Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Bunny) McInerney
86 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Arrangements to Follow.
Louise O’Reilly
Carlow Town, Carlow / Mountrath, Laois
Louise O’Reilly, New Line Close,...
The ETBI’s core values of ‘Excellence in Education’ and ‘Community’ are at large at Dunamase College, Coláiste Dhún Másc, Portlaoise.
Launched at the schools Open Night in October, the Student Learning Hub has gone from strength to strength.
The Learning Leaders...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 1-12 Colaiste Abhainn Ri Callan 0-11
School's South Leinster 'C' Senior Hurling Championship final
St Fergal's Rathdowney were crowned South Leinster 'C' hurling champions in Johnstown this afternoon following a four point win over Colaiste Abhainn Ri, Callan.
A...
Portlaoise 1s and Portlaoise 2s hockey teams were in action on Saturday January 21, with both teams securing a winning result.
Portlaoise 1s welcomed Weston 2nd team to their home venue Loreto College, Kilkenny in a hope to continue their...
A Laois TD has launched a blistering attack on a local Minister for State over a controversial plan involving Coillte and a British investment fund.
The deal between Coillte and Gresham House involves the purchase of both planted and unplanted...
A warning has been made to the public after a man impersonating a Garda appeared at a house in a Laois village.
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning at a house in Rosenallis.
The householders did not engage with this person...
Clough-Ballacolla's Willie Dunphy has been named as the Laois senior hurling captain for the coming season.
Dunphy takes over from Podge Delaney and John Lennon who were joint captains last year.
He was previously vice-captain in 2020 under captain Enda Rowland.
There...
The latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast is an interview special with the Laois football co-captains Evan O'Carroll and Trevor Collins.
Alan Hartnett speaks to the two lads ahead of the start of the National Football League - away...
There was success for Laois athletes at the National Indoor Combined Events Championships at the weekend.
St Abban's had four athletes competing in the competition which took place on Saturday and Sunday in the TUS arena Athlone.
There was great success...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Louise O'Reilly
Carlow Town, Carlow / Mountrath, Laois
Louise O’Reilly, New Line Close, Mountrath, Co Laois and formerly of Bullock Park, Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on January 25th, 2023, at her home.
Beloved...
Last Sunday’s car boot sale was a big success with crowds from early and bargains to be haggled for.
This type of event is what makes SOLAS unique as a garden centre and brings the constant buzz of ‘what will...
A Laois secondary school are gearing up to take part in two Leinster U-16 basketball finals on Friday.
Dunamase College U-16 boys had an exciting win over Swords CC on Monday January 16.
The game was played in Portlaoise and was...
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of John Joyce as the new General Manager of the hospital.
John joins the hospital with over 23 years’ experience in the HSE. John comes to the role from The Special Delivery...
Operation Transformation mania continues to sweep Laois and attention will turn to Park-Ratheniska this week.
Every episode of the hit show features an ‘ad-break hero’ and the latest one is James Deegan.
A former County Councillor for Fine Gael in Laois,...
Tributes have been paid following the passing of a long-serving school teacher who worked in Stradbally.
Mrs Ann Ramsbottom, from Luggacurren but originally from Portarlington in Laois, came to the school formerly known as Scoil Aonghusa in 1970.
Her appointment was...
A Laois family came together to raise more than €11,000 for three worthy causes in memory of their beloved dad.
John ‘Ulick’ Conroy, from Beladd in Portlaoise, passed away on January 31, 2021, in St James’s Hospital in Dublin.
A loving...
Two Laois students received a prestigious award for getting top marks in their Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) exams last year.
Holly Hunter and Josh Donagher, both from Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington, received the 'Feargal Quinn award'.
The two students along with...
Laois GAA Coaching Officer remains vacant
Laois GAA continue to be on the lookout for a Coaching Officer to fill the vacancy following the end of Fergal Byron's five-year term.
The role is a key position on the Laois GAA executive,...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seamus Mortimer
Robinstown, Collinstown, Westmeath / Mountrath, Laois
Seamus Mortimer, Robinstown, Collinstown, Co.Westmeath, and formerly of Mountrath, Co. Laois, suddenly at his residence. Predeceased by his son Darren. Deeply regretted by his...
Coolfin Dairy Products are seeking to hire a milk delivery driver for the Portlaoise area.
C licence required
Saturday morning deliveries
To Apply
Contact Eddie on 087 3687881.
Coolfin Dairy Products Ltd,
Portlaoise,
Co Laois
If you would like to advertise a job vacancy, get in...
Dunmasc Genetics Ltd are a growing business based in Portlaoise who deal with the sale of Bovine Germinal Products to both domestic & International markets.
We are currently looking for a Logistics Manager to run our busy stockroom. A background...
The balloons and ribbons were out in Ballylinan on Monday afternoon as a new pharmacy officially opened its doors for business.
Ballylinan Pharmacy is a new healthcare facility established by Claire Duggan and Fadi Almasri on the main street of...
Gardai in Portlaoise arrested and charged two people following the robbery of a taxi driver recently.
The incident occurred on Wednesday last week and those arrested have since appeared before the courts.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Portlaoise Detective Unit have been...
Communities which have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries in Laois will receive funding for development projects.
The Community Recognition Fund of €50 million was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys today.
This is the first...
Mountmellick Community School 3-8 Oaklands Community College (Offaly) 2-8
School's North Leinster Senior 'D' Football Championship Semi Final
Mountmellick Community College reached the Senior North Leinster 'D' Football Championship final following a dramatic encounter in the Centre of Excellence yesterday.
The Laois...
A Laois County Councillor has called for a two-stage process to be enacted in relation to two houses that were burnt out in a Portlaoise housing estate.
A new design was previously agreed to refurbish two properties in Lakeglen in...
Laois GAA have created new honorary positions for two legendary figures within the county.
The role of Laois GAA president has been vacant since the death of Sean Ramsbottom last May.
But under an initiative put forward by current county board...
The Laois Gaels supporters association have launched their plans for 2023 which will see the majority of their fundraising going towards underage development.
The purpose of ‘Laois Gaels’ is to work alongside our county board to raise funds and support...
Portlaoise RFC 44 New Ross 19
U-15 Leinster Premier League
It might have been cold in Togher last Saturday but New Ross certainly turned up the heat as they gave the home side plenty to think about in a very competitive...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pascal Conroy
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois
Pascal Conroy, Borris Little, Portlaoise, January 20th 2023. Peacefully, at St James’ Hospital, Dublin. Son of the late Joe and Bridget Conroy. Deeply regretted by his...
