Basketball: All-Ireland U-16 bronze for Laois secondary school who make history
History was made by a Laois secondary school last week as they claim All-Ireland U-16 League bronze medals.
Mountmellick Community School's boys team claimed the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O'Keeffe
Ruhillmore, Boherbue, Cork/Castletown, Laois
Br. Finbarr (Jeremiah) O'Keeffe, De La Salle Brothers, Castletown,...
JOB VACANCY: Portlaoise GP surgery seeking to hire Medical Receptionist
We are seeking a part time Medical Receptionist for 2 days per week to join our friendly and supportive team in a GP surgery in Portlaoise.
To...
In Pictures: All smiles as Clough-Ballacolla camogie club celebrate 2024 with awards evening
There was a huge turn out, with lots of chaos, noise and celebrating, as Clough-Ballacolla Camogie club held their annual awards evening on Sunday.
It...
McNulty impressed by debutants as attention quickly turns to Sligo on Sunday
Laois senior football manager Justin McNulty was impressed by those that he gave a debut to on Saturday in Leitrim.
Laois won the game at...
Much loved classic Jack and The Beastalk to be staged by Mountmellick Macra this...
Jack and The Beanstalk will be staged for four nights from Thursday, February 13 to Sunday, February 16 as this year's Mountmellick Macra pantomime.
The...
Newly elected Laois Senator calls on government to intervene to stop sell off of...
Newly elected Sinn Féin Senator Maria McCormack has slammed the decision to sell off Bord Na Móna Recycling.
On Friday, Bord na Móna said it...
In Pictures: Serious style as Stradbally GAA celebrate three trophies at Dinner Dance
There was serious style as a crowd of 180 people gathered in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel to celebrate the achievements of Stradbally GAA.
2024 was...
New Laois captain Byrne hails Mark Timmons as footballers secure first win in Leitrim
New Laois senior football captain Brian Byrne has hailed the impact of his clubmate Mark Timmons on his career to date.
For the first time...
Laois Football Podcast: Lovely Leitrim, Brian Byrne, Justin McNulty and Kelly Cup
The Laois Football Podcast is back and the lads look back on a great win for the footballers against Leitrim.
Alan Hartnett is joined by...
Improvement from Laois but manager Fitzgerald believes Waterford loss is one they left behind
Laois manager Tommy Fitzgerald was disappointed to come away from Walsh Park with a loss on Sunday after his side faced Waterford and after...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 10, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Corcoran
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Corcoran, Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Co.Laois...
Seven Talking Points as the Laois hurlers lose out in Waterford
Laois made the journey to Walsh Park on Sunday afternoon to face a Waterford side who were reeling after a second round loss to...
Ladies NFL Division 3: Laois get off the mark with comeback victory away to...
Down 4-3 Laois 2-11
Ladies National Football League Division 3 Round 3
The Laois Ladies have their first win in Division 3 of the National Football...
NHL Division 1B: Waterford class shines through as Laois fall to second league loss
Waterford 1-27 Laois 0-20
National Hurling League Division 1B Round 2
There were positive signs in Walsh Park for Laois this afternoon, but the class of...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all of the action as the Laois hurlers take on Waterford...
The Laois senior hurlers are on the road this Sunday as they have made the trip to Waterford.
This game, which throws in at 2pm,...
Soccer: Mountmellick run riot in Offaly while Ballybrittas all but secure Division 3A title
Frankford Utd 1 Mountmellick Utd A 8
Combined Counties Cup Round 2
Mountmellick United A visited Kilcormac this morning to take on Frankford United in the second...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers unhinged again by National Cup nemesis Limerick Celtics
Limerick Celtics 106 Portlaoise 80
National Basketball League Division 1
Just three weeks after suffering President’s National Cup Final heartbreak at the hands of Limerick Celtics,...
In Pictures: All smiles as World champion Irish dancer Bobby Kinsella receives Civic Reception
It was all smiles in the chamber of Laois County Council last week as a young dancer received the highest of accolades.
Stradbally's Bobby Kinsella...
Planning: New hostel to replace landmark Laois pub plus healthcare development and waterworks
The process has begun to convert a rural Laois pub into a new accommodation centre.
Swans Bar, a long-time landmark in Clonaslee, is to be...
Your guide to the game as Laois senior hurlers visit wounded Waterford
National Hurling League Division 1B – Laois v Waterford
In Walsh Park at 2pm
The Laois senior hurlers are on the road this Sunday when the...
Six Talking Points as the Laois footballers pick up first league win
After a disappointing loss to Offaly in O'Moore Park in their first outing last week, Laois made the long trip to Ballinamore on Saturday...
Fr Paddy: A different kind of love on St Valentine’s Day
This week we celebrate St Valentine’s Day.
Traditionally this day is associated with romance and love. Historically it is interesting to trace its evolvement.
There were...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 9, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Corcoran
Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Laois
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Corcoran, Shanbeg, Rosenallis, Co.Laois...
Leinster Colleges SFC: Extra-time heartbreak for Ardscoil Athy as Mullingar claim Br Bosco title
Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy1-13 Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar 3-10 (AET)
Leinster Colleges SFC Final
Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy endured extra-time heartbreak as they eventually fell to a three...
NFL Division 3: Laois at their ease in big win in Leitrim
Laois 3-20 Leitrim 0-6
NFL Division 3 Round 1
The Laois footballers won’t ever have as easy a game in Division 3.
Having experienced a real baptism...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois footballers take on Leitrim
The Laois footballer have made the long trip to Ballinamore to take on Leitrim in their re-fixed NFL Division 3 Round 1 game.
This was...
Weekend Read: JP bows out after 40 brilliant years with Portlaoise Pantomime
As Portlaoise Pantomime Group celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, JP Cahillane, the Kerryman who co-founded it with the late Sean O’Reilly, is bowing...
Your guide to the game as Laois senior footballers head to Leitrim in search...
National Football League Division 3 – Laois v Leitrim
In Ballinamore at 2.30pm
Laois make the long journey to Ballinamore on Saturday afternoon to face Leitrim...
Planning permission underway for major new development at Laois soccer club
A Laois sports club is on the verge of a major development after a recent application was submitted for consideration to Laois County Council.
St...
