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Daily Archives: 23rd August 2019

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Corbet class kicks Clonaslee to comfortable victory

Brought to you in association with Kinsella Financial Clonaslee St Manman's 4-17 The Rock 0-8 Laois Shopping Centre IFC Quarter-Final A clinical display from Clonaslee, orchestrated by...

Portlaoise too strong for Annanough as they reach Intermediate semi final

Brought to you in association with Kinsella Financial  Annanough 1-6 Portlaoise 1-16 Laois Shopping Centre IFC Quarter-Final Portlaoise are through to the Intermediate football championship semi finals...

LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from a Laois IFC quarter-final double header

Brought to you in association with Kinsella Financial We're back for another weekend of hectic action in the Laois football championships. We have Round 3 of...

In Pictures: Fascinating scenes as Castletown hosts bat walk during Heritage Week

Some brilliant pictures here. As part of National Heritage Week, Castletown hosted an informative bat walk. On Saturday evening last, a crowd gathered at the bridge...

Laois secondary school welcomes 144 new first years through their doors

Thursday August 23 saw 144 young boys and girls starting their secondary school journeys at Portlaoise College. Students were greeted by their Year Head Mr...

Two Laois teams getting set for the All-Ireland finals

The Heath senior men and mixed rounders teams remain on course for An All-Ireland double after producing two stunning performances against Limekiln of Dublin...

Our last category for Laois’s Hottest Men is now open… it’s the hottest sports...

Brought to you in association with The Laser Suite, Portarlington It's the grand reveal of our latest and final category for Laois's Hottest Men... it's...

Laois TD warns that Garda resources will be downgraded as new reforms announced

A Laois TD has said the new reforms announced for An Garda Síochana will result in the downgrading of Garda resources in Laois and...

In Pictures: Errill celebrate Junior ‘B’ football success

The Errill footballers captured the Junior 'B' football crown last night in a convincing victory over Mountmellick. They ran out 12 point winners in what...

Major changes as Electric Picnic release site map for this year’s festival

Brought to you in association with Expert Laois  57,000 people are to descend on the Stradbally Estate next weekend for the hugely popular Electric Picnic. The...

Adopted Laois man all set for Rose of Tralee Escort duties

An adopted son of Laois is dusting himself off and putting his best foot forward for his Rose of Tralee Escort duties. Swapping the hills...
Laois GAA

Previewing the Intermediate football championship quarter finals

Brought to you in association with Kinsella Financial The two Laois IFC quarter-finals are down for decision tonight as the football action begins to ramp...

Two huge fundraisers underway for Laois Alzheimer’s Society

Two tremendous fundraisers are underway for the Laois Alzheimer's Society next month. A golf competition and vintage road run will be held, with all funds...

Three Laois martial arts kickboxers are heading to the European championships

Three Laois boys and girls will all be representing Ireland at the World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO) European Kickboxing championships next week. Laois martial...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 22, 2019

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Maura Healy (née Murphy) Homefarm, Knockavanny, Tuam, Galway / Laois And formerly Kilcoke and...

In Pictures: Great buzz as Homesavers open for business in Portlaoise

There's always a great buzz when a business opens its doors for the first time and that was certainly the case in Portlaoise on...

Joe Mallon Motors Car of the Week: 181 Renault Megane from €72 per week

This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 171 Renault Kadjar Dynamique. With a finance option in place, this car could...