Sean Hennessy
A former Knockbeg student, and is currently a student in the University of Limerick trying to scrape a BA in History and Politics. A marquee player in the goals for Annanough, but well capable of doing a job in full-forward and has the knack to turn his hand to any sport (except running). Only starting out in his journalistic career but already the specialist farming and property reporter. Happiest when Liverpool and Laois are winning!
Here are all of this week’s CCFL soccer fixtures
There’s a full schedule of games down for decision this weekend once again across all divisions in the CCFL soccer leagues.
SATURDAY JANUARY 6
First-named team...
Brazen car thieves make off with alloys and laptop following Portlaoise robbery
A Portlaoise resident woke up to an unpleasant surprise this morning when he discovered his car broken into, windows smashed, laptop stolen and wheels...
Schools and Businesses warned over threat of theft around Christmas period
Gardaí have issued a warning to all schools and businesses regard the holding of sums of cash on their property coming into the Christmas...
Agony for Panthers as Finals Weekend hopes slip away
Hopes of Portlaoise Panthers reaching the Hula Hoops Cup finals weekend in both the mens and womens were dashed today as both sides lost...
Tough day at the office again for both Laois clubs as poor season continues
Portarlington continue their losing ways to New Ross as Portlaoise's success last weekend is short-lived as they go down heavily to high flying Tullow.
Leinster...
Labour Youth Conference held in Portlaoise over the weekend
The Labour Youth National conference took place in the Midland Park Hotel in Portlaoise this weekend.
Local Area Rep Eoin Barry gave the welcoming address...
Disappointing season continues for the two Laois rugby clubs
Portlaoise and Portarlington both lost today albeit in two different fashions as the poor season continues for both sides.
Longford 25 Portlaoise 19
Leinster League Division...
Mountmellick bow out of the Leinster Junior B hurling championship
Mountmellick 1-11 John Lockes (Kilkenny) 3-7
Leinster Junior B Hurling Championship
Mountmellick's campaign in the Leinster Junior B hurling championship ended to as they lost out...
Byron and Dunne star as Emo-Courtwood-The Rock claim U-17 football title
Emo-Courtwood-The Rock 3-14 Stradbally Parish Gaels 2-3
Laois U-17 'A' FC Final
Emo-Courtwood-The Rock overcame Stradbally Parish Gaels today in the U-17 'A' Football Championship Final...
Rafter to the fore as Clough-Ballacolla claim minor hurling title
Clough-Ballacolla 3-15 Ballinakill Gaels 0-9
Laois Shopping Centre MHC 'B' Final
A fine haul of 1-8 from the skilful Chris Rafter helped put Clough-Ballacolla’s name on...
O’Moore’s impress to reach camogie final again
O'Moore's 4-12 St Brigid's 1-5
Laois Camogie Championship Semi-final
Champions O’Moore's were on fire in Mountrath on Saturday evening as they dismantled the challenge of St...
Tuohy still in the hunt for AFL glory as Geelong reach last eight
Laois man Zach Tuohy is riding high in the Australian Football League as his new club Geelong have cemented their top two finish with...
Laois organic farmer delves into the world of gluten free oats
Laois man Kevin Scully has recently begun the production of organic gluten free oats on his Vicarstown farm.
He and his family have taken the...
Six must see acts for Saturday’s Electric Picnic
With the Picnic well underway, we look ahead to some of the acts that will be performing on the Saturday of the festival.
We have...
Six must-see acts for Friday’s Electric Picnic
Can you believe it's here?!
Well it is, and the excitement in the LaoisToday offices is through the roof!
We're no music experts and certainly don't...
Dan the man as O’Dempsey’s beat Graiguecullen thanks to late goal
O’Dempsey's 1-10 Graiguecullen 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A' quarter-final
There was late drama in Annanough as a late Dan McCormack goal knocked Graiguecullen out of...
A preview of tonight’s JFC quarter finals
Before the world of Laois GAA shuts down for the Electric Picnic weekend, there are four Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Quarter Finals down for...
Hotline Bling! Electric Picnic could well be dancing to Drake
Reports all over social media are suggesting that Drake, yes Drake, could surprise us all and hop up on main stage this weekend in...
Sun cream and glasses at the ready as EP 2017 set to be a...
Yes, you’ve read it correctly! Electric Picnic 2017 goers have been given the great boost of gorgeous weather by Met Eireann.
They tweeted last night:...
Overwhelmingly positive social media reaction to proposed new Laois manager
There has been an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the proposed appointment of John Sugrue as Laois manager.
Late on Monday night, we broke the story...
A preview of tonight’s IFC and IHC replays
Two championship replays will take place tonight in as Portlaoise and The Rock do battle again in the intermediate football championship and Camross and...
A preview of tonight’s Junior C hurling final
The Junior C Hurling Final is on the agenda tonight as local rivals Mountmellick and Rosenallis due battle for the title.
O’Moore Park will host the interesting...
Rathdowney and Castletown clash in junior football final
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'C' Final
Rathdowney v Castletown
Venue: O'Moore Park
Throw-in: 7.30pm
Referee: Des Cooney (St Joseph's)
Rathdowney and Castletown will contest the Laois JFC 'C' Final in O’Moore Park...
Portlaoise ladies back in county final again
Portlaoise 2-9 St Conleth's 0-6
Laois Ladies SFC Semi-final
There was elation for the Portlaoise ladies on Sunday evening as they confirmed their spot in this...
Graiguecullen go into pole position after thrilling win over Kilcavan
Graiguecullen 4-9 Kilcavan 3-11
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A'
Graiguecullen secured a valuable victory over a fancied Kilcavan side on Thursday evening to leave them top...
Park-Ratheniska take big step towards JFC knockout stages
Park-Ratheniska 3-18 Stradbally 0-7
Laois Shopping Centre JFC 'A'
Having been held to a draw by Camross in the opening round Park-Ratheniska got their Laois JFC...
Early goals send Graiguecullen on their way to league triumph
Graiguecullen 2-10 O'Dempsey's 1-10
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 Final
Graiguecullen managed to overcome O’Dempsey's in the ACFL Division 3 football title decider on Thursday...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise claim the 1999 U-21 football title to complete remarkable year
1999 Laois U-21 Football Final
Portlaoise 3-6 Crettyard Gaels 0-9
The U-21 club football championship is just meant to be played in horrible weather in the...