This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday ahead of the 2019 All Ireland SFC Qualifier between Laois and Cork in Thurles.
It'll be the first time that Laois and Cork have ever met in the All Ireland football championship.
But given the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Liam (Billy) Lupton
Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Laois / Crosspatrick, Kilkenny
Liam Lupton, Coolkerry, Rathdowney, Co. Laois and formerly Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny. May 12th 2020. Peacefully at home, predeceased by his...
24 more Coronavirus deaths
1,488 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 24 from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 107 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase...
1,488 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 24 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of these people passed away today and that this is the number that were reported to...
Camross was the venue May 11 2005, for what was described as a fantastic night of fashion and fun, when a gala fashion show was held in the Parish Hall to raise funds for the parish.
The event attracted a...
The 2020 Leaving Cert is certainly going to be one like no other in the history of the state.
After months of speculation following the Coronavirus outbreak here led to the closing of all schools in March, the class of...
This increasingly popular Rathdowney church concert is back today and they have some very special guests.
The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it and one Laois parish is certainly moving with the extraordinary times that we find ourselves...
Senator Fiona O’Loughlin says the government has failed Laois frontline workers who have been left without childcare supports during the public health emergency.
The Fianna Fail politician says that with creches closed, many parents' obligations have increased and the lack...
Irish Water has contacted Laois County Councillors urging people to choose handwashing over powerwashing as domestic water usage increases by an average of 20% in homes across the country.
"With people adhereing to government advice and staying at home since...
Laois County Fire and Rescue Services are urging members of the public to be cautious following a fire at a bog in the county yesterday.
A blaze broke out at a bog in Mountmellick yesterday and a large scale operation...
There was just 42 residential properties recorded as sold in Laois in April according to the figures on the Property Price Register.
In what was the first full month since the Coronavirus restrictions were introduced, the 42 sales recorded in...
We continue our trip down memory lane by looking back at the Cumann na mBunscol football action from November 2004.
As always, there was an amount of high scoring action - with plenty of future stars on display.
Future Laois ladies...
Nationally rents fell by 2.1% on average in April, compared to March, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, reflecting the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.
This is the largest monthly decrease in over 11 years. With increases...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Ena Geoghegan (née Walsh)
6 Crow Lane, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Loving wife of the late Matt and dear mother of the late...
The Portarlington-based online business FreeTV.ie has been uniquely positioned to cater for the new reality of the Coronavirus.
They have been supplying everything from smart video doorbells to WiFi dongles for putting laptops on home nextworks, or HDMI adaptors to...
Downey's Auto Stop on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise will re-open fully their service and parts departments from this Monday, May 18.
In order to facilitate customers and to clear the backlog and get back on track we will operate...
Portlaoise College has come up with an innovative method of holding their annual student Awards Night this year.
Each night next week from Monday 11th May at 8pm, the school will upload a video announcing winners in different categories.
Also Portlaoise...
15 more Coronavirus deaths
1,467 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 15 from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 139 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase...
1,467 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 15 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of these people passed away today and that this is the number that were reported to...
Electric Picnic has been cancelled for 2020.
Organisers have confirmed the news in a statement.
They said: "Sadly the Electric Picnic 2020 will no longer be taking place.
"Cancelling our festival has become unavoidable and we fully support the Irish Government's ongoing...
Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee along with Friends of Portlaoise Hospital and Colgan Sports have delivered 10,000 disposable PPE gowns to the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise this morning.
This valuable PPE was sourced through the contacts of Aidan Colgan and Colgan...
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here and we are continuing with our new format - and have some new guests.
Alan Hartnett is in the presenter’s chair again and he is joined on the line by two Laois hurlers...
Gardai seized drugs, quantities of cash and made arrests following a number of searches in Laois and Offaly over the last number of days.
Between Friday May 8 and Sunday May 10, local Uniform Units, Laois/Offaly Drugs Unit and District...
This will most certainly brighten up your Monday!
Last week, we learned how a very special Mountrath girl's 21st birthday celebrations had been ruined by the Coronavirus.
Hope, who has Down Syndrome, was supposed to go to Disneyland for her birthday...
Aisling Moran, who is a Fine Gael councillor for the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District, is the latest to feature on our Life in Politics interview.
Though only first elected in last year's Local Elections, Aisling's involvement in politics goes way back.
Her...
A 4,500 square foot home on The Heritage resort in Killenard has come on the market with a €1.1 million price tag.
The house, No 1 at The Fairways in Killenard, was constructed in 2007 at a cost of €2.1...
Last week, the HSE submitted a planning application to build a new 50 bed nursing unit, at St Vincent’s Community Nursing Unit in Mountmellick.
This is Phase 1, which was welcomed by Minister Charlie Flanagan, and the project will be...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael (Mick) Lynch
Crannagh, Stradbally, Laois/Dundrum, Dublin
Lynch, Michael (Mick), in his 95th year, died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Droimnin Nursing Home Stradbally on...
Breslin's SuperValu in Rathdowney has recently launched its new look store.
The major upgrade includes a complete relaunch of the Breslin’s kitchen range - home cooked dinners, pizzas, freshly made salads.
Breslin’s kitchen range have also introduced a cook at home...
There was plenty of dancing and craic to be had over the May Bank Holiday Weekend in 2010 in Castletown when ceili fans gathered for the Half-Door Club International Music and Dance Festival.
The four-day event of set dancing and...
