Laois County Councillor Paschal McEvoy has welcomed the Council's decision not to grant a licence for this year's Electric Picnic.
In a statement released yesterday, Laois County Council refused to grant the licence citing public health advice.
Speaking to LaoisToday, Cllr...
Two businesses based in Laois, The Pantry Café & Walled Garden and Nook & Cranny Gift Store, have been placed in the Top 125 Stores in Ireland for 2021 by Retail Excellence Ireland.
Both businesses are based on the Main...
The Laois ladies footballers are on course to be the feel-good story of the year on the local sporting scene.
They may not win the All Ireland, they may not get to Croke Park - but they do have a...
Tullamore Town 1 Portlaoise AFC 5
Leinster Senior League Division 1A
Portlaoise AFC moved into top spot in Division 1A of the Leinster Senior League following a big win over neighbours Tullamore Town last night.
Shane Keegan’s outfit were on the front...
After a break for the Bank Holiday weekend, we are back with a bumper Podcast this week.
Up first, analyst Chris Conway joins Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett to chat about the upcoming 2020 senior football championship semi finals.
The action...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
James Daly
13 Hillside, Clonaslee, Laois
Died peacefully at home in the care of his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Nancy. Deeply regretted by his loving family Patricia, Theresa, Celine, Lorraine,...
The SOLAS Farmers’ Market in Portarlington continues to grow and add new offerings each week with this Saturday’s Market (August 7 - 10am-2pm) featuring three new craft stalls.
David Maher of SOLAS explained: “Having recently expanded the market to now...
Earlier today, the news broke that Laois County Council had refused to grant a license for this year's Electric Picnic.
In a statement released at 5pm, Laois County Council refused to grant the licence citing public health advice.
The festival had...
Electric Picnic will not be going ahead later this year as Laois County Council have refused to grant a licence.
In a statement released minutes ago, Laois County Council refused to grant the licence citing public health advice.
They say: "Laois...
Portlaoise AFC and Tullamore Town met in a thrilling playoff for the U-13 Midlands Schoolboys League title recently Rosleaghan Park.
Despite their age, both teams have a lot of players well used to playing in big games and they settled...
Maryborough 4 Portlaoise Rovers 3
CCFL Summer Shield Final
Maryborough came out victorious in the CCFL Shield final against local rivals Portlaoise Rovers to seal their first ever piece of silverware in their club’s history after extra-time drama on Sunday.
What a...
Laois TD Brian Stanley is to convene a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee to investigate the appointment of Katherine Zappone as UN special envoy on freedom of expression.
Controversy over the appointment emerged last week when it appeared the...
There were 260 sales of new cars in Laois in July helping to bring the year-to-date figures closer to pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
A total of 1,065 new cars have been sold in Laois this year compared to 1,202 in...
The HSE has confirmed that 304 people attended their walk-in vaccination centre at the Midlands Park Hotel on Bank Holiday Monday.
When those who had appointments were also factored in, a total of 772 people received a jab.
Since the centre...
Back in May, Laois County Council executed a Compulsory Purchase Order on a derelict mansion in Abbeyleix.
They have since put the Victorian mansion up for sale with an asking price of €150,000.
However, there is a stipulation for whoever buys...
After more than 10 months of waiting, the 2020 Laois senior football championship semi finals will finally take place this weekend.
On Friday night in O’Moore Park, Emo and Graiguecullen meet in the first semi-final at 7.45pm
Emo beat Portlaoise and...
It has been another very busy week of action from the local golf clubs.
In The Heath, the Ladies Minor Cup Team had a great win over The Royal Curragh Golf Club on Sunday July 25 and are now into...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Audrey Canavan (née Morris)
Colliers Lane, Portlaoise, Laois
Canavan (nee Morris) Portlaoise. July 30th 2021 Peacefully with her family at Tallaght University Hospital. Audrey Jean beloved wife of Tony and darling mother...
Tonight saw the Junior 'B' hurling Championship begin with games taking place across all three groups in the competition.
Kyle are the only first team playing at this grade and they made a brilliant start with ten point win over...
A top social media influencer is urging the public to join her for a 10,000-steps-a-day challenge next month for charity Debra Ireland.
Trisha Lewis, whose Instagram account has more than 200,000 followers, has teamed up with Debra’s patient ambassador Emma...
Electric Picnic organisers have published a list of 12 reasons why they believe the festival should go ahead in late September.
The statement, released to the press in the last hour, outlines some of the measures that they intend to...
Ahead of the delayed 2020 Junior 'B' football championship final between Spink and Graiguecullen on Sunday - we've taken a look back at a previous success at this level for Spink.
Back in 2004, they edged out Castletown in a...
An Irish billionaire who recently bought a €20 million mansion in Laois has now purchased a majority stake in an airport in Kildare.
According to The Currency, John Collison has joined 'a group buying a majority stake in Weston Airport...
The pandemic has taken so much away – but it has brought out the very best in some young Laois people.
Our new series ‘Up and Coming’ is designed to highlight the great entrepreneurial spirit and creativity we’ve seen from...
Gardai in Mountmellick seized €2,500 worth of cocaine following the search of a vehicle on Sunday night.
A number of men are being interviewed by Gardai in relation to the incident.
According to Gardai, this seizure was made as part of...
It's another very busy week of Laois GAA action as the 2021 adult championships get underway - as well as games from the delayed 2020 football championships.
On Friday night in O'Moore Park, Emo and Graiguecullen meet in the semi-final...
Ten months after the quarter-finals of the Laois SFC, the action resumes this coming weekend with the delayed 2020 semi-finals.
On Friday night Emo and Graiguecullen will do battle in O'Moore Park in the first semi-final with Ballyfin and Portarlington...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Fitzpatrick
Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Carlow/Ballickmoyler, Laois
Michael Fitzpatrick of Clonagh, Ballickmoyler, Co. Carlow, passed away unexpectedly, on July 31st, 2021, at his home.
Funeral arrangements to follow shortly.
Julie Dwane (née Matthews)
25 Mountain View,...
One man has died and another has been seriously injured following a multi-vehicle crash on the M7 in Laois today.
Gardaí in Portlaoise are investigating following the fatal collision which occurred on the M7 close to the intersection of the...
Portlaoise 4-14 St Brigid's 0-10
Laois LGFA Division 1 Final
Having won their first senior championship title last September, the Portlaoise ladies footballers added another trophy to their collection this evening when they got the better of St Brigid's in the...
