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Hollywood actor to run marathon with ‘miracle’ Laois woman after 40th birthday
Colin Farrell has paid a moving tribute to a close friend marking her ‘miracle’ 40th birthday – and revealed he is running a marathon...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on Courtwood
The Laois Senior Football Championship begins this week and Courtwood are up against Killeshin.
Annanough is the venue for this game that will take place...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballylinan
The Laois Senior Football Championship begins this week and Ballylinan are up against one of the favourites - Portlaoise.
Stradbally is the venue for this...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Conville
4 Henry St., Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Conville of 4 Henry...
All of Tuesday’s Laois GAA results on another busy night of action
It was a busy night of action on the Laois club football scene with a number of games down for decision.
It's predominantly football on...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on Portarlington
The Laois Senior Football Championship begins this week and Portarlington are up against local rivals O'Dempsey's.
The Centre of Excellence is the venue for this...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on O’Dempsey’s
The Laois Senior Football Championship begins this week and O'Dempsey's are up against local rivals Portarlington.
The Centre of Excellence is the venue for this...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on The Heath
The Laois Senior Football Championship begins this week and The Heath are up first as they take on Ballyroan-Abbey.
Ratheniska is the venue on Wednesday...
Laois Football Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballyroan-Abbey
The Laois Senior Football Championship begins this week and Ballyroan-Abbey are up first as they take on The Heath.
Ratheniska is the venue on Wednesday...
In Pictures: Glitz and glamour at the Portlaoise College Debs
The 2024 debs season in Laois is underway and there was serious style in Portlaoise on Sunday evening.
The class of 2024 from Portlaoise College...
Premier IHC and IHC Team of the Week: 12 clubs represented following Round 1...
The first round of the 2024 Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC and IHC is now in the books, and with that comes our first...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Hectic week as Laois senior and intermediate football championships set to...
We're well and truly in championship season now with the senior and intermediate football grades set to get underway this week.
O'Moore Park is still...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jim) Mulhall
194 Whitney Place, Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
James (Jim) Mulhall of 194 Whitney Place, Governey Park,...
In Pictures: Weather holds up as crowds thoroughly enjoy Forest Fest 2024
The latest installment of the Forest Fest music and arts festival took place in Emo over the weekend.
Aside from a some rain on Saturday,...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Looking back on Round 1 of the Laois SHC
The Laois Shopping Centre SHC took place last week with four matches down for decision.
With O'Moore Park out of action, our senior hurling man...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Reviewing Round 1 of the Laois Premier IHC and IHC
Round 1 of the Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC and IHC took place last week and the Laois Hurling Podcast is here to review...
Laois Football Podcast: Ranking the top 30 football teams in Laois
With the various Junior football grades getting underway two weeks ago, the top grades begin this week.
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC and IFC competitions...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 22, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sadie Coughlan (née Nallen)
Portlaoise, Laois, R32E8NW/Banagher, Offaly
The death has occurred of Sadie Coughlan (nee Nallen),...
Laois superstar to be honoured at Gaelic Players Association’s Legends Lunch
A superstar of sport in Laois will be honoured by the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) at the GPA Legends Lunch on the eve of...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 21, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sadie Coughlan (née Nallen)
Portlaoise, Laois, R32E8NW/Banagher, Offaly
The death has occurred of Sadie Coughlan (nee Nallen),...
Laois native among RNLI representatives in Croke Park highlighting water safety
Laois native Linda-Gene Byrne was among the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) representatives who were in Croke Park during last Saturday’s All-Ireland senior football...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 20, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sadie Coughlan (née Nallen)
Portlaoise, Laois, R32E8NW/Banagher, Offaly
The death has occurred of Sadie Coughlan (nee Nallen),...
Gowan Auto appoints Des Hughes Motors as main dealer for Fiat, Fiat Professional and...
Gowan Auto are delighted to announce that Des Hughes Motors has been appointed as a Main Dealer for the Fiat, Fiat Professional, and Jeep...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballinakill
The Laois Premier Intermediate hurling championship is underway and Ballinakill are out later this week in Ratheniska.
Now under the management of Damien Walsh, they...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 19, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ellen (Nellie) Thompson
Parnell St, Mountmellick, Laois
Thompson Ellen (Nellie) July 15, 2024 of Parnell St, Mountmellick,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Thursday night’s Laois club hurling championship action
It's another big night of Laois club hurling championship action with two more games down for decision.
Clough-Ballacolla were impressive winners over Abbeyleix in the...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballyfin
The Laois Premier Intermediate hurling championship is underway and Ballyfin are out later this week in Borris-In-Ossory.
The surprise package from last year, they reached...
Extreme farmer frustration at proposal to suspend Straw Incorporation scheme
The grain harvest has got underway around the country this week - but there is considerable frustration at a Government proposal to immediately suspend...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on The Harps
The Laois senior hurling championship is underway and The Harps are out later this week in the Centre of Excellence.
Since gaining promotion in the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ellen (Nellie) Thompson
Parnell St, Mountmellick, Laois
Thompson Ellen (Nellie) July 15, 2024 of Parnell St, Mountmellick,...