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...
There is a huge sadness around Laois today with the news of the death of Will Sherlock, a young man aged only in his mid 40s.
From Eyne outside Portlaoise, Will had been battling illness for the past couple of...
The Laois/Offaly Divisional Drug Unit of An Garda Síochána has the lowest number of Garda members assigned to it when compared to every other county and garda division across the state.
This is according to Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol...
Laois and Offaly met in the Tailteann Cup on Saturday in O'Moore Park where a dramatic contest unfolded.
Steven Miller joins Alan Hartnett to look back on the game and see where the result leaves Laois.
We also hear from Laois...
Gardaí in Portlaoise are renewing their appeal to the public for information in relation to a fatal incident that led to the tragic death of a Laois teenager.
David Brown sadly died in a wooded area near Ballyshaneduff, Ballybrittas, on...
Tom McDonald & Associates – Experienced, Professional, Trusted - are delighted to offer to the market this rare opportunity to acquire a wonderful three bed semi-detached family home on a private corner site in a small private development.
Located within...
An event in support of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind will take place this Sunday in Portlaoise.
The Portlaoise Dog Walk will begin at Togher Woods car park on Sunday, May 28 at 11am.
The walk will be 3km and...
Tom McDonald & Associates – Experienced, Professional, Trusted - are pleased to offer to the market this quality, concrete built two bed semi-detached bungalow with attic conversion.
Situated to the front of a mature development in Bracknagh Village with shop,...
A Laois Councillor has called for more emergency information to be displayed at the Slieve Bloom Cycle Way.
Cllr James Kelly was speaking at the Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District meeting where he called on Laois County Council to provide on-site information...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Bridget (Bridie) Bolger
Loreto Convent, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny / Cullohill, Laois
Sr. Bridget (Bridie) Bolger (Loreto Convent, Kilkenny and late of Cullohill, Co. Laois) May 20th 2023 (peacefully) in the loving...
Rathdowney-Errill 3-24 Borris-Kilcotton 1-18
ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Rathdowney-Errill have beaten Borris-Kilcotton in a clash of 1st and 2nd in Division 1 of the Hurling League.
Both sides had won three of their opening four games and this was the acid...
Portarlington 5-12 St Joseph's 2-15
Minor Football League Division 1 Final (AET)
Portarlington and reigning Laois Minor football county champions, St Joseph's, played out an exhilarating Division 1 league final this afternoon in the Centre of Excellence.
There were seven goals, two...
Park-Ratheniska 1-17 Clonaslee St Manmans 2-7
ACFL Division 2 Round 6
Richie Hitchcock, Simon Fingelton and Kieran Delaney were simply outstanding for Park/Ratheniska as they were deserving winners over Clonaslee St Manmans this morning.
The home side opened the scoring within the...
Castletown 1-14 Clough-Ballacolla 1-17
ACHL Division 1 Round 4
Clough-Ballacolla battled back from a four-point deficit at half time to come out on top away to Castletown for their first win of the year in ACHL1.
Castletown came into this one on...
Laois Rally Sport Club are currently preparing for a very busy June Bank Holiday weekend as they get set to host the 10th running of the Acesigns Laois Heartlands Rally.
The club members have been working hard for the last...
Councillor John King has called on Laois County Council to make several repairs and alterations to roads throughout Rathdowney.
Cllr King was speaking at the Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District meeting, where he identified three areas of concern.
Cllr King first asked...
Rosenallis 2 Gaels United 3
CCFL Division 1 Cup Final
Rosenallis have fallen at the final hurdle of the CCFL Division 1 Cup, losing 3-2 in the final.
There was plenty of green in DPD Park, Athlone as Rosenallis brought great travelling...
Councillor Seamus McDonald has called on Laois County Council to erect signage for the old Castlebrack graveyard which is off the N80 between Mountmellick and Killeigh and close to the Clonaghadoo church and school.
Cllr McDonald was speaking at the...
Laois manager Billy Sheehan was bitterly disappointed after his side failed to see out the victory over Offaly last night.
While Laois did play very well for long stretches of the game, Sheehan was taking little comfort from that.
He said:...
The Laois senior footballers picked up their first point of the 2023 Tailteann Cup as they drew with Offaly in O'Moore Park last night.
Billy Sheehan’s charges led 1-11 to 0-8 with 67 minutes on the clock but Offaly scored...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Liam (William) Cusack
Dublin 1, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Cusack, 16th May 2023, Liam (William), late of Upper Oriel Street, Dublin 1 and formerly of Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Beloved husband of Margaret, very sadly...
Laois 1-11 Offaly 1-11
Tailteann Cup Round 2
The Laois senior footballers let a six point lead slip as they drew with Offaly in O'Moore Park this evening.
Billy Sheehan's charges led 1-11 to 0-8 with 67 minutes on the clock but...
It is a huge evening for the Laois senior footballers as they host Offaly in Round 2 of the Tailteann Cup.
Billy Sheehan's charges come up against Martin Murphy's men with throw in scheduled for 7pm.
Laois were beaten by Cavan...
The Laois Association Dublin held their first official outing since the pandemic on Thursday, May 11.
The Association had visited County Hall in Portlaoise last Summer as guests of Laois County Council and held an Ecumenical Service and AGM in...
Councillor Paddy Bracken has called for upgrades to a popular Mountmellick walkway as well as an update on the progress of the Mountmellick Transport Plan.
The Fianna Fáil Cllr was speaking at this week's Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick Municipal District meeting where...
Donaghmore Community Alert Group and Donaghmore Tidy Towns joined forces on Monday night last to express thanks to those who contributed to the projects undertaken in the small historic village over the past couple of years at a gathering...
Laois County Council intend to remove 65 metres of trees in St Brigid's Place in Portlaoise this autumn.
The trees are at the boundary adjacent to the railway line and will be taken out after the wildlife restrictions are lifted.
The...
Tailteann Cup Round 2 – Laois v Offaly
In O'Moore Park at 7pm
What’s the team news?
The Laois senior football team to face Offaly in the Tailteann Cup on Saturday shows one change from the side beaten by Cavan last weekend.
Emo’s...
Summer, is a wonderful time of year, long bright days that awaken within us all, a sense of peace and calm.
Traditionally during summer time those who are fortunate enough can enjoy a restful holiday. Time out, is a very...
Trumera 2-14 Borris-Kilcotton 0-17
ACHL Division 3 Round 4
Goals were key as Trumera survived a late burst to defeat Borris-Kilcotton by three points in an epic battle.
Trumera got things going with a great strike from Niall Sinott to take the...
