elow are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Dunne
Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his sister Eileen. Deeply regretted by his loving...
Park-Ratheniska 2-9 St Joseph's 0-14
Kelly Cup Group C
Former Laois manager John Sugrue got his reign as Park-Ratheniska boss off to a winning start as a late goal from Darragh Nolan helped them to a one-point win over St Joseph's...
Laois Minister Seán Fleming is overseeing Ireland’s response to the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this week.
As Minister for International Development, the long-serving Laois-Offaly TD allocated an immediate €2 million to the relief efforts just hours...
The Laois Open Door Theatre Group is gearing up to present "It's the real McCoy" by Tommy Marren in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
The show will take place across two nights on Friday February 24 and Saturday February 25 at...
Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise has claimed the 2022 Irish Malting Barley Excellence award at a ceremony in the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin this week.
Delaney was presented with the prestigious Guinness Perpetual Cup for Malting Barley Excellence...
The Laois/Offaly Garda Youth Awards for 2023 have been launched.
These awards will celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age.
It will recognise the good work they are doing throughout their communities.
The Garda Youth Awards celebrate the...
NHL Division 1 - Laois v Waterford
In O'Moore Park on Saturday at 5pm (Live on TG4)
Ballinakill's Ian Shanahan will make his first competitive start for the Laois hurlers against Waterford in O'Moore Park on Saturday evening.
Shanahan has been an...
There have been renewed calls for a review of the current Road Gritting Plan that is in place in Laois.
At present, eight routes are in operation covering around 90km or roads across the county.
But they largely cover main roads...
The death has occurred of Seamus Holland from The Heath after being sick for the past year or so with cancer.
Seamus was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer last June, an aggressive form with limited treatment options.
The Holland family...
The Heritage Spa in Killenard promises perfect tranquility in an oasis of wellness with a range of rejuvenating and stress relieving treatments to choose from.
We hear from Shannon Clifford, a senior therapist at the The Heritage Spa about her...
A Laois County Councillor has pleaded with his colleagues to cut out the constant bickering and arguing that has blighted meetings recently.
Over the last year or so, several meetings have descended into farce with Councillors shouting at each other...
The Laois U-20 footballers are set to begin their season on Saturday at 2pm with a trip to Pairc ui Chaoimh to face Cork.
The side, managed by Sean O'Shea and Tom Byrne, will take part in the John Kerins...
A number of young Laois athletes performed impressively in the Leinster schools cross country championship in Santry this week.
Eight events took place on the day with minor, junior, inter and senior races for both boys and girls.
In the minor...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Dunne
Ballycorman, Ballylinan, Laois/Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, in the loving care of the nurses and staff of The Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise. Predeceased by his sister Eileen. Deeply regretted by his loving...
Killeshin GAA club is holding a huge development fundraiser on Saturday February 11 in The Dolmen Hotel in Carlow.
All the funds raised on the night are going towards the development of a brand new clubhouse.
The event will be their...
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise College following the unexpected passing of one of their staff members.
Vanda Rafter (née Szwaglis), from Glenside in Portlaoise, passed away unexpectantly at Portlaoise Hospital on Tuesday February 7.
She worked in the canteen in...
More homebuyers in Laois and nationwide are now eligible for increased Local Authority Home Loans following threshold changes.
The prices of homes eligible for Local Authority Home Loan and income limits of those eligible to apply for a loan are...
The St Patrick’s Day Committee has announced that the Portlaoise Parade is set to return.
Due to Covid, the Portlaoise committee have been unable to host a parade for the past three years.
But they say that the community can look...
Laois County Council has been called upon to purchase a tractor and spreader to salt the roads which are currently not covered under the salting plan.
The call was made by Independent Councillor Ben Brennan at a recent meeting in...
Another weekend of GAA action is ahead of us - although it isn't as busy as in previous weeks.
The Laois senior footballers and ladies have a weekend off so the action gets underway on Saturday with the hurlers.
They take...
Markets @ SOLAS
SOLAS is happy to announce that the Markets are back and are kicking off with a double market weekend.
The ‘Weekly Farmers Market’ is on Saturday Feb 11 from 10-2pm and a ‘Valentine’s Day Craft Market’ will take...
Portlaoise 42 Tullamore 8
Leinster Rugby U-15 League Premier Division
On a cool and bright Sunday afternoon in Togher, Portlaoise continued their rich vein of league form to record a fine win over Tullamore.
It might not have been their most fluid...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Oxley
Wolfe Tone Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully in the care of St Vincent's Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Past employee of Bord na Móna.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Denis (Hector) Phelan
St. Brigids...
The Heritage in Killenard are currently looking to hire a Full Time & Part Time Spa Therapist to join their team.
The ideal candidate will work with a team of professionals and will be responsible for:
Carrying out Spa treatments.
...
Tom McDonald & Associates - Experienced, Professional, Trusted - are delighted to offer to the market a rare opportunity to purchase an imposing, concrete built, 4-5 bed family home with a detached shed on a large south-facing site located...
There is confidence that a permanent solution to the issue surrounding the MIDOC situation in Laois can be found soon.
That was the opinion expressed at a recent meeting of Laois County Council following a discussion on the matter.
Fine Gael...
Farmers, hauliers and motorists are paying the price as 'Government parties continue to publicly brief against each other on the issue of extending the reductions in excise duty on fuels'.
That was the view put forward by Independent TD for...
Government policy is preventing Laois County Council from purchasing private houses in the majority of cases.
So a meeting of the County Council in the chamber heard recently.
The issue was initially raised by Fine Gael Councillor Willie Aird who asked...
Laois County Council is to explore the possibility of purchasing a 'property marking machine' in a bid to help combat crime.
The issue came before the adjourned meeting of the County Council which took place on Friday.
The idea involves marking...
Individuals and businesses around Laois are getting behind a fundraising effort to build awareness and support structures for those affected by epilepsy.
Mark McGuire whose son Ciarán (7) is affected by Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in August...
