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...
The inability to recruit suitable coaches for the inter-county squads has been labelled 'one of the biggest problems in Laois GAA'.
So says secretary Niall Handy who made the comments in his report ahead of Convention.
Mr Handy made the statements...
A Laois man has received the 'Lifetime Services to Athletics Award' at this year’s National Athletics Awards held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry.
Killeshin native Pat Kelly has made a huge contribution to the sport of athletics in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Scales
Old Borris, Castletown, Laois/Doolin, Clare
John Scales, Old Borris, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois and formerly of Doolin, Co. Clare. November 27th. 2022 (Suddenly) at his home. Predeceased by his brother...
The wonderful Laois Ladies footballers were celebrated at a civic reception in Laois County Council last week.
The Ladies gave us a wonderful year in 2022 - culminating in All-Ireland Intermediate success in Croke Park against Wexford.
Mo Nerney was subsequently...
Portlaoise Library is set to host a talk from historian Teddy Fennelly on the role of the press from 1913-1923 on Wednesday evening at 7.30pm.
The 1913 to 1923 period was one of extraordinary upheaval in Irish history.
First, we had...
The Minister for Social Protection has been called upon to act in the community welfare sector in Laois.
Councillor Conor Bergin brought forward a motion calling on Heather Humphries to fully reinstate all Community Welfare Officers (CWOs) and their clinics...
Ballyroan-Abbey have brought the curtain down on another progressive football season by claiming the Laois U-20 'A' title for the second year running.
They proved too strong for Courtwood-Emo in last Friday's final, prompting discussion that they are edging closer...
Two Laois students were recognised with academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St Patrick’s Conferring ceremony for 2022.
Jessica Higgins from Portarlington and Robert Ruane from Mountmellick both received graduation prizes for achievements in their chosen degree programmes.
Jessica graduated...
A €14 million investment has been approved for a major extension to the Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
The news was confirmed by Laois TD Sean Fleming who says that work on this project 'will start immediately'.
The investment of €14 million...
Tributes were paid in the Laois County Council chamber on Monday following the sad passing of Catherine Quigley.
Mrs Quigley, from Rockdale in Portlaoise, passed away on Thursday November 24 after a short illness.
She devoted most of her life to...
Hennessy Auctioneers recently completed the sale of three Laois farms by public auction.
The biggest sale was for a circa 60-acre residential farm in Granstown which sold for €1.43 million.
A 108-acre non-residential farm at Keelogue North, Camross, went for over...
Portarlington GAA club are on the lookout for a new senior football manager following the decision of Martin Murphy to step down after four years in charge.
The Gracefield native led the club to an historic three-in-a-row in Laois as...
The Laois ladies footballers will begin their 2023 National League Division 2 campaign at home to Ulster side Monaghan.
That game is scheduled for Sunday, January 22, the first of seven games in 10 weeks.
Donie Brennan's All Ireland-winning intermediate side...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joanna Kaletka
Fernbridge, Monasterevin, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois
KALETKA . JOANNA. Fernsbridge Monasterevin Co. Kildare. And formerly Krakow Poland. Nov 27th 2022. At Tallaght Hospital. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Loving...
Portlaoise Institute is delighted to offer 18 part-time modules starting in January 2023.
These modules are delivered at various times over the week which makes them very flexible to learners interested in studying one or more modules. All our...
Laois County Council is appealing to those who have unoccupied properties to offer them as temporary homes for those fleeing war in Ukraine.
The call is part of a new government initiative, led by local authorities, to make use of...
Two outdoor recreation projects in Laois are set to receive over €250,000 in funding between them following an announcing from Minister Heather Humphreys this morning.
The River Erkina Community Blueway has been granted €191,728 while the Derryounce Lakes and Trails...
It was a busy weekend for the Laois ladies footballers - who had reason to celebrate on both Friday and Saturday night in acknowledgement of this year's All Ireland intermediate success.
On Friday night they were honoured by Laois County...
