Laois County Council should put in a compulsory purchase order on a vacant site at the front of the Maryborough Estate on the Mountrath Road in Portlaoise, according to Cllr Caroline Dwane-Stanley.
Cllr Dwane-Stanley raised the issue at the recent...
In our latest Talking Politics Podcast, we're joined by Laois-Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley to discuss his life and times.
We talk about his upbringing in Mountrath, his involvement in different community groups and organisations, how he became involved...
We all need a bit of good news at the moment - and this story shows the positive power of social media and what can happen when people work today.
Last month, Laois man Aaron Forbes began a search to...
15 acres of agricultural land as well as 7,200 square foot agri/industrial shed is being offered for sale at Fossey, Timahoe, in Laois.
The sale is being handled by Hennessy Auctioneers and Valuers and the auction will take place on...
Sarsfields will go in search of Laois Ladies football history on Saturday when they face Portlaoise in the senior decider.
The Heath won seven consecutive titles from 1980 to 1986 but if Sarsfields are victorious this weekend in MW Hire...
It's another huge weekend of GAA action in Laois with big games down for decision in both hurling and football.
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast begins with ladies football this week as we're joined by Portlaoise manager Stephen Duff and...
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Hurling Championship Relegation Final Castletown v Ballinakill
In the LOETB Centre of Excellence at 7.30pm
It is the final that neither team wanted to contest at the start of the year - but this is where both...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ann Dunne (née Phelan)
Cappinrush, Ballyfin, Laois
Died 24th of September at The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore. Beloved wife of the late Pat. Predeceased by her father Vester Phelan,...
Rosenallis 2-13 Ballylinan 2-3
Laois MFC ‘B’ Final
Rosenallis won their second consecutive minor B final tonight in Annanough following a ten point win over Ballylinan.
Charlie Friel was on fire as he scored 2-10 while David Dooley ran the show from...
Portlaoise 0-6 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-9
Laois MFC ‘A’ Final
Portlaoise's eight year wait for a Minor title goes on as Ballyroan-Abbey stunned them in the final quarter to claim their second crown in three years.
Their 47-year minor famine was ended in 2017...
There has been a total of 324 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 167 cases are in Dublin, 42 in Donegal, 34 in Cork, 13 in Monahan, 12 in Kildare, 8 in Cavan, 6...
The Heath senior men’s rounders team go in search of a place in the All-Ireland final as they take on Carrickmacross from Monaghan this Saturday in Longford.
The Heath topped their group and remain unbeaten throughout the year with impressive...
A Laois man who sadly passed away in Vietnam is to be laid to rest tomorrow.
Roy Bulfin, from Green Road in Abbeyleix, died unexpectedly in Ho Chi Minh in the Asian country on Thursday September 10 - surrounded by...
Cratloe face Kilmurry-Ibrickane in the Clare senior football championship final on Saturday - and a former Laois footballer is set to be involved.
Former Emo and Laois forward Billy Sheehan transferred to the Clare side from St Jude's of Dublin...
There is no change in the status of the two patients who are being treated for Covid-19 in Portlaoise Hospital.
The two remain in Critical Care Units, the latest figures pertaining to the hospital as of 8pm last night show.
Yesterday,...
People who own weapons like samurai swords or machetes should require a license, similar to gun owners.
That was the view expressed by Laois Fine Gael councillor Aisling Moran at this week's meeting of the Laois Joint Policing Commission held...
The Portlaoise Ladies footballers will contest their fourth senior football championship in the last five years on Saturday - and they are hoping to claim the title for the first time in their history.
They are up against eight-in-a-row chasing...
Midlands Park Hotel Minor 'A' Football Championship Final Portlaoise v Ballyroan-Abbey
In the LOETB Centre of Excellence at 7.15pm
Tonight sees the conclusion of the minor football championship as the two sides who have dominated this age grade over the years...
Porter Decorators are looking to hire an experienced painter based in Laois.
Full-time position
Rate negotiable
Must be able to work on own initiative
Must have good organisational skills
Safe Pass desirable
To Apply
Call Eamonn on 087 275 8611 for...
After months of having its doors closed and events cancelled, Dunamaise Arts Centre is delighted to be able to open the stage curtains for a safe reopening.
Since the lockdown began, the team at Dunamaise continued working in the wings...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Roy Bulfin
Green Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Roy died suddenly surrounded by his friends in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Alison, sons Thomas and Jamie,...
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are currently recruiting for the following position: Personal Assistant/Receptionist.
Permanent Position x 5 days (reduced hours).
Excellent phone and interpersonal skills & work as part of a team.
Excellent IT skills and be proficient...
Park-Ratheniska 1-8 Shanahoe 1-9
Intermediate Ladies Football Final
A strong finish from Shanahoe was the difference in Portarlington tonight as they scored the last four points of the game to pip Park-Ratheniska at the post.
Led by Mary Griffin, formerly Kirwan, the...
There has been a total of 234 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
Of these, 103 cases are in Dublin, 30 in Donegal, 22 in Galway, 21 in Cork, 13 in Wicklow, 12 in Louth, 9...
The death has occurred in Portlaoise of Jimmy Hilliard, a much-loved community man who made a valued contribution to numerous groups around the town.
For many years he operated the old scoreboard in O'Moore Park and was diehard Portlaoise GAA...
A Laois dairy farmer has been chosen as a Farming for Nature Ambassador for 2020.
John McHugh, from Clondarrig, which is between Portlaoise and Ballyfin, is one of eight selected for 2020.
John farms a 230-acre organic dairy farm. Since 2015,...
Gardaí from Portlaoise have made further arrests and carried out a number of searches as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation.
This is in relation to the seizure of a large sum of cash at Clonkeen, Portlaoise, on 6...
There are two patients being treated in critical care units for Covid-19 in Portlaoise Hospital.
There is also another patient in the hospital who is being treated as a suspected case.
These are the latest figures pertaining to the hospital as...
Two units of the Laois-Offaly-Kildare Garda division are set to be beefed up or established as the additional resources that have come into the force are beginning to bear fruit, according to Superintendent Anthony Pettit.
A new Protective Services Unit,...
It is one of the best feelings in the world - running out onto the field to congratulate your friends, family members and clubmates after they have won a county final.
But Covid-19 has changed the world we live in...
