The new football rules as Laois GAA prepares to hit the road to educate...
From Saturday afternoon, people across the county will get to see first hand the new rules that have been implemented in Gaelic football.
The National...
All of the league fixtures for Laois’s inter-county adult teams for 2025 season
After an almost six month hiatus, the inter-county GAA scene will roar back into life across the county.
For three of the four adult codes...
Laois-Offaly Families For Autism receives AXA Community Award
Laois Offaly Families For Autism (LOFFA) recently received an award of €2,500 as part of the AXA Community Awards, an initiative which aims to...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 20, 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...
Rugby: Fast start key as Garda end Portarlington’s unbeaten run
Garda Westmanstown 24 Portarlington 20
Leinster League Division 2B
Portarlington returned to action in Division 2B of the Leinster League on Sunday afternoon with a trip...
Soccer: Mountmellick held at home, Abbeyleix beaten and Clonaslee out on penalties
Mountmellick Utd 2 Birr Town 2
CCFL Senior Division
Mountmellick United ended 2024 on the back of a seven-game unbeaten run and returned to action in...
Fr Paddy: The inspirational life of Sister Clare Crockett
The beatification cause of Sister Clare Crockett, an inspirational young Irish religious sister who died in 2016, formally opened Sunday, January 12, with a...
Zach Tuohy revealed as one of this season’s contestants on Australia’s ‘I’m a Celebrity,...
If it's a long way from Portlaoise to Geelong, it's certainly a long way (metaphorically anyway) to a jungle in South Africa.
But that's where...
Weekend Read: Vonnie Bolton – Children’s books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career
Vonnie Bolton is a fascinating person with a fascinating life story, encapsulating two children's books, award-winning jams and a 35-year teaching career.
Her debut book...
In Pictures: Serious style and awards handed out as Laois camogie remembers 2024
There was a serious buzz in the Killeshin Hotel on Friday evening as the Laois Camogie awards for the 2024 season took place.
With brilliant...
‘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...
