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Sadness following the sudden passing of Ciaran ‘Bobo’ Lawal
There is sadness in Laois this week following the passing of Ciaran 'Bobo' Lawal.
From Station Road in Portlaoise, Ciaran passed away suddenly and peacefully...
Laois Football Podcast: Pick’n’Mix Part 2 – SFC relegation, SFC ‘B’, IFC ‘B’, MFC...
It was a crazy weekend of action and our last review Laois Football Podcast is here.
This is a pick and mix episode with games...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Kavanagh
Skirteen, Monasterevin, Kildare / Laois
In the loving care of Keith Ward ICU St...
Laois cancer patient shares experience of financial struggles as Irish Cancer Society urges Government...
A Laois cancer patient has come out in support of the Irish Cancer Society's calls for sustained, recurrent funding for the National Cancer Strategy.
Samantha...
Laois Football Podcast: Our review of the Laois SFC semi finals as Portarlington and...
The Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship is now down to the final which Portarlington and Portlaoise will contest.
In a rematch of the 2022...
Laois Football Podcast: Laois IFC review with Crettyard’s Cormac Murphy and Noel Delaney
Crettyard were crowned the Laois Shopping Centre IFC champions on Friday night following victory over Mountmellick.
They won by eight points in the end and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Scully
Millbrook, Portlaoise, Laois
Pat Scully, Millbrook, Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died September 26th 2024. Peacefully surrounded by...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois SFC semi finals
The GAA action continues as we head for a huge Sunday of games with a double header in O'Moore Park.
The games begin at 2.15pm...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Scully
Millbrook, Portlaoise, Laois
Pat Scully, Millbrook, Portlaoise Co.Laois. Died September 26th 2024. Peacefully surrounded by...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the updates from an extremely busy Saturday of action
This extremely busy weekend of GAA continues with our Saturday Live Blog here to bring you all the action.
After three juvenile finals this morning,...
In Pictures: All smiles as Crettyard end Intermediate stay by defeating Mountmellick
It was all smiles for those of a Crettyard persuasion in O'Moore Park last night as they claimed IFC glory.
The game was in the...
In Pictures: Wild celebrations in Annanough as St Paul’s claim Ladies JFC title
There were wild celebrations in Annanough last night as St Paul's claimed Ladies JFC glory.
An injury time point from sub Anna Keegan proved to...
Previews: Laois SFC ‘B’, SFC relegation, JFC and MFC action this Saturday
The Heath v Stradbally
Laois SFC 'B' Semi Final in Annanough at 7pm
The chance to claim a place in the second ever Laois SFC 'B'...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Devlin
St Thereses, Foxcroft Street, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Predeceased by his...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the IFC final, Ladies JFC final plus...
It is the last weekend in September and probably one of the busiest Fridays of the year.
We have five huge games down for decision...
Jack and Jill Charity Boutique in Portlaoise is screaming out for Halloween donations
The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is asking people to "put the care into scare" by donating pre-loved Halloween costumes and décor this autumn.
From...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club raise over €35,000 for St Manman’s Church
Clonaslee High Nelly Club members were delighted to present a cheque for €35,400 this weekend in support of St Manman's Church Roof Restoration Fund.
Parish...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Henry Hewitt
Droimnín Nursing Home, Stradbally, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
The death has occurred of Henry Hewitt,...
Laois JFC ‘B’: Stradbally and Rosenallis to meet in final following wins over Rathdowney...
Stradbally 1-13 Rathdowney 1-4
Laois JFC 'B' Semi-final
A fantastic performance from Benny Lawlor saw Stradbally reach the Laois JFC 'B' final at the expense of...
LIVE BLOG: Silverware on the line as Timahoe and Arles-Kilcruise meet for IFC ‘B’...
The second piece of silverware of the week is up for grabs in Crettyard this evening with the Laois Shopping Centre IFC 'B' final...
New members encouraged as Portlaoise Macra set to host open evening this week
Portlaoise Macra have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, September 27, at 8:30pm...
Laois Partnership Company open day as part of Local Development Week
As part of Local Development Week, Laois Partnership Company is holding an open day in Portlaoise to promote the many services available across Laois.
It is...
Laois Football Podcast: Previewing the Laois SFC semis and potential structure change with Padraig...
It is one of the busiest weeks of the year and that is reflected by the fact that we have FOUR preview Podcasts.
This one...
Preview: IFC ‘B’ final in Crettyard in JFC ‘B’ semi finals in the Centre...
Arles-Kilcruise v Timahoe
Laois IFC 'B' Final in Crettyard at 7.15pm
The second piece of silverware of the week is up for grabs in Crettyard this...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 26, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maie McCabe
Templeogue, Dublin / Abbeyleix, Laois
Maie McCabe (née Rice), Templeogue, Dublin 6W and formerly of...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the Laois SFC relegation semi final JFC...
The Laois Shopping Centre football championships resume tonight and we will bring you all the action on our Live Blog.
There are two games down...
Love Laois Podcast: Ploughing, politicians and the Abbeyleix man fundraising for Childhood Cancer Ireland
We missed a week of the Love Laois Podcast last week because of the Ploughing - and that's where we start, chatting about last...
Laois Football Podcast: Previewing the Laois IFC final with Evan O’Carroll and Darren Fitzpatrick
It is one of the busiest weeks of the year and that is reflected by the fact that we have FOUR preview Podcasts.
This one...
Floodlights, astro pitches and upgrades galore as Laois allocated record €6.2 million Sports Capital...
€6.2 million has been allocated for Laois clubs and organisations, under the Sports Capital and Equipment Grant scheme.
This is the highest ever sum of...
Laois Football Podcast: Previewing the Ladies Senior, Intermediate and Junior football finals
It is one of the busiest weeks of the year and that is reflected by the fact that we have FOUR preview Podcasts.
This one...