The magic of the cup applies to the local and national basketball scene this weekend with Portlaoise Panthers seeking to qualify for semi-finals of their respective competitions with their men's and women's team.
Jack Dooley's women's team are unbeaten in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
William (Willie) Delaney
Valleyfield House, Ballinakill, Laois
Willie died peacefully at home in the presence of his beloved family.Deeply regretted by his loving wife Aileen,his daughters Sarah and Lynsey,sister Mary Coogan,sons in...
Crettyard-Spink 3-12 Na Fianna Og 0-9
Laois U-20 'B' Football Championship Final
Crettyard-Spink are the U-20 'B' football champions for 2022 following a convincing win over Na Fianna Og this evening.
It is a two in a row for some of the...
A further increase in income eligibility limits which will see more people across Laois eligible for social housing has been announced.
Social housing income limits will be increased by €5,000 across the country and will take effect from 1 January...
A Laois secondary school has unveiled a new set of jerseys ahead of a big week of volleyball next week.
Scoil Chriost Ri only started playing volleyball competitively in 2017 with Mr O’Brien as head coach.
The first year brought silverware...
It has been quite a remarkable year for GAA in Clough-Ballacolla - both on a hurling and Camogie front.
Clough-Ballacolla senior hurlers claimed their three-in-a-row, while the intermediates and minors were also crowned champions.
However, last Sunday evening, November 27 was...
There is sadness both in Ireland and abroad following the passing of a much-loved Laois man this week.
Jack Cuddy, 2 Mill Lane, Mountrath and formerly of Killanure and Oxford in England, died unexpectedly at Portlaoise Hospital on November 30.
Mr...
Crettyard-Spink v Na Fianna Og
U-20 'B' Football Championship Final in Centre of Excellence at 7.30pm
The final piece of Laois GAA silverware for the 2022 season is up for grabs tonight in the Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise.
There is also...
There was strong Laois interest as DCU and University of Limerick clashed in the Ladies Division 1 College's League final last night.
The game was played in Laois for a start - with O'Dempsey's GAA playing host to a fine...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maureen Templey (née Byrne)
Killimy, Emo, Laois
Maureen Templey, Killimy, Emo, County Laois, died at St James' Hospital, Dublin.
The family would like to thank you for your help and understanding at this...
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A Laois secondary school recently held a successful musical in their school hall.
All eyes were on the students of Heywood Community School where they performed "Annie" last Wednesday and Thursday night.
Annie is the story of an orphan who longs...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that any increase in toll charges on the M7, M4, M50 or M1 will hit motorists and hauliers in Laois hard.
Planned increases in road tolls will be delayed for six months, if the...
Over the last four years, Creative Laois initiatives have established roots and reinforced Laois County Council’s commitment to the role of arts, heritage, culture, and community.
The launch of an annual Short Film Bursary took place in 2021 and also...
There is sadness in Mountmellick, Rosenallis, Killenard and surrounding areas following the death of Mary McElwee this week.
Mrs McElwee (nee Daly), a native of Westmeath, and her husband Jim, a Donegal man, were behind the McElwee Pharmacy in Mountmellick,...
A 30-year-old Mountmellick-born lecturer in biomedical engineering at the University of Galway has just had his research, which gives new insights into how cancer spreads, published in Nature Communications, a peer reviewed open access scientific journal.
Eoin McEvoy’s new research,...
A host of Laois senior football clubs will have new managers in place for the 2023 season.
Ballyfin, Courtwood and Arles-Killeen have all recently appointed new men at the helm - following on from Ballyroan-Abbey, Park-Ratheniska and Killeshin announcing their...
Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has once again called for a change in how our Senior hurling and football championships are structured.
Writing in his secretary's report ahead of Monday night's Convention, Mr Handy called for change.
He has long held...
Dunamase College has made history this week, with three teams reaching the finals of the Midlands Basketball Schools League.
The U-16 girls, U-16 boys and U-19 boys teams are all playing in regional finals, in the National Basketball Arena in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pad) Deffew
13 Twoomey Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick (Pad) Deffew, 13 Twoomey Park, Mountmellick died 30th November 2022. (Retired Staff of St. Brigids Hospital Shaen, Portlaoise) Predeceased by his parents PJ...
The World Darts Championship will soon be dominating our TV screens again in the run up to Christmas and some of those big names will be appearing in Laois in the New Year.
The Castle Arms in Durrow will host...
Maryborough National School in Portlaoise is 125 years old this year - and to mark that significant milestone they are holding a Christmas concert this Sunday, December 4.
The event will take place in St Peter's Church in the town...
Actor and filmmaker Emmet Byrne facilitated drama workshops with children in Timahoe National School recently.
Emmet and workshop facilitator Caitríona Kenny were with 1st, 2nd and 3rd classes on Wednesday November 16 and 4th, 5th and 6th classes on Thursday...
A tractor run for both young and old is fast approaching as The Heath NS hosts a Christmas themed event on Sunday December 11.
The fundraiser is being organised by the school’s Parents Council, as they seek to raise funds...
The Healthy Laois Unit of Laois County Council held a Consultation Workshop in the LOETB Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise recently.
Led by Emma O’Connor, Healthy Laois County Co-ordinator,tThe workshop brought together a broad cross section of Laois Community Groups...
History was made in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght yesterday as three Laois schools claimed glory in Midlands 'A' Regional finals.
The U-16 and U-19 boys finals were all-Laois affairs and they turned out to be two excellent games.
Colaiste...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington really took its chance to shine last weekend, with Santa’s grotto being the outstanding success of the weekend.
David Maher co-owner of SOLAS explains: “We really got it spot on with our Santa’s Grotto...
Age Friendly Laois recently launched a new initiative called the ICE card which they hope will save lives.
The ICE (In Case of Emergency) card is designed to be carried on the person, in a wallet or purse.
It was conceived...
The Laois town of Stradbally is well used to being thrust into the national spotlight - and it is set to do so again on Thursday evening.
The home of Electric Picnic is set to become the home of one...
A Laois woman has been elected as National Events Director at the Fianna Fáil Women’s Network Conference which was held in Mullingar on Saturday November 26.
There were four candidates running for this position and Portlaoise woman Pauline Flanagan was...
