With all that has gone on this year, even the most die-hard GAA supporter would be forgiven for not knowing what way the local club championship draws are.
But with Laois GAA this week outlining their plan for how the...
Forest Fest is on track to be the big hit and soundtrack of the summer when it comes to Emo village from July 22 to 24.
However, the organisers have plenty more in store than just the best line-up of...
Eight more deaths, eight more cases
The Department of Health have confirmed that a further eight patients have died as a result of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Department of Health also said that eight new cases of the disease have been...
The Department of Health have confirmed that a further eight patients have died as a result of Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Department of Health also said that eight new cases of the disease have been confirmed here.
The number of deaths...
Embrace FARM, the support network for those affected by farm accidents and which was set up by Laois man Brian Rohan, is encouraging people to join in the #WeRememberYou campaign this June to remember a person in their life lost...
Laois GAA have outlined a proposed fixture schedule for the local club championships for when play is allowed to resume on July 31.
County Boards have been given from July 31 to October 11 to play their main competititions with...
This week's Down Memory Lane podcast looks back at the breakthrough Laois senior hurling success of Clough-Ballacolla in 2009, when they ended an incredible 91-year wait since their last county final win.
Though a parish steeped in hurling history, they...
Having been cooped up at home for three months during the Coronavirus restrictions, parents and children will be delighted to know that a number of Laois's 19 playgrounds are open again from today.
Laois County Council are re-opening their playgrounds...
Hairdressers and barbers are expected be allowed to re-open sooner than planned on June 29.
According to a report in today's Irish Times, a decision to bring the reopening of barbers and hairdressers forward to the end of June is...
Two juveniles have been arrested and charged following a burglary and fire at a farm in Mountmellick this week.
"Portlaoise Gardaí received a report of a burglary and a fire taking place at a farm in Mountmellick yesterday morning 9th...
The Midlands Prison in Portlaoise is to the fore as the Irish Prison Service has submitted a paper to the World Health Organisation on how it has managed to keep Covid-19 out of the system.
Nationally, there are 3,705 prisoners...
Supermac's owner Pat McDonagh has said that "this year is about survival in business and next year is about recovery".
In a wide-ranging discussion with Laois Chamber of Commerce members yesterday, he outlined how the Coronavirus restrictions have affected his...
The Coronavirus pandemic means that while we should be in the middle of GAA action – we’ve yet to get started.
Around now, Laois clubs would be nearing the end of their league campaigns while the county teams should be...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anne Griffin
Marian Ave, Portlaoise, Laois
Anne left, peacefully, in the presence of her loving family. Daughter of the late Harry and Nancy.
Deeply regretted by her loving brother Hugo,...
19 new cases and five more deaths
Health officials have confirmed that a further five people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Department of Health also said that a further 19 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed here.
It brings...
Health officials have confirmed that a further five people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland.
The Department of Health also said that a further 19 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed here.
It brings the total number of confirmed cases...
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Seán Fleming, says he has received clarification in Dáil Éireann that people in receipt of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be granted paid contributions for as long as they receive the payment.
Deputy Fleming...
The new Supermac's outside Portlaoise is set to open on Friday, July 31.
Owner Pat McDonagh announced the opening date on a Zoom call with Laois Chamber of Commerce today.
The plaza will be similar in style to the Barack Obama...
Steph is a Laois mammy of 3 small kids. She has started a blog to document her life as a mammy muddling through parenthood and searching for her identity in a world wider than her own four walls.
As the pandemic...
There are 15 QQI Level 5 courses on offer for students at Portlaoise Institute starting in September 2020.
The benefits to doing course at Portlaoise Institute are compelling.
Many students who complete one of our courses will gain direct employment.
...
Parents and children alike will greet this decision with delight. Laois County Council are starting to re-open the playgrounds under that are under their management from tomorrow, Thursday, June 11.
The playgrounds in Laois have been officially closed since the...
Trilogy Triathlon Club having been running a campaign on behalf of little Jamie Mannion from Portlaoise for just over two weeks.
To date the club have raised just over €6,100 towards Jamie’s essential therapy treatment in the NAPA centre in...
Laois GAA are to consider live streaming their club championship games as they meet tonight to plan how the 2020 competitions will proceed when they are allowed to do so on Friday, July 31.
The schedules and structure of this...
The Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise, which has played such a vibrant role in the county since opening in the late 1990s, is among a group of theatres and centres around the country appealing for support as the country...
Laois 0-29 Offaly 0-21
2015 Leinster SHC Quarter-final
More than any other county, the Laois hurlers have suffered disproportionately over the years at the hands of Offaly.
The goal that wasn't in 1981, losing after a replay when the Faithful were All...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Daniel (Dan) Culleton
Derrylahan, Coolrain, Laois
Daniel (Dan) Culleton, Derrylahan, Coolrain, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Died 6th June 2020, (unexpectedly) aged 90 years, at his residence, in the loving care of...
Nine further deaths and nine new cases
There have been a further nine deaths from Coronavirus and nine new cases confirmed by the Department of Health today.
The nine new deaths is the joint highest in the month of June so...
There have been a further nine deaths from Coronavirus and nine new cases confirmed by the Department of Health today.
The nine new deaths is the joint highest in the month of June so far but the nine new cases...
A Mountrath based business has achieved a quality mark signifying it meets the highest standards of service and trust.
CJ Sheeran Ltd was awarded the coveted All-Ireland Business All-Star accreditation at a virtual ceremony last week.
This is an independently verified...
It's a topic that has raised its head many times over the years but has never come anywhere close to consensus.
Then again, what major change ever does? Should the Main Street in Portlaoise be pedestrianised? Would it work?
Well it's...
