The rain poured but those in attendance didn't mind as Spink turned out in force for their annual St Patrick's Day Parade.
Spink may be one of the smallest places to have a parade this year - but it didn't...
For the first time since 2019, the St Patrick's Day Parade returned to Portlaoise.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, there has been no parade in our county town.
But it returned this year and huge crowd turned out to...
St Patrick's Day is all about representing your community and those in Durrow and Abbeyleix were not found wanting today.
Abbeyleix was out of the traps first with their parade getting underway at 12pm.
The rain was falling from the sky...
The second ever Clonaslee St Patrick's Day Parade took place in the village this afternoon.
The 12pm start meant that the morning rain had abated and those in attendance could enjoy while dry.
The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade was...
A wet morning did not deter the people of Vicrarstown from coming out in big numbers to one of the earliest parades in Ireland.
For 29 years, they have gathered at the bridge on the Canal in Vicarstown and walked...
The rain did not dampen the spirits as the people of Killeshin and Graiguecullen got out to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
The action got underway at 10.30am with the people of Killeshin up first.
All of the groups and societies were...
Tullamore 18 Portarlington 14
Metro League 9 Final and Anderson Cup Round 2
Portarlington RFC’s Second XV came up short in a tantalising winner-take-all clash in Tullamore on Thursday night.
Tullamore and Portarlington finished 1st and 2nd in Leinster Metro League 9,...
A Laois TD has called on the government to reverse its decision to lift the eviction ban in light of new data that has been released.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says that data from the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) showed...
A Laois County Councillor says that the funding for the construction of a new Kolbe Special School could be restored in April.
Speaking at a meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District this week, Fine Gael Councillor Willie Aird said that...
There was sadness in Killanure and Camross last week following the passing of Michael Scully.
Mr Scully passed away on March 8 at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise.
He is predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his parents.
Mr Scully was...
Ardscoil na Trionóide, Athy 1-15 Ramsgrange Community School (Wexford) 0-5
Schools South Leinster Junior Hurling 'C1' Championship Final
Ardscoil na Trionóide have made it two titles in two weeks with a comfortable victory over Ramsgrange Community School, this time in the...
The Harps 2-17 Castletown-Slieve Bloom 1-7
Palmer Cup Final 2011
The final of the 2011 Palmer Cup between The Harps and Castletown-Slieve bloom was played in ideal conditions in Shanahoe.
A hugely impressive first half display from The Harps, which saw them...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gertie Gorman
Clonaheen, Rosenallis, Laois
Gertie Gorman Clonaheen, Rosenallis Co Laois died peacefully March 16th at home in the company of her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Seamus and dear grandaughter...
The contract documents for the construction of the Respiratory Assessment Unit and other facilities at Portlaoise Hospital are about to be finalised.
So says Laois TD Brian Stanley following engagement with the HSE, he expects work to take between 15...
Laois County Council are asking local communities to spring into action and join the fight against litter again this Spring.
That is because Clean Up Laois Week has been organised and will take place from April 17 to 21.
To participate...
For a second year, Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra will head to the St Patrick's Festival Quarter in Collins' Barracks in Dublin to celebrate and perform on the Main Festival Stage.
36 musicians from Music Generation, led by Director Siobhan...
Well-known Laois man and wildlife conservationist Ricky Whelan has been appointed to the new role of Biodiversity Officer with Offaly County Council.
Ricky, who is a past student of The Rock National School and Ballyfin College, founded and chaired the...
It is on to Day 3 of the Cheltenham horse racing festival in England and today brings Laois interest to the fore.
The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle gets underway at 2.10pm and a Laois owned horse is in the...
People are being warned to be vigilant as cases of people impersonating Gardai and then scamming elderly and vulnerable people have been reported.
The issue has been reported in Rosenallis and Clonaslee already this year.
And it came up again at...
A call has been made for action to be taken to tackle the problem of people hunting rabbits with lurchers in an area of Laois.
This, according to retired Garda Tom Jones, is occurring near the Rock of Dunamase.
A lurcher...
We've a jam-packed episode of our Talking Sport Podcast as we're joined by Stradbally football legend Greg Ramsbottom who chats about his great career and answering the club call at almost 46 years of age.
Greg also looks ahead to...
Scoil Chriost Ri 17 Naas 13
First Year Midlands/South East Region 'A' Final
Scoil Chriost Ri have been crowned Midlands/South East Regional First Year A Basketball champions.
Their success came after they defeated Naas in the final this week in St Mary’s...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Richard (Dick) Gorman
Mulhuddart, Dublin / Ballacolla, Laois
Richard (Dick) Gorman (Whitestown Ave, Dublin 15 and formerly of Ballacolla, Co. Laois) died March 15th peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Anovocare...
Former Portarlington manager Martin Murphy is to take over as Offaly senior football boss following the sad passing of Liam Kearns.
There was widespread shock and sadness on Sunday evening when it was announced that the Kerry native had passed...
There has been praise for a Laois Garda and his colleague as their swift and calm actions led to the successful delivery of a baby.
The incident occurred last Wednesday night on the M7 heading towards Dublin.
Timahoe native Richie Oxley...
The 17 Laois winners in the Leinster section of this year's Irish Restaurant Awards were announced at an event in the Killashee House Hotel near Naas on Tuesday.
Batoni's of Emo walked away with three awards, while there were two...
Local Enterprise Office Laois have announced that teenage entrepreneurs from Heywood Community School and Portlaoise College will represent Laois at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals on Friday, May 5.
The Finals make a return to Croke Park...
Yesterday was a momentous day for the school community of Saplings in Killeshin as the sod was officially turned on their new 1,200 square metre state-of-the-art facility.
Fundraising is ongoing for the project which, when finished, will provide a beautiful...
A basketball coach is set to run a marathon in order to raise funds to take his team to a prestigious tournament in Barcelona this summer.
Jack Scully intends to take on the feat so that the Portlaoise Panthers U-16...
Fifty Seven Ladies Boutique, Athy and Durrow, are showing how much they value Irish Mammies by bringing back their brilliant Mother's Day Voucher deal again this year.
As a gentle reminder, Mother's Day is this Sunday, March 19, and if...
