In a second season under serial winner Martin Murphy, can Ballyroan-Abbey claim glory?
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Ballyroan-Abbey have been operating at the top end...
Annual Lalor Rally returns to Laois this weekend to celebrate historic O’Leathlobhair Clann
The Annual Lalor Rally returns to Abbeyleix this weekend to celebrate the O’Leathlobhair Clann and their storied history.
All those of the name Lalor, O’Lalor,...
With many of their top players injury free – can Emo mount a charge?
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Emo are either competing right at the top...
Local TD tells Dáil that dental services in Laois are ‘going backwards’
A local has highlighted dental services in Laois during a special Dáil session focusing on what he called "the public dental services crisis."
Independent Republican...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Willie (Liam) White
Durrow, Laois
The death has occurred of Willie (Liam) White, Westminster London, formerly of...
JOB VACANCY: Hyland Transport are currently seeking to hire Artic drivers & Rigid drivers
Hyland Transport are recruiting for a number of roles.
We are searching for the following:
Experienced Artic driver needed for Irish runs
Full-time, evening/night shift
Transporting...
Laois IFC: Ryle stars as Kilcavan win opener despite Timahoe comeback
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Kilcavan 2-13 Timahoe 2-12
Laois IFC Round 1
Kilcavan opened...
Laois IFC: Four-goal Finn leads the way as Mountmellick tear Ballylinan asunder
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Mountmellick 6-17 Ballylinan 3-13
Laois IFC Round 1
Mountmellick look...
Laois SFC: Portarlington prove too strong a claim opening round victory over The Heath
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Portarlington 2-16 The Heath 0-12
Laois SFC Round 1
Portarlington's...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois SFC and IFC get underway
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The big evening has arrived as the top...
Seven clubs represented in our first SHC Team of the Week for 2025
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Round 2 of the Laois senior hurling championship...
Laois Football Podcast: Previewing this year’s senior football championship
And just like that - the Laois Shopping Centre Senior football championship is upon us!
Round 1 throws in on Wednesday with the eight games...
Martina Mulhall: Crafting career success – Ballykilcavan’s David Walsh-Kemmis on beer, bravery and big...
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...
Senior ‘B’ champions in 2024, can The Heath push on further in 2025?
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The Heath were crowned just the second ever...
Can Portarlington add another crown to their golden era?
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There's absolutely no doubting who the team of...
Laois Football Podcast: Previewing this year’s intermediate championship
The Laois intermediate football championship begins this week with its usual share of questions.
Will the relegated team (this time it's Ballylinan), bounce straight back...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove)
Killeshin, Carlow/Tullow, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove) of “Lisdale”, Leaugh, Carlow, Co Laois...
REVEALED: Shop that sold winning €1 million lotto ticket in Laois confirmed
Dunnes Stores Kyle Shopping Centre, Portlaoise has been revealed as the store to have sold the winning Daily Million top prize ticket worth €1,000,000.
This...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Reviewing Round 1 of a dramatic Premier IHC and IHC
The latest episode of the Laois hurling Podcast looks back on a busy Round 1 of action from the Laois Premier IHC and IHC.
Eight...
In Pictures: Laois musicians take part in ‘Isle of Song’ Live Showcase in Portlaoise
A young group of musicians from Laois, Offaly and Northern Ireland performed at an unbelievably entertaining concert this weekend in Kavanagh’s, Portlaoise.
The ‘Isle of...
Cosy Choir’s ten-year celebration concert raises €2,500 for Laois Hospice and Irish Guide Dogs
A Laois musical ensemble has presented cheques to two wonderful charities having raised €2,500 from a recent concert.
The Cosy Choir, based in Mountrath, held the...
From Camross to Croke Park – the Laois woman’s role in Tipperary’s All-Ireland triumph
Sara Cuddy, a proud Camross native, played a key role in Tipperary's All Ireland success on Sunday through her exceptional work behind the scenes as...
News in Brief: Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo; 88 derelict buildings refurbished...
Laois Businesses invited to Government Supply Expo
Local businesses, suppliers, and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend "one of the most important procurement events of...
Athletics: Success for Duffy and Lalor St Abban’s Fit4Life Summer League Finale
The St Abban’s AC Fit4Life Summer League came to a conclusion, with the final stage taking place at the club grounds in Monavea, with...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove)
Killeshin, Carlow/Tullow, Carlow/Killeshin, Laois
Sharon Brennan (née Cosgrove) of “Lisdale”, Leaugh, Carlow, Co Laois...
Laois SHC: Clough-Ballacolla defeat Borris-Kilcotton by five to continue winning run
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Clough-Ballacolla 0-21 Borris-Kilcotton 0-16
Laois SHC Round 2
Clough-Ballacolla's maintained...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Clough-Ballacolla and Borris-Kilcotton meet in rescheduled Laois...
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There's Monday night hurling in O'Moore Park this...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Rosenallis shock, Portlaoise impress and Camross disappoint again
This new Laois senior hurling championship is nothing if not unpredictable.
Round 2 of the new format championship took place over the weekend with a...
LoveLaois Podcast: Cathaoirleach Barry Walsh on his new role, route into politics and his...
At the recent AGM of Laois County Council as the tributes flowed to the outgoing Cathaoirleach, Cllr Padraig Fleming, the words that jumped out...
Karate: Portlaoise Dojo Strikes Gold at Welsh Open with victories for Wilk, Phelan and...
Three Laois fighters are basking in the glow of their newly-won trophies, having represented Ireland at the recent Welsh Open Karate Championships.
Justyna Wilk, Jane...
