After a disappointing loss to Offaly in O'Moore Park in their first outing last week, Laois made the long trip to Ballinamore on Saturday to take on Leitrim in the refixed Round 1 game.
Laois were completely dominant from start...
This week we celebrate St Valentine’s Day.
Traditionally this day is associated with romance and love. Historically it is interesting to trace its evolvement.
There were probably at least three men known as 'Valentine' who were all executed by Roman emperors...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Corcoran
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Corcoran, Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Co.Laois on Saturday the 8th of February at home, surrounded by his devoted family.
Sadly missed by...
Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy1-13 Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar 3-10 (AET)
Leinster Colleges SFC Final
Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy endured extra-time heartbreak as they eventually fell to a three point defeat at the hands of Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar in a cracking encounter in the...
Laois 3-20 Leitrim 0-6
NFL Division 3 Round 1
The Laois footballers won’t ever have as easy a game in Division 3.
Having experienced a real baptism of fire last week against Offaly in their first outing under the new rules, Laois...
The Laois footballer have made the long trip to Ballinamore to take on Leitrim in their re-fixed NFL Division 3 Round 1 game.
This was originally due to take place two weeks ago but was postponed in the aftermath of...
As Portlaoise Pantomime Group celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, JP Cahillane, the Kerryman who co-founded it with the late Sean O’Reilly, is bowing out.
Currently treasurer, JP will step down from all involvement in the group at the AGM.
“I...
National Football League Division 3 – Laois v Leitrim
In Ballinamore at 2.30pm
Laois make the long journey to Ballinamore on Saturday afternoon to face Leitrim as Justin McNulty's men look to atone for last week's five-point loss at home to...
A Laois sports club is on the verge of a major development after a recent application was submitted for consideration to Laois County Council.
St Anne’s Football Club, based in Ballylinan, have received pre-validation for a series of substantial projects...
Scoil Chriost Ri have qualified for the All-Ireland U-14 'A' Cup semi-final following a clean sweep of wins at the recent Cup tournament.
The Laois girls had a terrific overtime win against Oranmore Galway in the opening game - 55...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Blanche Cooper (née Stanley)
Blackrock, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully, in her 92nd year, in the excellent care of Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock. Beloved wife of the late Leslie, much loved and devoted...
Killeshin 3-13 Park-Ratheniska 1-11
Kelly Cup Group A
A new era in Ratheniska tonight. New floodlights, new rules and a new manager for each team.
For the home side, it was the first competitive adult game under the new set of floodlights,...
St Joseph’s 5-14 Courtwood 2-5
Kelly Cup Group B Round 1
Club football returned to Laois this week with the advent of the 2025 Kelly Cup.
St Joseph’s welcomed Courtwood to Kellyville in Group B this evening with the clubs getting their...
Laois Fine Gael councillor Conor Bergin hasn't been included among the Taoiseach's 11 nominations for the Seanad.
Bergin, who unsuccessfully contested the recent Seanad elections, could still have become a Senator had he been one of the nominations put forward...
A 'Walk for Justice' will take place in Mountrath this weekend demanding justice for the late Joe Drennan.
The Mountrath student, 21, was killed in a hit and run incident in October of 2023.
The University of Limerick student was killed...
After a few weeks off, the LoveLaois Podcast is back with a new Friday panel.
It is an all LaoisToday affair as Steven Miller is joined by his colleagues Alan Hartnett and Mark Comerford.
The lads begin with a detailed discussion...
The Federation of Irish Sport has announced that Paddy Brennan has been named Laois’s 2024 recipient of the Volunteers in Sport Awards.
Paddy will be honoured at a special awards ceremony on Friday, 28th February 2025, at the Crowne Plaza...
February remains a busy month across the county, with Laois County Council awarding planning permission, in one form or another, to a variety of applications.
Two of the successful applicants are for new projects set to be undertaken in Ballinakill.
Adam...
A Laois family are urging the county to "go all in against cancer" for Daffodil Day 2025.
The Fennelly family, Frank, Cathy and Florence, used World Cancer Day this week to call on their community to "turn daffodil yellow" on...
Excitement is building for Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy ahead of their historic clash in the Leinster Senior Colleges Football Championship final.
Its a momentous achievement for the school as it is their first ever time to reach the Senior Football...
A Laois sports club are set to host a family fundraising event later this month with excitement beginning to build.
Portarlington RFC are set to hold a Family Table Quiz in their clubhouse at Lea Road Rugby Club on Saturday,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Duffy
Capard, Rosenallis, Laois/Dundrum, Dublin
John Duffy of Capard, Rosenallis and formerly of Emo Park and Balally, Dundrum, Dublin. Died 5th of February surrounded by his loving family at home.
Predeceased by...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market circa 30 acres of prime agricultural land in 2 separate lots - circa 17.4 acres at Capoley, Portlaoise and circa 12.6 acres at Cashel, Ballyroan.
These lands will be sold by...
Crettyard 0-11 Rosenallis 3-12
Kelly Cup Group B Round 1
History was made in Laois this evening as the first competitive game played under the new football rules was played.
Rosenallis made the long trek over to Crettyard for Round 1 of...
New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) shows that Laois has the second lowest disposable income of any county in Ireland.
The data shows that disposable income per person in Laois is a staggering 21% less than the national...
Portlaoise CBS 5-4 St Peter's College (Wexford) 2-7
1st Year South Leinster 'B' Football Championship Final
Portlaoise CBS have been crowned First Year South Leinster 'B' football champions following a dramatic comeback this afternoon.
They ran out six point winners over St...
There were 474 new cars sold in Laois during the first month of the year, up almost 4% from the 457 sold in January 2024 according to figures released by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
While the car industry...
Killian Roche was to the fore last night as UCD advanced to the Sigerson Cup final following a dramatic penalty shoot out.
The Killeshin man was between the sticks as they got the better of TUD in the National Games...
A little bit later that is usually the case, the Laois Football Podcast is back.
Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller to access the opening round of the National League.
Laois were defeated by five points by Offaly and Steven...
Laois Sports Partnership (LSP) received €855,516 in funding for sport in 2024, with almost 10,000 participants involved across a total of five Community Sports Hubs.
LSP opened their fifth Community Sports Hub, launched for people with visual impairment and physical...
