Sadness at death of Julie Quinn, long-time highly-respected administrator in Leinster GAA
The death has occurred of Julie Quinn from Portlaoise, a long-time, highly-respected administrator in Leinster GAA, a role she filled for almost 40 years.
Starting...
The captain, two more star players and one of the coaches – Ballinakill bursting...
Camogie and Ladies Football coverage is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Portlaoise
There's nothing that makes a local community prouder than...
Martina Mulhall: Sound career moves – How Ann-Marie Kelly became a force in Irish...
In this careers series, Martina Mulhall, Gold Star Careers, speaks with high-profile figures across a range of industries to explore the stories behind their...
Laois duo claim double American hurling championship glory with Tipperary San Francisco
Two Laois players were celebrating on the double recently as they claimed hurling championship glory in America.
Rosenallis' Donnchadh Hartnett and James Duggan of The...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Previewing Round 2 of the Laois Premier and IHC plus county...
After a busy week of football, attention now turns back to hurling where we have Round 2 action in the Premier and Intermediate championships.
The...
Rugby: Laois youngsters represent Ireland in International Touch Rugby tournament
Three young players from County Laois will take the field to represent Ireland this weekend in the 2025 Atlantic Youth Touch Cup.
This competition will...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Julia Quinn
Limetree Ave. Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois
Julia Quinn. Limetree Ave. Portlaoise and formerly Ballyfin Co. Laois....
Laois Football Podcast: Stephen Duff, Andrea Moran and Ciara Burke ahead of All Ireland...
The Laois ladies football team go in search of All Ireland glory in Croke Park this weekend when they take on Tyrone in the...
Laois SFC: 10 clubs represented our of first team of the week for 2025
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC got underway last...
Laois IFC: Mountmellick lead the way on first Team of the Week of the...
Mountmellick were the most impressive team in the opening round of the Laois IFC, recording a massive 13-point win over Ballylinan, the side relegated...
In Pictures: Making robot fun in the sun at Laois Libraries
During the recent hot spell in July, it was a nice time to visit a local branch of Laois Libraries for some cool robot...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise holds first National Asthma Camp in Ireland
The Paediatric Respiratory and Allergy team at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise recently held the first ever National Asthma Camp in Ireland for children aged...
In Pictures: Another fantastic year of events at 2025 Ossory Agricultural Show
Excitement reached a fever pitch over the weekend as revellers from around Laois and further afield celebrated the annal Ossory Agricultural Show on Sunday.
With...
Laois GAA Fixtures: This week’s schedule of game as club hurling returns to centre...
TUESDAY, JULY 29
First named has home advantage. Adult games at 7.15pm and underage games at 6.30pm unless stated otherwise
Laois JHC 'B' Group A Round...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emlyn O'Reilly
Liogard, Portlaoise, Laois, R32KX2T
Emlyn O'Reilly - Liogard Portlaoise - 26th July 2025.
Passed away peacefully...
Sadness in Portlaoise following passing of Emyln O’Reilly at just 50 years of age
There is a tremendous sense of shock and sadness in Portlaoise and the wider community following the passing of well-known figure Emyln O'Reilly.
Mr O'Reilly,...
Laois SFC and IFC fixtures confirmed for Round 2 games
Fixture details have been confirmed for Round 2 of this year's Laois senior and intermediate football championships.
The draw for both competitions were made in...
Martina Mulhall: Alternative career pathways for Leaving Cert students Part 2 – Apprenticeships
Every year more and more Leaving Cert students look beyond the traditional CAO route to pursue their career ambitions.
Factors such as the points-race, cost...
Celebrity stylists Doran and Maher to host Laois Family, Fun and Fashion Day for...
Celebrity stylists Marrietta Doran and Mandy Maher are coming to Laois to host a Breakthrough Cancer Research Family, Fun and Fashion Day.
The event will...
McNulty and Fitzgerald set to return as Laois managers for the 2026 season
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Justin McNulty and Tommy Fitzgerald...
New management teams set to be appointed for Laois minor hurlers and footballers
Coverage of Laois GAA county teams is brought to you in association with Laois Hire, proud sponsors of Laois GAA
Brendan Phelan from The Harps...
All-Ireland Handball Title for Laois as Brennan and Fogarty taste glory
Laois has another All-Ireland Handball title after a fantastic win last weekend in Roscommon.
The Cullohill and Clough-Ballacolla partnership of Ray Fogarty and Kevin Brennan...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 28, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Emlyn O'Reilly
Liogard, Portlaoise, Laois, R32KX2T
Emlyn O'Reilly - Liogard Portlaoise - 26th July 2025.
Passed away peacefully...
Laois TD criticises Health Service spending on management and administration and hits out at...
A Laois TD has had his say on recent HSE news including the spending on management and administration staff, both nationally and specifically in...
Giant American fire engines and Guinness World Record attempt at Stradbally Steam Rally
The Irish Steam Preservation Society will host the 61st National Steam Rally in Stradbally on the August Bank Holiday weekend, with two new attractions...
News in Brief: Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure; ‘Forgotten Farmers’ scheme; and Government...
Over half-a-million euro for water infrastructure in Laois
11 projects in Laois will split over half-a-million euro to "deliver essential water and waste water infrastructure" local...
Laois Football Podcast: Reviewing Round 1 of the Laois SFC and IFC Part 2
Round 1 of the 2025 Laois Shopping Centre Senior and Intermediate football championships is now complete.
We have split our review into two parts and...
Fr Paddy: Harvest time – ‘May we celebrate that the rich diversity that is...
Time and seasons come and go; so far 2025 seems to have moved very quickly, it's hard to believe, this week we begin the...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 27, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Gowing (née Bennett)
Killeen, Daingean, Offaly, R35 VP22/Raheen, Laois
Peacefully in the tender loving care of...
Laois SFC: Portlaoise score five goals to demolish O’Dempsey’s to get off to a...
All our Laois GAA club championship coverage is brought to you in association with Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
Portlaoise 5-17 O'Dempsey's 2-8
Laois SFC Round 1
Portlaoise laid...
