The family of a Laois man who sadly lost his life to Covid-19 have launched a fundraiser in his memory.
John 'Ulick' Conroy, from Beladd in Portlaoise, passed away on January 31 in St James's Hospital in Dublin.
A loving husband...
There are people living in Laois from over 90 different countries, speaking 50 different languages and practising 22 different religions.
Over 10,000 people in Laois speak a language other than English on a daily basis in their homes.
It's that level...
A local senator is leading the way in attempting to get gambling advertising banned after what he described as the saturation of gambling promotions that are now reaching people.
Describing the devastation that gambling addiction can have on people -...
This month marks the 30th anniversary of Portlaoise AFC's incredible run to the 2nd Round of the FAI Cup, the only time in the club's history that they have made it to that competition.
On this week's Talking Sport Podcast...
Five young Laois people from a range of different backgrounds are set to feature in a brand new podcast series.
IMRO award winning broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly has launched “If the bedroom walls had ears” as part of the Laois...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brendan Finlay
(Devon Arms, Tenerife), Portarlington, Laois / Portarlington, Offaly / Wexford
The death has occurred of Brendan Finlay, Devon Arms, Tenerife. Formerly Patrick St., Portarlington; Rathfarnham; and Drumree, Co. Meath.
Sadly missed...
In September 1999 the Shanahoe hurlers won the Laois junior hurling championship with a comprehensive win over Ballypickas in the county final.
It was a triumph they celebrated joyously at the time, the small club having been success starved for...
There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths and 384 new cases according to figures released by the health authorities this evening.
Of today's cases five of them are in Laois, meaning the county's 14-day incidence rate drops to 93.3, the...
The lockdown that the country has been under for most of the last year has had plenty of negatives no doubt - but there have been some positives too.
And that's something local singer Chris Conroy has realised over the...
On this week's Property Watch, we take a look at five homes currently for sale in Portlaoise for around €220,000.
In each instance you can click through to see the full profile on Daft.ie.
201 Courthouse Square, Maryborough Village
This extended 4...
This Wednesday is St Patrick's Day and one Laois woman is going to extraordinary lengths to bring the occasion alive not just for herself - but for many different people all over the world.
Maureen Culleton from Ballyfin, a legendary...
It may be 30 years ago this month but the memories are still vivid.
On two Sundays in March of 1991, Portlaoise AFC played in the FAI Cup for the first and - to date - only time in the...
The Harps 1-5 Abbeyleix 0-4
2000 Laois JFC 'A' Final
The Harps and Abbeyleix have had an on-off relationship with football over the years but in 2000 the neighbouring clubs squared up in the Junior 'A' county final.
Only five years earlier...
Telfords are currently seeking to hire for the following roles:
General Operative (Portlaoise Store)
This role entails delivering the highest level of customer service to all our customers, picking orders and ensuring all Health and Safety procedurs are strictly adhered to....
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Nora Carroll
Tunduff, Abbeyleix, Laois
Funeral Arrangements Later
Martin Lowry
Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Laois
Martin Lowry, Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co. Laois. – Died 11th March 2021, (peacefully), at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Sadly missed...
Laois Partnership Company has welcomed an increased government allocation of €70 million in 2021 & 2022 for the LEADER Programme.
They Laois group are a member of the Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) who represent the 35 Local Development Companies...
There have been 16 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 543 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
3 deaths occurred in March, 12 in February, 1 in January.
The median age of those who died was...
A slight change of tone this week. Today we’re going to look at free* phone apps you can use to encourage you to leave the house and get a bit of exercise.
The first I’m going to talk about are...
A Laois poet has turned a poem about Emo Court which he dedicated to his late mother into a picture book.
The poem ‘The Statues of Emo Court’ was originally published by Pat Boran, who is originally from Portlaoise but...
1 - Laois Abroad: The Abbeyleix girl who headed Down Under and changed her life
Abbeyleix native Zoe Killeen packed up her life shortly after her 21st birthday in October 2013 and headed for Brisbane in Australia.
With no degree or...
Life as Dundalk's first team manager got off to a winning start last night for Shane Keegan as the Louth club retained the President's Cup.
The competition is the equivalent of the Charity Shield in England - as FAI Cup...
The Laois owners of Ireland’s most well-known nightclub have received a dividend of €21.69 million - and confirmed plans to step back from the business.
According to the Irish Times, Ballinakill natives Cathal and Paula Jackson, who own Copper Face Jacks...
A number of premier intermediate and intermediate hurling clubs have confirmed their managers for the 2021 season - but some vacancies remain.
The two teams who are due to compete in the postponed 2020 final, Portlaoise and The Harps, are...
The new Games Promotion Officer (GPO) role which is being promoted by Leinster GAA could hugely benefit Laois clubs.
Members of Laois County Board were briefed on this new initiative recently by Leinster GAA's Games Manager James Devane.
The Leinster Council...
Will we ever forget last St Patrick’s day? Lockdown had just began, we faced a very uncertain future.
Most of us felt frightened and anxious. Living in a pandemic, over the past year has been very difficult. Many have suffered...
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Martin Lowry
Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Laois
Martin Lowry, Lower Sconce, Mountrath, Co. Laois. - Died 11th March 2021, (peacefully), at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Sadly missed by his brothers Jack and...
Gardai have pleaded for people not to have house parties or social gatherings this weekend.
They say that they are still finding groups gathering in a range of different settings - in breach of regulations.
These, they say are not just...
There have been 10 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 646 new cases according to the figures released by the health authorities this evening.
4 deaths occurred in March, 1 in February, 1 in January and 4 are under investigation.
The median age...
A public consultation on the review of the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) is underway.
Local Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, as Chair of the Oireachtas committee on Education, sought for this review which was committed to under the current Programme for Government...
Irish singers Daniel and Majella O'Donnell headline a star-studded virtual St Patrick's Day concert planned for Laois.
Rathdowney parish will host the Donegal duo - along with a number of other musical talents from 7pm on Wednesday March 17.
For half...
