...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tom) Lawless
Newpark, Portlaoise, Co Laois
The passing has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Lawless. Beloved husband...
Laois Football Podcast: Reviewing the quarter finals of the Laois SFC
The Laois Shopping Centre Laois SFC quarter finals took place in O'Moore Park over the weekend.
Two them were on Saturday and the next two...
Laois Football Podcast: Senior ‘B’, Intermediate, Intermediate ‘B’, Junior ‘A’ and THAT column
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC, IFC and JFC continued at the weekend and there were plenty of games to look back.
There were four SFC...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Phelan (née Fitzpatrick)
Rose Vale, Shannon Rd., Mountrath, Laois / Rathdowney, Laois
Joan Phelan (née Fitzpatrick)...
Laois IFC: Strong second-half performance sees Crettyard book final place again
Crettyard 2-11 Annanough 0-4
Laois IFC Semi Final
Crettyard are into the Laois Shopping Centre IFC final for the second year in a row and third...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lily) Dunne (née Digan)
Árd Ríadha, Geashill, Offaly/Kinnity, Offaly/Clonaslee, Laois
Formerly of Lismooney Kinnitty County Offaly...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Lily) Dunne (née Digan)
Árd Ríadha, Geashill, Offaly / Kinnitty, Offaly / Clonaslee, Laois
Formerly of...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois SFC and SFC ‘B’ quarter...
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC and SFC 'B' continues today with three more matches down for decision.
There is a double header in O'Moore Park...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Robert (Robbie) Moore
Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Robert, better known as Robbie Moore,...
232 not out as Knockbeg College seek to build on proud tradition
St Mary’s Knockbeg College will welcome its 232nd group of First Years in 2025. New Principal, John Maye is hopeful he will get to...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Stradbally meet Courtwood and Rosenallis take on...
Day 2 of the football championship weekend is upon us and we have two games down for decision tonight.
Both throw in at 7.30pm with...
Laois SFC ‘B’ quarter finals continue with games in Annanough and Portarlington
Courtwood v Stradbally
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final in Annanough at 7.30pm
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC 'B' quarter finals continue tonight as Courtwood take on...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Robert (Robbie) Moore
Woodview, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Robert, better known as Robbie Moore,...