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60 social homes reactivated, €1.8m Housing Adaption Grants Approved for Laois plus free book-bags for...

60 social homes reactivated in Laois  Investment of €660,000 helped bring 60 homes back into use in Laois during 2024 as part of the Government's...

In Pictures: New walkway opened as Laois school host Active Week 2025

A Laois school unveiled a new walkway recently as part of their Active Week 2025 celebrations. Holy Family senior school in Portlaoise celebrated Active Week...
Tommy Fitzgerald Laois

Laois manager Fitzgerald pleased as Duggan equals record set back in 1939

Despite seeing his side maintain their 100% start to the Joe McDonagh Cup with a victory over Kerry on Sunday, Laois boss Tommy Fitzgerald...

All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as six county teams set for championship...

As we head towards the middle of May, the action continues with games both inside and out of Laois. We have six county teams in...

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Anne Mc Auliffe (née Rogers) Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois/Abbeyleix, Laois Formerly Churchview, New Row, Abbeyleix, Laois. Peacefully at...

Invitation to tender for provision of Bar and Catering services in Mountrath Golf Club

Invitation to apply for provision of Bar and Catering services in Mountrath Golf Club. Fully equipped bar and kitchen and excellent dining facilities available. To apply Contact...

The late Adam Kirwan remembered as Mountrath Community School host annual tournament

Mountrath Community School was a hive of activity on Friday last as the TY GAA Future Leaders students hosted their now annual ‘Future Leaders,...

Laois Football Podcast: Seniors defeat Waterford, minors oust Wexford and Feile finals

It was a very busy weekend for football and the Laois Football Podcast is here to look back on it all. On Saturday, the Laois...
Hurling General

Laois Hurling Podcast: Another big win for Laois seniors, minors defeated and U-20s gear...

After a busy weekend, the latest episode of our Laois Hurling Podcast is here to look back on it all. Up first, Alan Hartnett and...
Regional Sports Facility New

Case made and feasibility study called for to build €25 million Regional Sports Complex...

The Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA) has called for a comprehensive feasibility study to explore the potential for locating a regional sports complex in...
Holy Family Europe Day 2025 (5)

In Pictures: MEP Nina Carberry joins Europe Day celebrations at Holy Family Senior School

It was a day of celebration in the Holy Family Senior School on Friday as they gathered to celebrate their third annual Europe Day. Every...

Portlaoise College launches community-funded ‘McAleese Ozanam Access Scholarship’

Portlaoise College has announced the launch of a new community-funded initiative aimed at supporting access to third-level education. The McAleese Ozanam Access Scholarship will provide...

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Laois senior hurlers Kerry

Six Talking Points as Laois thrash Kerry to take step close to Joe McDonagh...

The Laois senior hurlers maintained their 100% record in the Joe McDonagh Cup as they thrashed Kerry on Sunday. Below, we take a more in...

Justin McNulty: ‘It was a hiding to nothing game for us but the lads...

Laois manager Justin McNulty was pleased that his side got the victory on Saturday in Round 1 of the Tailteann Cup against Waterford. While elements...

Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 12, 2025

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Liam Brennan Coolnariska, Killeshin, Laois, R93F772/Killeshin, Carlow After celebrating his 90th birthday, Liam passed away peacefully at...

Segway Navimow Open Day in Millers Home and Garden on Friday May 16

Imagine a perfectly manicured lawn without the hassle of manual mowing or the need for complicated boundary wires. Say goodbye to complicated setups and hello...

Football Feile: Brilliant Burke leads Mountmellick Parish Gaels to ‘A’ glory

Mountmellick Parish Gaels 2-9 Portlaoise 1-4 Laois Football Feile Final  Mountmellick Parish Gaels have been crowned Laois Féile A football champions following victory over Portlaoise this...

Football Feile: Dramatic conclusion as Killeshin defeat Barrow Gaels for B glory

Killeshin 2-8 Barrow Gaels 3-4 Laois Football Feile 'B' Final  Killeshin have been crowned the Laois Feile B champions following a one point win over Barrow...

ACHL Division 1: Camross and Rathdowney-Errill draw while there are wins for Abbeyleix and...

Camross 2-12 Rathdowney-Errill 1-15 Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Round 4 Arguably the biggest game of the weekend was kept to last as the two...

ACHL Division 1: Castletown pick up first points with victory over Clough-Ballacolla

Clough-Ballacolla 2-14 Castletown 1-22 Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 Round 4 Castletown picked up their first victory of the ACHL Division 1 campaign over a...

Joe McDonagh Cup: Five star Duggan leads Laois to victory over Kerry

Laois 5-28 Kerry 1-21 Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3  Laois's winning start to the Joe McDonagh Cup continued this afternoon with another big winning margin over...

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois senior hurlers face Kerry in...

Laois continue their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign when they welcome Kerry to O'Moore Park at 4pm. Manager Tommy Fitzgerald will be hoping his side can...