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Leinster Ladies JFC: Scintillating St Paul’s stroll past Rathvilly in opening round
St Paul's 8-15 Rathvilly (Carlow) 1-3
Leinster Ladies JFC Round 1
Some late scores saw St Paul's edge out Killeshin in the Laois Ladies Junior football...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Antoinette McDonald (née Flynn)
Portlaoise, Laois, R32P52X
Antoinette McDonald (nee Flynn) Cherrygarth Abbeyleix rd Portlaoise. Oct 17th...
Three strikes but not out – St Joseph’s forward Aoife Kealy on overcoming injuries...
Following a succession of injury set-backs over an elongated period of time, St Joseph’s forward Aoife Kealy was given a moment to cherish at...
Heath Golf Club presents cheque for €2,500 after Charity Weekend for Laois Hospice
The Heath Golf Club recently held a Charity Weekend of golf, with the proceeds going towards Laois Hospice.
The format of the competition was an...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Quinlan (née Moloney)
Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, R32KR44/Roscrea, Tipperary
And formerly of Corville, Roscrea. Peacefully at Tullamore...
Property: 55 acres of prime agricultural land at Vicarstown, Co Laois, for sale with...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market 55 acres of prime agricultural land at Vicarstown, Co. Laois. These lands will be sold...
Laois Football Podcast: Looking ahead to the Junior A final with Evan Hunt and...
After a hectic couple of weeks, there is just one adult championship left to decide.
Sunday will see the Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' final...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, October 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Gee
Dulague, Castleisland, Kerry/Durrow, Laois
John Gee Dulague Castleisland Co. Kerry and formerly of Dunmore, Durrow,...
Stradbally Town Health Check shows need for Community Centre and improved infrastructure
Stradbally Tidy Towns, in collaboration with Southeast Technological University (SETU) is proud to announce the launch of the Stradbally Town Centre Health Check publication.
This...
Live Well Expo impresses judges at National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards
Following it’s shortlisting in the communications category, the Live Well Expo recently faced a judging panel for the upcoming Age Friendly recognition and achievement...
Laois Connects 2024 – a week of connection and wellbeing
The Laois Connects initiative took place throughout Laois from October 7 to 13, promoting health and wellbeing in 2024.
The week saw a varied programme...
Charlie Flanagan calls on Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has called on his fellow Laois TD Brian Stanley to make a public statement in the Dail.
Taking to Twitter/X...
Mullins win gives St Abban’s glory at Autumn Open International Cross-Country
Many senior athletes representing St Abban’s Athletics Club were in action on Sunday, at the Autumn Open International Cross-Country held on the National Course...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Brennan
Ballyadams, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital,...
Brian Stanley accuses Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of ‘abusing Dail privilege’
Laois TD Brian Stanley has accused Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald of 'abusing Dail privilege' in statements she made about him today.
Speaking in...
In Pictures: Make Way Day 2024 brings Olympic spirit to Laois
Make Way Day, an initiative aimed at promoting accessibility for people with disabilities, was celebrated recently at a wonderful event in Portlaoise.
This year’s theme,...
Laois MHC ‘A’ Shield: Glory for Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe after emphatic win over Borris-Kilcotton
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe 7-17 Borris-Kilcotton 2-11
Laois MHC 'A' Shield Final
Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe ran out comfortable winners of the Laois MHC 'A' Shield final on a crisp and cool...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Kenna
Temperance Street, Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Blandsford and Ralish. Former employee of Laois County Council....
Portlaoise Hospital launches to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Staff from the the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise are organising a multi-denominational service of remembrance to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
The...
Laois Football Podcast: Our MFC final review plus captain Ben O’Connor and manager Brian...
A drought was ended in O'Moore Park on Sunday as Portlaoise claimed their first Laois MFC title since 2012.
They were full value for their...
Laois Football Podcast: Our SFC final review plus Jason Moore, Colm Murphy and Paddy...
And just like that, the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship is over once again.
After a year of great drama, Portarlington are the champions...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Cordial (née Fitzpatrick)
Gash, Castletown, Laois/Ballyragget, Kilkenny
The death has occurred of Anne Cordial (née Fitzpatrick)...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth Srahan (née Carroll)
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) Srahan, Meelick, Portlaoise. 10th October 2024. Peacefully died...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from a busy Saturday of GAA action
It is an extremely busy day on the GAA front and our live blog is here to take you through the action.
The games begin...
Top Stories of the week – our most read stories of the past seven...
1 - Meet the retired Laois primary school teacher who has embarked on a new career as a guidance counsellor
At a time when many...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, October 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth Srahan (née Carroll)
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Elizabeth (Betty) Srahan, Meelick, Portlaoise. 10th October 2024. Peacefully died...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the SFC and IFC relegation finals plus...
Attention turns back to football this week and we have three very big games down for decision tonight.
All three games throw in at 7.15pm...
Laois Aubrac open day to highlight breed’s versatility this weekend
The Aubrac breed’s versatility across various Irish farming systems will be the theme of Cathal and William Bannon’s farm open day on Saturday, October...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, October 11, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Brendan Shiels
Fieldbrook, Portlaoise, Laois, R32N97W
John Brendan Sheils, Fielbrook, Dublin Road, Portlaoise. Died 8th October,...
Laois Football Podcast: Portarlington captain Ronan Coffey and Portlaoise captain Ben Dempsey ahead of...
Sunday will be a massive occasion on the Laois GAA calendar as the Laois senior football championship final is down for decision.
From 4pm, Portlaoise...