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Laois Football Podcast: Previewing this year’s intermediate championship
The Laois intermediate football championship begins this week with its usual share of questions.
Will the relegated team (this time it's Ballylinan), bounce straight back...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove)
Killeshin, Carlow/Tullow, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove) of “Lisdale”, Leaugh, Carlow, Co Laois...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Reviewing Round 1 of a dramatic Premier IHC and IHC
The latest episode of the Laois hurling Podcast looks back on a busy Round 1 of action from the Laois Premier IHC and IHC.
Eight...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove)
Killeshin, Carlow/Tullow, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove) of “Lisdale”, Leaugh, Carlow, Co Laois...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Clough-Ballacolla and Borris-Kilcotton meet in rescheduled Laois...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
There's Monday night hurling in O'Moore Park this...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Rosenallis shock, Portlaoise impress and Camross disappoint again
This new Laois senior hurling championship is nothing if not unpredictable.
Round 2 of the new format championship took place over the weekend with a...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove)
Killeshin, Carlow/Tullow, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove) of “Lisdale”, Leaugh, Carlow, Co Laois...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardaí make drugs seizure worth €2.2 million after stopping car in Laois
Gardaí have seized drugs worth an estimated €2.2 million and arrested...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Cassidy
26 Meadow Brook, Rosenallis, Laois
James died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from SIX Laois club hurling championship matches
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
After a relatively quiet Friday, the club hurling...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marcella Campbell
O’Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Laois/Caragh, Kildare
The death has occurred of Marcella Campbell (née Early), O'Moores...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Round 2 of the Laois SHC and...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
After a hectic Wednesday and Thursday, the club...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballypickas
After a brilliant 2024, Ballypickas are back at the Intermediate hurling table once again.
The Belgies defeated Borris-Kilcotton in the Junior A final last year...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Mountrath
After a couple of difficult years, Mountrath made significant progress in 2024.
They reached the semi finals of the competition and were bitterly disappointed to...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christopher (Christy) Mc Cormack
Ballinakill Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in St' James's Hospital Dublin. Deeply regretted by...
The 127th Ossory Agricultural Show | Sunday, July 27th — Bigger and Better Than...
Excitement is building in Laois and beyond as the Ossory Agricultural Show makes its highly anticipated return on Sunday, July 27th, 2025, at the...
Stone fill for sale from Carroll Quarry – prices starting from €150 per load
Carroll Quarry - suppliers of high quality limestone and tarmacadam - currently have stone fill for sale for a limited time only.
Suitable for:
General...
Tuition One offering small class group grinds for maths and chemistry in Portlaoise
If you're a second level student looking for extra help in Maths or Chemistry this coming academic year, then Tuition One Grinds, based in...
Mastering Public Speaking workshop takes place in Portlaoise Enterprise Centre on Thursday, July 24
AOK Mentoring are delighted to announce that our 'Mastering Public Speaking' Workshop is open to the general public!
This workshop takes place in the Portlaoise...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from four hurling championship matches
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Thursday evening will see four games down for...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Clonad
After going out in the group stages last year, Clonad will be hoping for a far longer Intermediate campaign in 2025.
David O'Brien's charges have...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe won the Junior Championship in 2023 and made a good impact here last year.
They progressed from their group and were only defeated in...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty Rowan (née Hearns)
Woodgrove, Portlaoise, Laois/Kilmore West, Dublin
Elizabeth (Betty) Rowan (nee Hearns) Woodgrove, Portlaoise and...
JOB VACANCIES: Enva seeking to fill a number of roles – based in Dublin...
Enva is a leading provider of recycling and resource recovery solutions, with locations across the United Kingdom and Ireland. We operate across four core...
JOB VACANCY: Experienced steel fabricator/CNC machine operator required for full-time role in Laois
Experienced steel fabricator/CNC machine operator with at least 3-4 years experience required for a full time position in Laois.
Up to date manual handling required.
To...
In Pictures: Portlaoise community rallies for GAA Palestine at coffee morning
The Portlaoise Parish Centre was abuzz with warmth and generosity on Saturday, July 12, as the local community came together for a coffee morning...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Trumera
Trumera are always contenders at this grade and you'd suspect that 2025 will be no different.
That is despite having a poor league campaign that...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Catherine Madden (née Donnelly)
Clonmeen, Errill, Laois/Portlaw, Waterford
Mary Catherine Madden (née Donnelly), Clonmeen, Errill, Co....
Joe Mallon Motors delighted to announce Mark Kavanagh as Renault and Dacia Sales Executive
Joe Mallon Motors, main dealers for Renault and Dacia, have recently appointed Mark Kavanagh as a Sales Executive, joining an already vibrant team in...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Slieve Bloom
Slieve Bloom are in the Intermediate hurling championship and have to be considered one of the contenders.
They have started the year well by reaching...