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Playoff called for in ACFL Division 3 to split Kilcavan, Clonaslee-St Manman’s and Ballyroan-Abbey
An already congested fixture schedule is set to get more congested for three teams after a playoff was called for in ACFL Division 3.
As...
ACHL Division 2: Semi-finalists confirmed and Ballinakill facing relegation after bumper evening
Castletown 3-23 Ballyfin 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 2 Round 7
Castletown made it seven wins from seven and consolidated their spot atop Division 2...
Barry Walsh: ‘I don’t see it as a seat it for me but I...
Barry Walsh may have been an outgoing councillor - but he hadn't been elected in his own right before.
The Ballyroan man was co-opted to...
Fianna Fáil’s Bracken ‘grateful to the people of Mountmellick’ after securing re-election
The results are in and the the Laois County Councillors to serve from 2024 to 2029 have been elected.
Day 3 of the count on...
Massive Fine Gael battle for final seat in Graiguecullen-Portarlington as Vivienne Phelan continues to...
There is a gripping battle in store in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District for the final seat between Fine Gael running mates PJ Kelly and...
Story of the count: How Graiguecullen-Portarlington is unfolding
We will endeavour to keep the count of the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District covered in this particular piece.
In total, 11,229 votes were cast in this...
Graiguecullen-Portarlington: First count announced as McEvoy tops the poll and all outgoing candidates set...
Fianna Fáil's Paschal McEvoy has topped the poll in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District.
The Stradbally-based candidate, who was born and raised in Timahoe, will be...
Tailteann Cup: Timmons the saviour as 14-man Laois limp past New York
Laois 1-13 New York 1-9
Tailteann Cup Preliminary Round
Mark Timmons was Laois's saviour as they came from behind to defeat New York in O'Moore Park...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face New York in Tailteann Cup
We're live from O'Moore Park where Laois face New York in the preliminary quarter final of the Tailteann Cup.
History will be made on today...
Your guide to the game as Laois footballers continue Tailteann Cup against New York
Tailteann Cup Round 3 – Laois v New York
In O'Moore Park at 12.30pm
Team news?
Laois manager Justin McNulty has named the same 15 that started...
Graiguecullen-Portarlington: Tallies show outgoing councillors set to be returned – with PJ Kelly to...
All six outgoing county councillors look set to be re-elected in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District.
Though the tallies made available by Fine Gael and Fianna...
ACFL Division 1: Stradbally lose out to St Joseph’s while a draw is enough...
Stradbally 2-8 St Joseph's 0-16
ACFL Division 1 Round 7
Despite a spirited effort from a depleted team Stradbally couldn't quite secure the win that they...
5th classes from Scoil Phádraig Naofa BNS in Mountmellick release ‘Bodhrán Games’ music video
Yelps and cheers of delight filled the classrooms of Scoil Phádraig Naofa on Thursday, as the school premiered their brand new ‘Bodhrán Games’ music...
Laois senior football team named for historic New York Tailteann Cup clash
The Laois senior football team has been named ahead of Sunday's historic Tailteann Cup clash with New York.
Manager Justin McNulty has named the same...
Laois senior hurling team to face Offaly in Joe McDonagh Cup final named
Laois senior hurling manager Willie Maher has named his team to face Offaly in the Joe McDonagh Cup final on Saturday.
The first nine players...
Profiled: The Laois senior hurling panel vying for Joe McDonagh glory this weekend
The Laois hurlers are once again facing Offaly this weekend, this time in the Joe McDonagh Cup final.
It will be Laois’ first appearance in...
ACHL Division 4: Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe secure last semi-final spot and The Harps face the drop
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 0-22 Rathdowney-Errill 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 4 Round 7
Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe hosted Rathdowney-Errill in Timahoe with both sides knowing a win would see them...
WATCH: Laois primary school re-create 2 Johnnies classic to show support for hurlers
A Laois primary school have re-created a classic 2 Johnnies song to show their support for the Laois senior hurlers this weekend.
Scoil Mhuire Fatima,...
Mary Wheatley Interview: Political life, ladies football and breaking the glass ceiling – a...
The people of Laois and Ireland will go to the polls on Friday as the 2024 Local and European election voting will take place.
As...
Death occurs of highly-respected Portlaoise business man Joe Cunneen
The death has occurred of Joe Cunneen, the Portlaoise-based business man who established Centrepoint Carpets.
Originally from Cork, Mr Cunneen opened Centrepoint Carpets in February...
Competitors encouraged to enter Laois GAA and Camogie Poc Fada competition
The annual Laois GAA and Camogie Poc Fada competition will be held over a course in Mountrath Golf Club on the evening of Monday,...
Celtic Challenge: Townsend goal and Fogarty scores crucial as Laois defeat Mayo for Division...
Laois 1-14 Mayo 2-9
Celtic Challenge Division 3 Final
A 55th minute Liam Townsend goal was music to Laois's ears as they claimed the Corn Michael...
Leinster Hurling League: Holmes the hero as Mountrath survive late Clonad stab
Clonad 4-10 Mountrath 3-19
Leinster Hurling League Division 3 Final
Mountrath survived a late goal-filled surge from Clonad to the Division 3 Leinster League final this...
Fr Paddy: Church’s first Millennium Saint
Carlo Acutis was born May 3, 1991, in London, where his father was working.
Just a few months later, he moved with his parents, Andrea...
Buds and Blossoms: Laois Garden Festival returns, promising a blooming good time
Buds and Blossoms returns on Sunday, June 9th, at Spink Community Field, Abbeyleix, R32 PW80. The festivities will commence at 12 noon and are...
Leinster Hurling League: Penalty shoot-out drama as Camross fail to retain Division 1 title
Camross 1-13 Tullaroan (Kilkenny) 1-13 (Tullaroan win 3-2 on penalties)
Leinster Hurling League Division 1 Final
There was plenty of drama at the end of what...
Leinster Hurling League: The Harps fall at the final hurdle as Seir Kieran claim...
The Harps 1-15 Seir Kieran (Offaly) 1-20
Leinster Hurling League Division 2 Final
The Harps failed to overcome Seir Kieran of Offaly in their Leinster League...
Tailteann Cup: Five-goal thriller as Fermanagh edge Laois as group stage concludes
Laois 2-13 Fermanagh 3-11
Tailteann Cup Round 3
Laois have suffered their first defeat in the Tailteann Cup as they were beaten by Fermanagh in Longford...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Fermanagh in Tailteann Cup Round...
We are in Pearse Park in Longford for Round 3 of the Tailteann Cup where Laois face Fermanagh.
If Laois win, they will top the...
All-Ireland MFC: Goals the difference as Westmeath topple Laois in Tullamore
Laois 1-14 Westmeath 4-12
All-Ireland MFC Tier 3 Semi-Final
Laois have missed out on a place in the All-Ireland minor football championship final after defeat to...
