‘The forgotten road’ in Portlaoise remains source of concern for drivers and pedestrians alike
The Mountmellick Road in Portlaoise has come under renewed scrutiny as the road continues to be a source of concern in the town.
Speaking at...
Leinster championship fixture details confirmed for Laois minor and U-20 teams
Leinster GAA have confirmed the championship fixture details for their upcoming minor and U-20 competitions.
The Laois U-20 hurlers, who memorably reached the corresponding Leinster...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty Maher (née O’Brien)
The Donahies, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
Maher (née O’Brien), Betty (The Donahies, Dublin 13 and...
Camogie: All-Ireland semi final place secured as Heywood record massive win
Heywood CS 2-15 St Dominic's (Dublin) 0-4
All-Ireland Colleges Camogie ‘C’ Senior Championship Quarter Final
Heywood Community School are through to the All-Ireland Colleges Camogie C...
Basketball: Defeat for Portlaoise Panthers as AJ Williams inspires Limerick Celtics to National Cup
Portlaoise Panthers 60 Limerick Celtics 72
President's National Cup Final
Portlaoise Panthers have been beaten in the National Cup final by 12 points by Limerick Celtics.
Jack...
Soccer: Clonaslee kick-start cup campaign while Mountmellick and Abbeyleix return to Senior Division
Local soccer returned to Laois last week following the Christmas break.
That was something of a soft launch as only three games - all in...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven...
1 - ‘Snowman Killer’ wreaking havoc across Portlaoise as children ‘left in tears’
A bizarre situation unfolded throughout Portlaoise recently as a man carried out...
Assessing the chances of ministerial role of any type for Sean Fleming as Government...
A new Government is set to be officially voted in this Wednesday when the Dáil resumes.
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, the Regional Independent grouping and...
Ladies Football: New Laois captain Andrea Moran aiming for success in 2025
Their preparations for the game might have been disrupted by the recent heavy weather conditions, but Andrea Moran is nevertheless excited by the prospect...
Laois Football Podcast: Catching up with Laois football manager Justin McNulty ahead of 2025...
The Laois footballers begin the 2025 competitive season next weekend when they make the long trip to Ballinamore to play Leitrim in the opening...
Rugby: Powerful Portarlington in flying form ahead Garda clash on Sunday
After a stuttery start to the season, Portarlington ended 2024 as the in-form team in Division 2B of the Leinster League.
Ross Doyle’s side lost...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Betty Maher (née O'Brien)
The Donahies, Dublin/Rathdowney, Laois
Maher (née O’Brien), Betty (The Donahies, Dublin 13 and...
LoveLaois Podcast: Friday Panel returns – new Government, Seanad elections, New Year’s resolutions and...
The first Friday Panel of 2025 as presenter Steven Miller is joined by regular guests Brian Phelan and Gavin Deering while Alan Hartnett makes...
Excitement building ahead of historic All-Ireland basketball final for Portlaoise CBS
There is great excitement in Portlaoise's basketball scene as the CBS' U-19 team is getting ready for a historic clash in the All-Ireland final...
Lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise described as ’embarrassing’
The lack of a Meals on Wheels service in Portlaoise has been described as "embarrassing" as efforts continue to restore the service in the...
Portlaoise, Killenard, Spink, Ballybrittas and Rathdowney – A look at the Top Ten properties...
On Monday, we revealed the full list of the top 100 properties that were sold in Laois in 2024.
Homes from every part of the...
Meet the Spanish basketballer who is hoping to lead Portlaoise Panthers to National Cup...
We are just one day away from a massive game in the history of Portlaoise Panthers basketball as they face Limerick Celtics in the...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Interview with new Laois hurling manager Tommy Fitzgerald
As the 2024 GAA season was beginning to wind down last autumn, being involved with the Laois senior hurlers certainly wasn't on Tommy Fitzgerald's...
Panel and captains confirmed as Laois ladies minor footballers prepare for championship
The Laois ladies minor football panel - as well as its joint captains - have been confirmed ahead of their upcoming Leinster championship campaign.
Manager...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joan Sheehan
Blackrock, Dublin/Abbeyleix, Laois
Joan passed (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff at St...
Laois businesses among hundreds set to exhibit at prestigious Showcase 2025
Some of Laois’s best up and coming craft and design businesses are set to exhibit at Showcase 2025 which takes place at the RDS...
Camogie: Leinster senior success as Heywood CS see off Rosbercon to claim glory
Heywood CS 4-7 Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School Rosbercon (Wexford) 2-8
Leinster Colleges Camogie 'C' Senior Championship Final
Heywood Community School were crowned Leinster 'C'...
1st Year Football: Work rate crucial as Heywood through to South Leinster ‘C’ final
Heywood CS 8-6 St Kevin's Dunlavin (Wicklow) 4-6
First Year South Leinster 'C' Football Championship Semi Final
Heywood are through to South-Leinster 'C' First Year football...
‘Delays’ to Abbeyleix Master Plan brandished ‘disappointing’ as demand for housing continues to grow
News that a Draft Master Plan for Abbeyleix is not expected to be prepared until the end of June, 2025 has been brandished as...
Box by box: Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Ballyroan – How your area voted in the recent...
More than 45 years of experience as a local elected representative certainly paid off in style for Willie Aird in the Portlaoise area in...
Ballylinan turn to former player as new manager as they seek immediate return to...
Ballylinan have appointed former player Cathal Leonard as their intermediate football manager ahead of the 2025 season as they seek an immediate return to...
Killeshin men face off as UCD defeat DCU in Sigerson Cup clash
Killian Roche and Conor Heffernan are teammates the vast majority of the time when they take to the field - but that wasn't the...
Soccer: Nine-star Heywood CS smash St Conleth’s to claim U-17 school league success
Heywood CS 9 St Conleth's Newbridge 0
U-17 Secondary Schools Soccer League Final
Heywood Community School were crowned U-17 Secondary School South Leinster Soccer league champions...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael J. O'Brien
Main Street, Stradbally, Laois
Michael passed away peacefully in his 91st year surrounded by...
Alcoholics Anonymous group to hold public information event in Portlaoise
A Laois support group has announced it will hold an open meeting at the end of the month to help spread awareness about the...
