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ACFL Divisions 3 and 4: Semi-finalists all confirmed after latest evening of action
ACFL Division 3
Crettyard 0-13 Mountmellick 0-13
Portlaoise 6-15 Graiguecullen 0-12
St Joseph's 1-13 Arles-Kilcruise 0-9
ACFL Division 4
Annanough 3-13 Stradbally 1-11
Ballylinan 0-22...
Laois Football Podcast: Brilliant wins for Laois, club leagues approach semi finals and juvenile...
After a busy June Bank Holiday weekend, the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Tommy Fitzgerald, David Dooley and Aidan Corby ahead of Joe McDonagh...
It is a huge week for the Laois senior hurlers and we will bring you plenty of preview content over the coming days.
Up first,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridie Reid (née Dowling)
Dunboyne, Meath/Emo, Laois
REID (née Dowling), Bridie (Dunboyne, Co. Meath and formerly of...
From the Archives: An ode to Jack L, the boy from Athy
This piece by John Whelan was originally published in August 2017 ahead of Jack L's appearance at Electric Picnic.
It's a timely article again, with...
Two Laois students finish runners-up in Generation Apprenticeship competition for green skills and creativity
Two Mountmellick learners have received a prestigious national award showcasing the innovation and green skills of the nation’s next generation of talent.
Adam Leahy and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 2, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phyllis Graham (née Flynn)
Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Caroline,...
In Pictures: Laois LEO host successful Women in Business event
Local Enterprise Office Laois held another Women in Business event last week as part of a series of events in 2025 to support female...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 1, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Phyllis Graham (née Flynn)
Ballydavis, Portlaoise, Laois
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved mother of Caroline,...
Fifty Seven Boutique to open in Durrow on Sundays for the summer season
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium have recently announced that their fabulous store in Durrow will now be open on Sundays throughout the summer...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Offaly in Round 3 of...
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
The big day has arrived...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 31, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Carey
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin 24, Dublin
CAREY, John, 28th May 2025, Portarlington, Co. Laois, formerly of Tymon...
LoveLaois Podcast: Beniamin Petre, Electric Picnic, Paschal’s path and building a museum in Laois
For the first time in almost two months, the LoveLaois Podcast returns to its original format.
The Friday Panel is here to look back at...
Laois Hurling and Football Podcast: Weekend preview, juvenile league finals and social media musings
We have another Bank Holiday ahead of us and the LaoisToday Podcast is here to look ahead to all of the action.
Steven Miller is...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 30, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Charles Miller
Birr, Offaly/Vicarstown, Laois
The death has occurred of Charles Miller, Boveen House, Sharavogue, Birr, Co....
Laois Councillor calls for immediate deportation order for ‘anyone who comes into this country...
A Laois County Councillor is calling on Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to issue deportation order to anyone who comes into the country and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 29, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bertie Kavanagh
Assumpta Tce, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Ballymorris, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his...
UPDATED: Gardai search area of Slieve Blooms in relation to the disappearance and murder...
Gardaí investigating the disappearance and murder of Fiona Pender in August 1996 are undertaking a search operation on open ground at the Slieve Blooms...
Gardai arrest man in Abbeyleix following ‘alleged threats made online’
Gardai investigating alleged threats towards Irish people and children made online have arrested a man this morning.
Gardai confirmed that they made the arrest in...
Sadness following passing of Laois man who was ‘passionate, dedicated, and endlessly generous with...
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of Larry Brady.
From Beechlawn in Portlaoise, Mr Brady passed away on Monday, May...
Portlaoise CBS break new ground with huge success at South Leinster and Leinster athletics...
Portlaoise CBS etched its name into the history books recently at both the South Leinster and Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships, delivering its...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bertie Kavanagh
Assumpta Tce, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of Ballymorris, Portarlington County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his...
Laois GAA Results: Slieve Bloom keep ACHL Division 3 semi-final hopes alive while important...
Slieve Bloom kept their ACHL Division 3 semi-final hopes alive thanks to a resounding win over their neighbours Camross this evening.
Slieve Bloom were massive...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila Fleming (née Julian)
Cremorgan, Timahoe, Laois, R32 XK37
The death has occurred of Sheila Fleming (née...
Finline Furniture wins Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Action Award
Finline Furniture, a family-run Irish manufacturer with over 45 years of expertise, has been awarded the Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Action Award by the...
Renault and Dacia 252 sales event in Joe Mallon Motors this week
It is the Renault and Dacia 252 sales event all this week in Joe Mallon Motors in Portlaoise.
The Renault 252 Sales Event is in...
Laois Football Podcast: Ranking the top 30 football teams in Laois – Update 1
You all asked for it – so we have obliged with the second rankings of the 2025 season.
With the club leagues now in ticking...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 26, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Dorgan (née Feehan)
Glasnevin, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
Dorgan (née Feehan), Mary – 23rd May 2025 – late...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Great escape in Carlow, Tommy Fitzgerald, Ryan Mullaney, plus camogie and...
The Laois senior hurlers are heading back to Croke Park after claiming a place in the Joe McDonagh Cup final.
It was as dramatic as...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Dorgan (née Feehan)
Glasnevin, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
Dorgan (née Feehan), Mary - 23rd May 2025 - late...