Gin is all the range at the minute and one of Laois's oldest establishments has launched their own brand.
‘Treacy’s Irish Gin’ is gluten free and is described as being extra dry.
The Treacy family who own and run one of...
At this morning's Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, there was a strong call for land owners to cut their hedges before the March deadline.
The issue was brought to point by Cllr Brendan Phelan, who called for the Council to trim...
"Whatever sort of dogs we have in Rathdowney, they seem to do their fouling between 10pm at night and 1am in the morning," a County Councillor has told a municipal meeting this morning.
Cllr John King was speaking as he...
Show Racism the Red Card are calling on all primary and secondary schools, youth organisations, children and young people in Laois to enter their annual ‘Anti-Racism Creative Competition 2018.’
The competition encourages young people to develop creative anti-racism messages using...
Laois GAA are calling on clubs to put forward players for trials for squads for the coming year.
Trials for the U-16 hurling panel will take place on Saturday in the Training Centre at 3pm.
Laois Hurling Games Administrator Ciarán Muldowney...
Motorists in Laois are being asked to slow down this morning.
Some overnight snowfall has left some roads slippy and caution is advised.
The AA say that caution is advised on the M7 between Portlaoise East and Moneygall as there is...
The Knockbeg Army were out in force last week as one of their longest serving teachers retired.
English teacher Mr John Behan walked out of Room 8 for the final time just before Christmas.
Behan has been an ever present in...
Niall Corbet was named League of Ireland First Division goalkeeper of the year in 2017.
The Clonaslee native, 23, was between the sticks for UCD and started 27 of their 28 matches in that campaign.
He kept three clean sheets in...
A good day of trade took place at Carlow Mart's show and sale last Monday with over 280 lots of cattle up for sale.
There was a large selection of bullocks and calves, with light numbers of heifers and bulls....
There's plenty on all around the county again this weekend. From fashion factories to country markets, there's a taste of something for everyone.
If you have any event you would like to see in What's On at the Weekend, email...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Richard (Dick) Slevin
The Cottage and formerly Mount Henry, Killenard, Portarlington, Laois
Dick passed away peacefully at Saint James hospital Dublin surrounded by his loving family.Funeral arrangements announced later.
Catherine...
University College Dublin 0-18 University Ulster Jordanstown 1-13 (After double extra time)
Higher Education Sigerson Cup Semi Final
It took over 90 minutes in the pouring rain in Monaghan tonight, but two Laois men will play in the Sigerson Cup final...
Valentine's Day. No matter if you love it or hate it, you just can't avoid it.
And with love well and truly in the air today - it got us thinking about some of the iconic Laois locations where love...
The death has occurred of Dick Slevin, a founding member of the O'Dempsey's GAA club and a man extremely well known in Laois GAA circles.
Aged in his late 80s, Dick was president of O'Dempsey's at the time of his...
To celebrate the launch of Bliain na Gaeilge and Seachtain na Gaeilge, the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally , will host Portráidí Óir agus Portraidí eile by Pádraig Ó Flannabhra from March 3.
The exhibition will be launched by Liam...
The Pantry in Portlaoise is looking to fill two roles as they look to expand their team.
The busy cafe, which has been in business under the present owners for four years, is looking to employ two new staff due...
For the first time ever Laois Macra na Feirme will be hosting Internet Sensations The 2 Johnnies on Saturday, March 3, in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
The 2 Johnnies are a comedy duo based in Cahir, Co Tipperary....
An outdoor interpretation area is needed at the Rock of Dunamaise in order to position the site "as a visitor centre of national significance", according to the recently-launched Laois Tourism Strategic Plan.
"The Rock of Dunamaise represents an iconic site...
The Portlaoise Enterprise Centre is the venue for a one-day Beginners Excel spreadsheet course on Thursday, February 22.
This is a great opportunity for a beginner or someone returning to the workforce to learn Excel from scratch.
No need to bring...
Renua Ireland has warned Fine Gael TDs that it is time for them to stand up for rural Ireland and ensure the current National Planning Framework is dumped.
Responding to the latest set of leaks by ‘furious’ FG TDs, Renua...
The speedy demolition of the former St Paul's school on the Borris Road is being sought by Monsignor John Byrne PP amid incidents of vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
These photographs show the scale of damage done at the former school...
The Cooper's of Coolrain will be hoping that Our Duke can rekindle his Irish Grand National winning form this Saturday in Gowran, ahead of his proposed run in this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Trainer Jessica Harrington confirmed that Our Duke...
The countdown is on to Laois Athletics 2018 County Indoor Track and Field Championship, due to take place at the Nenagh Indoor Stadium this Saturday, February 17, at 2pm.
If previous County indoor Track & Field events are anything to...
Portlaoise-based band Cua has released a new video of their latest single to coincide with St Valentine’s Day.
Their song ‘She Has Me’ is a love song which extols the virtues of a relationship in a realistic fashion.
Certainly the line...
Mulhall's SuperValu in Portlaoise are recruiting for the following vacancy: Supervisor.
The successful candidate must have:
Proven track record in customer service is an essential qualification.
3 years minimum experience in similar role essential.
Experience in cash management systems an advantage.
...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Dorothy (Dora) Flanagan (née Jennings)
Rock Road, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois/Belmullet, Mayo
Dorothy (Dora) Flanagan (nee Jennings), Rock Road, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois and formerly of Church Road, Belmullet, Co....
IT Carlow's bid to reach a second successive Fitzgibbon Cup final ended in disappointment this evening as they went down to the University of Limerick in Waterford.
IT Carlow fielded three Laois players - Abbeyleix's Enda Rowland was in goals...
Popular local curate Fr Paddy Byrne will put his multi-tasking skills on display in Laois Shopping Centre on St Valentine’s Day when he will hand out ashes and St Valentine’s tokens.
The renowned columnist and published author, who enjoys a...
It wouldn't be the first Laois location that springs to mind when you think of romantic settings.
But the Applegreen in Portlaoise, opposite the hospital, has been put into the spotlight following the high-profile engagement of a couple, on the...
As St Valentine's Day approaches, it has emerged that a marriage in Laois last longer than in most other counties.
Laois has one of the lowest divorce rates in the country, according to the latest figures released.
The county comes 19th...
