Two Bands, one set-dancing troupe, 14 individual performers, and all from one Laois Branch - Camross Comhaltas - whose members will be heading to The All Ireland Fleadh.
This year's Fleadh will take place in Mullingar over the week of...
Local Labour County Councillor, Marie Tuohy, has called on Laois County Council to re-evaluate tourism policies in the county.
Cllr Tuohy commended the ongoing effort of the Management Team and affiliated bodies such as the Laois Chamber Alliance on the...
This Sunday Graiguecullen GAA are holding a special day of celebration to mark the club's 125th anniversary.
It's a day that will start with mass in Graiguecullen church, followed by a parade to the club grounds in Fr Maher Park...
Fine Gael Cllr Thomasina Connell has called on Laois County Council write to Minister Darragh O’Brien at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Cllr Connell believes that both the thresholds and the amount be increased for both the Housing...
It was the pinnacle of the Irish athletics calendar over the weekend with the National Senior Championships taking place in a newly renovated Morton Stadium Santry.
Unfortunately the weather did not comply with the wonderfully developed facilities and athletes had...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sean Kelly
Dublin 12, Dublin / Ballybrittas, Laois
KELLY, Sean, 31st July 2023, Temple Manor Way, D.12 formerly of Ballybrittas, Co. Laois. Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband...
After the Laois senior football championship got underway last week, our first football Team of the Week for 2023 is here.
It was a very entertaining start to the championship with the majority of games close in nature.
Six of the...
Sinn Féin has said there is a funding crisis for Community Cancer Support Services (CCSS) like the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
The National Cancer Strategy 2017-2026 recognises the importance of CCSS’s.
The National Service Plan 2023 specifically recognises the need for...
Councillors and staff at Laois County Council paid tribute to the late John Moran at the monthly meeting held on Monday morning.
There was great shock and sadness in the first week of July at the news of Mr Moran's...
The new Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council took his chair for the very first time at this week's meeting of the councillors.
An Cathaoirleach, Pashal McEvoy's first act was to declare a 15-mimute adjournment to proceedings as a mark of...
Laois TD, Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs visited Canada last week to meet with members of the Irish community.
Minister Fleming met with the Ottawa Rose, for the Rose of Tralee 2023 festival, Aoife...
After a hectic weekend of football, attention quickly turns back to hurling with Round 2 of the championship down for decision.
There are games in the top grades across the weekend while Junior B and Junior C groups also continue.
Check...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Lynn Cahill (née McSweeney)
Moate, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyvourney, Cork
Deeply regretted by her husband Ray,sons Traelach and Con,daughter Alex, mother in law Celia, father in law Toddy, relatives and friends.
Funeral Arrangements...
The wait is finally over! We are thrilled to announce that the National Steam Rally, the most anticipated event in the calendar of steam and vintage shows throughout Ireland, takes place this Bank Holiday Weekend, Sunday and Monday, August...
First Ireland Spirits are currently recruiting for the following vacancy in the Technical Department.
Liquid Development Technologist
Based in Abbeyleix the main duties of the role are:
Responsible for the preparation and testing of new products, assist in the development of...
People First Credit Union Ltd is now inviting applications for the following position
Loans Officer – Athy Branch (Ref LO 2023 LT).
About People First Credit Union
People First Credit Union is a progressive financial services provider, with over 41,000 members.
We have...
Mountmellick Parish Gales 1-18 Killeshin 0-5
Laois Minor Football Championship Round 5
Mountmellick Parish Gaels took a significant step towards the minor semi finals this evening following a 16 point win over Killeshin.
The amalgamated side, consisting of Mountmellick, Kilcavan, Clonaslee-St Manman's...
Stradbally Parish Gaels 4-13 Portlaoise 2-6
Laois Minor Football Championship Round 5
Stradbally Parish Gaels moved into third place on the table following a comprehensive win over Portlaoise this evening.
The Gaels won by 13 points to take a step towards the...
A man in Portarlington has been arrested and charged after he was found to have been carrying a suspected firearm.
The incident occurred in the town on Saturday and the man was arrested.
Gardai initially received reports that the man was...
After a five-year hiatus, the much-cherished Rosenallis Festival of the Mountain is set to make a comeback, thanks to the combined efforts of the Rosenallis Development Association and the Rosenallis and District Vintage and Classic Club.
The festival, which has...
Paolo Nutini has been named as the replacement for Lewis Capaldi at this year's staging of the Electric Picnic.
The Scottish signer announced he was taking a break to deal with an ongoing medical issue.
He was due to headline the...
The 2023 Senior football championship got underway at venues across the county last week and we are back to review it all.
Six of the eight senior games were played in O’Moore Park with one in Stradbally and one in...
Talk about a busy weekend.
While the senior football championship gets the bulk of the coverage and dominates discussion, there was also an amount of action down through the grades over the past week too.
Here Alan and Steven look back...
Communities in Laois can now apply for funding to install electric car charging points at local public facilities.
The Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has today announced the launch of the EU €15 million Just Transition Fund Community Facilities Electric...
The 2023 Senior and Intermediate football championships got underway at venues across the county last week.
Six of the eight senior games were played in O’Moore Park with one in Stradbally and one in Ratheniska.
The action began on Wednesday night...
Laois Senior Ladies Football Championship Round Round 1
Timahoe 5-5 Ballyroan 1-9
The 2023 Laois Senior Ladies Football Championship got underway in Stradbally on Sunday afternoon, with Timahoe setting the pace early.
Five goals was the headline here as Timahoe put Ballyroan...
This bank holiday weekend, SOLAS has an exciting lineup of family events and delicious food offerings, making it the perfect destination for families seeking a fun-filled and memorable experience.
From scavenger hunts for kids to indulging in the finest local...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Lynch
Clopook, Stradbally, Laois
Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Kathleen, brother Larry, brother-in-law Pat White and sister-in-law Mary Ann. Deeply regretted by his brothers Dan and Jim, sister Lil, sisters-in-law,...
St Joseph's 2-16 The Heath 2-7
Laois Junior A Football Championship Round 1
St Joseph's capped a great week for the club with a nine point victory over The Heath to make a winning start to the Junior A football championship.
Fresh...
The Power of Words Festival has just published its programme for 2023 with writing workshops, readings, conversations, book launches, open mics, music, dancing, performance poetry, story- telling, and heritage walks and talks.
The festival will be headlined by a concert...
