Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Pre-deceased by his brothers Kieran and John. Deeply regretted by his brother Mike, sisters Judy...
Two Laois Government TDs have told a public meeting that the new-build Kolbe Special School project in Portlaoise will be back on track within a matter of weeks, if not sooner.
Earlier this month it was announced that the building...
The long running Rathdowney pantomime is gearing up for its 35th show this weekend.
'Only Fools and Pirates' takes place from Thursday, March 23, to Sunday, March 26, in the Rathdowney Community Centre.
This is a play on the famous Del...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has described the government's proposals to deal with the end of the eviction ban as 'Mickey Mouse'.
Deputy Stanley was speaking ahead of a vote on the ending of the eviction ban this evening in the...
Free books will be provided in all primary schools and special schools across Laois, Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan has said.
Deputy Flanagan says the initiative will provide not only free schoolbooks, but also workbooks and copybooks easing the financial...
Saturday last, March 11, saw the closing event of the schools cross country competition, the qualifier for the International competition due to be held in Liverpool in the coming weeks.
The event took place at SETU (South Eastern Technical University)...
A first Irish Cancer Society ‘Daffodil Bench’ is set to be put in place in Portlaoise this year.
The issue came before a recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District in Laois County Council.
All seven Portlaoise Councillors, Barry Walsh, Thomasina...
Alan was in Dr Cullen Park on Tuesday night as the Laois U-20 footballers got their Leinster championship campaign off to a winning start thanks to a 1-12 to 1-10 triumph over Carlow in horrific weather conditions.
He picks out...
The Laois U-20 footballers began their Leinster championship campaign with a two point victory over Carlow last night.
Below, we pick out some of the main talking points from the game:
1 - Man of the match - Shaun Fitzpatrick
A straight...
Portlaoise 62 Cill Dara 26
North Midlands U-15 Rugby Semi Final
Portlaoise eventually saw off the challenge of Cill Dara in Togher on Saturday to advance to the North Midlands Area final.
Despite a strong cross-field breeze that made for tricky conditions,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Pre-deceased by his brothers Kieran and John. Deeply regretted by his brother Mike, sisters Judy...
Laois 1-12 Carlow 1-10
Leinster U-20 Football Championship Group 1 Round 1
The Laois U-20 footballers made a winning start to their Leinster championship campaign following a two point win over Carlow this evening.
The conditions in Dr Cullen Park were simply...
The 2023 Leinster U-20 football championship gets underway in Dr Cullen Park this evening.
The Laois U-20 footballers take on Carlow in Round 1 with throw in at 7.30pm.
This is the start of a hectic period for Laois who will...
Coláiste Íosagáin Portarlington 0-14 St Joseph's CBS Drogheda 1-14
North Leinster Junior Football ‘B’ Semi Final
Coláiste Íosagáin Portarlington have missed out on a place in the North Leinster Junior Football 'B' Final, losing at home by a single goal to...
Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe NS, recently launched their annual Easter fundraising raffle and are offering the lucky winners a trip to Ireland’s leading family holiday destination.
The winner will be drawn on Easter Sunday and will receive a €1,200 Gift...
Setting up in business at the back end of a global pandemic was no easy feat.
But Colm and Lynda Dowling, who took the brave step of opening a Gala in Killenard this time last year, celebrate their first birthday...
The GAA season kicks into full swing this week with club league and county matches galore.
There are three huge county matches down for decision at the weekend and the first of them is in Semple Stadium on Saturday.
The Laois...
An award-winning actor who spent several years working in Portlaoise Post Office and who won awards at Laois Drama Festival in the past, will perform in ‘King’ this evening (March 21) in Dunamaise Theatre.
‘King’ is a new play written...
Portlaoise Institute will host an Open Day and Evening on Tuesday, March 28, from 5-7pm where prospective students will be welcomed to their campus on the Mountrath Road.
Students will be able to gain a tour of the campus, receive presentations...
The Laois U-20 footballers begin their Leinster championship campaign this evening away to Carlow.
Tom Byrne and Sean O'Shea's side are in Dr Cullen Park for throw in at 7.30pm.
This is the start of a hectic period for Laois who...
Laois 4-8 Wicklow 1-7
Leinster U-16 ‘B’ Ladies Football Championship Round 2
The Laois U-16 Ladies team made it two wins from two in the Leinster championship over the weekend.
Ken Farrell's charges put in a serious second half performance to get...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James (Jimmy) Ryan
Castlemarket, Ballinakill, Laois / Ballyouskill, Kilkenny
James died, unexpectedly, at The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Pre-deceased by his brothers Kieran and John. Deeply regretted by his brother Mike, sisters Judy...
Mulhall's SuperValu in Portlaoise has this week launched its new look, state of the art store following a significant investment in sustainable equipment and solar installation.
Mulhall’s Portlaoise currently employs 90 people and will be hiring further staff in the...
Sixteen students and four staff members of Portlaoise College departed for Banjul as part of the school's Gambia Partnership Project at the end of February.
The students, over the past year, fundraised a substantial amount of money from bake sales,...
It was a busy weekend on the GAA front and our latest Podcast deals with that.
Steven is in the presenter's chair as we hear from Barry McEvoy and Alan Hartnett about the two big games.
The Laois footballers were in...
Celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge in Dunamase College/Coláiste Dhún Másc is going from strength to strength.
The Irish language is very important to them as a school especially with their Aonad Lán Gaeilge.
This year the students took to the local community...
The Laois U-20 footballers have named their starting team for the Leinster championship opener against Carlow.
Tom Byrne and Sean O'Shea have also named their bench and full panel ahead of the game.
Laois lost out to Kildare in the quarter...
The family run Abbeyleix Manor Hotel is currently seeking to fill numerous positions.
Kitchen Porter
Night Porter - part-time position
Chef - part-time position
To Apply
Email: info@abbeyleixmanorhotel.com
Or alternatively, please drop your CV into the hotel reception.
If you would like to...
EEW Ltd. is currently seeking to hire a Stores and Counter Sales person for their Portlaoise branch.
The electrical wholesalers and distributors are based in Lismard Business Park, Timahoe Road, Portlaoise.
EEW Ltd is an independently owned Irish Company founded by...
For one Laois family, St Patrick’s Day wasn’t all about the wearing of the green but rather being pretty in pink in a cuteness overload.
For it was the first day out of the incubator at Dublin’s Coombe Hospital for...