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LIVE BLOG: Follow all of Friday’s Laois hurling action as O’Moore Park returns
The action in the Laois Shopping Centre club hurling championships continues tonight.
O'Moore Park is back in action after extensive work on the surface was...
Tributes paid as founding member of Portlaoise Credit Union is laid to rest
Tributes have been paid following the passing of a founding member of Portlaoise Credit Union.
Phil Coughlan, née Dundon, passed away on Tuesday, July 30,...
Portarlington woman claims prestigious Best Dressed award at Galway Races – and €10,000 cash...
Portarlington woman Davinia Knight was crowned the winner of the 'Best Dressed Lady at the Galway Races on Thursday.
Thursday always marks Ladies Day at...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Purcell
Doonane, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
Predeceased by his mother Annie, step-dad John, sister Margaret,...
JOB VACANCIES: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to fill a number of roles
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland...
Laois MFC ‘A’: Portlaoise flex their muscles while Killeshin-Crettyard-Spink hit form and Portarlington see...
Portarlington 2-11 O'Dempsey's 0-8
Laois MFC 'A' Round 4
The Midlands Park Hotel Laois MFC 'A' continues to be a finely-balanced competition and after four rounds...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action with a busy Thursday evening of games...
Round 2 of the Laois Shopping Centre Premier IHC and IHC gets underway at venues across the county this evening.
Three games will throw in...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick(Paddy) Delaney
Kyledellig, Clough, Laois / Thurles, Tipperary
Patrick (Paddy) Delaney, late of Harrow, London, and formerly...
11 clubs represented in our first Senior football team of the week for 2024
The 2024 Laois SFC got underway last week with eight games down for decision across the county.
Ballyroan-Abbey got the week underway by defeating The...
Fixture details have been confirmed for Round 2 of the Laois SFC and IFC
Fixture details have been confirmed for Round 2 of the Laois SFC and IFC next week.
O’Moore Park is once again available for use after...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Helen Smith
62 St. Josephs Tce, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Helen Smith, 62 St...
New special education facilities announced for Ballyroan and Ballylinan National Schools
New educational facilities for children with special education needs has been approved in both Ballyroan and Ballylinan National Schools.
Ballyroan National School has been approved...
Seven clubs represented in our first Intermediate Football Team of the Week
The Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship got underway last week with four games played.
Annanough defeated Mountmellick while Park-Ratheniska got the better of Ballyroan-Abbey.
Arles-Kilcruise...
In Pictures: Mountmellick Credit Union celebrates Community Fund Awards 2024
Mountmellick Credit Union recently hosted a heartwarming evening for the Community Fund Awards 2024, celebrating the incredible efforts of local groups.
Speaking at the event,...
Laois GAA Fixtures: O’Moore Park back in use as hurling goes centre stage again
After some repair work on the pitch over the past month, O'Moore Park re-opens for club games again this week.
Laois's preliminary All Ireland hurling...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 30, 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 St., Graiguecullen and...
Laois Ladies SFC: O’Byrne leads the way as Park-Ratheniska off to winning start
Park-Ratheniska 4-9 St Brigid's 2-4
Laois Ladies SFC Round 1
Park-Ratheniska opened up their championship campaign with an impressive victory against St Brigid’s in ideal conditions...
Laois Football Podcast: Reviewing all the senior championship action and the Round 2 draw
That was a busy weekend of Laois club football championship action.
On the latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast, we look back on the...
Laois Football Podcast: Annanough cause surprise in intermediate while Arles-Kilcruise, Crettyard and Park-Ratheniska all...
The Laois intermediate championship got off to an entertaining start over the weekend with the surprise result coming in Portarlington where last year's Junior...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Constance Louise Brophy (née Corbet)
Vicarstown, Laois
Constance Louise Brophy (Nee Corbet) Peacefully surrounded by her heartbroken...
In Pictures: Laois PPN host Midlands regional meeting at Castle Durrow
Delegates from across the Midlands received a warm welcome to County Laois at the wonderful Castle Durrow, for the MRPPN meeting hosted by Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anna Luttrell (née Fitzpatrick)
Fisherstown, Ballybrittas, Laois
Anna passed away peacefully in Portlaoise Midlands Regional Hospital in...
Laois IFC: Crettyard take their chances to see off wasteful Portlaoise
Crettyard 4-7 Portlaoise 0-13
Laois IFC Round 1
Goals made all the difference as last year’s beaten finalists Crettyard got the better of a wasteful Portlaoise...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Round 1 of the SFC and IFC...
Round 1 of the Laois Shopping Centre SFC and IFC will conclude today with five matches down for decision.
Four of them throw in at...
Almost €56,000 funding conformed for flood mitigation works on River Nore
€55,800 in funding has been confirmed under the Minor Flood Mitigation Works to carry out works on the River Nore at Barnhill, between Durrow...
Woodenbridge Paddlers announce latest challenge for Autism, travelling from Boston to New York
The Woodenbridge Paddlers have announced their latest Paddle Challenge to support the new Centre For Autism in St Fergal's College, Rathdowney.
The challenge will be...
In Pictures: People of Portarlington celebrate French Festival 2024
The very first French Festival was held in 1977 and 47 years later it is still bringing a smile to the people of Portarlington.
During...
Laois Football Podcast: 10-minute episodes on all the senior football clubs
With the Laois senior football championship underway, we have recorded dedicated episodes on all the senior clubs in the county.
The championship got underway on...
Athletics: Gold medals for Crosby, Mitchell, Brophy and Ayres, while Delaney helps Ireland take...
Day 2 of the National Juvenile Championships took place in Tullamore last weekend.
After a successful outing at the National 'B' Championships, St Abban's athletes...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sarah (Sally) Nugent (née Ryan)
Green Street, Birr, Offaly/Rathdowney, Laois
The death has occurred of Sarah (Sally)...