There was great success for a number of Laois schools at the new LOETB STEAM showcase event in Portlaoise College recently, when the work of the students across a number of areas was recognised.
The STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts...
Fionn Connolly, a student of Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington, has won a national traditional music competition with his music group 'Alta'.
The music competition 'Siansa Gael Linn' is one of the most prestigious in the country for Irish traditional music.
Fionn...
Clonaslee St Stephen's Day Walk volunteers presented their cheque to members of the Laois Hospice Foundation recently.
A total of €31,878 was presented by Sheila Bourke and Conny Dunne to Mary Delaney and Mary Finlay of the Laois Hospice Foundation.
Both...
Two Laois students have won top prizes in this year’s 70th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
In the 12-13 year age category, Beth Phelan (13), from Paint Pots Art Group, Ballyfin, won second prize for her work entitled ‘The Farmhouse’.
Her artwork...
There was extreme sadness in a rural Laois community following the tragic death of a young girl in July 2022.
Hannah Kealy from Cremorgan, Timahoe, passed away at the tender age of just two years old in Temple Street Children’s...
The 2024 Local Elections are fast approaching and things are heating across the county ahead of polling day on June 7.
Underfunding of Active Travel and Public Transport in Graiguecullen says Sinn Féin candidate
Sinn Féin candidate, Aaron Kelly has said...
After several years of progress, 2024 has seen the Laois Ladies return to the turbulent times that have blighted them in the past.
2023 saw them reach the Division 2 league final, losing out to Armagh, but the championship was...
Roy Lawlor of Emo said he would 'go in the morning' if he got an opportunity to play soccer in Europe.
It's a statement that displays the bravery and courage he has also shown in his journey from Emo Celtic...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seamus (Ed) Hynes
Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois / Geashill, Offaly
Seamus better know as Ed Hynes, Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Co. Laois and formerly of Killelary, Geashill, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, passed away peacefully...
Last week SOLAS Portarlington hosted a spectacular car boot sale at their garden centre, drawing in over a thousand attendees.
Georgina Carey, the events manager, expressed her delight at the overwhelming turnout, highlighting the event's growing popularity and the impressive...
On Saturday, April 27, a charity event will be going ahead at Portlaoise Golf Club.
The event, now in it's fifth year running, will be a day of fun and competition for all, with a very important cause.
Due to recent...
Funeral details have been announced for Mark Walsh, the Portlaoise resident who died tragically on Monday of this week in a workplace accident in Kilbeggan in Westmeath.
Mr Walsh, who lived in Esker Hills in Portlaoise, was originally from Daingean...
Laois Hurlers Golfing Society’s opening outing of the year has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 20 at Rathdowney Golf Club.
Tee Time is from 8.45am to 10.30am.
The Society were due to tee off on Saturday, April 6, but the event was...
Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) president, Francie Gorman said the delivery of the Tillage Survival Scheme put forward by the IFA is a litmus test for Taoiseach Simon Harris.
The Laois man has called on the new Taoiseach to back up...
Telfords in Portlaoise are currently hiring for the role of Goods Inwards Operative.
Requirements
Check and record goods inwards against delivery docket received
Submit all delivery documentation to the relevant person on a daily basis
Communicate with all departments within Telfords
...
The 2024 Local Elections loom large on the horizon and the launch of Sinn Féin's campaign in Portlaoise last night is as good a sign as any that the countdown to polling day is well and truly underway.
While there...
The election launches are coming thick and fast - and Pauline Flanagan was among the first out of the traps in Portlaoise when she hosted hers in the Parish Centre last week.
Having run as a Fianna Fáil candidate in...
Laois Sports Partnership, in association with Sport Ireland, have announced that Laois have received funding for their fourth Community Sports and Physical Activity Hub.
This new Hub will be located in Fr Breen Park in Abbeyleix.
It is in addition to...
Colm Parkinson’s hugely popular GAA Podcast The Smaller Fish is unlikely to air on your TV screens this year despite its popular pilot.
Back in November last year, Virgin Media teamed up with the former Laois footballer to produce a TV programme...
Laois 4-6 Wicklow 1-8
Leinster U-16 'C' Ladies Football Championship Semi Final
The Laois Ladies U-16 footballers have a Leinster final to look forward to after they defeated Wicklow at the weekend.
This 'C' semi final took place in Heywood with Laois...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mick McDonald
St Jude's, Portlaoise, Laois
Mick McDonald. “St Jude's”, Dublin Rd, Portlaoise, 15th April 2024, peacefully passed away, at the Mildands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Affectionately known as “The Gateaux Man”. Beloved husband...
Laois 1-10 Meath 4-8
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Quarter Final
Laois are out of the Leinster U-20 football championship after they were beaten by Meath in Ashbourne this evening.
Two goals in either half proved the difference for Meath as they advanced...
Rathdowney-Errill 3-18 Rosenallis 0-10
ACHL Division 1 Round 2
A late flurry saw Rathdowney-Errill to a comprehensive victory over Rosenallis in Kelly Daly Park this evening.
The conditions were windy in Rathdowney despite the sun shine and Rosenallis had the opportunities in...
A place in the Leinster U-20 football championship semi final for the second year running is up for grabs for Laois this evening.
Kieran Kelly's charges make the trip to Ashbourne to face Meath in what looks a very difficult...
Portlaoise College is abuzz with anticipation as the commencement of works on its new astroturf pitch marks a significant milestone for the school and the wider community.
This state-of-the-art facility promises to "enhance curricular and extracurricular activities," providing a "dynamic...
There is shock and sadness in Laois today following the news that a Laois dad has died after a workplace accident.
Mark Walsh, who was originally from Offaly but lived in Esker Hills in Portlaoise, died following an incident in...
Scoil Chriost Ri 44 Mallow 39
U-15 'A' Basketball Schools Cup Final
Scoil Chriost Ri are All-Ireland U-15 'A' Basketball Cup Champions for 2024 following two superb wins at the National Arena on Monday, April 15.
They defeated Malahide 36 to 24...
Portlaoise 34 Tullamore 5
Leinster U-14 Girls Rugby Semi Final
Portlaoise travelled to Tullamore for the Cup Semi Final last Saturday, April 13.
Conditions were bright and warm in the morning, but in typical Irish fashion, the weather turned nasty just before...
A local TD has said “Laois has been left behind again" regarding National Roads funding, as the County has been allocated just 1% of total funding in Ireland.
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley made the comment following a discussion with...
On Friday 12th April - 96 years to the day - a special commemorative ceremony was held at Fitzmaurice Place in Portlaoise to mark the anniversary of the first east west transatlantic flight in April 1928.
This was one of...
