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Laois GAA Fixtures: Busy week of club and county action as Feile na nGael...
It's another busy week of club and county GAA action with a number of games down for decision across the county.
On the county scene,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Grant (née Bergin)
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois/Ballybrophy, Laois
Mary Grant (née Bergin), Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co....
ACFL Division 2: Lyons double helps Portarlington to second league win
Portarlington 2-13 Rosenallis 1-11
ACFL Division 2
Two first-half goals from Evan Lyons helped Portarlington to their second win in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division...
World Champion once again – Laois Irish dancer named best in the world for...
There was great success in Killarney at the weekend as a Laois Irish dancer was crowned World Champion once again.
Stradbally youngster Bobby Kinsella retained...
Laois Football Podcast: A chance missed for the Laois seniors and pride restored for...
The Laois Football Podcast returns to look back on a very busy weekend on the GAA scene.
On Sunday, the Laois senior footballers lost out...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Minors win again, deserved camogie joy and U-20 struggles
It was another busy week of Laois hurling action with Saturday, in particular, being a hectic day.
After three final losses in 2024, the Laois...
In Pictures: ‘Unforgettable experience’ as Laois students get special visit to TikTok HQ
Students from Dunamase College had an unforgettable experience recently when they were honoured with an invitation to TikTok HQ.
The students, from the Gaelbhratach Committee...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colette Harrington (née Brophy)
St. Patrick's Avenue & formerly Ballintubbert, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care...
ACFL Division 2: Moore on form as Ballyfin pick up second league win
Ballyfin 3-15 O'Dempsey's 3-13
ACFL Division 2 Round 2
Sean Moore helped himself to 1-11 as Ballyfin picked up their second win in the Laois Shopping...
Basketball: Heartbreak for Portlaoise Panthers as Limerick Celtics deny them in Division 1 final
Portlaoise Panthers 70 Limerick Celtics 81
Men's Basketball Division 1 Final
There was heartbreak for Portlaoise Panthers last night as they were beaten in the Men's...
In Pictures: Laois students shine at sell-out performances of ‘The Greatest Show’
As PT Barnum famously said, no one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.
Mountrath Community School’s Transition Year students recently put on...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Condon Eddie (Ned)
Tallow, Waterford/Portlaoise, Laois
Estonia and formerly of Barrack Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford and Portlaoise,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from a triple header of Saturday GAA action
It is an incredibly busy week of GAA in Laois and we have three game this Saturday.
Over the next four hours, we will bring...
Laois band The Mere Mortals make their long-awaited return with blockbuster gig in Portlaoise
Laois band, The Mere Mortals, are back recording and playing live music.
It has been quite some time since the group first released their unique...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Cullen
Ballyfermot, Dublin/Mountrath, Laois
Father of his cherished sons Stephen and Christian. Denis will be sadly...
Portlaoise TradFest returns bringing Irish music to Laois once again
A weekend filled with the very best in traditional Irish music returns with Portlaoise TradFest 2025 from Friday, May 2, to Sunday, May 4.
This...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Vincent Andrew Keating
Spink, Abbeyleix, Laois/Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Vincent Andrew Keating Spink, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois and Formerly of...
2nd Year Hurling: Ten goal thriller as St Fergal’s avenge junior defeat to claim...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 6-10 Colaiste Naomh Cormac (Offaly) 4-10
2nd Year North Leinster ‘C’ Hurling Championship Final
St Fergal's Rathdowney were crowned 2nd Year North Leinster...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: U-20s head for Andrew Corden Cup and looking ahead...
The latest episode of the Laois hurling and football Podcast is here as we look back and forward.
Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller...
Handball: Brophy sisters claim All-Ireland Title with victory over Tyrone in Croke Park
Úna and Aoife Brophy of Cullohill Handball Club pulled off a fantastic All-Ireland doubles success this weekend.
The Laois sisters defeated Tyrone’s Aoife Kelly and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lucy O'Shea (née Scully)
Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Laois
Lucy O'Shea, (Née Scully), Castlecuffe, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Passed away...
Laois County Council seeking expressions of interest for Town and Village Renewal Scheme (TVRS)...
Community and voluntary groups in Laois are invited to submit expressions of interests for the following Town and Village Renewal Schemes funded by the...
JOB VACANCIES: Join our innovative steel company – multiple career opportunities available in Midland...
Midland Steel's dynamic team is expanding, and we are seeking talented professionals to join us in various key roles at our Laois-based operations in...
2nd Year Football: Burke, Connolly and McEvoy to the fore as Mountmellick CS claim...
Mountmellick CS 3-9 Banagher College 2-6
2nd Year Leinster 'D' Football Championship Final
Mountmellick CS were crowned 2nd Year Leinster 'D' football champions following victory over...
Property: Old World two-storey house on almost eight acres for sale with Hennessy Auctioneers
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market this four-bedroom, Old World, two-storey house in need of complete renovation at Guileen, Stradbally, Co....
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Dempsey
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois
Michael Dempsey Davitt Road Mountmellick died April 7th unexpectedly. Deeply regretted...
Double cause for celebration in Treacy’s of The Heath for two much-loved staff members
There was a double celebration in Treacy's of The Heath last Friday for two staff members who started their careers at the iconic establishment...
ACFL Division 3: Mountmellick, Graiguecullen and Portlaoise victorious in Round 2
Mountmellick 4-18 Arles-Kilcruise 2-11
ACFL Division 3 Round 2
Mountmellick moved into top spot in Division 2 following a big victory at home to Arles-Kilcruise this...
ACFL Division 4: Round 2 wins for Stradbally, Annanough, Ballylinan and Ballyroan-Abbey
Stradbally 5-13 Rosenallis 2-9
ACFL Division 4 Round 2
Stradbally made it two wins from two as they defeated Rosenallis in a repeat of the Junior...
Property: 40 acres in Rosenallis sells for more than €500,000
Forty acres of land in Rosenallis was recently sold for €505,000 by online auction by Hennessy Auctioneers.
The 40 acres (33 acres of grassland and...