Sunday soccer washout as bad weather causes havoc
Just two games involving Laois soccer teams took place today after the recent bad spell of weather got the better of most of the...
Laois Rose Hyland makes trip to volunteer in Chernobyl
2016 Laois Rose Kate Hyland, has just returned from an emotional volunteering trip to Belarus with Adi Roche and Chernobyl Children International.
The 27 year...
Late penalty denies Portlaoise but destiny is still in their hands
Portlaoise RFC 15 Clondalkin 18
Leinster League Division 1B
Portlaoise remain deep in relegation trouble after a Clondalkin penalty with the last kick of the game...
The Sunday Interview: Kelly Lou and making a baking business from a childhood hobby
When Kelly Ging was growing up near Ratheniska outside Portlaoise, there was only one sure way to deal with a bad mood. Baking.
“It took...
Dan Keane: When building your house, your friends won’t work for nothing
Following on from my last column, today we will look at budgets to allow an appropriate design for your build.
After your Pre-Planning meetings with...
Success for all clubs at the Laois Indoor Championships
The Laois Athletics Downeys Nissan Indoors Championships, held yesterday in the magnificent AIT, was the highlight of the athletics calendar this year so far.
A...
Laois minor hurlers see off Dublin in Leinster league clash
First-half goals from Ciaran Comerford and Brandon McGinley helped the Laois minor hurlers to a hard-fought 2-13 to 1-13 win over Dublin in the...
Panthers keep playoff hopes alive as American Sterling signs off with home win
Portlaoise Panthers 66
Singleton Supervalu Brunell 58
BASKETBALL - WOMENS SUPERLEAGUE
The Portlaoise Panthers kept their slim Womens Super League playoff hopes alive thanks to a deserved...
Saturday Sports Interview: At just 26, Graiguecullen’s Alan Malone has a serious coaching CV
By the age of 26, most people are just trying to pull themselves together in life.
They're either trying to finish college, get a job...
Fr Paddy: What we can learn from Pope Francis’s simple lessons
Pope Francis continues to inspire so many by his simple and yet profound catechetical teaching.
He speaks with authority by virtue to his radical witness...
The Save Cistercian Roscrea campaign is making one final push
Two weeks ago it was announced that Cistercian College Roscrea was closing its doors as a secondary school.
But a significant campaign has gathered considerable...
Coss on target again as Athlone Town continue winning ways
Athlone Town continued their unbeaten start to the SSE Airtricity League First Division campaign thanks to a 2-1 win away to Wexford Youths.
And Mountmellick...
Massive drugs seizure and growhouse in Carlow
Gardaí have arrested three men and seized a quantity of drugs in an operation in Carlow on Friday evening.
At 8pm Gardaí searched a house...
Wired with Whelan: There is no such thing as free travel …
Are ye right there, Michael? Are ye right?
Do you think that you can get the fire to light? (Percy French – 1902)
There is...
St Joseph’s goalkeeper, county footballer and Fianna Fail TD among the winners in first...
The first Laois GAA draw was held on Friday night in the County Board offices with the top prize of €10,000 going to the...
Laois hurling team named for trip to Galway
The Laois senior hurling team to play Galway on Sunday has been named.
Injuries to Podge Lawlor, Matthew Whelan and Stephen Maher sees starts...
My Club and I: Sarah Buggy (St Abbans AC)
Sarah Buggy is the subject of this week's 'My Club and I' interview.
The St Abbans athlete won the senior women’s triple jump at the Irish...
National Kettlebell Finals are in Laois this Saturday
The Association of Kettlebell Sport Ireland will host its National Championships this Saturday in Laois.
The event takes place in the Community Centre in Cullohill...
How well do you remember? Take our weekly quiz
It's been another hectic week here in the O'Moore County but now that we've reached Friday and the weekend is almost upon us, it's...
WATCH: Brilliant video of Rosenallis GAA Muck Savage challenge
Rosenallis GAA are holding a Lip Sync fundraiser in April for the further development of their club grounds.
Part of the Lip Sync build up...
Kelly Cup final off as bad weather plays havoc with local fixtures
Tonight's Kelly Cup final between Emo and St Joseph's is OFF due to a waterlogged pitch.
The game, which was due to take place in...
Laois name unchanged team for crucial clash away to Sligo
Laois senior football manager Peter Creedon has named an unchanged team for his sides' crucial Division 3 clash away to Sligo on Sunday.
Laois find...
VIDEO: Laois farmer stars on First Dates Ireland
A Laois farmer was the star of the show on First Dates Ireland on RTE on Thursday night.
Thirty-year-old Jamie Cuddy from Camross described himself...
BARE In The Woods announces free gig for all supporters
The organisers of the BARE In The Woods music festival are inviting all their supporters to a special event in Portarlington tomorrow night.
The Hometown...
Cancer the biggest killer as Irish Life pay out over €1.3m in insurance claims...
Irish Life paid out more than €1.3m in life insurance and specified illness claims in Laois in 2016.
A new national report providing a unique...
REVEALED: The top 25 Laois Twitter accounts you simply have to follow
A new website wouldn’t be complete without a ‘Top 25’ list.
Well here it is. We’ve picked out the 25 Laois people you simply have...
Laois hurlers taking their skills Down Under
Meet the group of Laois hurlers who are taking Australia by storm.
The Rathdowney-Errill quartet of Damien Bowe, Willie Delaney, Eddie Brennan and Mick Brennan...
Laois clubs set to battle it out for gold in Athlone this weekend
A large contingent from the nine athletic clubs in Laois will converge on the International Indoor Athletic Track at Athlone Institute of Technology for...
Portlaoise RFC minis meet their heroes in Cardiff
The Portlaoise RFC minis have recently returned from a fantastic trip to Wales where they got to spend time with the Leinster Rugby heroes.
The...
Home heating oil stolen from house in Mountrath
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after home heating oil was stolen from a private residence in Mountrath.
The theft, which took place in Rushall area...
