Embrace FARM launches new supports for bereaved children and young adults
Embrace FARM, the agricultural charity supporting farm families across Ireland since 2014, is launching a variety of new support services specifically designed to help...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Murphy (née Maher)
5 Congress Tce, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the...
Laois SFC: Courtwood shock The Town to deservedly take their place in the semi...
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Courtwood 4-11 Portlaoise 0-14
Laois SFC Quarter Final
Courtwood are...
Laois SFC: Foster returns as Portarlington prove far too strong for Arles-Killeen
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Portarlington 2-24 Arles-Killeen 1-7
Laois SFC Quarter Final
Portarlington are...
Laois JFC ‘A’: The Rock hold off O’Dempsey’s and Ballyroan-Abbey beat The Heath to...
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The Rock 1-15 O'Dempsey's 1-10
Laois JFC 'A' Quarter-final
The...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois SFC quarter finals get underway
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC resumes today with...
Clonaslee Show cancelled amid fears of weekend washout
The poor weather forecast for the weekend has claimed its first victim with the news that the Clonaslee Show has been cancelled.
The long-running and...
Fundraiser launched for three-year-old Laois boy following devastating cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched for a three-year-old Laois boy and his family after he was diagnosed with cancer.
The young man in question is...
Laois SFC: Semi-final places up for grabs in Saturday’s O’Moore Park double header
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Laois SFC Quarter-final - Arles-Killeen v Portarlington
In O'Moore...
In Pictures: All smiles as Portlaoise Comhaltas host All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil celebration night
Portlaoise Comhaltas celebrated their recent amazing Fleadh achievements on Friday September 5 at The Heath Golf Club with a night of music, song and...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Phelan (née Hickey)
Shannon Road, Mountrath, Laois/Ballylinan, Laois
Shannon Road, Mountrath, and formerly Ballylinan, Co. Laois.
Mary...
Laois IFC ‘B’: Extra time needed for Mountmellick to overcome Portlaoise
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Mountmellick 1-15 Portlaoise 1-14
Laois IFC 'B' Semi Final
It...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Goode’s goal proves vital as Stradbally finally get the better of...
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Stradbally 2-14 O'Dempsey's 1-13
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final
Stradbally...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Rosenallis record big win to banish relegation fears
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Rosenallis 1-19 Crettyard 0-9
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final
After...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from tonight’s SFC ‘B’ and IFC ‘B’ games
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC 'B' and IFC...
Laois woman presents €1m cheque after run with showbiz pal Colin Farrell
Emma Fogarty has handed over €1million to EB charity Debra – almost a year after her brave Dublin Marathon fundraiser with Hollywood star Colin...
Laois woman set to become radio host of brand new Midlands 103 show
Laois' Doireann O’Connor is the newest voice to join the Midlands 103 line-up, as she takes over the airwaves every Thursday night from 10pm...
Laois man set to complete Dublin Marathon to raise funds following father’s cancer diagnosis
A well known Laois man is set to run the Dublin City Marathon in October to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Portlaoise's Jack...
Previewing all of Friday’s games with two SFC ‘B’ quarter finals and one IFC...
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Crettyard v Rosenallis
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter Final in...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 12, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Annette Reilly (née Loughlin)
Blanchardstown, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
REILLY, Annette(née Loughlin), (Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of 1,...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Holland on the double as The Heath cruise to semi final
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The Heath 3-13 Ballyfin 0-10
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter...
Laois SFC ‘B’: Emo see off Clonaslee St Manman’s to book semi final spot
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Emo 2-12 Clonaslee-St Manman's 0-11
Laois SFC 'B' Quarter...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from the first two Laois SFC ‘B’ quarter...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The action continues this evening with the first...
Sadness in Killeen and wider area at death of Niamh O’Reilly (nee Dobbs), Carlow...
There is deep sadness in the Killeen and Graiguecullen areas in Laois this week, as well as her native Carlow, with the sad passing...
Laois County Council called upon to clean up statue that is in ‘horrible’ condition
Laois County Council have been called upon to clean up a statue of a prominent local figure that is in 'horrible' condition.
Labour Councillor Marie...
Presidential campaign arrives in Portlaoise as Catherine Connolly sets out her stall
It's a beautiful September Tuesday lunch time in Portlaoise as Independent presidential candidate Catherine Connolly hits the streets as part of her nationwide canvass.
She's...
Water re-fill stations requested around Portlaoise following Leisure Centre success
A Laois County Councillor has requested that water re-fill stations be installed across the town of Portlaoise.
Fianna Fail Councillor Catherine Fitzgerald made the call...
Laois Football Podcast: Cathal Ryan and Gavin Deering join us to preview the senior...
With Alan away at a meeting in Laois County Council, Steven has brought in two replacements: Gavin Deering and Cathal Ryan to preview the...
Laois Football Podcast: Previewing the SFC B quarter finals, IFC and junior grades
The latest episode of the Laois Football Podcast is here and the focus is on the lower grades.
We have four SFC 'B' quarter finals...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget Boyle (née Ward)
No.1 Court View, Stradbally, Laois/Ballylinan, Laois/Tuam, Galway
No1 Court View, Stradbally and formerly...
