For the second year running Laois have a Leinster Minor B Camogie final to look forward to, this time Meath stand in their way.
The game takes place on Sunday in the National Games Development Centre in Abbotstown, with throw...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Adam Kirwan
Derrough, Mountrath, Laois, R32 DN79
Adam Kirwan, Derrough, Mountrath, Co. Laois. On the 2nd of March 2023, unexpectedly following an accident.
Loving son of Lourda and Paul, and beloved brother to...
Anybody who has an upcoming occasion and loves the thrill of a bargain needs to check out the €50 sale rail currently in Fifty Seven Athy.
Crazy reductions on dresses previously selling for up to €300 are now down to...
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS, the Portarlington-based auctioneers, have been instructed to sell Kingsdale Stud, Kilkeaskin, Carbury, Co Kildare, W91P528, three miles Carbury, seven miles from Edenderry and 18 miles from The Curragh.
The property is to be offered for...
The Laois GAA 2023 club championship draws were made on Thursday night and Steven and Alan have recorded a bonus Talking Sport Podcast to run through the main hurling and football pairings.
No 'hot balls' in the football though the...
Champions Portarlington, who will be seeking a fourth title in a row in 2023, have been drawn to play Ballyfin in the opening round of the Laois SFC.
The draws were made this evening in the Laois Shopping Centre, sponsors...
The draws have been made for the 2023 Laois club hurling championships.
Hosted by championships sponsors The Laois Shopping Centre, four-in-a-row seeking Clough-Ballacolla have been placed in a group with Rathdowney-Errill, The Harps and Rosenallis.
In the top three grades of...
Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI), set up by the Government to fund the delivery of new homes, has outlined its plans to fund more new homes in the Midlands region at a major stakeholder engagement event in Portlaoise today.
HBFI...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she fully expects the positions of the existing work force of Glanbia Cheese to be protected.
This was following the sale of the hugely successful brand to the Leprino Foods Company.
Deputy Nolan...
There is shock and sadness following the news that a talented young Laois hurler has been killed in a car accident.
Adam Kirwan, aged in his early 20s, has been named locally as the young man who has lost his...
Laois Partnership are currently seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The Organisation
Laois Partnership is a well-established Local Development Company with a strong track record and has been in operation since 1996.
As a not-for-profit entity with Charitable Status,...
Laois Partnership is set to host a series of public consultations on the creation of the new Local Development Strategy for LEADER 2023-2027.
Laois Partnership Company have been responsible for the implementation and delivery of the LEADER rural development programme...
The line-up for the Fleadh stage at Forest Fest in Emo village in Laois this July is finalised.
The Forest Fleadh is a unique initiative for an Irish music festival as it presents a platform to solely showcase the best...
There's nothing like a bit of midweek GAA action and fresh from watching Knockbeg College win a thrilling South Leinster 'A' senior football league title, Alan is in top form as we record our latest Talking Sport Podcast.
He looks...
Mountmellick 0-5 Portlaoise
CCFL U-17 Premier Division
Portlaoise made the short trip to Conor Davis Park in Mountmellick for the second time in three weeks.
They went into the game knowing that one win from their last three league games would guarantee...
Barnhall 10 Portlaoise 31
Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier League
There was sadness in the air as both teams showed great respect in a minutes silence for the late great past President of Portlaoise Pat Hooban.
Pat would be proud of this 5...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joseph Bergin
Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Laois
Joseph Bergin, Chicago, USA and formerly Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 26th 2023. Predeceased by his parents Matthew and Bridget and his brothers Paddy, Billy, Tommy, Matthew...
It's that time of the year again with St Patrick's Day parades set to take place all around the country.
And in Clonaslee, the brilliant local committee behind their parade are offering a very impressive €500 cash prize (and trophy)...
It is with great excitement that the team at Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre invite you to their Open Day on Tuesday 7th March to discover the range of courses provided in the Centre.
The centre will be...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said the Government’s failure to support ambulance services and paramedics is putting lives at risk.
A Sinn Féin proposal, to be debated in the Dáil, calls on the Government to urgently publish a multi-annual...
Knockbeg College 3-13 Patrician Newbridge 2-15
South Leinster School's Senior 'A' Football League
Conall Bergin, Mikey Murphy and Oisin Ramsbottom were immense as Knockbeg College claimed South Leinster 'A' League glory this afternoon.
Bergin kicked the winner in a pulsating match that...
New legislation will help credit unions grow as a key provider of community banking across Laois, Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan says.
Deputy Flanagan said the legislation, currently before the Dáil, will enable a wider availability of products across credit...
As part of this year's Local Enterprise Week, the hugely-experienced Bláthnaid Bergin is hosting a three-hour workshop on Thursday, March 9, in the Maldron Hotel in Portlaoise.
Bláthnaid is Director/Owner of the Business of Food and one of her roles...
Renowned business consultant Blaise Brosnan is giving a talk in Bloom HQ in Mountrath next Tuesday evening, March 7, at 7pm on ‘Optimising your businesses bottom line during these inflationary times’.
Anyone new to business over the last 15 years...
Laois Gaels, the Laois GAA Supporters Club, have announced details of a lucrative giveaway.
The Laois senior footballers will head to Ruislip later this month to take on London in Division 4 of the National Football League.
And Laois Gaels are...
Tributes have been paid following the passing of three Laois people in recent days.
Monday's meeting of Laois County Council heard of the sad passings of Paddy Clooney, Tony 'Soupy' Farrell and Natalia Pilch.
Fianna Fail Councillor John Joe Fennelly paid...
A new home has been found for Laois Civil Defence after a proposal to build a development on the Mountrath Road was approved this week.
The proposal, to build in the Portlaoise Business and Technology Park, came before Laois County...
There are new faces on the Laois GAA executive with the role of Coaching Officer formally filled at Monday night's county board meeting as well as that of football committee chairman.
Brian Quinn, a Monaghan native who is a recent...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gabriel Brophy
Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois
Gabriel Brophy, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 26th 2023. Suddenly and peacefully at home. Predeceased by his Mam and Dad and his brothers John and...
A fundraising tractor and fun run held in aid of a Laois primary school at the end of last year proved a big success.
After a two year absence, Clonenagh National School in Mountrath welcomed the return of their annual...
