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Councillors have their say on an exciting weekend of hurling –...

The latest meeting of Laois County Council saw numerous Cllrs threw their weight behind various GAA clubs from around the county. It all began when...

Fionan Mahony: “Days like that separate the men from the mice”

Abbeyleix forward Fionan Mahony was in jubilant form after his side reached the Laois SHC final for the first time since 1949. Sunday's semi final...

Laois SHC: Abbeyleix shock Rathdowney-Errill to reach first Senior county final...

Abbeyleix 3-20 Rathdowney-Errill 3-18 Laois SHC Semi Final Abbeyleix's remarkable run continues as they booked their spot in the Senior Hurling Championship final with a two-point...

Previewing the Laois SHC semi-finals as Abbeyleix, Rathdowney-Errill, Camross and Clough-Ballacolla...

Today sees two mouthwatering matches take place in O'Moore Park as Rathdowney-Errill face Abbeyleix before last year's finalists Clough-Ballacolla and Camross renew their rivalry. The...

Traffing calming measures called for in Abbeyleix

Traffic calming measures are needed in Abbeyleix, according to local councillor John Joe Fennelly. Cllr Fennelly was making the call at this week's Portlaoise Municipal...

Laois IHC: Late Lalor goal against Abbeyleix seals semi-final place for...

Trumera 2-13 Abbeyleix 0-17 Laois IHC Quarter Final Trumera booked their place in the Intermediate hurling semi-final following an impressive comeback against Abbeyleix in Mountrath this...
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Laois SHC: Abbeyleix overcome half time deficit to defeat Castletown

Abbeyleix 2-20 Castletown 2-10 Laois SHC Group B Round 3 Abbeyleix have set up a quarter final clash with Rosenallis after a brilliant second half display...

Laois IHC: Mountmellick through to the semi finals after getting the...

Mountmellick 2-12 Abbeyleix 1-10 Laois IHC Group A Round 3 Mountmellick have done the business in Pairc Acragar this evening, beating a resilient Abbeyleix side by...

Laois SHC: Experience shines through as Camross overcome spirited Abbeyleix

Camross 2-19 Abbeyleix 1-18 Laois SHC Group B Round 2 Camross made it two wins from two in Group B with a good victory over Abbeyleix,...

Wins for The Harps, Abbeyleix and Clough-Ballacolla in Round 4 of...

Castletown 4-10 The Harps 3-18 Laois MHC Round 4 The Harps survived a late resurgence from Castletown to secure their third victory of the championship and...

JOB VACANCY: First Ireland Spirits seeking to hire Liquid Development Technologist

First Ireland Spirits are currently recruiting for the following vacancy in the Technical Department. Liquid Development Technologist Based in Abbeyleix the main duties of the role...

John Spillane to headline Power of Words Festival in Abbeyleix

The Power of Words Festival has just published its programme for 2023 with writing workshops, readings, conversations, book launches, open mics, music, dancing, performance...

JOB VACANCY: First Ireland Spirits in Abbeyleix seeking to hire a...

First Ireland Spirits are currently recruiting for the following vacancy in the Production Team. Process Team Lead Based in Abbeyleix the main duties of the role...

Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Abbeyleix

Premier Intermediate hurling champions in 2022 - what impact can Abbeyleix make on their return to the senior grade this year? They were far too...

Remember the Game: U-16 Division 2 final win for Clonad

Clonad 3-5 Abbeyleix 2-5 2000 U-16 Division 2 Final Clonad claimed the U-16 Division 2 League final in a game that was remembered for all the...

#LoveLaois: The bakery helping to make Abbeyleix the food hub of...

For this week's LoveLaois we made the trip to Abbeyleix to sample one of the most Instagramable food establishments in the county. Mueller and O'Connell...

Laois set to receive €121,500 for flood works in critical areas

Sean Fleming, Minister of State in the Department of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Laois will receive €121,500 funding for flood works in critical...

McNamara and Mordi on form Abbeyleix defeat Holy Family in Division...

Abbeyleix 3-4 Holy Family 1-1 Division 6 Hurling Championship Kyle McNamara and Raphael Mordi were in top form as Abbeyleix defeated Holy Family in the Division...

Camross girls hold off Abbeyleix for camogie success

Camross 3-6 Abbeyleix 4-3  Division 1 Camogie Championship Camross withstood a ferocious comeback from Abbeyleix to claim Division 1 camogie honours in the glorious O'Moore Park...

Cuddy’s class steers Castletown to camogie triumph

Castletown 5-4 Abbeyleix 2-0 Division 6 Camogie Championship Final Doireann Cuddy played a starring role as Castletown claimed victory in the Division 6 camogie championship final. The...

Heated terrace, retractable roof, pizza and coffee – Polly’s in Abbeyleix...

The pandemic has a lot to answer for but one thing it did give us was a different perspective on where we could grab...

ACHL Division 2: Big wins for Portlaoise and Camross as Ballinakill...

Abbeyleix 0-10 Camross 2-21 ACHL Division 2 Round 5 Abbeyleix received a hefty defeat at the hands of Camross in the ACHL2 this evening. Camross had a...
Ballinakill hurlers have a new manager

ACHL Division 2: Wins for Rathdowney-Errill and Camross while Abbeyleix and...

Rathdowney-Errill 2-18 Ballyfin 1-13 ACHL Division 2 Round 3 Rathdowney-Errill secured their second victory in the ACHL2 with a victory at home to Ballyfin this evening. After...

Laois author shares journey of resilience and gratitude in his new...

Author and Life Coach Barry Williams from Abbeyleix has released his new book, 'Thank You Covid: Gratitude, Resilience, and Growth in Crisis: Learning from...

Wins for The Harps, Borris-Kilcotton and Abbeyleix in Round 3 of...

Clough-Ballacolla 1-12 The Harps 1-13 ACHL Division 1 The Harps got their first win of the league with a hard fought victory away to Clough-Ballacolla this...

Death occurs of Cormac Lally, former Bank of Ireland manager in...

The death has occurred of Cormac Lally from Abbeyleix, a man who was hugely respected in community, sporting, business and charity circles. Originally from Cabinteely...

Calls for footpath near Abbeyleix school to be reinstated

If ever there's a need for good quality footpaths, it's at primary schools in urban areas. And at last week's Portlaoise Municipal District meeting in...

Borris-Kilcotton far too strong as they see off Abbeyleix to claim...

Borris-Kilcotton 6-9 Abbeyleix 0-4 Laois Division 2 Feile Hurling Final  Borris-Kilcotton were crowned Division 2 Feile champions this evening following a comprehensive win over Abbeyleix this...

ACHL Division 2 and 3 Roundup – Wins on the road...

There were two ACHL fixtures this evening and they produced high scoring and entertaining encounters. Ballyfin hosted Abbeyleix in their postponed ACHL Division 2 game...

Weekend Read: Chef Sam Moody on his background, working in Ballyfin...

Sam Moody is all about connection: connection with the community; connection with the customers; connection with the producers; and connection with the soil. The English-born...