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Funeral details announced for Mark Walsh, who died tragically in workplace accident earlier this week
Funeral details have been announced for Mark Walsh, the Portlaoise resident who died tragically on Monday of this week in […]
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Laois Hurlers Golf Society opening event rescheduled for this weekend in Rathdowney Golf Club
Laois Hurlers Golfing Society’s opening outing of the year has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 20 at Rathdowney Golf Club....
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Laois IFA President says tillage farmers facing ‘perfect storm’ as support urged from Taoiseach
Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) president, Francie Gorman said the delivery of the Tillage Survival Scheme put forward by the IFA […]
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JOB VACANCY: Telfords in Portlaoise seeking to hire Goods Inwards Operative
Telfords in Portlaoise are currently hiring for the role of Goods Inwards Operative. Requirements Check and record goods inwards against delivery […]
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A fourth Vitality Hub announced for Laois will ‘support physical activities, sports and wellness initiatives’
Laois Sports Partnership, in association with Sport Ireland, have announced that Laois have received funding for their fourth Community Sports […]
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No TV show for Parkinson for now as Virgin Media hold off despite popular pilot
Colm Parkinson’s hugely popular GAA Podcast The Smaller Fish is unlikely to air on your TV screens this year despite its popular […]
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Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Mick McDonald St Jude’s, Portlaoise, Laois Mick McDonald. “St […]
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‘Significant milestone’ for Laois school as works commence on new AstroTurf pitch
Portlaoise College is abuzz with anticipation as the commencement of works on its new astroturf pitch marks a significant milestone […]
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Shock and sadness as Laois dad tragically killed following workplace accident
There is shock and sadness in Laois today following the news that a Laois dad has died after a workplace […]
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Local residents Association ‘left totally disillusioned’ by Laois County Council’s planning decision
One group of Laois residents say they have been “left totally disillusioned” after a recent planning decision by Laois County […]
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In Pictures: 96th anniversary of famous flight marked in Portlaoise
On Friday 12th April – 96 years to the day – a special commemorative ceremony was held at Fitzmaurice Place […]
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St Abban’s athletes in action at Laois intermediate, junior and masters road championships
St Abban’s Athletics Club had a large crowd in attendance at the Laois junior, intermediate and masters road championships, hosted […]
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Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. John (Jack) Kelly Arlington, Portarlington, Laois / Newbridge, Kildare […]
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Talking Sport Podcast: Laois lose to Offaly, Tailteann Cup explained and U-20 preview
With our hurling Podcast out this morning, attention on the Talking Sport Podcast now switches to football. Alan Hartnett is...
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Laois TD says Public Accounts Committee ‘no-shows’ must stop as student accommodation comes under scrutiny
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), has said that “late notice no shows […]
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Sadness at death of popular local pharmacist Liam Adams
The death has occurred of Liam Adams in Portlaoise, a well-known local pharmacist who was highly regarded in the area. […]
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In Pictures: Friends of Portlaoise Hospital Gala Fundraising Ball a huge success
There was serious style on show at the Midlands Park Hotel on Saturday as the Friends of Portlaoise Hospital hosted […]
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In Pictures: Portlaoise Rotary Club hosted concert in aid of Kolbe Special School
A fundraising concert in aid of Kolbe Special School took place in Portlaoise on Saturday, April 13 and was well […]
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Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Liam Adams Glenlahan, Portlaoise, Laois, R32YWOC / Tullamore, Offaly […]
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Laois art students return from trip of a lifetime to Florence, Italy
Students from a Laois community school have returned from the trip of a lifetime to Italy, having made some wonderful […]
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Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 14, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Mary Carroll (née Moore) Knapton, Abbeyleix, Laois Peacefully at […]
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LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Offaly in Leinster SFC quarter-final
Laois and Offaly meet for the 31st time in championship football this evening in O’Moore Park where Laois are looking...
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Leinster MFC: Laois win in Longford but bow out of provincial championship and head to new All Ireland Tier 3
Laois 0-15 Longford 1-6 Leinster MFC Round 3 Laois ended the group stages of the Leinster minor football championship with...
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LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois face Armagh in camogie and U-20 hurlers take on Wexford
There are two big games involving Laois teams down for decision in both Dublin and Wexford at 2pm. Silverware is...
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Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Denis (Dinny) Whitney 9 Chapel St., Graiguecullen, Carlow, R93 […]
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SOLAS Garden Centre in Portarlington: Cultivating Community Spirit
Amidst the fluctuating weather patterns that have characterized the start of the gardening season, SOLAS Garden Centre in Portarlington has […]
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St Abban’s athletes represent their colleges at Track and Field championships in Belfast
Intervarsities Track and Field Championships, Belfast St Abban’s AC athletes were in action in alternative colours over the weekend as...
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Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 12, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Paddy Macken Summerhill Lane, Portlaoise, Laois/Athlone, Westmeath Macken – […]
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Attention all local building contractors – you are invited to Mountmellick Further Education Skills for Trades day
Attention All Local Building Contractors – You are Invited! Join us for a skills demonstration on Friday, April 26 at […]
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Laois Garda scoops third place at Mr Personality Festival 2024
A Laois man has scooped third place at the 17th annual Mr Personality Festival, which took place in the Talbot […]