Back in November Laois family the Gallaghers appeared on Ireland's fittest family for a second time.
It is one of the most popular shows on RTE – and a Laois family is set to appear on it for a second...
Back in August where Portlaoise had a record breaking leaving cert results with two students receiving more then 600 points.
It was a record breaking day for Portlaoise College as the Leaving Cert results for 2023 were confirmed this morning.
The...
Back in October, Laois GAA confirmed the management team that would be in place for the Laois Senior Hurlers for 2024.
The management team for the Laois senior hurlers has been confirmed for the 2024 season.
There are several changes to...
There was great excitement back in March as one Laois family celebrated St Patrick's Day through the arrival of triplets.
For one Laois family, St Patrick’s Day wasn’t all about the wearing of the green but rather being pretty in...
Back in May, Laois teenager Shane Allison was crowned champion at the 2023 European Taekwon-Do Championship.
Laois teenager, Shane Allison has been crowned champion at the 2023 European Taekwon-Do Championship last weekend.
Shane, from Ballybrittas, recently turned 17 and what a...
Back in May, Portlaoise comedian, Jimmy Kavanagh – actor and writer comedy troop, Club Valentine – became the new face of the TFI Leap Card.
Portlaoise comedian, Jimmy Kavanagh – actor and writer comedy troop, Club Valentine – has become...
Back in April, the Dubs came to O'Moore park to play Laois in the championship for the first time in over 100 years.
For the first time in over 100 years, the Laois footballers played Dublin in a championship match...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nancy Connolly (née Loughnane)
Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Laois/Birr, Offaly/Roscrea, Tipperary
The death has occurred of Nancy Connolly (nee Loughnane), Ashgrove, Mountmellick, Co.Laois. Formerly of Roscrea, Co.Tipperary and Coolderry, Birr, Co. Offaly.
Died peacefully in the presence...
Back in August Paul Dargan recalled Irish dancing at the rose of Tralee festival in 2003 while being an escort
Twenty years ago, he took the Dome in Tralee by storm with his display of Irish dancing.
For this year’s Rose...
Back in November a Laois woman had a birthday to remember as she won big on her scratch card a day before her birthday.
A Laois woman was celebrating in Lotto HQ today after collecting her €50,000 top prize which...
Back in August when Heywood Received their results from their leaving cert with some passing the 600 point mark.
It was all smiles in Heywood Community School today as 134 students who sat their Leaving Cert last June received their...
October was a significant month for Camross as they brushed past Abbeyleix to bring home their 27th Senior Hurling title.
Camross 4-18 Abbeyleix 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Final
Camross have claimed their 27th Laois SHC title after an emphatic victory over...
Back in April, Sinnead Brennan returned from East Africa, where she was coaching Gaelic football in some severely disadvantaged places.
Sinéad Brennan is just back from East Africa, where she was coaching Gaelic football in some severely disadvantaged places.
Sinéad plays...
Back in March, a Laois owned horse Salvador Ziggy took part in The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle.
Salvador Ziggy was the highest rated horse in the field.
It is on to Day 3 of the Cheltenham horse racing festival in...
Back in July, Fr Paddy said 'Every institution needs to be accountable, transparent and discerning'.
Every institution needs to be accountable, transparent and discerning.
We have lived through the consequences of poor governance and its drastic consequences from church to banking,...
We take a look back to March where four Laois students were awarded scholarships by Carlow College.
Four Laois residents studying in Carlow College, St. Patrick’s have been recognised for their academic achievement at the annual Carlow College Scholarships Awards ceremony...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ellen Costigan (née Doyle)
Clonad, Portlaoise, Laois, R32PC90/Roscrea, Tipperary
Ellen Costigan (née Doyle) Clonad, Portlaoise and formerly of Ballymoheen, Clonakenny, Roscrea, died suddenly at home, on Friday 22nd December.
Deeply missed by her...
Back in September, we interviewed Francie Gorman on our Love Laois Podcast.
He spoke to us regarding his bid to become the next IFA president.
IFA presidential candidate Francie Gorman is the latest guest on our Love Laois podcast.
The Spink native...
Back in October Crettyard-based world champion Irish dancer was honoured at a civic reception.
A 20-year-old Crettyard-based world champion Irish dancer was honoured at a civic reception hosted by Laois County Council on Thursday last.
Ronan Brennan is originally from the...
Back in August two when two girls Niamh Conroy and Sophie MacNamara received top marks in their leaving cert.
Two Laois students have scored top marks as the Leaving Cert 2023 results have been announced this morning.
Scoil Chriost Ri’s Niamh...
October marked a historical occasion for Colt-Shanahoe as they claimed their first ever championship title as they defeated Trumera in the IHC Final.
History was made in O’Moore Park on Saturday night as Colt-Shanahoe were crowned Intermediate champions.
It was their...
In February, Portlaoise GAA Club marked their 135th anniversary with a dinner dance in the Midlands Park Hotel.
Portlaoise GAA might not be enjoying the same level of dominance with their adult teams as they once did – but there is...
Back in March, Laois student Christopher Carew was an award recipient at the UCD Awards Ceremony.
Laois student Christopher Carew was an award recipient at the recent UCD Awards Ceremony.
The Portlaoise native was awarded the Dillon Memorial medal for outstanding...
Back in June, former Killeshin and Laois footballer Ross Bolger secured a scholarship to play American Football at Idaho.
“Last September, this was the dream. So I have achieved my dream – I have got a scholarship to a Division...
There was huge shock back in January as animal carcasses were dumped in a scenic part of rural Laois.
There was shock in a rural part of Laois this week as the remains of two dead animals were dumped in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John (Joseph) Douglas
Hawthorn Close, Newbridge, Kildare / Portarlington, Laois
DOUGLAS John (Joseph) Hawthorn Close, Newbridge, Co. Kildare and late of Portarlington, Co. Laois – 21st December 2023 (peacefully) surrounded by his...
The Timahoe area and indeed further afield is in mourning today following the sudden death of Billy Ramsbottom on Thursday night.
A long-standing pillar of the community and member of the highly-regarded Ramsbottom family, Billy, aged in his 93rd year,...
Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said that the final negotiations to secure a site for a health centre in Mountrath are now due to happen.
“The site earmarked for the relocation of the Health Centre and the construction...
There was great excitement in the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise recently thanks to a very special visitor - Santa Claus.
The Friends of Portlaoise Hospital organised a wonderful evening which saw Santa visiting kids in the Paediatric Ward and handing...
Outgoing IFA President Tim Cullinan presented honorary life membership to a Laois farmer at a recent meeting.
Mr Cullinan has since been replaced by Laois farmer Francie Gorman who will take over as IFA President in the new year.
The IFA...
