A report commissioned by the Mental Health Commission (MHC) has outlined that the State cannot provide assurances to parents that their children have access to safe, effective and evidence-based services.
The Midlands and CHO8 figures show staffing levels at just...
Someone in Laois could be waking up to the news that they have won a quarter of a million Euro following last night's Lotto draw.
Downey's Centra, located on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise, posted on social media last night...
We have had a couple of busy days of hurling championship action and with half of Round 2 completed, the picture is becoming clearer.
'So what does that mean now?' is a question we get frequently asked.
In the top three...
As I write this article, I look out and wonder when the sun will come out.
July has been the wettest month ever recorded on this island.
Unfortunately, so far, this August has been wet and grey.
I think of holiday makers...
Local school Cistercian College Roscrea has announced that former Tipperary player and coach Tommy Dunne will take over as Head Hurling Coach for the 2023/2024 season, coaching both Junior and Senior teams at the College.
Dunne enjoyed a distinguished playing...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Mallon
Hortland, Donadea, Kildare/Portlaoise, Laois
Mallon, Joe, Hortland, Donadea, Naas, Co. Kildare & Joe Mallon Motors Naas & Portlaoise, August 4th 2023, suddenly at his residence.
Sadly missed by his loving partner...
Mountrath 0-9 Colt-Shanahoe 2-13
Laois IHC Group B Round 2
Nathan Dunne was the star of the show as Colt-Shanahoe were big winners away to Mountrath tonight to seal an IHC semi final place.
The amalgamated side cannot be caught at the...
Mountmellick 1-25 Clonad 1-17
Laois IHC Group A Round 2
Jimmy Hilliard scored an impeccable 1-13 without a single wide to lead Mountmellick to a crucial win over Clonad this evening in Pairc Acragar.
The hosts scored nine points without reply midway...
Ballyfin 1-18 Slieve Bloom 0-12
Laois Premier IHC Group A Round 2
Ballyfin got their Premier IHC campaign underway with a comprehensive victory over Slieve Bloom in the new field in Borris-in-Ossory this evening.
Their Round 1 fixture was postponed to the...
Rathdowney-Errill 3-26 Rosenallis 1-12
Laois SHC Group A Round 2
Rathdowney-Errill are straight through to the semi finals of the Laois SHC after a second half surge saw them past the challenge of Rosenallis.
The result, coupled with Clough-Ballacolla's win over The...
Clough-Ballacolla 5-26 The Harps 3-17
Laois SHC Group A Round 2
Stephen Maher and Stephen Bergin were in unstoppable form as Clough-Ballacolla returned to winning ways in some style this evening.
After a close opening 20 minutes, Ballacolla blew The Harps away...
It is a huge Saturday of club hurling championship games in Laois and you won't miss any of it on our Live Blog.
The action begins at 5.30pm in O'Moore Park and then we will have four games taking place...
1 - Star of The Chase, Anne Hegerty discusses her family connections right here in Laois
Known as ‘The Governess’ on the popular TV quiz show, The Chase, Anne Hegerty has become a household name across Ireland and the UK.
Speaking on...
Planning permission has been granted for a new community support project on the Laois/Kildare border.
The project will see the construction of a new building at St Vincents Hospital Athy.
The site on Woodstock Street, Athy was converted last year from the old...
Youth Work Ireland Laois, in association with Electric Picnic and Laois Offaly Education and Training Board, have announced the return of the Electric Youth Music and Arts initiative.
Electric Picnic has a very special relationship with the people of Laois...
After a couple of poor years, Clonaslee-St Manman's performed above all expectations last year as they reached the final.
Glen McEvoy's men were no match for Abbeyleix and when you see how well they have gone on to do since,...
Desperately unlucky to be relegated last year, Ballinakill will be hoping to emulate Abbeyleix and instantly bounce back.
They were relegated by The Harps last year in a thriller but started this year rather well.
Despite being without Sean Downey and...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter O'Connell
Bog Road, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois / Dublin
Formerly from Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Suncroft Lodge Nursing Home County...
Portlaoise 0-25 Camross 2-12
Laois Premier IHC Group B Round 2
A sharper third quarter performance from Portlaoise was more than enough to pull away from Camross as they ran out comfortable seven point winners in Mountmellick.
Portlaoise hurled much better in...
Castletown 4-10 The Harps 3-18
Laois MHC Round 4
The Harps survived a late resurgence from Castletown to secure their third victory of the championship and win by five points.
Eoin Delaney was outstanding for The Harps as he finished with 2-6...
Abbeyleix 0-18 The Harps 0-15
Laois IHC Round 2
The returning Eoin Reilly was the star of the show as Abbeyleix made it two wins from two in the Intermediate hurling championship.
The result means that Abbeyleix are now guaranteed at least...
A new peer support group has been launched for those living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Portlaoise and the surrounding areas
The support group is now meeting every Wednesday, from 11am at the Portlaoise Parish Centre.
The new initiative...
The village of Durrow has been buzzing with excitement as the 12th Durrow Scarecrow Festival continues to captivate visitors with its array of artistic displays, family fun, and warm community spirit.
As the event reaches its final weekend, the committee...
There were some brilliant displays both in victory and defeat as the 2023 Irish Greyhound Derby kicked in Shelbourne Park.
Laois Trainer Karol Ramsbottom once again showed his Derby form with not 1 but 2 of his charges winning their...
Colt-Shanahoe was formed four seasons ago and it would have to be said that success has not immediately followed.
The opposite is sadly the case as when the two teams came together in 2020, they had individually operated as Premier...
There is deep sadness in Ballylinan this week following the passing of one of the hugely popular and well-known Mick 'Slippy' Walsh.
Mr Walsh, of Sheadogue in Ballylinan, passed away following an illness on Thursday, August 3.
Beloved husband and best...
Premier Intermediate finalists in 2021, Ballyfin will be hoping to repeat and even surpass that achievement this year.
Under the stewardship of former Castletown hurler Paul Cuddy, Ballyfin are yet to begin their championship campaign.
They were scheduled to face Clonaslee-St...
After Round 1 of the senior hurling championship threw up plenty of interesting results, hopes are high for another exciting weekend of games.
While they were spread out over four nights for Round 1, the four games are being played...
From the depths of Junior B as recently as 2017, the Mountmellick hurlers have been on some journey over the last six years.
They won back to back championships in 2017 and 2018 but have gotten somewhat stuck at Intermediate...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peter O'Connell
Bog Road, Portarlington, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois / Dublin
Formerly from Dublin. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Suncroft Lodge Nursing Home County...
