When Paula Neary (nee Fennelly) from Ballydavis near The Heath was in secondary school at the Presentation Convent in Portlaoise, neither honours maths nor physics were available so after third year, she moved to Ballyfin College which had started...
Portlaoise AFC 1 Skerries Town FC 2 (AET)
FAI Intermediate Cup Last 16
Portlaoise’s superb run in the FAI Intermediate Cup was brought to a halt on Friday night, as they lost at home to Skerries Town.
Darren Rogers’ side had already...
Well-known Laois GAA official Martin Byrne is the new Leinster GAA vice-chairman - and will be the province's next chairman in three years' time.
The Arles-Killeen clubman recently stepped down after 13 years as Laois GAA Treasurer though he does...
After a remarkable 2022, the Laois ladies footballers will begin their 2023 campaign at home to Monaghan on Sunday.
Donie Brennan's charges are in Division 2 where they reached the semi final last year and will be hoping for more...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Harry Dempsey
Patrick Street, Portarlington, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Unexpectedly at his residence. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sadie, daughter Shirley, sons Richard and Roy, brothers Wesley and Robert, sisters Sheila and Edith,...
Ireland’s largest Community Awards will be hosted by Dublin City Council, tomorrow night, Saturday January 21, with hundreds of delegates expected to travel from across the four provinces to the Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge.
In its 20th year, the Pride of...
Concerns have been raised after a number of asylum seekers who were involved in a serious incident in Killarney on New Year's Day have been moved to Laois.
Sinn Fein Councillor Aidan Mullins says that three or four people who...
The small rural community of Courtwood is bidding farewell this weekend to Tess O'Connell, who passed away aged 89.
Mrs O'Connell lived at her home at 'Courtwood Stores', a landmark of sorts in the area, the name of which harked...
We're ticking towards the end of January and our latest Podcast is here ahead of a busy weekend.
All of the action is piled into Sunday with the Laois hurlers and Laois ladies set to play.
The Laois hurlers are away...
Clonaslee High Nelly Club and Clonaslee-St Manmans GAA joined forces to host an enjoyable day out in the village in support of OsKaRs participant 'Waking Ned' on Sunday January 15.
As locals gathered in the Square and cyclists readied for...
For 17-year-old Leaving Cert student Ross Molloy, the launch of his debut album ‘The County I Love Best of All’ in the Manor Hotel, Abbeyleix tonight (Friday) will see him combine his two great loves – Irish country music...
The Clough-Ballacolla hurlers will have a new manager at the helm - after the club ratified Thurles Sarsfields club man Garry Mernagh at a meeting this week.
Having claimed an historic three-in-a-row in Laois over the past three seasons, Declan...
Round 3 of the Women's Inter-provincial Rugby championship is set to take place this weekend.
Connacht host Munster on Saturday at 1pm where a win will see them top the group.
While Ulster will then host Leinster at Queen's University Sports...
Ruby Millet was the star of the show at the National Junior and U-23 Indoor Championships which took place at the National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown on Saturday last.
A record entry of athletes saw over eight hours of competition...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Dunne
Main Street, Portarlington, Laois / Ballybrittas, Laois
Formerly of Coolroe, Ballybrittas, County Laois. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Private, Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his parents...
The town of Portlaoise is in mourning tonight with the news of the death of Dick Sides, a man who gave so much to so many community groups over his long life.
Be it GAA, Credit Union, Accordion Band, Friends...
Wexford Youths have announced the signing of Emily Corbet ahead of the new season of the Women's League of Ireland.
The Clonaslee native is one of the biggest prospects in the game at present after a stunning season last year...
The death has occurred of Tommy Dunne senior, a highly-regarded figure in the Laois GAA community and a well-known builder in Portarlington, Ballybrittas and surrounding areas.
Though living in Portarlington for a long number of years, Tommy was associated closely...
Talk about a stellar line up of stars!
Nine-time All Ireland-winning hurler Tommy Walsh, Waterford legend Dan Shanahan and Westmeath great Dessie Dolan are among the guests confirmed for GAA sports debate evening evening in Clonaslee this Saturday, January 21.
Laois...
The Argos store in Portlaoise is set to close in early May, following an announcement by the company today that that they are shutting down their Irish operation.
It's understood that Argos employ about 400 people across the country in...
Paula Byrne, the founder of The Mindful Cycle, is one of eight organisations to win a place on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s (SEI) Action Lab programme.
This three-month programme aims to accelerate social change through the power of people.
The eight successful...
The Laois ladies footballers will begin their 2023 campaign in O'Moore Park on Sunday at 2pm.
Donie Brennan's charges will host Monaghan in the first game of their Division 2 National League journey in what will be their first competitive...
St Fergal's Rathdowney 2-12 Colaiste Bride Carnew 3-9 (AET) - St Fergal's win 5-4 on penalties
School’s Senior 'C' South Leinster Hurling Championship Semi Final
We had snow, frost, ice, a late venue change, extra time and even penalties but St...
Car Boot Sale Sunday January 22
This Sunday January 22 will see SOLAS host a car boot sale. Last time this event was held over 2,000 customers visited on the day – so we are really looking forward to welcoming...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Brennan
Station Road, Portarlington, Laois / Abbeyleix, Laois
Formerly of Spink, Abbeyleix County Laois. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Predeceased by her parents...
Laois County Council has announced details of grants and opportunities to support the development and presentation of creative and artistic projects in the county in 2023.
Applications will be accepted from individuals, groups and organisations.
Laois County Council Arts Service will...
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships is set to receive a Civic Reception.
This is the highest honour that Laois County Council can bestow upon someone in the county.
Back in December, Portlaoise's Mary...
There is deep sadness in Portlaoise this week following the passing of a Laois man who has been described as 'an absolute gentleman'.
Tony Greene, of St Brigid's Place in Portlaoise, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 16.
Mr Greene was...
Laois Macra are hosting a new members information night in Portlaoise Macra Hall (R32 EY24) on Thursday January 26 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
This information night is for all clubs in Laois. Clubs in Laois include: Ard Eireann, Durrow/Abbeyleix, East...
Oh, yes it is! Portlaoise pantomime group’s eagerly awaited production this year is ‘Sinbad and the Ring of Kerry.’
Promising to banish the January blues, it will take place nightly at 8pm in the Dunamaise Theatre from Saturday, January 21...
