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...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 21, 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...
Portlaoise Garda captains Tipperary to stunning All Ireland hurling success
Tipperary have been crowned All Ireland senior hurling champions following a stunning final success over Cork in Croke Park this afternoon.
Coming in as 3/1...
Ladies Football League Division 1: New champions crowned as Sarsfields prove too strong for...
Sarsfields 2-11 Portlaoise 1-6
Ladies Football League Division 1 Final
The Laois Ladies Football League Division 1 crown belongs to Sarsfields after a dominant win over...
Ladies Football League Division 2: Brennan the difference as Portlaoise overcome St Conleth’s
Portlaoise 3-12 St Conleth's 0-13
Ladies Football League Division 2 Final
Portlaoise have won the Laois Ladies Football League Division 2 title after a hugely impressive win...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Gardaí make drugs seizure worth €2.2 million after stopping car in Laois
Gardaí have seized drugs worth an estimated €2.2 million and arrested...
Laois man to represent Ireland at World Powerlifting Championships in South Africa
A Laois man has been selected to represent Ireland on the international stage where he will compete at the upcoming WPC World Powerlifting Championships...
After two final losses in a row – and three in four years –...
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From a position of total dominance, the Portlaoise...
Fr Paddy: Our health is our wealth – the story of Saint Camillus
Our health is our wealth. Health of body and peace of mind are indeed rich blessings that many long for.
Western culture, continues to value...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Cassidy
26 Meadow Brook, Rosenallis, Laois
James died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont...
Laois IHC: First half domination proves key as Clonad over come Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe in championship...
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Clonad 3-22 Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 0-17
Laois IHC Round 1
Clonad got...
Laois Premier IHC: Heffernan, Carroll and Dunphy to the fore as Ballyfin see off...
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Ballyfin 1-18 Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-14
Laois Premier IHC -...
Laois IHC: Gee and Costigan to the fore as brilliant Ballypickas hammer Mountrath
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Ballypickas 5-19 Mountrath 3-8
Laois IHC Round 1
Ballypickas are...
Laois SHC: Match abandoned due to serious injury to Clough-Ballacolla player
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The final game of this evening's triple header...
Laois SHC: Incredible scenes as Rosenallis pull off major shock in defeating Camross
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Camross 1-17 Rosenallis 2-19
Laois SHC Round 2
For the...
Laois SHC: All square as Abbeyleix rally late on to secure a draw against...
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Abbeyleix 0-17 Castletown 1-14
Laois SHC Round 2
Seven points...
All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship: Laois demolish Wicklow to reach second consecutive All-Ireland final
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Laois 4-15 Wicklow 0-3
All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Semi-Final
Laois...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from SIX Laois club hurling championship matches
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After a relatively quiet Friday, the club hurling...
Laois has a new millionaire! National Lottery confirms top prize won for fifth time...
The National Lottery has delivered yet another millionaire in 2025 - and the winner is from Laois.
The news was confirmed this morning with the...
Towards a Future Floating – An exhibition of work in conjuction with Laois Arthouse...
Towards a Future Floating - An exhibition of work by artists Bernadette Kiely and Amelia Caulfield has been announced in a joint effort alongside...
Your guide to the game as Laois go in search of back-to-back All-Ireland Camogie...
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All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship Semi-Final – Laois v...
Preview: Super Saturday with six club hurling championship games down for decision
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After a relatively quiet Friday, the club hurling...
In Pictures: Success for Kelly at The Heath Golf Club’s Anne O’Sullivan Captain’s Prize
The Heath Golf Club held their Anne O'Sullivan Captain's Prize over the past two weekends, with Niamh Kelly winning the 36-hole main event on...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Marcella Campbell
O’Moores Forest, Mountmellick, Laois/Caragh, Kildare
The death has occurred of Marcella Campbell (née Early), O'Moores...
Laois Premier IHC: Rathdowney-Errill run riot after half time to cruise past Clough-Ballacolla
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Rathdowney-Errill 1-22 Clough-Ballacolla 0-13
Laois Premier IHC - Group...
Laois SHC: Portlaoise continue impressive progress with deserved win over The Harps
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Portlaoise 2-19 The Harps 1-19
Laois SHC Round 2
Portlaoise...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Round 2 of the Laois SHC and...
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After a hectic Wednesday and Thursday, the club...
Laois TD tells Dáil Éireann that ‘women with endometriosis have been ignored for far...
A Laois TD has told Dáil Éireann that "women with endometriosis have been ignored for far too long."
Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley made the...
Portlaoise CBS announce five scholarship winners for incoming first years
Portlaoise CBS have announced that five of the first years for the 2025/2026 academic year have received scholarship awards.
‘From Each Their Best’ awards two...
Laois Hurling Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballypickas
After a brilliant 2024, Ballypickas are back at the Intermediate hurling table once again.
The Belgies defeated Borris-Kilcotton in the Junior A final last year...
