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...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois footballers take on Clare in...
The pressure is off for Laois this weekend as Justin McNulty’s side welcome Clare to O’Moore Park in Division 3 of the National Football...
NHL Division 1B: Laois notch 29 points but just fall short against quality Carlow...
Laois 0-29 Carlow 2-26
National Hurling League Division 1B Round 5
A titanic tussle in Laois Hire O'Moore Park ended in heartbreak for Laois as they...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois hurlers take on Carlow in...
Laois welcome Carlow to O’Moore Park this afternoon in a high-stakes clash in Division 1B of the National Hurling League.
Coming off the back of...
New York Diary: High spirts, sing-songs, the Crettyard connection and memories of trips past
Spirits were high as the Timahoe Male Choir (and their eclectic mix of groupies) departed on Friday morning.
Though some booked separately and travelled via...
Planning permission awarded for new café in Camross and new playschool in Shanahoe
Laois County Council have given approval to two recent planning permission applications for community developments in rural parts of the county.
Camross Heritage CLG have...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior hurlers take on Carlow in...
National Hurling League Division 1B – Laois v Carlow
In O'Moore Park at 1.45pm
Laois welcome Carlow to O'Moore Park this afternoon in a high-stakes clash...
Your guide to the game as the Laois senior footballers welcome Clare to O’Moore...
National Football League Division 3 – Laois v Clare
In O'Moore Park at 6pm
The pressure is off for Laois this weekend as Justin McNulty's side...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Johnny) Maher
Ballymorris Heights, Portarlington, Laois
Suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his mother Moll, brother...
ACFL Division 2: Goals key as Ballyfin overcome Clonaslee-St Manman’s in entertaining league opener
Ballyfin 3-11 Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-12
ACFL Division 2 Round 1
A huge full moon greeted the players on a bitterly cold night in Ballyfin, where the...
11 Community centres to receive funding totalling close to €800,000
It has been announced that 11 community centres in Laois are to receive funding for upgrades and refurbishments.
Three of the centres, in Clonaslee, Killeshin...
Two Laois woodlands shortlisted in coveted RDS Forestry Awards
John Joe Dunne, from Mountmellick and Kenneth Worrell and Eoin Worrell, from Worrell Harvesting Ltd in Mountrath, have been shortlisted in the RDS Forestry...
Laois students learn dangers of vaping as the exhibit at Science Blast
The health effects of vaping was a hot topic in Dublin last week as the children of Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe exhibited their project...
Laois cancer survivor tells her story as she encourages support for Daffodil Day
A young Laois woman has opened up about her cancer story as she encourages everyone to support Daffodil Day later this month.
Ellen Deegan from...
Planning permission awarded for two major developments in Mountmellick
Laois County Council have awarded conditional planning permission for two significant community developments in Mountmellick.
The Board of Management at Scoil Phadraig Naofa received approval...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Weekend preview, Steven off to New York and Scor...
We have another very busy weekend of GAA ahead of us and the latest Laois Football and Hurling Podcast is here to look ahead...
Golf: Thrilling conclusion to Women’s Winter League at The Heath Golf Club
The Heath Golf Club’s Women’s Winter League has come to an exciting conclusion, with players showcasing remarkable skill and determination throughout the competition.
This highly...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Angela Geoghegan (née Marum)
Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Geoghegan (née Marum), Mary Angela – 10th March 2025 –...
ACFL Division 2: Portarlington off to winning start while Rosenallis get the better of...
Portarlington 3-8 Park-Ratheniska 0-8
ACFL Division 2
Two goals in quick succession midway through the second half were crucial scores as senior county champions Portarlington got...
ACFL Division 1: Graiguecullen defeat Stradbally while St Joseph’s and Portlaoise draw
Stradbally 1-9 Graiguecullen 1-14
ACFL Division 1 Round 1
Graiguecullen have opened their Division 1 campaign with victory away to Stradbally this evening.
A solid first half...
Two Laois schools on show at Certified Irish Angus Schools’ Competition in Croke Park
Two Laois schools have exhibited at the Certified Irish Angus Schools' Competition held in Croke Park.
The two schools in question were Portlaoise College and...
Three Laois players selected in Ireland Club rugby squad to face Portugal ‘A’
Three Laois rugby players have been named in the Ireland Club team to face Portugal 'A' in a match in Lisbon Friday.
Ratheniska's Craig Adams,...
Changes to Housing Aid for Older People Grant ‘far too confusing’ as grants no...
There has been serious opposition to changes in regulations to the Housing Aid for Older People Grant that means grants are no longer available...
Laois club asking for help to build new floodlit 4G Astroturf pitch
A Laois soccer club is asking for community support as they strive to improve facilities for both their club and the wider area.
It was...
Breslin on target as Republic of Ireland U-17s advance in European Championship Qualifiers
The Republic of Ireland U-17 Women's team have qualified for the next phase of the European Championships.
That is after they defeated Faroe Islands in...
Camogie: Four-goal Laois too strong for Kildare in All-Ireland U-16 ‘B’ championship
Laois 4-13 Kildare 0-11
All-Ireland U-16 Camogie 'B' Championship Round 3
Clough-Ballacolla was the venue on Sunday for the meeting of Laois and Kildare in the...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 13, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Angela Geoghegan (née Marum)
Dublin/Portlaoise, Laois
Geoghegan (née Marum), Mary Angela - 10th March 2025 -...
New York Diary: Choir, council reps and LaoisToday all set for Big Apple trip
Timahoe crew put finishing touches to New York tour plan
Liverpool and Paris Saint Germain may have been playing out a Champions League classic on...
Statutory right to home care ‘would allow older people in Laois to remain at...
Older people must be helped to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, Fine Gael County Councillor Conor Bergin has...
