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...
After hurling took precedence last week, the football championship is set to roar into life this week.
We will have action from the top three grades of the football championship from Wednesday onwards.
There are also a handful of hurling games...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maoliosa Lane
Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
Died August 30th 2021. Deeply regretted by his brothers, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Jamie Hennessy
7 Doonane Road, Crettyard, Carlow / Laois
Brother of...
What an incredible achievement for Portlaoise's Gary O'Reilly!
In the early hours of the morning on the other side of world, the Portlaoise man became a Paralympic medalist.
The 28-year-old, competing in his first event at his first ever Paralympic Games,...
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Strategically based in Portlaoise, our central depot offers next day delivery throughout the Island of Ireland to all of our customers.
Wilbay is built on a...
An old car garage in Mountmellick has recently been transformed into the O'Moore Street Business Centre and is now home to Fetch Your Pet Needs and the Max Discount Superstore.
After four years in business, Fetch Your Pet Needs has...
Portlaoise Institute is one of the Midland’s most prestigious Colleges of Further Education. It has 320 fulltime students studying at QQI Level 5 and 6.
Portlaoise Institute are full steam ahead preparing for the new academic year and a...
This year, at People First Credit Union we are giving away €1,000 to lucky students from each of the seven secondary schools within our area.
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Castletown and Clonaslee will contest the 2021 Junior 'C' hurling championship final following tonight's semi finals.
Castletown enjoyed a 12 point win over a youthful Abbeyleix in the Centre of Excellence.
They led 0-10 to 0-6 at half time but it...
Gardaí in Portlaoise seized around 121 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis herb, with an estimated value of €2,180,000 this morning.
At around 9.30am, Gardaí responded to a report of unusual activity on a rural road in Emo.
Gardaí conducted a search of...
A Laois GAA club has raised more than €10,000 in aid of Pieta House.
On Saturday August 21, Crettyard hosted a 24-hour fundraiser in collaboration with the suicide prevention charity.
Many members of the community came out and walked or ran...
The tight-knit community of Killeshin, a couple of miles from Carlow town, enjoys one of the most scenic locations in Laois - and a local group have come together to do huge work to make the most of the...
Nicole Turner has described winning her first Paralympic medal as the 'best day of her life'.
The Portarlington swimmer was a silver medallist in this morning's Breaststroke final.
Speaking to RTE's Eamon Horan after her swim, the 19-year-old said she did...
Portarlington's Nicole Turner has won her first ever Paralympic medal.
The teenager claimed silver in the Women's 50m S6 Butterfly this morning.
Her time of 36.30 was only bettered by Jiang Yuyan of China who swam a time of 34.69.
This was...
