Laois TD Brian Stanley has warned that new figures published show that large numbers of people in Laois and Offaly are still depending on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP).
The Sinn Fein TD says these people will see their incomes...
And off we go again.
Less than three weeks after Portarlington claimed the 2020 Laois SFC title with a comprehensive win over Graiguecullen, the 2021 championship gets underway this evening with the meeting of Portlaoise and Courtwood in O'Moore Park.
As...
The Laois GAA action continues tonight with three more games down for decision.
We have the first game of Round 1 of the SFC and two more IFC games.
Below, we will take a look at how the games are likely...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Mynie) Higgins
Laois
Higgins Mary (Mynie) (late of Co. Laois), August 29th 2021, peacefully, at Beechlawn Nursing Home, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Deeply regretted by a large circle of friends and companions.
In...
Hennessy Auctioneers have been instructed by the reps of the late Francis Dunne, Ballyruin, Ballyroan, Co Laois to offer for sale by Public and Online Auction the following properties.
Public and Online Auction on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 3pm
Venue:...
DAWSON MODULAR INSTALLATIONS Ltd. is looking for an experienced Contracts/Projects Manager to join its busy cleanroom and modular room installation team.
Candidates should have Contracts Management experience within the Construction/Pharma/Data Centre Sector, as well as excellent people management skills with...
With the local sporting action coming thick and fast, we're going into overdrive with our podcasts these days.
In our latest Talking Sport episode, we discuss Park-Ratheniska's stunning start to the intermediate football championship and their 17-point win over neighbours...
The first game of the Intermediate football championship took place tonight.
Park-Ratheniska defeated neighbours Timahoe comprehensively to book their place in the next round - and we have a link to the report below.
In the Junior 'B' hurling championship, Borris-Kilcotton...
Park-Ratheniska 4-16 Timahoe 1-8
Laois IFC Round 1
Not since the late 1990s had Park-Ratheniska and Timahoe done battle in championship football - and God knows how far back you have to go for the last Park win.
But they marked their...
The 2021 Laois IFC gets underway this evening as Park-Ratheniska and Timahoe meet in Stradbally.
These neighbours have not played in a championship match since the late 1990s.
Park-Ratheniska have been riding the crest of a wave since they won the...
Organisers of Electric Picnic have confirmed that the 2021 festival is officially CANCELLED.
In a statement they confirmed the news moments ago.
They said: "We wanted to update you all on the most recent news we have regarding Electric Picnic 2021.
"As...
The Laois IFC and JFC competitions are set to get underway this evening.
The Intermediate championship gets underway with the meeting of Timahoe and Park-Ratheniska.
Kilcavan will host Camross in Round 1 of the JFC while the other Round 1 game...
The 2021 Laois IFC gets underway tonight as neighbours Timahoe and Park-Ratheniska clash in Stradbally.
There are then two games on Thursday evening before the round 1 action concludes on Saturday evening.
There are eight teams in the running here and...
A man, aged in his 20s, arrested in connection with a huge drugs seizure in Laois is set to appear before Tullamore District Court this morning.
Gardaí in Portlaoise seized around 121 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis herb, with an estimated...
Almost 86% of adults over the age of 18 in Laois have had at least one Covid-19 vaccine, according to HSE figures published by the Irish Independent today.
That percentage means that Laois is above only Monaghan and Donegal in...
Gary O'Reilly's Paralympic adventure came to an end in the early hours of this morning when the Portlaoise man finished fourth in the H5 paracycling road race.
Just a day after his thrilling bronze medal achievement in the time trial...
When Ella Townsend noticed a few bees in her garden, at first, she wasn’t concerned. A few bees were a common sight in most gardens during the summer months.
However, upon closer inspection, Ella realised she was dealing with several...
A local Senator is calling for the value of grants that relate to refurbishments, retrofitting or construction to be increased.
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin who hails from Rathangan in Kildare, says that the overall cost of constructing a home had increased...
Rosenallis 0-18 Rathdowney-Errill 1-15 AET
(Rosenallis win 10-9 on penalties)
Junior 'B' Hurling Championship Semi Final
There was history in the Centre of Excellence last night as Rosenallis won the first ever game to be decided by a penalty shoot out.
Laois teams...
It was another busy week on Laois' golf courses.
The Heath Ladies Minor Cup Team qualified for the Quarter-finals. The team beat Mount Juliet 3 matches to 2 on August 22.
They will meet Castle Gregory from West Munster in Shandon...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maoliosa Lane
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died August 30th 2021. Predeceased by his brother Rev. Fr.Martin and Deeply regretted by his brothers, Pat, Tim, Liam, Sean, Damien, Vincent and, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law,...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin has announced the continued relaxation of Covid-19 measures from now until October 22.
By October 22, all Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted except for the necessity to wear masks in healthcare settings, public transport and in shops.
The...
There was great excitement in schools across the county recently as First Years began life at second level.
The incoming first years received a warm welcome from all the staff at Dunamase College.
There are seven classes and one AS class...
It's a big week for students, teachers and parents as a new school year begins around the country.
The 2020-21 school year was disrupted considerably because of the Covid-19 restrictions though it did get to start and finish as normal,...
About a month later than usual, the top three grades of the Laois football championships are set to commence this week.
Alan Hartnett and Steven Miller look ahead to the upcoming action.
The lads discuss how they feel the first round...
There was plenty of drama in the opening week of the 2021 Laois hurling championships.
We had Round 1 action in the SHC, Premier IHC and IHC last week.
A total of 11 clubs are represented this week - while our...
Apologies, first of all that this week's episode is a day late.
The exploits of Nicole Turner and Gary O'Reilly at the Paralympics mean that we're recording this week on Tuesday morning instead.
And we start by offering our congratulations to...
There was deep sadness in Camross recently following the passing of Martin Delaney.
Mr Delaney, who is predeceased by his wife Gladys, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday August 26.
Martin was a forester over many years and resided...
Ballyfin Community Development Association, St Aengus soccer club and Raheen National School are to benefit from €129,517 under the CLÁR Programme.
CLÁR Programme is a key part for the development and revitalisation of our rural towns and villages, with particular...
Women's Rugby League is a sport that is very much in its infancy here - but a young Laois player is already making waves.
Anna O'Neill, who hails from Stradbally, has been selected on the first ever Ireland squad.
Back in...
