Liam Cunningham
St Abbans AC host 49th annual student games with huge success
The sun shone as St Abbans AC welcomed their 49th annual student games which were kindly sponsored by Kelly Agri Solutions.
The school group of...
In Pictures: Golf charity event raises €14,000 for two great causes
A golf charity event in Portlaoise Golf Club has raised over €14,000 for Cuisle Cancer Support Centre and Kolbe Special School - both located...
International Artist Alan Meredith set to launch exhibition in Stradbally
Artist Alan Merdith is launching his first solo exhibition in Laois Arthouse on May 11 in Stradbally.
The exhibition remains open until June 21 Tuesday...
ACHL Division 1: Camross edge out Clough-Ballacolla to move into top spot
Camross 2-18 Clough-Ballacolla 1-19
ACHL Division 1 Round Round 3
Home side Camross edged a thrilling contest by two points despite a late push from Clough-Ballacolla.
Gearoid...
Your guide to the game as Laois take on Meath in round 2 of...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 2 – Laois v Meath
In Trim at 3pm
Team News
Laois senior hurling manager Willie Maher has made four changes to the...
‘Regulations not recommendations’ – Laois GAA implement stricter Go Games policies
In recent weeks, the Laois GAA Go Games have gotten underway - a series of regular hurling and football fixtures for clubs from U-7...
‘They’re giving everything’: Willie Maher is delighted with his team after memorable win over...
Laois bettered Offaly in the first round of the Joe McDonagh Cup on Sunday afternoon in O’Moore park by 2-21 to 0-24.
Inspired performances from...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila Ramsbottom (née Dowling)
188 Sleaty St., Graiguecullen, Carlow/Graiguecullen, Laois
Sheila Ramsbottom (née Dowling) of 188 Sleaty...
Rugby: Portlaoise RFC U-14s defeat Arklow in a thrilling Leinster final
Portlaoise 32 Arklow 12
Girls U-14 Leinster Rugby League Final
Portlaoise RFC hosted the Leinster League Finals on Saturday. Eight finals were played and were staggered...
European Elections: 15 counties, five seats and a move for Laois – analysing the...
The European Elections take place on Friday, June 7, with Laois now part of the Midlands North West constituency.
Laois and Offaly have moved from...
Your guide to the game as Laois kick off their Joe McDonagh campaign against...
Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1 – Laois v Offaly
In O'Moore Park at 2pm
Team News
Unsurprisingly, Laois manager Willie Maher has kept faith with the starting...
‘Let’s do this for Laois’ – Stephen Duff outlines his goals as the new...
Leinster Ladies SFC - Laois v Meath
In Navan at 2pm on Sunday, April 21
Stephen Duff was in Australia until this time a week ago.
That...
ACFL Division 1: Portlaoise back on track as they prove too strong for Ballyfin
Ballyfin 1-10 Portlaoise 2-17
ACFL Division 1 Round 3
Portlaoise had to overcome multiple injuries and finished with 13 players as they ran out of subs,...
Talented Portarlington student wins national trad competition
Fionn Connolly, a student of Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington, has won a national traditional music competition with his music group 'Alta'.
The music competition 'Siansa...
Soccer Star Roy Lawlor depicts his journey from Emo Celtic to UCD
Roy Lawlor of Emo said he would 'go in the morning' if he got an opportunity to play soccer in Europe.
It's a statement that...
ACHL Division 1: Impressive Portlaoise enjoy first league win at the expense of Abbeyleix
Abbeyleix 0-19 Portlaoise 3-27
ACHL Division 1 Round 2
Portlaoise proved too strong in the second half as they beat Abbeyleix by 17 points in Round...
The 2 Johnnies announce competition to give local bands opportunity to perform at Electric...
We are less than 20 weeks away from the beginning of Electric Picnic and still, despite requests to the organisers, we have no line-up...