Latest News in Laois

• Rathdowney urged to ‘move with the times’ amid accusations of discrimination against rural Laois towns July 26, 2024
  A local County Councillor has called for Rathdowney to “move with the times,” while another has accused Laois County Council of “discrimination” against rural towns and villages. Fine Gael Councillor John King, speaking at the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District meeting last week, began the discussion. Cllr King called on the County Council to install a big […]
• In Pictures: People of Portarlington celebrate French Festival 2024 July 26, 2024
  The very first French Festival was held in 1977 and 47 years later it is still bringing a smile to the people of Portarlington. During the 17th century, Portarlington was home to a large population of French Huguenot refugees. They left a legacy of Huguenot style homes and landmarks such as St Paul’s French Church, […]
• Laois Football Podcast: 10-minute episodes on all the senior football clubs July 26, 2024
  With the Laois senior football championship underway, we have recorded dedicated episodes on all the senior clubs in the county. The championship got underway on Wednesday night when Ballyroan-Abbey got the better of The Heath in Ratheniska and continues on Thursday with the meeting of Portarlington and O’Dempsey’s in the Centre of Excellence and Courtwood […]
• Athletics: Gold medals for Crosby, Mitchell, Brophy and Ayres, while Delaney helps Ireland take bronze, July 26, 2024
  Day 2 of the National Juvenile Championships took place in Tullamore last weekend. After a successful outing at the National ‘B’ Championships, St Abban’s athletes returned to Offaly intent on more success. Joshua Crosby had a brilliant day when he took gold in the Boys U-15 Shot Putt on Sunday. Joshua had an outstanding throw […]
• Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 27, 2024 July 26, 2024
  Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Sarah (Sally) Nugent (née Ryan) Green Street, Birr, Offaly/Rathdowney, Laois The death has occurred of Sarah (Sally) Nugent (née Ryan), Green St., Birr, Co. Offaly and formerly of Rathdowney, Co. Laois, July 25th 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by […]
• Laois IFC: Clinical Conway sees Arles-Kilcruise manage the elements and defeat Timahoe July 26, 2024
  Arles-Kilcruise 1-10 Timahoe 2-3 Laois IFC Round 1 Arles-Kilcruise sealed their first win in their Intermediate football campaign with a hard fought win over Timahoe. This was a reversal of their clash last year which Timahoe won to send Kilcruise into a relegation final. It was certainly a game to remember due to the extreme […]
• Laois JFC ‘A’: Kilcavan and Barrowhouse win again while The Rock overcame The Heath July 26, 2024
  Kilcavan 6-19 Camross 0-1 Laois JFC ‘A’ Group B Round 2 After their impressive opening-round win over The Rock, Kilcavan put up a huge score on Camross tonight to make it two wins from two. Tom O’Connor and Aaron Tarpey scored two goals apiece, with Rory Lalor and Robert Hunt also raising green flags. Kilcavan […]
• Laois SFC: Defiant Graiguecullen pull off upset to defeat 2023 champions St Joseph’s July 26, 2024
  Graiguecullen 0-9 St Joseph’s 0-8 Laois SFC Round 1 The Laois Senior Football Champions have faltered in the first game of their defence as St Joseph’s lost out by a point to Graiguecullen in the Centre of Excellence this evening. It wasn’t a classic encounter by any means, but Graiguecullen were good value for their […]
• Laois IFC: Magic McCaul leads Annanough to victory despite late Mountmellick come-back July 26, 2024
  Annanough 2-9 Mountmellick 1-11 Laois IFC Round 1 The Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Football Championship got underway tonight in McCann Park, Portarlington, with Annanough recording a famous victory over Mountmellick. Damien McCaul was the star of the show, scoring a phenomenal 2-7, including 1-5 in the first half alone. Having led by seven points, Annanough were […]
• Laois SFC: Portlaoise flex their muscles to batter Ballylinan and power into Round 1 July 26, 2024
  Portlaoise 3-23 Ballylinan 1-6 Laois SFC Round 1 Portlaoise are safely through to the Round 2 Winner’s Section following a 23 point win over Ballylinan in Stradbally this evening. Aidan Fennelly’s charges were rampant right from the start and they never let up. Indeed, when Josh Hogan palmed in their second goal of the game […]