# Laois

Last month

September 2023

# factcheck

Debunked: Doctored image of RTÉ headline spread with anti-immigrant messages

A photo of migrants in Calais, France, was used to suggest that the media was lying.

249

Sep 14th 2023, 1:30 PM

# Sold Out

All tickets for next year's Electric Picnic 'snapped up in under an hour'

Tickets for next year’s festival, which will have an increased capacity of 75,000, went on sale at 9am this morning.

20.1k

Sep 8th 2023, 12:59 PM

# Wicklow

Taoiseach ‘saddened’ FG councillors voted against leasing site for modular homes for Ukrainians

Varadkar said no sanction would be imposed on the Wicklow Fine Gael councillors who voted against the motion.

24.3k

Sep 7th 2023, 8:14 PM

# Tents

Minister O'Gorman says he can't rule out future use of tents to house refugees in Ireland

Roderic O’Gorman said it was ‘difficult’ to project how many more refugees would arrive in Ireland by the end of the year.

8.5k

Sep 7th 2023, 1:47 PM

# RIP

Three-year-old girl knocked down and killed in Co Laois was a ‘bright star’, funeral hears

Rosaleen McDonagh, known as Rosie, died after being struck by a car in Portlaoise last Wednesday.

22.5k

Sep 4th 2023, 1:51 PM

# Fatal car accident

Girl (3) who died following car accident in Laois to be laid to rest on Monday

Rosie McDonagh was struck by a car in Portlaoise on Wednesday afternoon.

26.9k

Sep 2nd 2023, 7:37 AM

# hello sunshine

Good news for Electric Picnic goers with sunny spells and highs of 23C forecast for the weekend

While today will see scattered showers, Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather says festival goers should remember the sunscreen as the weather picks up Saturday and Sunday.

12.1k

Sep 1st 2023, 10:36 AM

This year

2023

# Portlaoise

A three-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Co Laois this afternoon

The collision, involving a car and a pedestrian, occurred on Cosby Avenue in the Fairgreen residential area of Portlaoise.

50.0k

Aug 30th 2023, 6:23 PM

# Laois

Organisers of Electric Picnic ban single-use disposable vapes from entering the festival

The festival said they have made the decision to ban the devices in order to “protect the land the the festival site is on”.

28.5k

Aug 26th 2023, 11:58 AM

# Early bird

Electric Picnic confirms 2024 festival is earlier than usual and tickets are already on sale

Electric Picnic announced this morning that they are plan on moving the festival forward to August in 2024.

29.9k

Aug 23rd 2023, 10:42 AM

# Last Eight

Here is the quarter-final draw for the GAA's Tailteann Cup

The games will take place next weekend 17-18 June.

10.6k

Jun 12th 2023, 8:52 AM

# Tailteann Cup

New Yorkers on their way for Tailteann Cup debut

Dr Cullen Park to host Johnny McGeeney’s New York in preliminary round clash.

9.0k

Jun 5th 2023, 4:20 PM

# Ballyshaneduff

Gardaí renew appeal over fatal quad bike incident in Co Laois

The incident happened at around 1.30pm on 9 April, in a wooded area near Ballyshaneduff, Ballybrittas, Co Laois.

15.1k

May 22nd 2023, 11:10 AM

# RIP

Teenager dies after quad bike incident in Co Laois

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

25.2k

Apr 10th 2023, 12:38 PM

# around the grounds

Aaron Gillane returns to action as Limerick win, vital success for Antrim over Laois

Darren Gleeson’s side have secured their Division 1 status for next season.

11.2k

Mar 12th 2023, 5:01 PM

# 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.

6.1k

Mar 4th 2023, 9:19 PM

# 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.

4.4k

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.

6.7k

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.

18.8k

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.

7.3k

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.

30.4k

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.

19.9k

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.

11.2k

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.

7.0k

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.

25.2k

May 7th 2022, 1:38 PM