Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Arthur John (Charlie) Hovenden
Glenageary, Dublin/Durrow, Laois
HOVENDEN Arthur John (Charlie) (Glenageary, Co. Dublin and formerly of...
Borris-Mountmellick Municipal meetings to go on the road and new chain for 2026
The chamber in Laois County Council has been the home for all recent public meetings for the past number of years.
Whether it's a full...
Martina Mulhall: Don’t dismiss the idea of studying in the UK
Irish students continue to look to Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales for university opportunities, and for good reason.
More than 5,000 students from the...
‘Every town and village should have a bottle bank … we’re trying to encourage...
In the past couple of years, bottle banks in Mountrath, the Pike-of-Rushall and Camross have all been removed.
It means that between Roscrea and Portlaoise,...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Camross’ Dwane Palmer and Clough-Ballacolla’s Lee Cleere ahead of SHC final
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After football dominated discussion last week, attention now switches back to hurling.
The...
Laois SFC: ‘Game for the ages’ will live long in the memory – now...
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In the immediate aftermath of Sunday's thrilling Laois...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Hurling takes centre stage this week plus more juvenile finals
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We are into the middle of October now...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
David Nolan
Carlow Town, Carlow/Mountrath, Laois
David W. Nolan, Strawhall Villas, Athy Road, Carlow and formerly of...
Fashion Show and Meet the Maker in Fifty Seven Boutique in Durrow this week
Fifty Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium are this week hosting an inhouse Fashion Show and meet the maker event in their Durrow store to...
Father and son management duo Kevin and Ryan O’Grady on how ‘special’ it felt...
Portlaoise are Laois LGFA Senior county champions for the fourth time in six years after they had eight points to spare over St Conleth’s...
Laois GAA confirm new date for Senior football championship final replay
Laois GAA have confirmed that the date for the replay of the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship final has changed.
Yesterday, it was announced...
Laois Ladies SFC: Jubilant Portlaoise captain Kehoe on how ‘this one means a lot’
Portlaoise Ladies captain Aisling Kehoe got to lift the Lulu Carroll Cup on Saturday evening as her side overcame St Conleth’s in Stradbally GAA.
The...
In Pictures: Joyous scenes as Crettyard-Spink defeat Portlaoise for Laois MFC glory
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There were scenes of jubilation as Crettyard-Spink defeated...
In Pictures: All the best images from a dramatic county final between Portarlington and...
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Portarlington and Courtwood played out a dramatic Laois...
Mark Bates: ‘We played 20 minutes of that game down a man … we...
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While Portarlington manager Pat Roe cut a frustrated...
Laois Football Podcast: Reviewing a dramatic weekend plus David Murphy, George Doyle and PJ...
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It was a dramatic weekend of football action and our latest Laois...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, October 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Tony Gardiner
Shanboe, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
George Holland
Derrycanton, Mountrath, Laois
George Holland Derrycanton, Mountrath died October 12th...
Replay details, Man of the Match, cards and missed chances – Talking Points from...
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Man of the Match - Robbie Pigott (Portarlington
There...
Portarlington manager Roe left ‘disappointed’ as side denied late free in draw with Courtwood
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Portarlington senior football manager cut an angry and...
Laois SFC: Portarlington and Courtwood must meet again after thrilling county final ends in...
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Portarlington 1-15 Courtwood 2-12
Laois SFC Final
Courtwood and Portarlington...
Laois MFC: Classy Cian the difference as Crettyard-Spink deny Portlaoise and claim glory
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Crettyard-Spink 1-12 Portlaoise 1-11
Laois MFC 'A' Final
Crettyard-Spink have...
Laois SHC ‘B’: The Harps leave it late to claim Senior ‘B’ honours
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The Harps 1-18 Abbeyleix 1-17
Laois SHC 'B' Final
It...
LIVE BLOG: Football county final day plus Senior B hurling decider
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It is the biggest football weekend of the...
Laois SFC: Portarlington stand in the way of Courtwood taking their biggest step of...
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Laois SFC Final - Courtwood v Portarlington
In O'Moore...
Laois MFC: Portlaoise looking to go back to back as Crettyard-Spink stand in their...
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Portlaoise v Crettyard-Spink
Laois MFC Final at 1.45pm in...
Fr Paddy: Time to pray for Palestine
It is utterly distressing to watch news reports of the war in Gaza and the West Bank.
Like so many others, the feelings of outrage...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, October 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Kelly (née Bergin)
5 St. Fintan’s Terrace, Durrow, Laois/Portlaoise, Laois
Mary Kelly (née Bergin) , 5...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Lawlor the hero as Emo defeat Stradbally following historic penalty shoot...
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Emo 1-16 Stradbally 1-16 (AET)
Emo win 5-4 on...
Laois Ladies SFC: Portlaoise come good to regain title and deny St Conleth’s back-to-back...
Portlaoise 3-13 St Conleth's 1-11
Laois Ladies SFC Final
In a repeat of the last four Senior Ladies County Finals, Portlaoise and St Conleth’s met in...
Laois MHC: Second half surge sees The Harps into fourth successive final
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The Harps 3-17 Abbeyleix 0-16
Laois MHC Semi Final
Abbeyleix...
