It was an extremely busy week in the calendar of Portlaoise College this week. First up was the school’s Evening of Excellence in Extra-Curricular which has held on Wednesday, May 24.
This event celebrated the success of over 200 students...
1 - In Pictures: Late Late Show host pays a visit to popular Laois restaurant
Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance in Laois today as he popped in to a popular local restaurant.
There are some lovely pictures from Stradbally Fayre,...
Thomas C Bracken was born in Tullamore, Co Offaly, in May of 1932, the year of the first Eucharistic Congress and the same year as the first peaceful change of government in the newly established Irish Free State.
He was...
The Laois camogie team will get the ball rolling on their All-Ireland Intermediate Championship when they play Meath in Round 1 in Trim on Saturday (throw-in, 5pm).
Having been relegated in last year’s championship, Laois had planned to drop to...
Camross 3-8 Ballinakill-Ballypickas 1-11
U-13 Hurling League Division 1 Final
Two late points from Tadhg Lowry were enough to edge Camross into a three-point lead which they held onto to claim the U-13 Division 1 League title in a hugely entertaining...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard Patrick (Gerry) O'Brien
Carlow Town, Carlow/Mountrath, Laois
Gerard Patrick (Gerry) O’Brien, Blackbog Road, Carlow and formerly of Mountrath and Aherlow, passed away peacefully on 25th May 2023 at St Luke’s Hospital,...
Emo 8-12 Clonaslee St Manman's 1-10
ACFL Division 2
Veteran Darren Strong scored a hat-trick as Emo gave themselves a chance to reach the top in Division 2.
Emo led 3-8 to 0-6 at half time and added another five goals in...
Abbeyleix 0-10 Camross 2-21
ACHL Division 2 Round 5
Abbeyleix received a hefty defeat at the hands of Camross in the ACHL2 this evening.
Camross had a tough start to the campaign having lost their opening three games but their fortunes have...
A Laois shop manager has scooped a top award at the prestigious annual ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards.
Keith Browne, 4 Aces, Portlaoise, has been named Cash and Carry Manager of the Year.
One of the most eagerly anticipated events in the Irish...
A trade show featuring over 100 businesses and a gripping and gruelling, all-day fittest team competition, hosted in the stunning surrounds of Emo Court is set to attract a crowd of close to 5,000 tomorrow, Saturday, May 27.
Shine is...
After a four year absence, the Clonenagh National School Summer Fete will return on Sunday, June 11 from 1-5pm.
It promises to be a fun day out for all of the family.
The Fete takes place in the school grounds on...
Laois PPN, as part of Bike week and their overall Climate Action Project for 2023, hosted a Bike Heritage Tour on Saturday last in Vicarstown.
Active travel, like cycling, is a great way to fully enjoy what nature has to...
A call has been made for Laois County Council to erect signage in public parks to warn people about the dangers of tick bites.
The issue was raised by Sinn Fein Councillor Aidan Mullins at a recent meeting of the...
Last Tuesday, May 23, Clonaslee College hosted their annual graduation ceremony for sixth year students.
It was a night filled with laughter, tears, and memories. The event began with a musical recital from sixth year student Mary Grehan.
The school principal,...
The Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals return to O’Moore Park next week and 22 games are down for decision.
The finals will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week with the action getting underway at 10am...
O'Moore Park is set to be extremely busy this Sunday as three Ladies football finals will take place.
The Leinster Senior, Intermediate and Junior showpieces are down for decision throughout the day.
These finals have previously been staged in Dr Cullen...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Donal (Donie) Bergin
St. Martin's Avenue, Naas, Kildare/Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. In the tender care of the staff of Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of...
Portlaoise Institute is pleased to announce the launch of its Hairdressing Apprenticeship Program, which aims to empower individuals seeking a rewarding career in the hairdressing industry and provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in this...
Clonad 2-22 Castletown 1-18
ACHL Division 4 Round 5
Clonad remain the only undefeated side in the ACHL Division 4 after coming from behind at half time to defeat Castletown this evening.
Castletown got the better of the hosts in the first...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has highlighted the need to address capacity issues in local Emergency Departments.
Speaking in the Dail, he has also spoke about the need for more step-down beds and the expansion of homecare services.
Figures released to...
A brewing company from Laois have been selected as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Awards that take place next month.
Ballykilcavan Brewing Company will represent Local Enterprise Office Laois at the prestigious awards that take place on...
Portlaoise College hosted a fun filled cycle event as part of their annual Bike Week celebration, in partnership with Laois Bike Week.
The sunny weather set the perfect scene for the Town Loop Cycle which covered a 10km route led...
The Irish Wheelchair Association Portlaoise Accessible Gym was officially opened this week.
This project, which was funded by Sport Ireland Dormant Account Capital Project, is located on the grounds of St Fintan's Hospital in Portlaoise.
It is an outstanding achievement and...
This year Dunamase College welcomed the establishment of the Cumann Gaelach (Irish Society) within the school community.
The Cumann Gaelach was created by teachers Chloe Ní Ghealbháin and Niamh Strong with the core aim of promoting the Irish language and...
The football leagues are heading into their final stages now with just a couple of fixtures still to be played.
The leagues were restructured last year and the teams were split into seven divisions with 64 teams entering.
The top six...
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships will receive a Civic Reception on Thursday, June 1.
This is the highest honour that Laois County Council can bestow upon someone in the county.
In December of...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Aoife Tobin
Portlaoise, Laois / Bray, Wicklow
Aoife Tobin of Ballycarnan, Co. Laois and formerly of Bray, Co. Wicklow, passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous battle, on Wednesday 24th May...
Consultants KPMG Future Analytics were commissioned by Laois County Council in June 2022 to undertake a Town Centre First Masterplan for Rathdowney in collaboration with the Rathdowney Town Team.
The Town Team is made up of resident, business and community...
Castletown 4-13 Rathdowney-Errill 3-10
U-15 Hurling League Division 1 Final
A monumental second half performance from Castletown saw them claw back a seven-point deficit to go on and win by six points in the U-15 hurling League Division 1 final.
It was...
Rosenallis 1-21 Portarlington 2-3
U-15 Hurling League Division 2 Final
A mammoth 1-11 from Joe Conroy helped Rosenallis to victory this evening, as they claimed the U-15 Hurling League Division 2 title in the LOETB Centre of Excellence.
Rosenallis were out of...
