News of the death in prison of Fr Stan Swamy SJ, an Indian human rights activist, has occasioned great sadness and not a little anger, among his friends and fellow-Jesuits but also among lawyers, writers, politicians and other activists...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Peggy Cahill (née Larkin)
Upper Chatsworth, Clogh, Castlecomer, Kilkenny
Sadly missed by her loving family.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Joe Doyle
Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Laois
Doyle, Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 15th July 2021. Predeceased by his wife...
In sweltering conditions, clubs all over the county were involved in matches this evening.
In Division 1B of the football league, Emo had a massive win over Portlaoise's second team to guarantee themselves a semi final place.
Clonaslee face The Heath...
Irish Water and Laois County Council are asking people to check for leaks and conserve water as the warm weather hits supply.
Homes, farms and businesses in Portlaoise are asked to do this whilst adhering to public health advice on...
Laois football chairman Laurence Phelan has resigned from his role on Laois GAA County Board with immediate effect.
The Killeshin club man made the decision after not being included on the committee that will carry out an end-of-season review and...
Local Independent TD Carol Nolan has clashed with the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on issues relating to the resolution of the licensing crisis affecting the forestry sector.
Offaly Deputy Nolan was speaking on Thursday after she raised the matter during Leaders...
There have been calls for safety works to be carried out on a section of the N80.
On Friday June 18, two vehicles were involved in a collision on the Portlaoise side of Mountmellick.
Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured but the...
A Laois TD has called on the government to reform the Property Tax system.
Sinn Fein's Brian Stanley says that more than one third of homeowners are facing a bigger bill - and that is simply unfair as the Covid-19...
Two Councillors have called on Laois County Council to cut down dangerous trees that are on private land - and to bill the owners for the costs.
Fine Gael's John King and Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney, who is also the...
A decision on a proposed flood relief plan for a Laois town is due by the end of this month.
Back in February, Laois County Council applied to An Bord Pleanala for permission to install a new 600mm diameter overflow...
When the final whistle sounded in Newbridge on last week, it signalled the end of the road for Laois minor hurlers for another year.
It is now fifty-seven years since Laois last success at this level and ironically, it was...
The Central Bank of Ireland has published the National Claims Information Database (NCID) report on Employers’ Liability, Public Liability and Commercial Buildings Insurance.
This is the first ever report produced in relation to business insurance in Ireland.
And according to Laois...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Doyle
Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Laois
Doyle, Clonboyne, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 15th July 2021. Predeceased by his wife Bridget. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Veronica. son John, son-in-law Ken, grandchild Bridget, brother...
Fifty Seven Boutique Durrow marks their 2nd Anniversary with a flash sale this weekend.
Two years ago this weekend Fifty Seven Boutique opened the doors to its Durrow store for the first time.
Since then, we all know too well what...
It was another busy night of GAA action with a mix of adult and juvenile games taking place.
In Division 3B of the hurling league, Borris-Kilcotton's and Abbeyleix's victories over their respective opponents confirmed their semi-final spots.
Borris-Kilcotton will play Portlaoise...
Props from the popular series Game of Thrones and the Vikings will be going under the hammer at an auction in Laois later this month.
Laois’s auctioneer to Hollywood, Sean Eacrett will be bringing the gavel down on his latest...
The Portlaoise Flyer, the plane built by Frank and Louis Aldritt in the early part of the 20th century, has returned home to Portlaoise.
The plane, which is believed to be the first plane to fly in what later became...
Gardai have launched an investigation following an attempted armed robbery at a Laois post office.
The incident occurred in Mountmellick at around 10am this morning.
Witnesses reported that a man, armed with a firearm, entered the premises this morning.
He made threats...
School may be out for summer but the Sonas Kids Wellness Workshop in St Colman's NS in Stradbally proved a popular and enjoyable attraction for those who took part last week.
Overseen by Pauraic McEvoy, who is a teacher in...
A call has been made to install wheelchair swings in playgrounds across Laois.
Independent Councillor James Kelly raised the matter at this morning's meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick Municipal District.
Cllr Kelly described it as a very emotive issue for those involved...
Those hoping to attend the Laois v Waterford All-Ireland Hurling Qualifier this weekend have received a boost.
Initially, only 500 tickets were being allocated for the game in Nowlan Park on Saturday at 2pm.
However, yesterday, the GAA confirmed that this...
Some people are just incredible - and Mountmellick native Dillon Payne certainly falls into that category.
Three years ago, the then 15-year-old Dillon saw his life turned upside down as he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
He spent 11 months battling...
There has been a boost for club and county in Laois as one of our most talented hurlers has returned home.
Slieve Bloom's Ben Conroy is back in Ireland after spending the last year abroad.
The talented forward has linked up...
We're back with the latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast and this episode is split in two parts.
Part 1 sees host Alan Hartnett chat with hurling analyst Damien Carter.
The pair look back on the Laois U-20s dramatic clash...
Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor Conor Bergin, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Rural Development Heather Humphreys of an additional €10.5 million for Local Improvement Schemes across the Country.
This is in addition to the €270,000 which was...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Kane
Tennisrath, Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Laois
Michael Kane, Tennisrath, Ballickmoyler, Carlow, passed away, at his home, on 11th July 2021. Beloved husband of Teresa, much loved father of Lisa, Mary and...
A local business is seeking to hire a suitable candidate for a number of roles including the following:
Kitchen Designer
Cabinet Maker/Sprayer
2nd/3rd year apprentice
Kitchen fitter
Kitchen Designer
A keen eye for design.
Possess a great knowledge of the...
Harmony Residential Care is a contracted service provider to Tusla Child and Family Agency for the provision of Residential Services for Children.
They currently employ 65 staff and are seeking to hire an additional 40 more in the next two...
It was another action packed night in both football and hurling leagues.
Emo had a comprehensive victory over Arles-Killeen in the Division 4 football semi-final.
They will now now face the winners of The Harps and The Rock which will be...
A parcel of land that is currently zoned for housing should be turned into a car park - a Laois County Councillor has said.
Speaking at a recent meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory-Mountmellick municipal, Independent Councillor James Kelly called for the...
