Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Bennett (née Gorman)
Glasnevin, Dublin / Limerick / Laois
Bennett(née Gorman), Mary (late of Glasnevin and formerly of Limerick and Laois) – December 6th, 2021 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown....
The All-Ireland College's Division 2 hurling league final took place in Portlaoise last night and five Laois lads were celebrating afterwards.
MIC St Pat's of Thurles faced UCD in the decider which took place in the Centre of Excellence.
Unlike the...
Four Laois Social Enterprises have been awarded grants to assist them in carrying out renovations or repairs to their premises.
Minister for State at the Department of Finance, Sean Fleming, confirmed the news recently.
Ballinakill Community Development Association is to receive...
A Laois TD has called on the Green Party to answer questions regarding its views on agricultural investment in light of MEP Ciarán Cuffe’s 'letter to banks requesting them to withdraw financing from young farmers'.
So says Fine Gael TD...
A tree has fallen on a road in Laois as Storm Barra continues to make its way across the country this morning.
The Love Portarlington Facebook page is reporting that a tree has come down on the Portarlington Road heading...
40 Laois families will have a happier Christmas this year thanks to the incredibly generosity of a Laois school and local businesses.
Second Years in Portlaoise CBS, under the guidance of teacher Ms Eimear Lewens, have decided to support the...
Portarlington resident Dermot Muldowney has been appointed as Peace Commissioner for Offaly/Laois and the surrounding counties after receiving his warrant of appointment from the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD.
Dermot has been working in post primary education for the...
New Laois GAA chairman PJ Kelly says he is "sincerely ... privileged and honoured" to be taking on the role.
Elected unopposed to the role at Monday night's annual convention in the Midlands Park Hotel, he becomes the third Timahoe...
Two-in-a-row champions Clough-Ballacolla have 13 players nominated for the 2021 LaoisToday senior hurling Team of the Year.
In all there are 45 players nominated with three goalkeepers, 18 backs, six midfielders and 18 forwards.
Clough-Ballacolla, who play Kilmacud Crokes in the...
Timahoe trainer Karol Ramsbottom enjoyed a superb treble at Shelbourne Park this weekend as the quickest greyhounds in the country were in action at the magnificent Dublin venue.
On Friday night at Shelbourne Park, Juggernaut ran out a fine winner...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Christy Bracken
Collins Park, Thurles, Tipperary / Ballacolla, Laois
Christy Bracken, Collins Park, Thurles and formerly Gurteen, Ballacola, Co. Laois passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, in the excellent care of...
The Killeshin Hotel has always been a leading destination for top quality food and exceptional service in Portlaoise.
Serving the community for over 40 years, the team there are experts in delivering consistently excellent dining experiences whether it’s an...
Tom Clear has been re-elected as Laois GAA vice-chairman, it was announced at this year’s annual convention in the Midlands Park Hotel this evening.
The Clough-Ballacolla club man saw off the challenge of Mary Whelan from Ballypickas and Jody Conway...
On Saturday December 4, Laois Arthouse began its 10th anniversary celebrations with a new exhibition In Trust. In Gratitude. In Hope.
The exhibition is inspired by a specially commissioned poem, The Window Seat, by one of Ireland’s leading poets and...
There was a magical atmosphere in Stradbally on Sunday afternoon for the town's first Christmas market and the official turning on of the Christmas lights.
The visit of Santa Claus, who arrived in a horse drawn carriage through the town,...
The annual New Year's Day walk in Timahoe has attracted some star names over the years as the official special guest - and that tradition will continue this year with Paralympic bronze medallist Gary O'Reilly.
The Portlaoise man, who won...
Portlaoise RFC 38 Enniscorthy RFC 12
Leinster U-14 League Premier Division Round 4
The low winter sun shone brightly on a cold morning in Togher last Saturday as Portlaoise continued their impressive league form to claim victory against Enniscorthy.
Donncha Carroll and...
Ireland is set to be battered by an Atlantic storm from Tuesday as Storm Barra is set to reach our shores.
As is typical with Atlantic storms, the West of the country will bare the brunt of the bad weather.
A...
SuperValu, Ireland’s leading food retailer, will launch its new look, state-of-the-art store in Abbeyleix on Thursday, December 9, following a significant investment of €2 million.
Breslin’s Abbeyleix will now employ more than 60 people and is set to offer an extended range of top-quality...
The Portarlington footballers deservedly get top billing in our latest Talking Sport Podcast after their thrilling win over St Loman's of Westmeath in Portlaoise on Sunday.
We hear from manager Martin Murphy in the aftermath of that game as they...
The Laois GAA season is winding down in the next couple of weeks and the fixtures have duly been released that should see out 2022.
U-20 'B' hurling and U-20 'A' football are the last two local competitions still going...
The Love Laois 2022 Calendar was officially launched on November 22 in the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise.
This calendar has been produced jointly by Laois County Council, Laois Chamber and Laois Tourism. The calendar is €2 with all proceeds going...
After two seasons of doing as they pleased in the Laois championship, Portarlington were exposed to a different level of football in O'Moore Park on Sunday when Westmeath champions St Loman's came to town.
It was a test that Portarlington...
The Harps proved too strong for Clough-Ballacolla as they powered to Minor 'B' camogie success in Durrow on Sunday morning.
Clough-Ballacolla battled throughout and to be on the wrong end of a defeat does not do justice for how well...
Clarke’s Care Plus Pharmacy in Rathdowney are holding a VIP day this coming Friday, December 10.
The event takes place from 9am to 6.30pm.
All Christmas items including gifts, hampers, skincare, perfume and make-up is 20% off on the day,
Treats...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Norah Duff (née Nevin)
Thornberry, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully, in the presence of her family. Predeceased by her husband Jack. Deeply regretted by her loving son Michael, daughters Mary, Elizabeth and Bridget, sons-in-law,...
People First Credit Union has announced an exciting new arrangement with Irish Life Financial Services.
Irish Life Financial Services is an insurance intermediary that can review your protection, retirement, savings, and investment needs, and offer a full financial review...
Nativity plays were once a staple of the Christmas season in schools all over the country.
We're in not in normal times now, however, and NPHET and the Government have had to be the party pooper for many of these...
Portlaoise 3-11 Graiguecullen 0-4
U-20 Football Championship Semi Final
Portlaoise reached the Laois U-20 football championship final following a 16 point win over Graiguecullen in Stradbally this morning.
After a tight opening quarter, Portlaoise got on top and scored two goals which...
Portarlington 1-14 St Loman's 1-12
Leinster Senior Club Football Championship Quarter Final
Portarlington are off to Croke Park following a two point win over St Loman's in O'Moore Park this afternoon.
Colm Murphy led Martin Murphy's charges from attack while Cathal Bennett...
