Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Behan
Green Roads, Ballybrophy, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
And Elaga Lodge Nursing Home/Birr Community Nursing Home.
Peacefully in the care of the Matron and staff of Tullamore Regional Hospital and surrounded by his loving...
Kilcavan 2-13 Clonaslee-St Manman's 2-12
ACFL Division 3 Winners Group
The Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 final promises to be an epic encounter, if tonight's game is anything to go by.
Kilcavan needed a win to go through to the decider,...
Representatives from Portlaoise Family Resource Centre met with members of the Oireachtas at a briefing event in Buswells Hotel, Dublin, to urge them to adequately fund community services in Laois in this year’s Budget.
The Resource Centre said the increased...
Local band Cool Boy have released their debut single ‘High Tide’ and will perform their new record at this year's Forrest Fest in Emo from July 19 to 21.
The song is available now on Spotify and Youtube.
The track was recorded...
A Birmingham-based family with strong Clonaslee connections have organised a cycling challenge from Birmingham to Clonaslee this weekend in memory of their 30-year-old brother, a construction worker who died after suffering numerous mental health difficulties during most of his...
The number of new car sales in Laois saw another sharp decline in June, dropping by 64% compared to the same month in 2023, according to figures released by the Society for the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI).
Just eight new...
The Laois footballers head to Croke Park next Saturday to take on Down in this year's Tailteann Cup final.
As well as national silverware in Croke Park, the winners are also guaranteed a place in the Sam MaGuire group stages...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ann Carroll (née Kelly)
Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the care of University Hospital Tallaght, Dublin. Predeceased by her parents John and Hannagh, and her infant brother Patrick.
Deeply regretted by her loving...
Crettyard 1-12 Ballyroan-Abbey 0-12
ACFL Division 3 Relegation Group
It was winner-stays-up this evening, as Ballyroan-Abbey entertained Crettyard in the final game of the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 Relegation Group.
The game was in the melting pot until Crettyard’s Cormac Murphy...
An exhibition of work by artist Paddy Critchley is about to go on display at the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally.
The exhibition, entitled 'Staidéar Neamhbheo/Still Life', opens on Friday, July 5 at 6pm, and runs until Friday, July 26.
Laois Arthouse,...
Laois Partnership Company will officially launch their new LEADER Programme for 2023-2027 next week.
The official launch event will take place on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the Laois Partnership Company Office, Portlaoise with an online launch on Thursday, July...
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc recently announced a new ground-breaking collaboration to deliver comprehensive training programmes and enhanced learner support services for agricultural learners.
This partnership aims to meet the evolving needs of the agricultural...
Two Comfort Chairs donated to Portlaoise Hospital's Palliative Care Rooms
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital have donated of two Comfort Chairs to the Sieve Bloom and Emo Court palliative care wards at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
These specialised chairs are designed...
Nobody remembers who won the league.
That is a harsh reality of the GAA. Indeed, ‘Who did win the league’ is a question that will test even the die-hard supporters come the end of the season.
We have an attractive double...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph Meehan
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Formerly of Dublin. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick after a long illness bravely borne.
Sadly missed by his loving...
A rural Laois primary school has been the recent recipient of a staggering four national awards
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa Shanahoe have been awarded a Green Schools Flag for biodiversity, an Active School flag, a Curious Minds Platinum Award for STEM,...
The Woodenbridge Paddlers group are set to embark on an ambitious journey with funds raised going to a very worthy cause.
On a fine Sunday in September 1999, a group of paddlers set out on a journey from the Woodenbridge...
Electric Picnic have announced 10 more acts across the weekend for its 2024 iteration taking place from August 16 to 18.
2012 and 2023 Eurovision winner Loreen will be performing her hit song ‘Euphoria’ which has amassed over 100 million...
The Harps claimed a first Laois Shopping Centre ACHL Division 1 title in 13 years when they got the better of Borris-Kilcotton last weekend.
And that triumph is recognised with six selections on our first Hurling Team of the Week...
Fine Gael members in Laois have been told to be ready for a September convention, where they will decide who to run for the party in the next General Election.
Following Charlie Flanagan's decision to retire from political life and...
The Folly Festival 2024, in association with Electric Picnic, takes place this weekend at the beautiful intimate venue of Nancy’s Yard, beneath the towering ruins of the historic Cullohill Castle.
With only days to go before the Folly Festival kicks...
Laois athlete Saragh Buggy from St Abban's Athletics Club, claimed a phenomenal 21st National Title over the weekend in Dublin.
Huge crowds descended on Morton Stadium in Santry for the pinnacle of the track season - The National Senior Track...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph Meehan
Portarlington, Laois/Dublin
Formerly of Dublin. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit, Mountmellick after a long illness bravely borne.
Sadly missed by his loving...
Stradbally 0-26 The Heath 2-15 - after extra time
ACFL Division 5 Final
Sometimes you can get the most epic of games in the most unusual of places.
And so it was this evening in the Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise when...
A celebratory mass will take place tomorrow in the parish church in Portlaoise to acknowledge the Presentations Sisters' 200th year in the town.
The Presentation Sisters arrived in Portlaoise on July 3, 1824, to set up a school Maryborough and...
Gardaí are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 35-year-old Charlene Loughrey who is reported missing from Portlaoise, since Sunday morning last, June 30.
Charlene is described as being approximately 5 foot 7 inches in height with a...
New political party, Independent Ireland, have announced that they will hold a public meeting in Laois next week.
The event, which will be held in the Portlaoise Parish Centre on Thursday, July 11 at 7pm, will provide an opportunity for...
John Maye is returning to Knockbeg College as principal of the school for the forthcoming academic year.
After leaving in 2018, he became the deputy principal in St Conleth's Community College in Newbridge before taking up the role of principal...
East Laois Solar Farm Ltd have applied to Laois County Council for planning permission to expand their operations in the Stradbally area.
Included in the application is a proposal to connect the development to the Coolnabacky substation.
The main proposal is...
Ballylinan 4-15 Rosenallis-Clonaslee-St Manman's 3-5
Laois MFC 'B' Round 1
The Midlands Park Hotel Laois Minor 'B' Football Championship is underway, with Ballylinan winning the opening game.
The home side got off to an unbelievable start, with goals from Reuban Fitzgerald, Jack...
