Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Baby Ozzie Michael Rothwell
Corran na Noir, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully in the Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital Dublin in the loving arms of his heartbroken parents Vincent and Aishling. He will...
St Joseph's 0-13 Portarlington 0-6
ACFL Division 1A (Winners Section)
St Joseph's will play Graiguecullen in this year's Laois ACFL Division 1A final after a seven-point win over Portarlington this evening in Kellyville.
O'Dempsey's had given Graiguecullen a walkover in this evening's...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 2-17 Ballinakill 1-13
ACHL Division 5 Final
A dominant second-half display from Clonaslee St. Manman’s saw them defeat Ballinakill in the ACHL Division 5 final in the CoE this evening.
Ballinakill topped Group A with a maximum 14 points after...
Camross 2-13 Rathdowney-Errill 2-19
ACHL Division 1A Final
Ross King was in fine form as Rathdowney-Errill claimed Division 1A glory for the second year in a row.
Camross led by five points at one stage in the first half but Rathdowney-Errill never...
The first club silverware of the year is up for grabs this evening as the hurlers of Camross and Rathdowney-Errill will clash in the ACHL Division 1A final.
Rathdowney-Errill are seeking to defend the title they won last year while...
Gary Dunne from Portlaoise has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London along with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and community volunteer Maeve Heath.
The award was given by The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Rt. Hon. Vincent...
A busy Laois road has been closed following a serious car crash this afternoon.
A section of the R428 between Stradbally and Athy has been closed and diversions are in place following a serious accident at about 3pm.
It's believed the...
The Old Fort Festival in Portlaoise began with a bang on Thursday evening with a raucous gig put on by Tyrone band the Whistlin Donkeys.
The four-day festival is the first major post-Covid event in Portlaoise with live music on...
A report on Ireland’s energy security conducted by London based consultancy firm CEPA is due for delivery in the third quarter of this year.
So says local Independent TD Carol Nolan following a reply from the Minister for the Environment,...
A local Minister has welcomed the development of ambulatory gynaecology clinics in the Midlands and elsewhere.
Green Party Minister Pippa Hackett said they will improve access to gynaecology services.
They will reduce the requirement for multiple gynaecology appointments, ensure sustainability of...
The Laois Domestic Abuse Service is amongst the thirty-five community groups, sports clubs and organisations from all over Ireland who have been announced as national finalists in the National Lottery Good Causes Awards.
The support service, dedicated to helping women...
A well-known Laois man is set to take on a gruelling Ironman challenge in Frankfurt this Saturday in aid of a very good cause.
James Ryan from Vicarstown will compete in aid of St Colman's National School in Stradbally.
The funds...
Camross v Rathdowney-Errill
ACHL Division 1A Final in O'Moore Park at 7.30pm
The first club silverware of the year is up for grabs this evening as the hurlers of Camross and Rathdowney-Errill will clash in the ACHL Division 1A final.
Rathdowney-Errill are...
Athletes from Ballyroan, Abbeyleix and District, Emo-Rath, St Michael's and Oughaval AC were out in force at the Leinster Juvenile Track and Field Championships.
St. Michaels AC were represented by Sean McAuliffe in Boys U-14 1500m and Kate Connolly in...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brian Brothwood
St Brigid's Square, Portarlington, Laois / Dundrum, Dublin
Formerly of Dundrum, Dublin. Brian died at the Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Loving husband of Avril and adoring dad of Aoife and James....
Killeshin 3-12 The Heath 1-16
ACFL Division 1B Round 3 Winner's Section
Killeshin are through to the Division 1B final and promoted to Division 1A for 2023 following victory tonight.
Goals from Alan Brennan and Evan Lowry proved crucial as the home...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 2-10 Arles-Killeen 0-9
ACFL Division 1B Relegation Section Round 3
Clonaslee-St Manman’s survived relegation from ACFL Division 1B after a seven-point victory at home to Arles-Killeen this evening.
It was all on the line for both clubs heading into this...
The pupils of Portlaoise Educate Together National School are celebrating after they won best junior submission in the Incredible Edibles primary schools’ horticulture and healthy eating programme.
Hazel O'Dwyer’s Senior Infants class in Portlaoise Educate Together National School, showcased their...
It was a great occasion in Ballinakill National School as their principal brought her 40 year teaching career to an end on the last day of the term.
Ms Caitriona Garry officially retired at a ceremony in front of the...
A Laois County Councillor has called for safety works at a Portlaoise primary school to be carried out before children return in September.
Sinn Fein Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley made the call at a recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District...
The population of Laois is now almost 92,000, according to the preliminary results of Census 2022.
The results published today shows that the county now has a population of 91,657, up almost 7,000 since 2016.
The 2016 Census had shown Laois...
The last two weeks since new chef (Allan Hendry) joined, have been amongst the busiest ever for SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington and it would appear these two facts are not unrelated.
David Maher, co-owner of SOLAS explains: “Our...
Disappointment has been expressed as the search for a site for a Women's Refuge in Laois has been unsuccessful so far.
In February, it was announced that Portlaoise Refuge had been listed as a priority in the publication of the...
The expression of interest competition for the long awaited new primary care centre at Rathdowney has been completed.
So says Fine Gael TD and Fine Gael Councillor John King.
The successful bidder in respect of the new site, has been informed.
Deputy...
The Laois Ladies continue their All-Ireland adventure this weekend as they take on Wicklow in the quarter final in Kinnegad.
Ahead of Sunday's clash at 4pm, we caught up with defender Ellen Healy.
The Portlaoise defender appeared on this week's edition...
This weekend is a big one on the hurling scene in Laois with finals in the top three Divisions down for decision.
On Friday, Camross and Rathdowney-Errill will meet in the Division 1A decider.
The sides are due to meet again...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Lennon
Clogrennane, Carlow / Laois
Paddy Lennon of Clogrennane, Carlow, passed away, on June 20th, 2022.
Beloved husband of Patricia and much loved father of Tom, Mary, Anne, Patty, Patrick, Eileen and...
Laois Vintage Limited will return with their 25th annual Road Run, in aid of Laois Hospice, in August.
This year’s sponsored Road Run will take place on Saturday August 13, from Treacy’s Bar & Restaurant, with a commencement time of...
The start of construction of a world-class €200 million Glanbia cheese factory signals a prosperous future for rural Ireland and family farms, a Laois TD and his colleagues have said.
Deputies Charlie Flanagan (Laois/Offaly), Paul Kehoe (Wexford), John Paul Phelan...
The government has committed an extra €72,000 to improving youth diversion projects in Laois.
The funds are going to support Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) in Portarlington - with a change also announced to services in Portlaoise.
YDPs engage with young people...
