A Timahoe solicitor was sworn in as a District Court judge at a ceremony in Dublin yesterday.
Back last month, we broke the news that Geraldine Carthy had been chosen for the role.
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan secured Cabinet approval...
GAA enthusiasts will be licking their lips tonight as an unusually busy night of football is in store.
As this is the last week in April, the month which was designed by the GAA for clubs, it is the last...
A wonderful fundraising drive by Abbeyleix mother and daughter team Mary and Janice Carthy has netted €1,000 for the Early Intervention Autism preschool at Timahoe NS.
The preschool – Naíscoil Kantara- was set up four years ago and caters for...
This weekend is another busy weekend of events around the county with table quizzes, an interesting looking "20 K Drop" Fundraiser by Portlaoise CBS, Golf Classics and more.
Thursday, April 26
Portlaoise CBS Fundraiser
Portlaoise CBS are hsoting a "20k Drop" Fundraiser...
Two Portlaoise rugby players will wear the Leinster colours in the coming weeks following the announcement of the province's junior squad for the upcoming inter-pro series.
Portlaoise captain, hooker Harry Lalor, and back row Robin Foot have both been named...
The Heath ladies announced their comeback to the rounders scene with an emphatic victory over Clonaslee on The Heath on Sunday morning.
The foundations were laid by good batting in the first innings by Danielle Keane where The Heath went...
Laois has received one of the lowest allocations for road improvements out of a funding pot of almost €11 million.
The county will receive a total of €264,000 for nine roads projects in the county.
The funding is the lower that...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina Williams (née Cleary)
Rossmore, Errill, Laois / Ballyfermot, Dublin
Christina (Dinah) Williams (née Cleary), Ballyfermot, Dublin and formerly Rossmore, Errill, Co. Laois. Peacefully at St. James's Hospital, Dublin....
Members of Clonad GAA club descended upon the Killeshin Hotel for the launch of a special competition.
The club is looking to name a Lord Mayor and the search has been narrowed down to three people.
Fint Duff, Shane Cahill and...
A homeless man who has had to sleep on seats in the A&E area of the hospital in Portlaoise took his protest to County Hall in Portlaoise this week.
Paul Tynan is attempting to secure emergency accommodation from the council.
The...
Three young basketball players from the Portlaoise Panthers Club have been selected on the Ireland U-16 squad for this summer's European Championships in Montenegro.
Gillian Wheeler, Shauna Dooley and Ciara Byrne have all been selected on the 12-person squad and...
St Patrick’s Mental Health Services held its Mission Possible awards this week, celebrating the achievements of schools around the country in promoting positive mental health.
And two Laois schools were among the winners that have been announced this morning.
Mountrath Community...
Day 1 of the Punchestown Festival saw incredible drama and the annual National Hunt meeting drew thousands to the Kildare venue once again.
There's any amount of ways to experience a day at the races with general access, reserved enclosure...
It is dangerous to carry a corpse at the graveyard in Raheen, due to the state of the footpaths there, it has been claimed.
Cllr John Joe Fennelly outlined his concerns at the Portlaoise Municipal District Meeting today. He had...
The contribution of Laois people towards Concern Worldwide’s work over the last 50 years will be celebrated at a special event in Portlaoise on Thursday evening.
Ireland’s largest humanitarian aid agency marks its 50th anniversary this year and will launch...
Golden Car Wash in Laois Shopping Centre, which has been open for the past six years, is the perfect location to get your car cleaned.
Alex and his team offer a friendly service and work quickly to get your car...
One of Laois's best-known hotels has been put up for sale by its owners, who only own the property for just under a year.
The five-star Heritage Hotel and Golf Resort was first built by The Heath native and property...
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to fill the following roles:
Health Care Assistants
Required for: Part-Time positions for Day/Night duty and Weekend shifts
Requirements
Be passionate about caring for our residents
Must have FETAC Level 5 in Care of the Elderly
Enquiries...
The popular, well-known and busy Laois restaurant Stradbally Fayre is celebrating 10 years in business and to mark the occasion they have a range of great giveaways on their Facebook.
We had a chat with the team behind the business...
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The Tour de Picnic, the Electric Picnic's annual charity cycle, is gearing up for its tenth year.
Festival goers who sign up for the 80km bike ride and raise over €350 are given...
Laois manager John Sugrue has confirmed that two members of his panel have departed and are set to spend the summer in America.
Portarlington duo Colm Murphy and Robbie Pigott are no longer part of the squad and are reportedly...
An award-winning Laois theatre-maker has given a very honest account of her own personal story as she campaigns in favour of a Yes Vote in the forthcoming Eighth Amendment referendum.
Louise White, originally from Abbeyleix, says she was nervous to...
A group of friends of a young Portarlington woman who passed away last month are to run the Women's Mini Marathon in her memory.
Rachel Flanagan lost her battle with Cystic Fibrosis in March.
But now, in her memory, a group...
The third annual Cuisle Centre Golf Classic takes place this Friday April 27 in The Heritage Golf Club Killenard.
Last year the event raised over €20,000 for The Cuisle Centre in Portlaosie that is totally dependent on events like this...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Hughes
Iver Bucks, England and late of Ballylehane Upper, Wolfhill, Laois
Passed away peacefully at his residence on the 9th April. Deeply regretted by his loving wife...
Laois 1-14 Meath 2-17
Senior Inter-County Challenge Match
The Laois Senior footballers lost out to Meath tonight in a challenge match in Graiguecullen.
John Sugrue used 29 different players over the course of the hour long game with many lads getting valuable...
The sun shone brightly on The Heath on Saturday morning for the Laois Hurlers Golf Society outing.
The origins of the Laois Hurlers GS date back to 1988 making it one of the longest running societies in the county -...
What a year it has been for Evan O'Carroll.
The Crettyard man has already lifted two trophies and has now been recognised by one of Ireland's top universities.
Back in February, O'Carroll, who was joined on the team by Killeshin's Eoin...
Killeshin FC u-16s have secured the the Carlow and District Juvinile U-16 league undefeated and by a league record of 25 points.
They clinched the title with a 3-1 away victory at St Patrick's Boys in Graiguecullen recently.
With one game...
A couple of weeks ago, Waterford FC defeated reigning League of Ireland Premier Division champions in a fiery game.
The tie ended in a mass brawl involving both managers which saw lengthy bans dished out to players and officials from...
