Kelly Cup: More silverware for St Joseph’s after dominant final performance
St Joseph's 2-12 Killeshin 1-2
Kelly Cup Final
St Joseph's have delivered a message to the rest of the county, running out convincing winners over Killeshin...
Laois community stunned following the sudden passing of Alan Langton
A small rural Laois area has been stunned by the sudden death of one of the community's most active members.
Alan Langton from Barrowhouse, a...
Maintenance work at a rural Laois school to be carried out ‘in the coming...
Laois County Council has told the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District that it will carry out maintenance work at a rural school "in the coming weeks."
Mr...
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SOLAS Garden Centre in Portarlington: St Patrick Celebrations
Last week, SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington hosted a lively garden festival that drew in gardening enthusiasts from near and far.
The event was...
Portlaoise College’s TY show ‘Back to the 80’s’ lights up the Dunamaise Arts Centre
Portlaoise College's recent Transition Year show "Back to the 80's" took audiences on a nostalgic journey through time at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
From the...
Laois County Council urged to take action at rural playground described as ‘a very...
Laois County Council have been urged to take action at a rural playground, which has been described as "a very serious safety issue."
Independent Cllr Ollie...
Laois TD says ‘Ordinary workers and families remain crippled under the cost of their...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to urgently address Ireland’s stubbornly high electricity prices.
The publication of the Household Energy...
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Leinster GAA Underage Pass returns – just €40 for eight games
The 2024 Leinster GAA Minor and U-20 Championships are fast approaching and after its successful introduction last year the Underage Pass has returned.
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Property: 42 acre farm and old house for sale at Derryguile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois,...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market a circa 42 acre Farm with an old house at Derryguile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois. These...
Ladies NFL Division 2: Laois relegation confirmed as Westmeath prove too strong in Heywood
Laois 0-8 Westmeath 3-13
Laois National Football League Division 2 Round 6
Laois have been relegated from Division 2 of the Ladies National Football League following...
Crettyard Ladies footballers to host dinner dance celebrating the club’s 50th anniversary
Crettyard Ladies Gaelic Football Club (GFC) will be celebrating their 50th anniversary on Saturday, March 23, in the Talbot Hotel, Carlow.
As part of this...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 18, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christina (Chris) Drennan (née Seale)
Cashel Downs, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny, R95C8YK/Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Chris passed away on 17th...
Two people hospitalised after incident at Stradbally St Patrick’s Day parade
Two people were hospitalised after an incident at a Laois St Patrick’s Day parade this morning.
The incident occurred opposite the Cosby National School on...
In Pictures: Huge crowd in attendance at the St Patrick’s Day parade in Portlaoise
There was a huge crowd in attendance at the Portlaoise St Patrick's Day parade.
Portlaoise Musical Society and Dunamaise Arts Centre were joint Grand Marshalls...
In Pictures: Brilliant afternoon as Rosenallis celebrate St Patrick’s Day
The people of Rosenallis never disappoint when it comes to St Patrick's Day and they did so again this year.
Their parade is one of...
In Pictures: Huge parade in The Little Town as Stradbally celebrates St Patrick’s Day
There was a sea of green in the Little Town of Stradbally today as the annual St Patrick's Day parade took place.
The parish of...
In Pictures: Timahoe well represented at annual St Patrick’s Day parade
There was great celebrations in Timahoe this morning as the community came out for their annual St Patrick's Day parade.
The Stradbally Parish Gaels minor...
In Pictures: All smiles as Graiguecullen comes together for St Patrick’s Day
There was a massive crowd in Graigeucullen this morning for the latest installment of their St Patrick's Day parade.
All participants assembled in the Carlow...
In Pictures: Huge crowd in attendance as Killeshin come together on St Patrick’s Day...
St Patrick's Day is in full swing and the people of Killeshin did not disappoint as they came together to celebrate.
As is tradition for...
In Pictures: History made as The Heath hosts first ever St Patrick’s Day Parade
History was made in The Heath this morning as they hosted their first ever St Patrick's Day Parade.
In lovely sunshine, the community came together...
Fr Paddy – St Patrick inspires faith
Saint Patrick's feast day is now a global event. The Irish diaspora, have contributed significantly to the four corners of the world.
In this regard,...
News in Brief: Funding for Laois historic structures, Mountrath musical, and Easter panto in...
€171,000 funding for Laois heritage and historic structures projects
€171,000 has been earmarked for Laois heritage and historic structures projects, through the Built Heritage Investment...
Seven Talking Points as Laois footballers see 100% winning league run ended by Leitrim
The Laois senior footballers saw their 100% record in Division 4 wiped out by Leitrim in O'Moore Park.
It was a second successive win for...
Seven Talking Points as Laois hurlers brush Kerry aside
Laois claimed their fourth victory of the 2024 NHL campaign with a solid win over visiting Kerry on Saturday afternoon.
It was a much changed...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mai Mulvihill (née Whelan)
Church Street, Rathdowney, Laois / Tullamore, Offaly
Mai Mulvihill (née Whelan), Church Street,...