In April, we looked back at the tremendous battle between Laois and Carlow in 1995.
Even with the never-ending sagas of controversies that follow the main GAA events today, the saga that surrounded the unforgettable two-game drama between Laois and...
Back in August, this Laois couple defied the the Coronavirus and showed that true love can concur all.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed everything about how we live our lives now – and getting married is no different.
With restrictions in...
Back in February more than €100,000 was raised for anew pitch development in a local school. Hundreds of people packed into the Midlands Hotel for a wonderful night - scenes that we hope that we will see once...
Back in July we made a list of young players that we believed would make an impact in the Premier Intermediate and Intermediate championships. And they did not disappoint!
A few months ago – it didn’t look likely that we...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Noreen Roche (née Stewart)
Crookedwood Cross Boley, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at her residence in the loving care of her devoted family. Deeply regretted by her beloved husband William, daughters...
After a desperate search for good news, a laois man connected with his late dad's family came back in September.
We all need a bit of good news at the moment – and this story shows the positive power of...
There have been one further Coronavirus-related death and 765 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities.
Five of the new cases are in Laois, meaning the county's 14-day incidence rate now stands at 186.5 from...
In February, Julie's cookbook brewed up a storm.
Some teachers go over and above – and that’s something Portlaoise College teacher Julie Cunneen has done by publishing a cook book for Junior Cert Home Economics students.
The Killenard native, along with...
In November, we interviewed this incredible teenager who had just released her first single.
A Laois teenager with a quite simply incredible voice has released her first ever single.
17-year-old Béibhín O’Driscoll, Bayvinn, is a young singer from Timahoe who recently ‘What...
The Laois camogie championship came to a conclusion back in September as O'Moore's defeated St Brigid's to claim glory.
Laura Marie Maher was the star of the show as O’Moore’s came from behind to claim their third Laois Camogie championship...
In July, one Laois woman told us about her traumatic experience while serving for the Irish Defence Forces.
A Laois woman has bravely opened up about the harrowing details of the injuries she sustained following an explosion while serving for...
In September, the planned building of 262 new homes were withdrawn.
A planning application to build 262 new homes in Portlaoise that was with An Bord Pleanala has been withdrawn by the developer.
Thomas Kelly & Sons Group had submitted an...
In October, Emo conflicted the Town's fourth defeat in the last 14 years which in turn knocked them out of the the championship.
Emo 0-11 Portlaoise 1-6
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Quarter-final
Emo are through to the Laois SFC semi-final following their...
In October, one Laois received a substantial amount of money for his bull at auction.
Laois farmer Garett Behan is a highly-regarded pedigree cattle breeder and he hit the headlines over the weekend when he sold a Simmental bull for...
In October, a Laois teacher who put thousands of students through her hands. But she isn't finished yet.
A teacher who spent her entire career in classrooms in Laois is set to retire this afternoon.
Meree O’Sullivan, who is currently the...
In August, these two local legends decided to call time on their football career.
If the Laois football championship does get the go-ahead to resume next week, champions Portlaoise will continue their quest for dominance as they seek a fourth...
A bus driver is required for school runs in the Edenderry area in Offaly.
Drivers must have full D or D1 driving licence. CPC must be up to date.
Garda vetting will also be required for the successful applicant. Up to...
Happy New Year!
We are beginning 2021 with a sense of hope. Vaccines have been found for the Coronavirus, so emerging from this crisis now seems like a real possibility.
However, 2020 taught us much. When we were confined to our...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Tommy Fitzpatrick
Cloncullen (Ringstown), Ballyfin, Laois
Beloved husband of Bernie and father to Deirdre, John, Sinead , Niamh, Elaine and Brian. Sadly missed by his loving sister Sadie, grandchildren...
In July, the owners of The Brewery pub in Rathdowney decided to redecorate their pub during the lockdown which resulted in the created of a mural.
Claire and Glyn Jenkins had only taken the lease on the Brewery pub in...
There have been a further four Coronavirus-related deaths and 744 more cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Fewer than five of the new cases reported were in Laois which means that the 14-day incidence rate...
In September, resident's expressed their concerns over the anti social behaviour taking place in the People's Park in Portlaoise.
Late night parties with loud music, drinking and drug-use all taking place in the People’s Park in Portlaoise have left nearby...
In February, Traecy's pub in The Heath feature in the prestigious 'Pub Spy' by the Sunday World.
The ‘Pub Spy’ in the Sunday World is a famous weekly column in one of Ireland’s best-selling newspapers and this week it visited...
Some lovely pictures here from back in Jnauary.
The Templemore Arms was the place to be on Saturday night as Rathdowney-Errill celebrated a stellar 2019 in style.
Medals were presented to the Senior, Intermediate and U-20 hurlers.
Rathdowney-Errill were crowned Laois SHC champions for...
Portlaoise native Eoghan Masterson will reach a significant rugby career milestone this evening when he makes his 100th appearance for Connacht in the Guinness Pro14 against Ulster.
Masterson, who started his underage career with Portlaoise, has been named in the...
Back in March, this very important fundraising event was fortunate enough to take place before the pandemic struck.
Speaking about this, organiser Marie Corcoran says “It is a disgrace that we are the only region to not have a hospice...
In November, Aisling Donoher received a much deserved award.
Following a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Aisling Donoher from Ballybrittas, is celebrating after being named an Inspirational Hero in the Gala Retail and Virgin Media Inspiration Awards.
Aisling...
In March, Michelle Rogers hoped to give Prince William a picture she took of his late mother. Shortly after the world went a bit mad so we never found out whether William received the photo. So Michelle, if you...
Back in November after Tipperary's heroics in in the Munster final we discovered a Laois link to the provincial winners.
On a hugely historic weekend, the Tipperary footballers were the biggest story of them all.
The 100th anniversary of the Bloody...
Back in March, a Laois Limerick syndicate bagged a substantial sum of money in Cheltenham.
A horse with strong Laois connections scooped €78,000 at Cheltenham this afternoon.
Ronald Pump finished second in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle today – the feature...
