LaoisToday Reporter
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,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Wednesday’s Laois club hurling championship action
The Laois club hurling championship gets underway this evening with three games down for decision.
The big game is the meeting of Clough-Ballacolla and Abbeyleix...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Colt-Shanahoe
The 2024 Laois Premier Intermediate hurling championship gets underway this week and Colt-Shanahoe are in action on Thursday.
They are in the Intermediate champions from...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Rathdowney-Errill
The 2024 Laois senior hurling championship gets underway this week and county champions Rathdowney-Errill are in action on Thursday.
They begin against defending champions Camross...
Sadness in Timahoe and Durrow communities at the death of Mick Carroll
The death has taken place of Mick Carroll, a Timahoe native who has lived Durrow in Durrow for a long number of years.
Aged in...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Camross
The 2024 Laois senior hurling championship gets underway this week and county champions Camross are in action on Thursday.
They will be in the Centre...
Laois Hurlers Golf Society announce next outing for Mountrath Golf Club
The Laois Hurlers Golf Society are set to tee off again with their latest outing.
The Inter-County Presidents Prize, hosted by Richard Moloney, will take...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Clough-Ballacolla
The Laois senior hurling championship gets underway this evening with Clough-Ballacolla taking on Abbeyleix in Colt.
Clough-Ballacolla were dominant in Laois but that was ended...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Mountmellick
The Intermediate hurling championship gets underway on Wednesday night and Mountmellick are among the first teams in action.
They reached the semi finals of this...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Carroll (née Cuddy)
Main St., Borrisoleigh, Tipperary/Mountrath, Laois
Mary Carroll (nee Cuddy), Main St. Borrisoleigh, formerly...
All of Tuesday Laois GAA results on another busy night of action
It was a busy evening on the Laois GAA scene with a number of Junior ‘B’ and ‘C’ hurling championship games as well as...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Slieve Bloom
The Intermediate hurling championship gets underway on Wednesday night and Slieve Bloom are among the first teams in action.
Relegated from Premier Intermediate last year,...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Mountrath
The Intermediate hurling championship gets underway on Wednesday night and Mountrath are among the first teams in action.
They reached the quarter final last year...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Abbeyleix
Defeated Senior hurling finalists last year, can Abbeyleix back it up this year and go one further?
They surprised everyone last year by getting straight...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Clonad
The Intermediate hurling championship gets underway on Wednesday night and Clonad are among the first teams in action.
Gary Moore's charges reached the semi final...
In Pictures: Portlaoise AFC’s girls-only soccer camp hailed a fantastic success
Portlaoise AFC recently held a girls-only soccer camp for female players of all ages at the club grounds, Rossleighan Park.
The camp was organised in...
Talking Sport Podcast: Meet the Laois teenager who is off to represent Ireland at...
The 2024 Paris Olympics gets underway on July 26 and there will be Laois interest in this edition.
Portarlington's Alanna Fitzpatrick is part of Team...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Niall (Cornelius) Dunne
Beechfield ,and formerly of Cill Sileach, Ballyfin Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Niall (Cornelius) Dunne. (Fondly...
Laois JFC ‘A’: Graiguecullen put up big score to get the better of Killeshin
Graiguecullen 4-20 Killeshin 3-7
Laois JFC 'A' Group A
Ross Hennessy and Aidan Bradley got two goals each as Graiguecullen recorded a big win away to...