Jack Charlton’s recent death left many deeply saddened. An iconic personality, that won the hearts of the Irish people.
He made people believe in themselves. His cap. His fishing. His pint. His long ball. His mantra – “put ‘em under...
Laois GAA have decided to refix the Kelly Cup semi final and final.
Prior to the Coronavirus shutdown in March, the competition had reached the semi final stage.
Graiguecullen had already reached the final but the other semi final between Ballylinan...
The professional rugby season takes its first steps this weekend in the most unusual setting - two games in an empty Aviva Stadium as Leinster take on Munster on Saturday and Connacht play Ulster on Sunday.
Connacht can't make the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen Cass (née Mc Donald)
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at Cork University Hospital. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Daniel, daughter Sarah (Kenneally), sons Michael and Charles, sister Bride...
New jerseys for Park-Ratheniska
The generosity of local businesses to their GAA clubs is always lovely to see and the latest Laois club to be presented with a set of jerseys are Park-Ratheniska.
Local builder Brian Kelly recently presented a new...
There have been no new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,776 is the death toll in Ireland.
While there has been a total of 79 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
43 of the cases are...
The local lockdown has ended in Laois and Offaly immediately but restrictions will remain in place in Kildare for another two weeks.
There has been confusion over the length of the localised lockdown since it was introduced.
This day two weeks...
The CEO of the Laois Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the decision to lift the lockdown in the county immediately.
Bernie Everard was speaking as Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly confirmed that Laois was now out of lockdown after a...
Sinn Fein TD for the South Kildare constituency Patricia Ryan has called on the Minister for Health to take 'immediate action' to address the vacancy crisis at Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Following a recent Parliamentary Question by Deputy Ryan, it...
Gardai in Laois have issued a number of tips for people to help stem the recent surge in dog thefts that have been reported around the country.
Crime Prevention Officer Graham Kavanagh is asking all dog owners to do the...
Minister for State Sean Fleming has called for the Oireachtas Golf Society to be disbanded as the fallout from the infamous outing and subsequent dinner continues.
Last night, the Irish Examiner broke a story which outlined serious breaches of the...
An aspiring Laois journalist has teamed up with a local videographer to shoot a documentary about the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on her town.
Hannah Cahill, who hails from Rathdowney, joined forces with Terry Smeaton to produce the 40...
The most recent average rent price in Laois was €1,002 which is 4% higher than this time in 2019.
Average monthly rents rose by an average of 1.2% in the year to July, according to the latest Daft.ie Housing Market...
For the second time this season, the local soccer league is preparing to resume action after an enforced shutdown.
The lockdown on Laois on Friday August 7 meant that sporting events were also cancelled.
This meant that the local soccer league,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sean (John) Bonham
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Former member of the Prison Service. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marian, son Jonathan, sisters Rose,...
Having undergone extensive building works over the past 12 months Junction 14 Mayfield recently unveiled their new look which now includes Subway, Zambrero, Chopped, Gino’s Gelato and Mayfield Fare.
The project, which started last summer was undertaken to allow for improved...
There has one new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,776 is the death toll in Ireland.
While there has been a total of 136 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
51 are in Dublin, 24 in...
NPHET has proposed to lift Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Laois and Offaly.
The public health group met this afternoon and it is understood that they have recommended lifting restrictions in Laois and Offaly.
However, it is understood that they are recommending...
Will Laois be lifted out of lockdown? Will GAA matches be allowed to resume on Monday?
The truth is, we don't know - but we certainly hope so.
We're back with our latest Talking Sport Podcast but as with everything in...
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly is 'hoping on a human level' that the National Public Health Emergency Team will recommend to lift Laois from the localised lockdown.
Laois, along with Kildare and Offaly, were placed in lockdown on Friday August...
Residents of Direct Provision Centres in Laois and around the country who had been moved to self-isolation units following potential Coronavirus are 'very nervous' about returning to their old living arrangements.
So says Bulelani Mfaco who is a spokesperson for the...
Eddie Kinsella is set to be reappointed as Laois U-20 football manager for 2021.
The Courtwood native, and former All-Ireland final referee, has been chosen by the executive of Laois County Board to continue in the role that he filled...
The Laois ladies football championship is scheduled to get up and running again next week, assuming the lockdown restrictions are lifted on the county.
The Laois LGFA have fixed games for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday night with senior, intermediate and...
Portlaoise can now avail of local authority funding for projects to help in the response to Covid-19.
The Town & Village Renewal Scheme provides funding for projects that make our towns and villages more attractive and sustainable.
The Scheme has previously...
The Laois hurlers will bid for Joe McDonagh Cup glory at the end of June in Croke Park - but on three occasions in the past they have triumphed in the All Ireland 'B' competition, what was essentialy the...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said that there is no sign of the 'chaos and dysfunction' within the forestry felling and licencing system being effectively addressed.
Deputy Nolan went on to say that the issue has now reached...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sean (John) Bonham
Balladine, Abbeyleix, Laois
Peacefully at The Regional Hospital Portlaoise. Former member of the Prison Service. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marian, son Jonathan, sisters Rose,...
There have been two new Coronavirus deaths reported today – meaning 1,775 is the death toll in Ireland.
Two previously notified deaths have been denotified meaning the total figure remains unchanged.
While there has been a total of 54 new cases...
The GAA and LGFA have made contact with clubs across the country in light of the new Government restrictions on supporters attending games.
While the associations are seeking clarity on a number of issues, they have advised clubs that until...
Laois woman Claire Byrne has been appointed as the new presenter of the RTE Radio One 'Today' programme.
The Mountrath is to succeed Sean O'Rourke who left the station in May.
Sarah McInerney had been filling the role temporarily since the...
