Sadness in Mountmellick and USA following passing of beloved priest Fr Patrick Mooney
There is great sadness across the wider Mountmellick area this week, as well as communities in Offaly and the USA, following the passing of...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: U-20s set for Kildare clash and looking back at...
The latest episode of the Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here where we look back and forward.
First, Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven...
Laois U-20 footballers name captain, vice-captains and team for Leinster opener against Kildare
The Laois U-20 footballers have named their captain, vice-captains and team ahead of their championship opener.
Kieran Kelly's side will take on Kildare in O'Moore...
Laois TD tells Dáil Éireann that new fire station for Rathdowney ‘needs to be...
A Laois TD has impressed upon Dáil Éireann the pressing need for a new fire station in the county.
Local Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley...
Tributes paid following passing of ‘generous, well-respected, and admired’ former Laois Garda
There is deep sadness in Mountmellick and the wider community this week following the passing of a beloved former Garda.
Jim Griffin of Davitt Road,...
Two Laois students honoured at Carlow College Scholarship Awards
Two students from Laois have been recognised for their academic excellence at the Carlow College Scholarship Awards Ceremony.
The pair were among 19 scholarships awarded...
Column: Underage county teams should be providing future Laois coaches and managers as well...
The Leinster underage championships in hurling and football get underway across the province this week.
Indeed it marks the start of a very busy spell...
Colleges JFC: Five-star Clonaslee College too strong as they claim South Leinster ‘D’ success
Clonaslee College 5-7 Colaiste Abbain (Wexford) 1-7
Leinster Colleges South Leinster Junior Football Championship 'D' Final
Clonaslee College were crowned South Leinster Junior D football champions...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Geraghty
3 The Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois/Santry, Dublin
Denis Geraghty, 3 The Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and...
In Pictures: Laois students take a trip to Italy to see artwork from the...
Heywood Community School students in 6th year Art travelled to Rome and Florence recently.
At the end of February, they headed to Italy to view...
In Pictures: Ballyfin’s Dash to 44 – a wonderful, novel, community event and brilliant...
Given the glorious weather we've been having the past couple of weeks, it was a real stroke of bad luck for the participants in...
Laois boss Duff says his side ‘were beaten by the better team’ as Cavan...
Laois Ladies football manager Stephen Duff has said his side "were beaten by the better team" on Sunday as Cavan ran out 11-point winners...
LaoisToday in New York Podcast: Crettyard man Shane Buggy on pub scene, missing home...
A big feature of our recent trip to New York alongside the Timahoe Male Choir was meeting two Laois publicans who are based in...
Justin McNulty: “Fermanagh counting their lucky stars because we were the better team”
Laois’ Division 3 NFL campaign came to an end against Fermanagh on Sunday with the Ulster side recording a two-point victory.
Although his side came...
Tommy Fitzgerald left lamenting goal chance as Laois set their sights on Joe McDonagh...
Saturday saw the end of a disappointing league campaign for Laois manager Tommy Fitzgerald and his, but the Portlaoise native was happy with some...
Basketball: End of the line for gutsy Panthers as they lose to Meteors in...
Trinity Meteors 80 Portlaoise Panthers 73
Women's National Basketball Super League Playoffs
Portlaoise Panthers gave it everything, but a late push by Trinity Meteors saw them...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Daniel (Dan) Dargan
Carn, Laois, R32 K4PO
Daniel (Dan) Dargan Carn, Portarlington. Co. Laois (R32 K4PO)
Died 23rd...
A message of thanks from Clonaslee St Patrick’s Day parade committee
When they put their mind to it, the good folk in Clonaslee really pull off some brilliant community initiatives.
And this year's St Patrick's Day...
Get 20% extra on vouchers in Fifty Seven Boutique for this Mother’s Day
For all of you that need a reminder, Mother's Day is next Sunday, March 29th, and Fifty Seven Boutique - who have stores in...
JOB VACANCY: First Ireland Spirits seeking to hire QC Laboratory Technician based in Abbeyleix
First Ireland Spirits are currently recruiting for the following vacancy in the Technical Department.
QC Laboratory Technician
Working on a shift basis this role is a...
ACHL Division 3: Borris-Kilcotton, Ballinakill and Slieve Bloom all pick up opening round wins
ACHL Division 3 Results
Borris-Kilcotton 1-15 Trumera 1-13
Slieve Bloom 2-17 Mountmellick 2-11
Ballinakill 2-16 Camross 1-11
Castletown 1-14 Mountrath 1-14
Borris-Kilcotton 1-15 Trumera 1-13
Sean...
ACHL Division 4: Wins for PRT, Colt-Shanahoe, Ballypickas and Clonad in opening round
Ballypickas 2-21 Clough-Ballacolla 0-12
Clonad 3-18 Rosenallis 2-8
Park-Ratheniska 0-17 Portlaoise 2-10
Colt-Shanahoe 4-12 Rathdowney-Errill 1-12
There were wins for Colt-Shanahoe, Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe, Ballypickas and...
Ladies NFL Division 3: Cavan too strong for Laois after phenomenal first half
Laois 0-11 Cavan 2-16
Ladies NFL Division 3 Round 6
The Laois Ladies footballers welcomed Cavan to the Centre of Excellence, Portlaoise, this afternoon for a...
NFL Division 3: Fermanagh finish strong with last seven points to defeat Laois in...
Laois 2-13 Fermanagh 1-18
National Football League Division 3 Round 7
Laois finished their National Football League Division 3 campaign with defeat against Fermanagh this afternoon.
Like...
Towns Plate: Seven tries and seven yellow cards as Portlaoise conquer Portarlington
Portlaoise 26 Portarlington 19
Leinster Towns Plate Round 1
Portlaoise are through to the second round of the Leinster Towns Plate at the expense of Portarlington...
Soccer: Vital three points for Clonaslee and Stradbally as Rosenallis suffer double cup defeat
Clonaslee Utd 3 Birr Town 0
CCFL Senior Division
Clonaslee United took another step towards safety in the CCFL Senior Division with an important win at home...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois footballers face Fermanagh and Ladies take...
It is a busy Sunday on the GAA front and we will bring you updates from two games this afternoon.
Both throw in at 2pm...
Basketball: Panthers weather severe Maigh Cuilinn challenge to reach last four in Division One
Portlaoise Panthers 82 Maigh Cuilinn 73
Men's National Basketball League Division 1 Playoffs
Portlaoise Panthers came through a tough test against Maigh Cuilinn in St Mary’s...
Laois teenager shines in unique Abbey Theatre performance for LauraLynn
A Laois teenage boy shone as he took part in a unique production at Dublin’s Abbey Theatre recently.
The performance, entitled The March of the Goldendoodles,...
Fr Paddy: Seven tips to help you achieve peace of mind
This week we celebrate the effects of the spring equinox. For the next six months there will be more light than darkness.
Light is good...
