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Leinster Minor ‘B’ Camogie: Extra time heartbreak for Laois as Kildare claim glory
Laois 3-11 Kildare 3-15 (AET)
Leinster Minor 'B' Camogie Final
There was heartbreak for the Laois minor camogie team in the Carlow Centre of Excellence this...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christina (Chrissie) Lawlor
Cloncosney, Mountmellick, Laois
Christina (Chrissie) Lawlor, Cloncosney, Mountmellick, February 16th, 2024. In the loving...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois welcome Carlow to O’Moore Park for...
The lights are on and one of Laois's nearest and dearest rivals are in O'Moore Park this evening for the latest round of action...
Kelly Cup: Goals make the difference as Killeshin get the better of Courtwood
Killeshin 2-8 Courtwood 0-10
Group C Round 2
Goals from Adam Deering and Eoin Brennan helped Killeshin to a four-point win away to Courtwood this afternoon.
Killeshin...
Remember the Game: Knockbeg juniors in final action in 2004
Knockbeg College 2-7 Good Council 0-13
2004 South Leinster JFC 'A' Final
Where do the years go at all? This week's Remember the Game brings us...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Helen Byrne (née Harding)
Ridge Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Helen Byrne (nee Harding) “St Martins” Ridge Rd., Portlaoise....
Two Laois teachers among 30,000 present at major technology exhibition in London
Tomás Ni Murchú and Colin Waters, two teachers from Dunamase College attended the BETT Conference in the Excel Centre in London, the biggest education...
28 transfers approved by Laois GAA ahead of the 2024 club season
Laois GAA have approved 28 transfers internally ahead of the 2024 club season.
Trumera are the big beneficiaries with seven of the transfers coming to...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to Laois v Carlow with Kevin Regan of The...
Laois and Carlow are set to renew rivalries on Saturday evening in Round 3 of the National Football League.
It is a fixture that Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Helen Byrne (née Harding)
Ridge Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Helen Byrne (nee Harding) “St Martins” Ridge Rd., Portlaoise....
JOB VACANCY: AF Contractors seeking to fill a number of roles in Laois area
AF contracts are looking for Groundworkers, Machine Drivers and Concrete Finishers for works in the Laois Area.
If interested call Padraig on 087 3814886.
If you...
Laois senior footballers confirm 35-player panel as 2024 season to continue on Saturday
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty has confirmed his 35-player panel for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Laois will look to maintain their 100%...
SOLAS Garden Centre in Portarlington: Get Garden Inspiration
This week in Portarlington, Co Laois, all eyes are on the thriving garden centre at SOLAS, which continues to capture the community's imagination.
Following the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 15, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Hennessy
Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Laois
John Hennessy, Davitt Road, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, retired manager of Mountmellick...
‘Soul Sold’ – Laois singer/songwriter Kevin Quigley releases new single
Coming from the picturesque landscapes of a small farm in Timahoe, singer-songwriter Kevin Quigley is set to release his latest single, 'Soul Sold' on...
LaoisToday Schools QuizCast: Rath and Clonaslee meet in Wildcard Round for a place in...
There was no room for error as Rath National School and Scoil Bhride Clonaslee met in the Wildcard Round of the LaoisToday Schools QuizCast.
Clonaslee...
New additions to Laois GAA County Board as PRO and juvenile chairman take up...
Two new faces have been added to the Laois GAA executive in recent weeks.
Oonagh Maher from Clough-Ballacolla has filled the vacancy for the PRO...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Brophy
Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted...
Division by division: All the fixtures in this year’s Laois club football leagues
Laois GAA have released the club league fixtures for the coming season - which will get underway on the weekend of March 9-10 with...
Google Developer Group to launch in Portlaoise later this month
Portlaoise is set to become the newest addition to the global Google Developer Groups (GDG) network with the launch of the GDG Portlaoise.
The official...
Scoil Chriost Ri U-16s earn All-Ireland bronze in National Basketball Arena
The Scoil Chríost Rí U-16 A basketball team have delivered an All-Ireland bronze medal after an incredible effort in Dublin's National Basketball Arena.
It was...
In Pictures: Celebrations in Ratheniska as Parishoners welcome reopening of Church of the Holy...
Sunday February 11 was a very special day for the people of Ratheneiska.
There have been several occasions to celebrate in recent times, with the...
Carlow come to town for latest NFL Division 4 battle as further Kelly Cup...
Laois and Carlow will do battle in O'Moore Park this weekend in what is an early-season top of the table clash in Division 4...
JOB VACANCY: Martley’s seeking to hire full-time and part-time bus drivers
Martley’s of Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire full-time and part-time bus drivers (coach or mini bus).
Must have D or D1 license.
Good knowledge of the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Brophy
Vicarstown, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Deeply regretted...
Carlow College hosting Spring Open Day in March
Carlow College, St Patrick’s, is opening its doors for its Spring Open Day on Thursday, March 7, from 10am–1pm for school leavers, FE students,...
Laois student awarded prestigious farming scholarship by Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association
A Laois student has been named as one of four winners of a prestigious farming scholarship worth €1,500.
Rosenallis' Alex Redmond was presented with his...
More than 6,000 people apply to become a Garda following age limit change
6,381 people have applied to become a Garda under the recent recruitment competition following an age limit change.
It is only ten months since the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Willie Maher, Laois Camogie, Mountmellick CS and Kelly Cup update
It was a very busy weekend and our Talking Sport Podcast is here to look back on it all.
Mark Comerford is joined by Alan...
Portlaoise Institute hosts successful inaugural Further Education and Training awareness event
Portlaoise Institute recently held its first annual Further Education and Training Awareness Event.
The event, aimed at fostering awareness and enthusiasm for further education opportunities,...