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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...

Soccer: Comiskey hat-trick helps Mountmellick thrash Willow Park to finish third in CCFL’s Senior...

Mountmellick Utd 5 Willow Park 2 CCFL Senior Division Mountmellick United welcomed Athlone side Willow Park to Conor Davis Park this afternoon for the final game...

The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days

1 - Portlaoise GAA club set to take major step in redevelopment project A stand, a gym, a clubhouse, 12 dressing rooms and indoor and...
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New car sales in Laois up 15% in April as Electric Vehicles continue to...

There were 108 new cars sold in Laois during April, up almost 15% from the 94 sold in the same month of 2024 according...

Fr Paddy: Ten tips for keeping balance and good mental health

As I write this article, the cardinal electors, are currently in conclave. Their task, to select the 267th successor of Peter. I pray that the...

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers bid for third consecutive...

Joe McDonagh Cup Round 3 – Laois v Kerry In O’Moore Park at 4pm Laois continue their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign when they welcome Kerry to...
Laois v Waterford Tailteann Cup

Six Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers begin Tailteann Cup with victory

The Laois senior footballers got off to a winning start as they defeated Waterford yesterday. Below, we will take a look at some of the...

Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 11, 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...
Laois Minor Footballers 2025

All-Ireland MFC: Dominant first half sees Laois defeat Wexford and reach Tier 3 quarter...

Laois 2-14 Wexford 1-10  All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Tier 3 Round 1  Laois are through to the quarter final of the All-Ireland Tier 3 Minor football...

Tailteann Cup: Laois up and running after leisurely win over Waterford

Laois 0-28 Waterford 1-16 Joe McDonagh Cup Round 1 The Laois footballers got their Tailteann Cup campaign off to a winning start as they had nine...

Leinster MHC: Battling Laois performance not enough as Wexford pull through

Wexford 0-22 Laois 1-15 Leinster MHC Quarter-final A tough one to take. The Laois minor hurlers have looked to be an above-average group all season but their...

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the championship action from a busy day in O’Moore Park

It's another busy day of championship action in O'Moore Park as two Laois teams face into big clashes. First up, at the rather unusual and...

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Ballyfin Demense

Luxury Laois hotel recognised at Travel and Leisure T+L 500 list for 2025

Ballyfin Demesne has been recognised in the esteemed Travel + Leisure’s 2025 T+L 500 list. Travel + Leisure is a top travel media brand who...

Laois GAA submit planning application to construct new 200-seat spectator stand in Centre of...

Laois GAA have submitted a planning application to Laois County Council to construct a new spectator stand at their facility in the Centre of...

Your guide to the game as the Laois senior footballers get Tailteann Cup campaign...

Tailteann Cup Group 2 Round 1 – Laois v Waterford  In O’Moore Park at 3pm Laois begin their 2025 Tailteann Cup campaign in O'Moore Park at...
Brian Stanley

Laois TD to focus on neutrality, bolstering defence and cyber attacks following appointment to...

A Laois TD has been appointed to the new Oireachtas National Security and Defence Committee, which is to be chaired by Sinn Féin TD...

Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 10, 2025

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Kathleen O Connor (née Norton) Grenville, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, Laois Beloved wife of James and much loved...

Four Laois schools collaborate in ‘Creative Clusters’ to design and implement two-year STEM project

Four Laois schools have taken part in 'Creative Clusters' - an initiative of the Department of Education and Youth and the Education Support Centres...

Deep sadness in Camross following passing of decorated coach and referee Frank McGlynn

There is deep sadness in Camross and the wider community following the passing of a much respected local figure. Frank McGlynn, originally from Aghyaran, Tyrone,...
Cistercian Roscrea

Historic co-ed proposal for local boarding school after 120 years of all-boys education

Local boarding school Cistercian College Roscrea - which has been educating only boys since 1905 - is to consider becoming co-educational from September 2026. The...

Big names set to come on board as Laois Masters football team begin new...

No matter what age you are, it's always great to play a game of football with friends. And pulling on a county jersey remains a...

Laois team named for Tailteann Cup opener against Waterford

The Laois senior football team to take on Waterford in the opening round of the Tailteann Cup on Saturday in O'Moore Park shows three...