# Laois

This month

March 2023

# Division 4

Wicklow finish strong to stun Leitrim, Sligo and Carlow pick up wins

A round-up of the weekend’s Allianz Football League Division 4 action.

4.9k

Mar 5th 2023, 5:17 PM

# Saturday Night Lights

Armagh bounce back with win over Donegal, Lowry stars in Laois victory

A three-point success at the Athletic Grounds for Kieran McGeeney’s team.

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Mar 4th 2023, 9:19 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Wrap

Cavan and Offaly continue winning ways; McEntee's Sligo overcome McConville's Wicklow

In Division 4, Leitrim and Laois lead the way with two wins from two.

4.3k

Feb 5th 2023, 4:51 PM

# livestreaming

FG councillor taking legal advice as she claims council is 'blocking' broadcasting meetings

A vote taken in 2021 saw Laois County Council approve providing finances for livestreaming its meetings.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 6:20 AM

Last year

2022

# New Job

Anthony Cunningham to take up role as coach of Laois senior football champions

Portarlington have won the last three Laois senior football titles.

6.6k

Dec 12th 2022, 11:17 AM

# Awards Season

All-Ireland champs Laois and Antrim the big winners as Teams of Championships awarded

The awards were handed out at a function in Croke Park last night.

3.6k

Nov 5th 2022, 11:14 AM

# Laois

Gardaí appeal for witnesses of Portlaoise assault that left man in hospital

A man in his 40s was approached by a group of four people and assaulted early on Sunday morning

12.3k

Oct 24th 2022, 9:06 PM

# Stradbally

Woman (50s) dies after being struck by car in Co Laois

The incident occurred at around 1.10pm in the Dunamaise area of Stradbally.

18.4k

Oct 7th 2022, 8:28 PM

# Operation Thor

Three men arrested as gardaí recover suspected stolen property including chain saw and quad

Gardaí recovered the goods after a van was stopped and searched in Portlaoise yesterday.

18.9k

Sep 30th 2022, 8:37 AM

# the ploughing

Wet morning greets Ploughing fans but it will brighten later to sunny spells

It is day three of The National Ploughing Championships.

16.6k

Sep 22nd 2022, 10:20 AM

# the ploughing

Travelling to the Ploughing? Here's what you need to know

Special shuttle buses will be operating between the event and three train stations.

18.6k

Sep 20th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Super Keeper

'I got my two knees done and I wasn't able to play outfield. I've been in goals ever since'

Laois All-Ireland winner Eimear Barry reflects on her journey after winning the ZuCar Golden Glove award.

6.5k

Sep 17th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Management matters

Shanahan linked with Laois hurling role, Burke confirmed as Cavan coach

William Maher was last night announced as the new Laois hurling manager.

7.2k

Sep 13th 2022, 9:15 AM

# Ploughing

World Ploughing Championships coming to Laois after Russia stripped of hosting duties

The event was due to be held last month in St Peterburg, Russia, but this was cancelled due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

38.3k

Sep 6th 2022, 2:32 PM

# Let off the Laois

Continuing family tradition, All-Ireland glory to senior return and travels loom

Emma Lawlor helped Laois to intermediate success last weekend, before she takes a year or two out to travel to Australia

6.3k

Aug 6th 2022, 9:00 AM

# emotion

Laois 'win the hard way' and Do it for Dan

Aisling Donoher headed up a resolute defence as the O’Moore county bridged a 22-year gap for All-Ireland intermediate glory.

31.3k

Aug 1st 2022, 11:30 AM

# Laois Laois Laois

Nerney the star turn as Laois All-Ireland intermediate champions for first time since 2000

Wexford never gave up but Laois’ superb defensive display was key.

9.6k

Jul 31st 2022, 3:40 PM

# wexford v laois

Croke Park devastation to HQ debuts, sports psychology and the Meath effect

Wexford, captained by Roisin Murphy, and Laois, led by Aimee Kelly, face off in the All-Ireland intermediate final.

6.1k

Jul 29th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Award

Laois sharpshooter named Player of the Month for June

Erone Fitzpatrick has been in glittering form for the O’Moore county.

7.3k

Jul 6th 2022, 6:48 PM

# Stradbally

Driver killed after car collides with wall in Co Laois

Details are currently unknown about the person who died in the crash.

30.3k

Jun 24th 2022, 10:50 PM

# RIP

Man (40s) dies following car crash in Laois

Another passenger in his 30s is being treated for non life threatening injuries.

19.8k

Jun 17th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Tribesmen

Quinlan shines but Niland's dozen helps Galway overcome Laois in thrilling quarter-final

Jer Quinlan excelled for the beaten Leinster finalists but they fell short of the Connacht side.

13.3k

May 28th 2022, 3:41 PM

# tribe on top

Unbeaten Galway edge closer to Leinster hurling final after 22-point win over Laois

Henry Shefflin’s men were utterly dominant in Portlaoise.

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May 14th 2022, 7:06 PM

# Laois

Three men to appear in court after gardaí seize drugs worth €90,000 in Portlaoise

The men, two aged in their late teens and one aged in his early 20s, were arrested on Tuesday night.

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May 12th 2022, 9:54 AM

# Minor

Laois and Offaly to contest historic Leinster hurling final as Dublin and Kilkenny exit

A historic decider is in store next Saturday.

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May 7th 2022, 1:38 PM

# Cats

Eoin Cody stars as Kilkenny blow away Laois

Kilkenny stormed past Laois today in the second game of the Leinster round robin series.

12.4k

Apr 23rd 2022, 8:13 PM

# Wrap

Laois defeat Antrim to retain Division 1 status, Tipperary hit Wexford for four

Elsewhere, Cavan kept their promotion hunt on track with a win over Sligo.

14.9k

Mar 6th 2022, 5:50 PM

# ballyfin

Man (40s) charged in connection with seizure of €250,000 worth of drugs in Laois

Two searches took place in the vicinity of Ballyfin in Co Laois.

13.1k

Feb 11th 2022, 11:07 AM

# ball and a wall

Ross Munnelly’s legacy is a lesson for the next generation of sharpshooters

The Laois legend is the longest-serving player in the game currently.

8.9k

Feb 9th 2022, 9:58 AM

# Laois

Woman (60s) killed in Laois farm accident

A woman in her 60s died in the incident in County Laois.

37.7k

Feb 1st 2022, 10:14 AM

# Wrap

Offaly, Laois and Wicklow claim wins in midweek O'Byrne Cup action in Leinster

There were more O’Byrne Cup games down for decision this evening.

8.2k

Jan 12th 2022, 10:06 PM

All time

'300 members, two small schools, it's unbelievable' - The Laois club heading to a Leinster senior final

Star forward Stephen Maher and manager Declan Laffan on Clough-Ballacolla’s achievement.

6.9k

Dec 12th 2021, 11:47 AM

# billy o'loughlin

Longford appoint O'Loughlin as new manager with Cavan and Mayo coaches involved

Billy O’Loughlin is a native of Laois.

10.4k

Nov 30th 2021, 9:45 PM

# Fatal

Teenager dies after getting struck by van in Laois

The collision involved a van and a pedestrian.

30.6k

Nov 20th 2021, 11:36 AM

# leinster wrap

Portarlington win second Laois title in three months, Tullamore celebrate Offaly glory

Shelmaliers in Wexford, Rathvilly in Carlow and Dicksboro in Kilkenny are also celebrating senior titles tonight.

7.9k

Nov 14th 2021, 7:18 PM

# new man

Another Kerry native is set to take charge of the Laois senior footballers

Billy Sheehan played for Laois from 2005 to 2015.

10.2k

Oct 8th 2021, 4:04 PM

# Laois

Gardaí seize €2.1 million worth of suspected cannabis found in boxes of vegetables in Laois

One man, aged in his 20s, was arrested at the scene.

31.0k

Aug 30th 2021, 9:12 PM

# club call

Penalty shootout decides Donegal football final, Offaly and Laois hurling winners crowned

Naomh Conaill defeated Kilcar in the 2020 Donegal senior decider.

10.6k

Aug 14th 2021, 11:05 PM

# M7

Man (80s) killed and five injured in three-car collision in Co Laois

Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating yesterday’s fatal collision.

21.3k

Aug 3rd 2021, 7:18 AM

# battle for survival

Scully hits a record score as Laois come from behind to beat Westmeath

PJ Scully scored 17 points – the most by a Laois hurler in a league match – as Laois stay up in Division 1 of the Allianz HL.

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Jul 24th 2021, 10:36 PM