Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Mulhall
Crannagh, Stradbally, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick, better known as Paddy Mulhall,...
Laois victims of apartment block fire ‘left stranded’ as temporary stay at hotel ends
Victims of last week's tragic fire in Portarlington have been "left stranded" according to one resident.
The blaze broke out at an apartment complex in...
Laois county councillors agree to push on with apartments plan at old County Hotel...
The County Hotel was once a thriving hub of activity in the centre of Portlaoise but after lying idle now for the best part...
€308,465 awarded for four community projects across Laois under Community Recognition Fund
Four community projects in Laois will share in €308,465 under the latest round of the Community Recognition Fund.
The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced...
Tribute paid as man who died following collision with a car outside Stradbally named
The man who died following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N80 at Crannagh, Stradbally, last night has been named.
The man...
Garda appeal for information after a man killed on a Laois road last night
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on the N80 at Crannagh, Stradbally, last night.
The collision involving a...
In Pictures: Three trophies on display as Castletown celebrate 2024 success with Dinner Dance
There was serious style in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Saturday night as Castletown celebrated 2024 with a Dinner Dance.
There were three trophies on...
People having to turn light on their phones on to avoid falling in the...
People in one Laois town are having to turn the light on their phones on to avoid falling when making their way home from...
Laois Football Podcast: Kildare defeat Laois, Justin McNulty, Kelly Cup latest and Dinner Dances
It was another busy weekend of football and our latest Podcast is here to look back on it all.
For the Laois footballers, it was...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers’ play-off hopes dealt a blow after loss to St Paul’s
Portlaoise Panthers 41 St Paul's 47
Women's Basketball Super League
With just three games remaining in the Women’s Super League regular season, Portlaoise Panthers find themselves...
Justin McNulty: ‘The boys are all hurting … It’s never nice to get a...
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty was bitterly disappointed after his side were beaten by Kildare on Saturday night.
He said: "It's a very disappointing...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 24, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eddy Hutchinson
Rathmoyle and Killamuck, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the excellent care of Droimnin Nursing Home Stradbally....
In Pictures: All smiles as Kilcavan celebrate incredible 2024 success with Dinner Dance
There were great celebrations in the Tullamore Court Hotel last night as Kilcavan GAA hosted a dinner dance.
2024 was another successful season for the...
Rugby: Washout to end Portlaoise’s Leinster League campaign against Garda Westmanstown
Garda Westmanstown12 Portlaoise 7
Leinster League Division 2B
Portlaoise began the season with a hugely impressive six-game unbeaten run that set them up perfectly to have...
Ladies NFL Division 3: Goals galore as Laois defeat Offaly to make it three...
Laois 5-8 Offaly 1-4
Ladies National Football League Division 3 Round 4
The Laois Ladies have won for the third game in a row after they...
MATCH OFF: Laois v Carlow Division 1B hurling clash postponed due to an unplayable...
For the second time this season, a match involving the Laois senior hurlers has been called off due to an unplayable pitch.
Laois were due...
Community in shock as tragic Portlaoise car collision victim (5) is named locally
The five-year-old boy killed following a collision with a car in Kilminchy in Portlaoise yesterday has been named as Aaron Hussain.
The devastating news has...
Fr Paddy: Make the most of Lent 2025 as we are reminded of Christian...
Our world is indeed going through very troubled times. In a time of turbulence, it is important to be reminded that Christian values such...
Your guide to the game as Laois senior hurlers welcome Carlow to O’Moore Park
National Hurling League Division 1B – Laois v Carlow
In O'Moore Park at 2pm
The Laois senior hurlers are back in O'Moore Park this Sunday for...
Six Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers experience defeat against Kildare
The Laois senior footballers were well beaten in Round 4 of Division 3 of the National Football League last night.
Justin McNulty's charges went down...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers secure Northern Conference title with win over Tipp Talons
Portlaoise Panthers 88 Tipp Talons 73
Men's Division 1 Basketball Northern Conference
Portlaoise Panthers secured top spot in the Men’s Division One North Conference with four...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 23, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rev. Thomas O’Shea
Ballylinan, Laois/Borris, Carlow/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully on the 21st February, 2025.
Predeceased by his parents James...
Gardai launch appeal for information after boy (5) dies following collision in Laois
Gardai have launched an appeal for information after a five-year-old boy was killed following a collision in Laois today.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the...
NFL Division 3: Kildare gain Tailteann Cup revenge over Laois with big win in...
Laois 0-9 Kildare 0-21
National Football League Division 3 Round 4
Laois have suffered their second defeat in Division 3 of the National League as they...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois senior footballers travel to Newbridge...
The Laois senior footballers are in Newbridge this evening for their National League clash with Kildare.
Coming off the back of last week's phenomenal win...
Kelly Cup: Killeshin remain unbeaten to book semi-final place
Killeshin 1-12 Arles-Killeen 0-10
Kelly Cup Round 3
A first-half goal from Evan Lowry was the crucial score as Killeshin got the better of neighbours Arles-Killeen...
NCL Division 3A: Laois at their ease in comfortable League opener against Kildare
Laois 3-11 Kildare 2-5
National Camogie League Division 3A Round 1
Pairc Acragar, Mountmellick, was the venue as Laois kick-started their NCL Division 3A campaign against...
Laois mother makes desperate plea as son faces prospect of no school place in...
A Laois mother has made a desperate plea for help as her son faces the prospect of being unable to secure a school place...
Your guide to the game as Laois senior footballers aim for third consecutive win...
NFL Division 3 – Laois v Kildare
In St Conleth's Park at 7pm
The Laois senior footballers are off to Newbridge this evening for their National...
Camogie Preview: Laois begin National League campaign against Kildare in Mountmellick
Laois begin their National Camogie League Division 3A campaign today when they host Kildare at 2pm in Pairc Acragar, Mountmellick.
Laois won 3-14 to 2-12...
