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Laois SHC: Ballinakill took it down to the wire but Clough-Ballacolla came up trumps again
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (78+ words) Laois Today Clough-Ballacolla 1-23 Ballinakill 0-21 Laois SHC Round 2 These sides met in arguably the game of the championship in their semi-final clash last year and Ballinakill made Clough-Ballacolla sweat once again this year before their hearts were broken by a late…...
In Pictures: A selection of images from Ballypickas v Slieve Bloom and Mountrath v Trumrea
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (17+ words) Laois Today...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, July 17, 2026
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (474+ words) Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Bridget Fitzpatrick (née Dunne) of Ballyhide and formerly Springhill, Killeshin, Carlow, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on July 15th, 2026, at St Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny. Pre-deceased by her…...
Laois IHC: Clinical Slieve Bloom make winning start against Ballypickas
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (71+ words) Laois Today Slieve Bloom 3-13 Ballypickas 0-14 Laois IHC Group B Round 1 Slieve Bloom made the perfect start to this year’s Laois Shopping Centre Intermediate Hurling Championship as a clinical display in front of goal helped them to an impressive eight-point victory…...
Laois IHC: Dominant first half sends Mountrath to first round win over Trumera
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (73+ words) Laois Today Mountrath 1-17 Trumera 0-13 Laois IHC Group B Round 1 Mountrath opened up their Laois Shopping Centre IHC campaign with a seven-point victory over local rivals Trumera in Trumera tonight. The victors have a dominant first half to thank for their…...
Electric Youth finalists set to battle for Electric Picnic spot at Dunamaise Theatre
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (235+ words) Some of Laois’s brightest young performers will take to the stage at the Dunamaise Theatre next month as the Electric Youth Grand Final returns for what promises to be a memorable night of music and entertainment. The event, which takes…...
Laois TD Stanley welcomes contraception legislation but calls for wider access and expanded BreastCheck programme
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (506+ words) Independent Republican TD Brian Stanley has welcomed proposed legislation on contraception, describing it as “another step forward” for women’s health and reproductive rights. Speaking in the Dáil, the Laois TD said the measures would improve access to contraception, particularly for…...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, July 16, 2026
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (339+ words) Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. David (Dave) McKenna, Carlow Town and formerly of Crumlin, Dublin, died peacefully 25th June 2026. Predeceased by his parents Tina and Jim and his brother John. Sadly missed by his son…...
Harvest of Health programme to bring free fitness classes and health checks to Laois farming community
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (369+ words) An eight-week programme aimed at improving the physical and mental wellbeing of people involved in farming is set to roll out across Laois. The ‘Harvest of Health’ initiative is being delivered by Healthy Laois and the Laois Community Safety Partnership…...
Laois Premier IHC: Hyland's heroics not enough as Clonad come good at the death to defeat Clonaslee-St Manman's
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (84+ words) Laois Today Clonad 2-16 Clonaslee-St Manman’s 1-17 Laois Premier IHC Group A Round 1 Clonad have made a winning start to the first ever Laois Shopping Centre Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship campaign. That is after David O’Brien’s charges battled their win to a…...