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...
On this week's LoveLaois Podcast we're joined by Martin Crowley, one of the driving forces behind the Shine 2023 event which takes place in Emo Court this Saturday, May 27.
Shine is a joint venture between Emo GAA club and...
Ryan Tubridy made a surprise appearance in Laois today as he popped in to a popular local restaurant.
Stradbally Fayre welcomed the RTE TV and radio presenter into their establishment this afternoon.
Tubridy arrived unannounced and ordered the toasted special with...
The Telfords May Sale is always a hugely popular event in the landmark Laois business - and there is a brilliant selection of offers available once again this year.
The sale gets underway tomorrow, Thursday, May 25, and runs for...
Energy companies must pass on savings to their customers after wholesale electricity prices were dramatically reduced in the last year.
So says Deputy Charlie Flanagan as the latest figures from the CSO show wholesale electricity prices decreased by over 40%...
The new HSE chief, Bernard Gloster, is set to visit Abbeyleix Hospital 'in the near future'.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley who requested Mr Gloster's presence at the facility.
12 beds at the hospital remain unopened due to delays...
Well-known Laois business Hanlon Kitchens has recently expanded with the acquisition of Cuddy Kitchens and Carpentry, further establishing its position as one of the leading kitchen designers and suppliers in the region.
Hanlon Kitchens, which is based in Aghaboe, Ballacolla,...
The Laois footballers will complete the group stage of their Tailteann Cup campaign in Parnell Park against London on Saturday week, June 3.
The game will throw in at 3pm and be the second part of a Tailteann Cup double...
The Catholic church in Rathdowney was the atmospheric venue for the recent concert featuring Rebecca Storm and musically talented students in St Fergal’s College.
The international star was wholesome in her praise of the school’s choir and traditional music group....
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paraic Cummins
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Lullymore, Kildare
Cummins, Paraic, Limetree Ave., Kilminchy, Portlaoise. 20th May 2023. Peacefully at St James Hospital. After a short illness. Son of the recently deceased Margaret Cummins. Predeceased...
Kilcavan 2-19 The Rock 0-15
ACFL Division 4 Round 6
Kilcavan have booked their place in the Division 4 semi-finals, having come through a tough encounter with The Rock.
Both sides were on 6 points before tonight thanks to three wins from...
Timahoe 2-20 Crettyard 4-9
ACFL Division 3
Timahoe certainly brought their shooting boots to Crettyard this evening as they hit 14 points in an impressive second-half showing to keep alive their hopes of making into the top four in ACFL Division...
Camross 4-12 Birr 1-17
Leinster League Division 1 Final
Camross collected some early season silverware in Tullamore this evening as they defeated Birr in the Leinster League.
David Cuddy's charges ran out four point winners in the end with Tomas Keyes starring.
He...
Arles-Killeen 0-12 Mountmellick 2-11
ACFL Division 3 Round 6
Mountmellick are through to the top four of Division 3 following a five point win over Arles-Killeen this evening.
Colm Coss' charges built up a 10 point lead in the first half and...
Rathdowney-Errill GAA are holding their Annual Golf Classic, in the always resplendent Rathdowney Golf Club on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10.
The event is open to teams of 4 (any combination of ladies and men) at an entry...
TD for Laois Offaly, Carol Nolan has launched a stinging criticism of what she says is 'government failure to provide sufficient domestic violence spaces for women' in her constituency.
The Independent TD was speaking during a series of Dáil statements...
Laois County Council and the Laois African Support Group have announced Saturday, June 3, as the date for Africa Day 2023.
Africa Day is an initiative of the African Union, which celebrates African diversity and success and the cultural and...
Portarlington Credit Union were delighted and very proud to welcome Coláiste Íosagáin to the office this morning (Tuesday, May 23) for a cheque presentation for their Book Rental Scheme that is being introduced in the school in September 2023,...
A Laois County Councillor has called for tougher penalties to be imposed upon those who refuse social housing for 'spurious reasons'.
Sinn Fein Councill Aidan Mullins was speaking after figures he requested showed that one in six offers are being...
Laois garden designer, Brian Burke, has announced details of his garden, designed for Woodie’s, to be showcased at the upcoming Bord Bia Bloom event.
Bloom will take place in Dublin’s Phoenix Park this June bank holiday weekend.
The Woodie’s gardening expert,...
The GAA action continues this week with plenty of important games down for decision.
U-15 hurling takes centre stage on Wednesday with three finals down for decision.
The Football Academy, meanwhile, will return on Saturday with numerous games being played in...
It has been a busy couple of weeks on the local golf scene.
You can check out all the latest results below from Mountrath, The Heath and Portarlington.
If any of the other golf clubs in Laois would like to have...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paraic Cummins
Kilminchy, Portlaoise, Laois/Lullymore, Kildare
Cummins, Paraic, Limetree Ave., Kilminchy, Portlaoise. 20th May 2023. Peacefully at St James Hospital. After a short illness. Son of the recently deceased Margaret Cummins. Predeceased...
This weekend will see the return of Shine 2023 to the beautiful surrounds of Emo Court Estate and Gardens.
After the super success of Shine 2022 that saw teams compete, spectators entertained and local businesses showcase all they had to...
Castletown 2-17 Rathdowney-Errill 1-9
U-17 Hurling League Division 1 Final
Castletown secured the U-17 league title with a classy victory over Rathdowney-Errill in the Centre of Excellence this evening.
Kyron Cuddy hit an impressive nine points for the victors, but colossal performances...
Laois County Council, in collaboration with Laois Chamber Alliance and Portarlington Business Association, have announced the launch of the Vacant Commercial Property Incentive Scheme in Portarlington
Speaking at the launch of the scheme in Portarlington, Brenda Earl of the Business...
