Kelly Cup: Champions again as St Joseph’s defeat Killeshin for third title in four...
St Joseph’s 1-16 Killeshin 0-5
Kelly Cup Final
St Joseph’s claimed Kelly Cup glory once again this season after a great performance against Killeshin.
In what was...
In Pictures: More than 60 jobs to be created as €16 million steel fabrication...
It was an exciting day in Junction 17's National Enterprise Park as a Laois company officially unveiled its brand new €16 million facility.
Midland Steel,...
Laois politicians call for emergency funding for mental health charity
Two Laois politicians have issued an urgent call for immediate Government funding to prevent the closure of SOSAD, a vital mental health charity that...
New HSE Health App described as ‘a game-changer’ is now available for free download
Patients in Laois now can access all their health information with the launch of the new HSE app.
The HSE Health App gives patients easy...
Over €2.5 million received in funding for derelict Laois houses under refurbishment grant scheme
A total of 48 derelict homes in Laois have been brought back into use since July 2022 with the help of a grant scheme...
LoveLaois Podcast: The Friday Panel joined by tillage farmer, brewery owner and now TV...
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett sit down for this week’s Friday Panel podcast with a very special guest.
David Walsh-Kemmis of Ballykilcavan Brewery in Stradbally...
Scoil Chriost Ri Basketballers are Regional Double Champions
1st Year 'A' Midlands/South-East Regional Final - SCR Portlaoise 48 Pres Kilkenny 18
2nd Year 'A' Midlands/South-East Regional Final - SCR Portlaoise 42 Pres Kilkenny 37
Scoil...
In Pictures: 26-medal haul for St Abban’s at Leinster Championships in Abbotstown
The National Indoor Arena in Abbottstown was St Abban’s AC's adopted home over the weekend as athletes competed in the Leinster Indoor U-20, Senior, Masters...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 7, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh (née McDonagh)
Mountmellick, Laois
Kathleen Margaret McDonagh nee McDonagh 11 Riverside Park,Queensferry, UK. Died...
Meaney Plant Hire set to officially open new depot in Athy
His lorries and machinery have been a regular sight on roads for the past while now - but Meaney Plant Hire, owned by Kevin...
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Antrim ‘virus’, minor Leinster league final, Kelly Cup and...
There is a big weekend of GAA ahead and our latest Podcast is here to look ahead to it.
Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven...
Local Enterprise Week: Pádraic O Máille on ‘how to achieve more for your business...
All across the country this week, a range of events have been organised as part of Local Enterprise Week.
Organised by the Local Enterprise Office...
Brian Stanley: ‘Whiff of populism’ about Independent Ireland call for Department of Efficiency
Laois Independent TD Brian Stanley has said that an Independent Ireland motion calling for a Department of Efficiency and Reform has "a whiff of...
Excitement building as The Heath set to host second ever St Patrick’s Day parade
After its exciting debut last year, The Heath St Patrick’s Day parade returns for its second instalment on Monday, March 17.
The parade is organised...
Vulnerable families and young people ‘left without any hope of securing their own home’...
Vulnerable families and young people are being "left without any hope of securing their own home" in Graiguecullen.
That is according to Mr Aaron Kelly,...
Planning permissions sought for new guesthouse in Laois town
Laois County Council are in the process of reviewing a recent planning application that would see new tourist accommodation developed in the county.
A joint...
Leinster MFL: Late Laois goal secures win over Westmeath and place in league final
Laois 1-18 Westmeath 3-10
Leinster Minor Football League Semi Final
A Joe Larkin goal in the closing stages proved the difference as Laois edged a close...
Laois Hurling Podcast: The view from Antrim ahead of Sunday’s crucial National Hurling league...
On Sunday, the Laois senior hurlers after off to Belfast to face Antrim in Division 1B of the National Hurling League.
For both sides, this...
All-Ireland Minor Camogie Shield: Laois finish strong to beat Offaly and reach semi-finals
Laois 3-6 Offaly 0-12
All-Ireland Minor Camogie Shield Quarter Final
The Laois and Offaly minor camogie teams met in Borris-in-Ossory this weekend, with a place in...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 6, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Philip Gerard Sheppard
Kilmenan Farm House, Ballyoskil, Attanagh, Laois, R32 D9W3/Durrow, Laois
Philip late of Ballyoskill and...
18 clubs, including one from Kildare, represented as Laois U-20 footballers confirm 37-player panel...
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...
Almost 30% of Laois ACRES applicants left waiting for payments as Willie Aird questions...
Laois Fine Gael TD Willie Aird has questioned his party colleague and Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon in the Dáil today over delayed grant...
Leinster Colleges JHC: First half goals the killer as St Fergal’s fall to Naomh...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-12 Colaiste Naomh Cormac (Offaly) 4-10
Leinster Colleges Junior Hurling Championship 'C' Final
First-half goals conceded left too much work to do as...
Mountrath CS celebrates first Annual Patrons’ Day while Robotics team scoop Sportsmanship Award
Mountrath Community School marked its inaugural Patrons' Day with a celebration in the school on Tuesday, March 4.
This is a new tradition that honours...
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.
At around 3.30pm, multiple squad cars...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Crucial hurling trip to Antrim, camogie keen to maintain 100% record,...
The Laois v Antrim NHL Division 1B game on Sunday has been moved back to Corrigan Park in Belfast.
When the fixtures were released initially,...
The full list of properties sold in Laois during January as market continues to...
There were 62 residential properties sold in Laois during January according to the Property Price Register, a decrease of more than 11% on the...
Captain Conroy leads the way as TUS Midwest claim Bob Eustace Cup glory
Colin Conroy was the captain and man of the match as TUS Midwest claimed the Bob Eustace Cup in Athlone Town Stadium yesterday.
The Portlaoise...
Grant approved to improve water quality and biodiversity in Portlaoise
A grant of close to €40,000 has been awarded to a water quality project in Portlaoise to work towards an improvement of water quality...
Rugby: Leinster U-16 Girls Cup semi final place secured as Portlaoise canter past Kilkenny
Portlaoise 44 Kilkenny 0
Leinster U-16 Girls Cup Quarter Final
Portlaoise welcomed Kilkenny to Togher for the quarter-final of the Leinster U-16 Girls Cup.
The weather was...
