A Laois player will start for The Underdogs as the latest season of the TG4 reality TV show concludes this weekend.
Cassie Dunne, who hails from Emo, is in the starting 15 for Saturday's clash with All-Ireland Ladies champions Meath.
Cassie...
Something needs to be done to improve road safety at Scoil Bhride in Portlaoise before there's a fatality.
So said Cllr Caroline Dwane Stanley at the recent meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal District. She called on Laois County Council to...
A former Local Election candidate from Laois is set to contest the upcoming Trinity College Seanad by-election.
Labour's Eoin Barry has signaled his intention to contest the seat that has been vacant since the long-serving TCD senator Ivana Bacik won...
A fundraising tractor run will take place on Stephen's Day in aid of Laois Hospice and in memory of a vintage enthusiast.
The Tom Kinsella Memorial Christmas Convoy Road Run will take place on December 26 with all proceeds going...
Knockbeg College are through to the Leinster Schools Senior Football championship knock-out rounds.
The Laois school required the final game in their group to to their way in order to progress - and it did.
At the start of November, Knockbeg...
Portlaoise RFC 39 Greystones 0
Leinster Women's League Division 3
Portlaoise Women's senior team welcomed Greystones to Togher on Sunday for their third home fixture in the Leinster League Division 3 and on a bright sunny and calm day the scene...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila Delany
Kellyville Park, Portlaoise, Laois
Delany, Sheila Joan, Kellyville Park, Portlaoise. December 8th 2021 . Peacefully in the loving tender care of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by her loving...
Frontline workers and retail staff deserve recognition for all their hard work instead of being insulted by a multimillionaire whose fortune was made by the Irish people.
So said Cllr Noel Tuohy at this week's meeting of the Portlaoise Municipal...
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland and the UK’s diverse network of pallet consumers.
Headquartered in Mountrath, Co. Laois the business...
A popular Laois band have just released the music video for their second single from their upcoming album.
The Lost Messiah's have released 'Wounded Pride' which was recorded and produced in Golden Egg Studios, Portlaoise.
The single is a follow up...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington again this weekend has its Farmers Market on Saturday (December 11) from 10am to 2pm and will have a Christmas Craft market on Sunday (December 12) from 11am to 4pm.
"Last Sunday's SOLAS Christmas...
A review of abortion services in Ireland is being welcomed by Minister Pippa Hackett - but she wants to see the lack of services available in the midlands addressed.
The review will comprise a public consultation, research on abortion care,...
Back in September, a Laois student won a top prize in the 67th Texaco Children’s Art Competition.
In the 6 years and under age category, Kelly Hynes from Clonaslee, won second prize.
The five year old, a pupil at Anne Kelly...
€100,000 has been granted by the Department of Finance to Laois County Council to specifically devise a plan to revitalise Rathdowney.
Laois County Council will now work closely with local community groups, retailers and the other members of Rathdowney Town...
A Laois County Councillor has demanded that action be taken to carry out remedial works on a HSE owned building before 'someone is seriously hurt'.
Independent Councillor Ben Brennan made the call in relation to Health Centre in Newtown which...
A Laois TD has called on the National Transport Authority to extend the young adult travel card to include private and coach operators.
Currently, the Youth Travel Card provides a 50% discount on all public transport systems for all young...
The Republic of Ireland Women's team made history in Tallaght at the end of last month when they defeated Georgia 11-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Tallaght.
It was the biggest ever victory in Ireland's international history and propelled...
The Clough-Ballacolla hurlers are back in action this weekend when they welcome Kilmacud Crokes to O'Moore Park for the Leinster club championship semi-final.
A final place against Ballyhale Shamrocks or St Ryanagh's of Offaly in Croke Park in January is...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sheila Delany
Kellyville Park, Portlaoise, Laois
Delany, Sheila Joan, Kellyville Park, Portlaoise. December 8th 2021 . Peacefully in the loving tender care of Ballard Lodge Nursing Home. Deeply regretted by her loving...
Due to the recent sale of a house in Abbeyleix, contents of the home are now being sold.
An Open Day will take place at the property on the Carlow Road in Abbeyleix this Saturday, December 11.
The following items are...
Midlands Park Hotel has an array of dining options for you to choose from this festive season.
Explore the limited-edition Christmas Menu in the award-winning Kelly’s Steakhouse. Bring your palate on an adventure with their new starter, Kelly’s Surf &...
The Junk Kouture Grand Final will air on RTE on Thursday night - and three Laois girls are going for glory.
Chloe Coss, Fial Dalton and Ellen Rowney of Mountrath Community School have reached the showpiece which airs at 7pm...
Heartfelt tributes were paid at Laois County Hall today, as Mary Sweeney retired from her role as a county councillor with the Portlaoise Municipal District after 22 years serving her beloved Ballyroan and the wider community.
"It has been a...
Laois County Council has decided to operate free parking in three Laois towns for the next two Saturday's.
In a bid to help support local business, free parking will apply in County Council controlled car parking areas on Saturday December...
Doreen McPaul, Attorney General of the Navajo Nation, visited Mountmellick this week with her family to explore her Laois roots.
Ms McPaul, who was in Ireland to receive a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad from President Michael...
A 'substantial amount of damage' has been done to a Laois church following an overnight break-in.
St Abban's Church in Killeen was the victim of the crime on the night of Tuesday December 7.
A post on the Killeen Community Group...
A Laois man has been named the overall winner of the Teagasc Forest Photo Competition for 2021.
The ‘Celebrating Our Forests and Wood Use’ competition was won by Martin Maher from for his photograph ‘Walking into autumn’ which highlights the...
Kathleen Sheridan is a most deserving winner of the Gala Retail Inspiration Awards 2021.
The Award pays tribute to those who make Ireland a better place with their selfless acts and inspirational deeds.
Kathleen is an unstinting support and a real...
St Vincent de Paul in Stradbally has issued an urgent appeal for support ahead of Christmas.
Due to Covid-19, many of the fundraising events that the shop would take part in have had to be postponed.
At the same time, demand...
Four teachers at one Laois secondary school are set to end 2021 as GAA championship winners.
Portlaoise College are fortunate to have an extremely diverse and talented staff - and among them are four people who have excelled away from...
