Irish Cancer Society appeals for volunteer drivers in Laois
The Irish Cancer Society are looking for volunteer drivers in Laois to collect cancer patients from their homes. These drivers will drive patients to...
Match Preview: Laois need everything to align if they’re to cause one of the...
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This is it then. After two weeks of a very enjoyable buildup following...
Profiled: The Laois players bidding for Leinster final glory in Croke Park tomorrow
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The Laois footballers will look to cause one of the biggest shocks in...
Your guide to Laois camogie’s opening championship match against Cork
Laois camogie begin their All-Ireland intermediate championship campaign against Cork this weekend.
Laois were orignally meant to play Wexford in the opening round of the...
End of an era in two Laois schools as well-known principals retire
Two Laois schools are on the look out for new principals this week after a husband and wife duo decided to retire simultaneously.
Liam O'Neill,...
After eight years in exile, Glynn is gearing up for Leinster final
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The last time Brian Glynn pulled on a Laois jersey, it was for...
Former Laois hurler set for championship final in Croke Park this weekend
Our county footballers won't be the only Laois men to play a final in the hallowed grounds of Croke Park this coming weekend.
One Rathdowney...
10 potential candidates for the Laois hurling manager’s job
Expect this story to run and run. Eamonn Kelly has stepped down as Laois hurling manager and the search to replace him will get...
Laois clubs, projects and individuals called to enter Lotto competition for €35,000
Clubs, projects and individuals in Laois who have benefitted from National Lottery Good Cause funding have been invited to enter an exciting new national...
Your guide to Laois’ Leinster Senior Football Championship semi-final clash with Carlow
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It is a huge day for John Sugrue and his men, as Laois stand just one game...
The Big Five: One of the biggest weekends for Laois GAA in a long...
FRIDAY JUNE 8
Barrowhouse V Park Ratheniska in Barrowhouse at 7.30pm
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 2 Round 9
The ACFL Division 2 is wide open with...
Croke Park Diary: Graiguecullen are Up for the Match, Friday Night memories and TV...
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Ahead of Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final between Laois and Carlow we're bringing you all the news in...
Parish priest objects to religious order home extension
A local parish priest has objected to a proposed development by a religious order in Castletown due to his “serious concerns” over sewerage capacity...
Leaving Cert Diary: Clonaslee girls on nerves, prayers and four exams in three days
What's better than one Leaving Cert diarist from Clonaslee? That's right, TWO!
Delighted to introduce Cecelia Flynn and Sarahjane Purcell, two Leaving Cert students from...
Timmons reveals retirement never crossed his mind despite litany of injuries
Graiguecullen's Mark Timmons has played for Laois every year since he was 14.
The defender was full back on the Laois minor team that won...
Fr Paddy: Bishop Curry’s royal wedding sermon emphasised the power of love
The Most Rev. Michael Curry, born in Chicago, was selected by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to present the sermon at their Saturday wedding...
Gardaí clamping down on speeding all over Laois for National Slow Down Day
While the sunny weather might tempt some people to speed up in a rush home this weekend but people are being warned to slow...
Lucky Laois winner lands €50k in Prize Bonds draw
So many people have Prize Bonds - and so many people hope of that big pay day.
Well one lucky winner from Laois has this...
Here’s your guide to the Laois minor hurlers opening Leinster championship match against Wexford
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The third of the Laois county teams to be involved in championship year are the minor...
Remember the Game: Portlaoise CBS denied 2004 All-Ireland glory
Portlaoise CBS 1-8 St Louis Kilkeel (Down) 1-11
2004 All-Ireland College's Senior 'B' Football Championship Final
Around this time 14 years ago, a star-studded Portlaoise CBS...
Portarlington man helps Shannon back to the top tier of the Irish club rugby
Portarlington native, Keith Kavanagh and his club side, Shannon RFC, claimed the AIL Division 1B title last weekend and in doing so they clinched...
7 Talking Points as Laois claim league glory in Croker
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The Laois footballers got their hands on silverware in Croke Park this afternoon and in the aftermath...
Gardai launch Easter drug and drink driving campaign
A total of 59 people have been killed or seriously injured in Easter Bank Holiday crashes since 2012, according to figures released by the...
Our Top Tweets and Facebook Comments of the Week
Top Tweets
Best of luck to @FergalsSt senior hurlers in action tomorrow against Scarrif C.C. in the Senior Hurling All Ireland Final in Toomevara @...
Laois connection to historic Munster schools rugby success
The Munster Schools Senior Cup rugby final was one of the few sporting fixtures to go ahead last Sunday as the latest snow storm...
Planning permission sought for vacant hotel redevelopment
The extensive redevelopment of a vacant hotel in Athy is in the planning.
The property, situated just off Stanhope Street, was originally a Mercy Convent...
Our pick of the Top Stories of the Week
NEWS
Portlaoise estate set on fire
Families had to be evacuated after a house in a Portlaoise estate was set on fire
Not enough home help
Almost...
Our Top Tweets and Facebook Comments of the Week
Every Saturday we pick out some of the best social media comments from the last seven days from Twitter and Facebook.
Our Top Tweets this...
Moment in Time: A selection of brilliant photos from the Abbeyleix St Patrick’s Day...
The forecast for St Patrick's Day is for the coldest in years but as we've seen over the years, there is an incredible appetite...
Laois in London: The Park-Ratheniska man making waves across the water
The Laois footballers will face London this Sunday in Division 4 of the National Football League.
This is something of a novel event and the...
