Justin McNulty: “A big part of what happened was down to the kick outs”
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty cut a frustrated figure after his side were beaten by Clare on Saturday evening.
Laois led by six points...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Dissapointment for Laois hurlers as Carlow relegate them to Division 2
It was a disappointing Saturday for the Laois senior hurlers as Carlow defeated them to relegate them to Division 2.
Barry McEvoy was joined in...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers men cap superb regular season with double-game weekend wins
Portlaoise Panthers brought the curtain down on their Men’s Division One regular season with two road wins against Malahide (95-82) and Carrick Cruisers (85-71)...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jack Bergin
Gash, Castletown, Laois
Jack Bergin, Gash Court, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Died March 16th 2025,...
In Pictures: Magical experience as Timahoe crew march with the Laois Association in New...
A trip of a lifetime may be a well-worn cliché but the magical moments for the Timahoe Male Choir and the travelling support acts...
In Pictures: St Patrick’s Day pictures conclude with Ballyroan, Rosenallis and Mountmellick parades
Our 2025 St Patrick's Day coverage is at an end but we still have pictures from three more parades to bring you.
Of these, the...
In Pictures: Fire engines, miniature horses, ukulele band and much more at Stradbally St...
One of the longest serving St Patrick's Day parades in Laois did not disappoint as a huge crowd turned out in Stradbally.
Stradbally is a...
In Pictures: Massive turnout in Mountrath with 67 images for St Patrick’s Day
In what was certainly one of the biggest St Patrick's Day parades in Laois, the Mountrath one drew a big crowd.
With many of the...
In Pictures: RTE cameras in attendance as Clonaslee celebrate for St Patrick’s Day
The RTE TV cameras were in attendance as the community in Clonaslee came together for their St Patrick's Day parade.
This parade took place for...
In Pictures: Green is the colour as Vicarstown and Graigucuellen celebrate St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is in full swing and our latest article contains pictures from Vicarstown and Graiguecullen.
Vicarstown held the honour of being the earliest...
In Pictures: Up bright and early as The Heath kick off St Patrick’s Day...
It was a very early start in The Heath this morning as they got St Patrick's Day underway with the very first parade in...
In Pictures: Another Timahoe Male Choir gig and two proud Laois-American publicans
The hectic schedule continued for the Timahoe Male Choir in New York on Sunday as they played two more gigs in Irish pubs in...
In Pictures: St Patrick’s festivities begin a day early as Rathdowney host first parade...
St Patrick's Day is officially on March 17 but that didn't stop those in Rathdowney from going a day early.
Sunday morning in the Laois...
In Pictures: Historic occasion as Annanough celebrate 105 years with visit from GAA President
It was a momentous and historic occasion in Annanough on Friday as the club celebrated 105 years in existence.
The Vicarstown club were honoured to...
Tommy Fitzgerald: “It’s not good for Laois hurling to be down at that level...
Laois manager Tommy Fitzgerald’s initial reaction to Saturday’s loss against Carlow was that he was 'obviously very disappointed'.
Fitzgerald saw his side rack up 29...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jake Malone
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois
Jake Malone, Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, peacefully surrounded by her...
New York Diary: Marathons, mass, distant relations and ice hockey woes
Marathon headaches
Big and all as New York City is, the half marathon hosted on Sunday was able to cause havoc for the Timahoe Male...
ACFL Division 1: Courtwood second half domination proves too much for The Heath
Courtwood 2-15 The Heath 1-9
ACFL Division 1 Round 1
Courtwood got their league campaign up and running this afternoon as they beat The Heath in...
Soccer: Cup wins for both Mountmellick and Portlaoise as Rosenallis exit Combined Counties Shield
Mountmellick Utd A 3 Mullingar Celtic 0
Paddy Cotter Cup Quarter-Final
Division 1 side Mullingar Celtic made the trip to Conor Davis Park this morning, with...
ACFL Division 1 and 2: Ballyroan-Abbey hold on to see off Emo while Arles-Killeen...
Ballyroan-Abbey 0-13 Emo 0-11
ACFL Division 1 Round 1
Ballyroan-Abbey did all the hard work in the first half as they got their Laois Shopping Centre...
Basketball: Panthers undo Wildcats to clinch fifth seed for Women’s Super League playoffs
Portlaoise Panthers 69 SETU Waterford Wildcats 55
Women's Basketball Super League
Portlaoise Panthers clinched fifth seed for the Women's Super League playoffs following a 14-point victory...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Huge shock as Laois priest’s horse romps to victory on Day 2 of Cheltenham
There has been a huge shock and Laois success...
In Pictures: Taking America by storm – an action-packed day in New York for...
Two live performances and an trip to the historic Ellis Island made for an action-packed day for the Timahoe Male Choir on their first...
New York Diary: Ellis Island aggro, Daddy’s girls and the importance of a good...
Saturday was an incredibly busy day for the Timahoe Male Choir with a detailed schedule of events mapped out by their redoubtable leaders, Damien...
LaoisToday in New York Podcast: Manhattan, Mumbai and Minnesota – Timahoe Male Choir make...
What a day. For the first time ever the LaoisToday Podcast is coming to you from New York.
Excuse the hoarse voice and the somewhat...
Fr Paddy: St Patrick’s Day inspires faith and is a global event
As I write this article, Taoiseach Micheál Martin is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on March 12, 2025,...
Six Talking Points as the Laois hurlers lose to Carlow and are relegated to...
Despite racking up 29 points, Laois fell to a defeat against Carlow that confirmed their relegation to Division 2 in 2026.
It was a heartbreaking...
Seven Talking Points as back-to-back promotion bid ends with defeat to Clare
The Laois senior footballers came out on the wrong end of a thrilling encounter with Clare on Saturday evening.
Justin McNulty's side saw a six...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Delaney
Wolf Tone Court, Mountmellick, Laois/Stradbally, Laois
James Delaney Mountmellick and Stradbally died March 14th 2025...
NFL Division 3: McMahon the difference as Laois let six point lead slip and...
Laois 1-21 Clare 2-22
National Football League Division 1B Round 6
Laois will remain in Division 3 of the National Football League in 2026 after they...
