Top Laois GAA administrator stepping down from his role after 13 years
One of Laois GAA’s longest-serving administrators and a key man on the top table is stepping down from his position after 13 years.
Treasurer Martin...
Portarlington aiming to break the cycle when they face Kilmacud Crokes in Croke Park...
The Portarlington senior footballers are just a day away from a return to Croke Park for a Leinster semi final.
11 months ago, they faced...
In Pictures: Two Laois officials recognised at National GAA Referee’s Awards in Croke Park
Two Laois GAA officials were recognised at the National Referee's Awards in Croke Park recently.
The Heath's Seamus Mulhare and Stradbally's Maurice Deegan were up...
The story of the Laois man playing a key role in the London Irish...
A Laois man is playing a key role in the planning of the new multi-million pound London Irish Centre which is scheduled to open...
Abbeyleix and Mountmellick hurlers all set to hit the road for Leinster Quarter-Finals
Leinster Club IHC Quarter-Final – Bray Emmets (Wicklow) v Abbeyleix
In Echelon Park, Aughrim at 1:30pm
Nearly six weeks on since Abbeyleix's convincing Premier Intermeidate county...
In Pictures: Wonderful selection of images as Laois School of Music celebrates its 21st...
Laois School of Music celebrated its 21st year last weekend with two concerts in St Peters Church of Ireland, Portlaoise.
On SaturdayLaois School of Music...
In Pictures: Delegates from all over the country attend national PPN conference in Laois
Laois welcomed nominated delegates from 31 Public Participation Networks (PPNs) representing 18,000 PPN member groups from across Ireland for the National PPN Conference 2022....
Talking Sport Podcast: Interview with new Laois hurling manager Willie Maher
Tipperary native Willie Maher was appointed as Laois hurling manager back in September and he joins us in our latest Talking Sport Podcast.
He chats...
New club job for former Laois football manager John Sugrue
John Sugrue has been appointed as the new manager of the Park-Ratheniska footballers, replacing Kieran Kelly who recently stepped down after three years in...
In Pictures: Well wishes and tributes as long-serving CEO of Portarlington Credit Union retires
Michael McEvoy had his last day in the office as CEO of Portarlington Credit Union on September 17.
While planned well in advance, the day...
In Pictures: All smiles and great excitement as Arles NS pupils prepare for county...
County final fever has descended upon Arles National School this week as the children prepare to shout on their heroes.
Friday night will see Arles-Kilcruise...
Bredin and Peavoy goals crucial as Camross claim U-13 ‘A’ hurling title
Camross 3-11 Borris-Kilcotton 2-5
U-13 Hurling Championship Final
Camross clinched the 2022 U-13 'A' hurling title after a magnificent battle in O'Moore Park this morning.
The sun...
In Pictures: Laois PPN member groups enjoy ‘Ramble at the Rock’
On a beautiful Sunday morning, Laois PPN held a 'Ramble at the Rock' event in partnership with Laois Heritage Office as part of Heritage...
The week that was: Our most viewed stories of the past seven days
1 - From Laois to South Africa on their motorbikes – how two Portlaoise lads are undertaking the trip of a lifetime
It all began...
Alan Meredith – the Mountmellick designer seeking to grow his international custom base
While most of designer Alan Meredith’s striking installations and furniture end up in private collection, often outside the country, he has exhibited at Electric...
Average rent in Laois now €1,204, up almost 11% on 12 month ago
The average rent in Laois now stands at €1,204, up 10.8% on this this last year.
That figure is now 128% higher than it was...
Two young Laois hurlers named on minor team of the year
The Laois minor hurlers enjoyed an incredible championship campaign - and two of them have been named on the national team of the year...
PROFILED: The Laois ladies footballers going for All Ireland glory in Croke Park this...
Ahead of Sunday's All Ireland ladies intermediate football final, we profile the Laois girls that will represent Laois in Croke Park.
Laois take on Wexford...
Park-Ratheniska back at the top table for first senior campaign in 25 years
It's been 25 years since Park-Ratheniska played senior club football in Laois.
Not since 1997, when they were in a group with Ballyroan, Timahoe and...
Portlaoise looking to end their three-year famine by bringing Jack back to the Town...
Losing a county final hurts Portlaoise deeply and though the occurrences are few and far between, last year's mauling at the hands of Portarlington...
Assurances over the future of Portlaoise Hospital given following Dail discussion
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that there are no plans to downgrade Portlaoise Hospital's A&E Department.
The Minister was questioned on the subject...
Abbeyleix looking to make instant return after relegation in 2021
The Abbeyleix hurlers will have only one thing on their minds when they begin their Premier Intermediate campaign this evening against Trumera: to get...
Borris-Kilcotton looking to end years of hurt though depleted panel (for now) weakens their...
And so they go again.
Borris-Kilcotton's battle for a second Laois senior hurling title gets underway next weekend when they take on Ballinakill, the first...
Young ambassadors of Music Generation Laois perform at The Ireland Funds’ Worldwide Conference
Thirty-Three Young ambassadors from Music Generation Laois and Music Generation Waterford joined forces to perform at the opening of The Ireland Funds’ Worldwide Conference...
Laois man set to be part of history in Croke Park this weekend at...
History will be made in Croke Park this weekend when the Tailteann Cup will be won for the very first time.
Westmeath or Cavan will...
Property Watch: Five home for sale in Laois from €400,00 to €500,000
On this week’s Property Watch we take a look at some of the homes currently for sale froom €400,000 to €500,000.
We will look at...
In Pictures: Fun for all the family at Old Fort Festival in Portlaoise
The Old Fort Festival continues all weekend in Portlaoise with entertainment for all ages in the town centre.
The town's main street was closed off...
ACFL Division 1A league final pairing confirmed as St Joseph’s inflict another defeat on...
St Joseph's 0-13 Portarlington 0-6
ACFL Division 1A (Winners Section)
St Joseph's will play Graiguecullen in this year's Laois ACFL Division 1A final after a seven-point...
In Pictures: Laois man receives Freedom of City of London with musician Ed Sheeran
Gary Dunne from Portlaoise has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London along with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and community volunteer Maeve Heath.
The...
In Pictures: First outing of John Duggan Memorial Cup a huge success
The first outing of the revamped Portlaoise CBS Past Pupils Golf Society proved a huge success recently.
The John Duggan Memorial Cup was the prize...
