1 – Laois man selected to be Grand Marshal at San Francisco St Patrick’s Day parade
When Mark Gorman left Mountrath for San Francisco in the summer of 1990, little did he think that one day he’d be the Grand Marshal in the city’s St Patrick’s Day parade.
But that’s exactly what he willll be doing later this month.
2 – Drugs raid in Laois town as man arrested and suspected cannabis herb seized
Gardai in Mountmellick arrested a man following a drugs raid at a retail property in the town on Tuesday.
Gardai confirmed that a search had been carried out and a quantity of suspected cannabis herb was seized.
3 – ‘Fundamental road safety deficiencies’ causing ‘severe and persistent hazards’ in large Portlaoise estate
“Fundamental road safety deficiencies” are causing “severe and persistent hazards” in a large housing estate in Portlaoise.
That is according to a Portlaoise Parents For Safer Streets, an advocacy group for great road safety in the town.
4 – Leinster Ladies MFC: Brilliant second-half performance gets Laois off to winning start
The Laois minor ladies footballers produced a wonderful second-half come back to get their Leinster championship campaign off to a winning start in Annanough.
Trailing by 2-5 to 0-1 coming up to half time, Laois had a mountain to climb, but a goal from the brilliant Mia Branagan was the lifeline they needed.
5 – ‘A gardener’s dream’ four-bedroom Laois bungalow sells for well over half a million euro
An “outstanding” Laois property described as “a gardener’s dream” has been sold recently for well over half a million euro.
The “stunning and deceptively spacious” four-bedroom bungalow in Rathleash, Killenard, was purchased for an eye-catching €570,000.
6 – 18 clubs, including one from Kildare, represented as Laois U-20 footballers confirm 37-player panel for 2025 season
18 clubs are represented from across the county as manager Kieran Kelly has named the Laois U-20 football panel for 2025 has been named.
St Joseph’s lead the way in terms of numbers as they have five players on the squad.
7 – The full list of properties sold in Laois during January as market continues to shrink
There were 62 residential properties sold in Laois during January according to the Property Price Register, a decrease of more than 11% on the 2024 figure.
It continues the poor run as seen in 2024 where the month-on-moth figures did not compare favourably with 2023.
8 – Laois senior hurlers confirm new captain and vice-captains for 2025 season
The Laois senior hurlers this week confirmed their captain and two vice-captains for the remainder of the 2025 season.
Rosenallis’ David Dooley has been bestowed with the honour of captain – succeeding Borris-Kilcotton’s Aaron Dunphy.
9 – In Pictures: History made as Clough-Ballacolla host joint hurling, camogie and handball dinner dance
On Saturday March 1, for the first time ever, Clough-Ballacolla GAA, Camogie and Handball Clubs came together to celebrate at their Dinner Dance in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel.
Over 250 guests enjoyed a reception of music, a three course meal, and an awards ceremony highlighting the fantastic achievements of all three clubs in 2024.
10 – Leinster MFL: Late Laois goal secures win over Westmeath and place in league final
A Joe Larkin goal in the closing stages proved the difference as Laois edged a close encounter to book their place in Leinster Minor Football League final.
Laois proved to be the stronger side on Wednesday night as they eventually emerged victorious.
