Laois County Council have been allocated €175,161 for Creative Ireland local authority projects.
This partnership between the Government Departments and Local Authorities is being enabled through the Creative Ireland Programme.
It will offer thousands of opportunities across Ireland for people of...
The Laois footballers reached the O'Byrne Cup final for the first time since 2007 following last night's pulsating win over Kildare.
The game was decided by a penalty shoot out - the first ever for the senior footballers.
Below, we take...
There was history and serious drama last night as the Laois senior footballers defeated Kildare in the O'Byrne Cup semi final.
After the sides could not be split in normal time, a penalty shoot out was required.
There was some confusion...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John O'Dwyer,
Portarlington, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
Joseph (Joe) Sixsmith
Garrendenny, Crettyard
Funeral Arrangements Later
Angela Kavanagh
Marian Avenue, Portlaoise, Laois
Angela died peacefully, surrounded by her family, in her 85th year on Wednesday 19 January.
Formerly in the...
We are inviting applications for enrolment to Ballyadams N.S for the 2022-23 School Year for Junior Infants.
We are also opening a new class for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder in the 2022 / 23 School Year and inviting...
Corcoran's Vehicle Repair Centre in Portlaoise are seeking to hire a commercial bodyshop technician/labourer for busy workshop. Immediate start.
Duties include
Preparation of buses/trucks for spray painting (sanding/masking etc.)
Removing & refitting of glazed windows
Maintaining work areas
8 hours per day...
Laois 0-9 Kildare 1-6 (Laois win 6-5 on penalties)
O'Byrne Cup Semi Final
There was serious drama in Dr Cullen Park tonight as Laois defeated Kildare on penalties to advance to the O'Byrne Cup final.
Billy Sheehan's charges battled heroically to push...
The Laois and Kildare footballers do battle in Dr Cullen Park in Carlow this evening with an O'Byrne Cup final place against Dublin up for grabs.
The game will be Laois's fourth outing in 12 days as the busy pre-season...
Portlaoise CBS 4-12 Colaiste Iosagain 2-11
Laois GAA 1st Year Football Final
A fast start proved the difference as Portlaoise CBS claimed 1st Year football glory in a pulsating affair with Colaiste Iosagain of Portarlington yesterday.
In the Centre of Excellence, the...
The town of Durrow is set to get a brand new ATM - a few months after it lost its Bank of Ireland branch.
In September 2021, Bank of Ireland announced the closure of branches around the country - with...
The Laois Ladies football panel for the 2022 season has been given a significant boost following the return of a number of quality experienced players - as well as the introduction of some exciting new talents.
Timahoe sisters Aisling Donoher...
Fine Gael members in the Portlaoise Municipal District will decide at an online convention early next month who will fill the Laois County Council seat left vacant following the retirement of long-serving councillor Mary Sweeney.
Only paid-up members from the...
The HSE has confirmed that a recruitment process to hire a senior dietitian for diabetic services in Portlaoise Hospital is underway.
So says Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley who says the state body confirmed the news to him recently.
Deputy Stanley...
Three new faces have been appointed to Laois GAA's County board for the upcoming 2022 season.
Laois GAA now has a new Public Relations Officer, Football Chairman and Juvenile Chairman following a recent meeting.
Graiguecullen's Paul Dargan stepped down as PRO...
O’Byrne Cup Semi Final – Laois v Kildare
In Dr Cullen Park at 7.30pm
Dr Cullen Park in Carlow is the venue for tonight's O'Byrne Cup semi final clash between Laois and Kildare.
Billy Sheehan’s side have mixed the good with the...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget (Molly) Graham (née Hogan)
Turra, Ballickmoyler, Laois
Molly passed away peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin on Saturday 15 January.
Wife of the late Dan. Deeply regretted by her loving son William,...
Rath NS, a 205-pupil school located close to Ballybrittas village, is now enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year.
Applications are open between January 13 and February 4, 2022.
Application forms are available to download from the school website www.rathns.ie or on...
Laois senior football manager Billy Sheehan has named his starting 15 for Wednesday's O'Byrne Cup semi final against Kildare.
Laois face the Lillywhites in Dr Cullen Park with the game scheduled for a 7.30pm throw in.
It shows 11 changes from...
Due to Covid, the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2022 was held virtually this year.
However, that did not stop over 500 projects from being showcased at BT’s Virtual Portal, of which two projects are from Mountrath Community School.
Courtney...
Gardai have announced that they have arrested a man aged in his 30s on suspicion of the murder of Ashling Murphy.
The 23-year-old Offaly primary school teacher was murdered in Tullamore on Wednesday when she was out for a run.
Gardai...
Ifac, the farming, food and agribusiness professional services firm, is encouraging Laois farmers to complete its Farm Survey and have their say about what’s important to them, their families and their farm businesses.
The online survey takes approximately four minutes...
Two Laois shops sold winning Lotto tickets of €36,687 each in Saturday's draw where the jackpot of €19 million was won.
149 players had five numbers plus the bonus and they shared in almost €5.5 million.
Dunnes Stores in Rathdowney sold...
The Laois Association Dublin has paid tribute following the sad passing of their secretary Michael Butler.
Abbeyleix man Michael died in St Vincent's Hospital after a short illness in his ninetieth year on Monday January 10.
Predeceased by his sisters Patricia...
106 new jobs were created across Laois in 2021 by 138 small businesses supported by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO).
An Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD, announced the annual results of the LEOs for...
Portarlington 34 Dublin Doggos 22
Leinster Senior Rugby League Division 3
Port went five points clear at the top of Division 3 ahead of North Meath after an excellent performance on Sunday in Dublin.
Jordan Fitzpatrick was the star of the show...
The Laois U-20 and minor teams know how their seasons are likely to unfold after the draws were made by Leinster GAA recently.
Eddie Kinsella's U-20 footballers have been drawn against neighbours Kildare in the quarter finals.
They received a bye...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin (Murt) Kirwan
Togher Cross, Killeaney, Kilbricken, Shanahoe, Laois, R32 EWR9
Martin (Murt) Kirwan, Togher Cross, Killeaney, Kilbricken, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died on the 17th January 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by...
St Colman’s NS - a national school situated in the picturesque village of Stradbally under the patronage of the Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin - has begun accepting applications for enrolments for their Junior Infants intake of 2022.
You can...
A Laois hair and beauty salon is planning a fundraiser for Women's Aid in memory of the late Ashling Murphy.
The 23-year-old Offaly primary school teacher was murdered in Tullamore on Wednesday when she was out for a run.
Redmond’s Hair...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has described the findings of a recent Amarach poll on the actions people have taken in response to increasing fuel and electricity costs as 'an alarming and vital wake up call for Government'.
Deputy...
