Tuesday, 20th of June 2023 saw the official opening ceremony of An Ríocht Spraoi, Borris-in-Ossory's new Community Playground, at Ossory Court.
Outgoing Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Thomasina Connell MCC opened the playground.
"This facility is an excellent example of the...
Portlaoise College has announced the winners of its prestigious 1st Year scholarship, an esteemed award that recognises outstanding academic achievements.
The scholarship, valued at over €1,100, was awarded to Emma Nolan, from St. Colmans National School Stradbally and Eoin Cosgrove...
Portlaoise AFC have appointed a very high profile manager to take charge of the team for the coming season.
Dubliner Pat Scully has been appointed to succeed Darren Rogers who has managed the team for the past couple of seasons.
As...
Sinn Féin is calling on the Government to put measures in place in the coming weeks to address the high annual costs of preparing children for the next school year.
Speaking in the Dáil recently, Laois TD Brian Stanley said that...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Flanagan
Castlefleming, Errill, Laois
John Flanagan, Castlefleming, Errill, Co. Laois. 25th June 2023. Peacefully at Regional Hospital Limerick.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Peadar Ivory
Drimatterill, Ballinakill, Laois
Peadar resided at Sawbridgeworth, London and died peacefully in...
Mountrath 7-4 Ballyfin 0-15
ACHL Division 6 Final
Mountrath's eye for goal saw them to Division 6 glory with a 10-point win over Ballyfin in the LOETB Centre of Excellence this evening.
It's not often four points is enough to win a...
Laois Arthouse Stradbally have announce their annual month-long residency for July, August and September 2023.
Applicants are open to Laois based artists in any art form - visual arts, music photography, writing, film etc.
The award includes access to a studio...
Laois Partnership Company (LPC) appointed a new Chief Executive Officer earlier this month.
Caroline Lydon has joined the local development company and says she intends to build on the great work that has been achieved since its inception in 2009.
A...
The Electric Picnic will have to find a new headline act for Saturday night after Lewis Capaldi announced he needs to take a break.
The Scottish singer is suffering with Tourette’s - a neurological condition which causes involuntary muscle movements...
There is sadness in Laois this week with the news of the death of Gerry Conway from Portarlington, a giant of a figure in the local traditional music community.
A much-loved and widely respected figure, he was a driving force...
There is shock and sadness this morning following the news that a young Laois man has been found dead in Greece.
The young man has been named locally as Rory Deegan, aged 22, who is from Cullahill.
It is understood that...
The principal of Ballyfin National School, Michael Moloney, retired after 25 years at the helm, at the end of this school year.
A native of Limerick city, Michael taught for the first four years of his career in St. Kieran's...
132 groups and organisations in Laois have been awarded Government funding under the Government Community Support Fund.
The news was confirmed by Laois TD, Sean Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs.
"I welcome the announcement of this...
The Laois Ladies will be live on TV for their crucial All-Ireland championship encounter against Mayo on Saturday.
Donie Brennan's charges are off to MacHale Park in Castlebar for this must win encounter.
And the TG4 cameras will be there to...
It is another extremely busy week on the GAA front as there are plenty of games in the club and county scene.
The Laois Ladies are off to Mayo where a win is required in order to keep their season...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor
21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor, 21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick died June 25th unexpectedly in the loving care of The Staff at St. Vincent’s Community...
Portlaoise 0-22 Camross 1-17
ACHL Division 2 Semi Final
Late frees from Aaron Bergin were pivotal in securing Portlaoises spot in the Division 2 league final following victory over Camross this evening.
Camross did all the hurling in the opening exchanges but...
Portarlington 2-15 Portlaoise 1-13
Minor A Football Championship Round 1
Portarlington earned their first win of the Minor Championship over Portlaoise in McCann Park this evening.
It was an exciting opener to this year's championship as both sides exhibited a high standard...
Ballinakill 2-17 Rathdowney-Errill 1-15
ACHL Division 2 Semi Final
Ballinakill are safely through to the ACHL Division 2 final, having triumphed over Rathdowney-Errill this evening.
After bursting into a big lead, the hosts were made to work for everything for the final...
A Laois Councillorm has called on the County Council to give a timescale on works for the Ballypickas Group Water Scheme Extension to take place in Spink GAA Grounds and residential houses in the area.
Cllr John Joe Fennelly was...
Laois County Council have elected new Cathaoirleach as Cllr Paschal McEvoy takes the chain for the first very time.
First elected in 2014, the Fianna Fáil man success Fine Gael’s Thomasina Connell following a vote this afternoon.
The Timahoe native, who...
A local councilor has called on Laois County Council to install traffic calming measures on the L-6136-0 Knocknagroagh / Rathnamanagh Road.
Cllr Willie Aird was speaking at the Portlaoise Municipal District Committee meeting last week, where he prioritised the matter...
A local councillor has called on Laois County Council to ensure that the Disability Suite at Laois Leisure, Portlaoise is fully equipped and fully functioning for use by all with a disability.
Cllr Marie Tuohy was speaking at the Portlaoise...
"What are you going to say about that?"
There was a good Laois crowd in Croke Park yesterday for the Tailteann Cup semi-final clash - but not for the first time, the county's supporters and senior football team left with...
The Old Fort Festival has come to an end for yet another year and we are catching up on all the photos from the event.
Heritage events, live music, family fun and an artisan food market all formed part of...
A local councilor has called on Laois County Council to provide an update on the path to be installed around the three lakes in Kilminchy.
Cllr Thomasina Connell was speaking at the Portlaoise Municipal District Committee meeting this week.
The project...
The latest Daft.ie sales report shows that the average asking price of a house in Laois is now €235,000, 1% lower than what it was 12 months ago.
This is compared to a rise of 13% seen a year ago....
It was a bitterly disappointing day for the Laois footballers in Croke Park yesterday as they were well beaten by Down.
Below, we look back on where it all went wrong and what it means for the future.
1 - Down...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor
21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor, 21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick died June 25th unexpectedly in the loving care of The Staff at St. Vincent’s Community...
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan says that his future will be determined by 'what is the best for Laois football'.
Sheehan faced the media following his sides' crushing 22 point defeat against Down in Croke Park this afternoon.
It brought...
