The death has occurred of Joe Conroy from Rosenallis, a man who made a lifetime contribution to the local GAA club and community.
Fondly known as 'The Barber', he was a painter by trade. He was an ever-present at Rosenallis...
This is a simple but an absolutely brilliant fundraising idea for little Dan Donoher - which has already raised almost €5,000.
Courtwood man Brian Hogan, using his own Instagram and Snapchat channels, has come up with a fundraiser for 'Do...
Meet Rebecca Fitzell! Rebecca has lived in Spain the past ten years and the Portlaoise native is the subject of our latest installment of our Laois Abroad series.
We asked Rebecca about her experience in Spain, how she made the...
On Ash Wednesday we were reminded of our frailty, when we received ash on our foreheads.
And we were advised by Jesus in the Gospel not to parade our faith in public but rather “when you pray go to your...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas Fitzsimons,
Newtown Cross, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
At Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Thomas will be sadly missed by his loving wife Michelle, sisters Mary and Catherine, brothers Alan...
BREAKING: 480 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 25 more deaths
A total of 480 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 6,674 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total...
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 49.
These figures come from April 8 and are the latest available – an increase of 12 of the previous day.
This is still...
A total of 480 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 6,674 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 7,054.
However, when the number of cases that were tested in...
Almost 3,000 people, a larger crowd than anticipated, attended the annual Durrow Vintage Display and there was up to 1,800 exhibitors.
People began arriving early that morning from all over Ireland.
There was over 1,000 vintage cars on display including a...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced an extension of existing of measures this evening in a bid to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
Back on March 27, the government issued a 'stay at home' order that was to be in place...
The Leaving Cert exams set to take place in June have been postponed.
They are now rescheduled for late July or early August.
While the Junior Cert exams have been cancelled altogether.
Instead of exams, those due to sit the Junior Cert...
The good news for little Dan Donoher continues to come today as we have news of another massively successive fundraiser.
Earlier this week, we brought you the story of how a former Laois footballer and his seven-year-old son were set...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
Republic of Ireland soccer international captain Seamus Coleman is well known for his generosity.
In the past, the Everton full back has been known to make huge donations to a range of different causes.
And now the defender has struck again...
Three Laois soccer clubs have come together to launch a fundraiser for the staff and frontline workers at Portlaoise and St Fintan's Hospitals during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Portlaoise AFC, Towerhill Rovers and Stradbally Town announced details of their fundraiser on...
This course is designed to enhance student's awareness and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
It is also ideal for those who wish to pursue a nursing careeer.
Modules*
Anatomy and Physiology
Human Growth and Development
Nursing...
The sad death has occurred of Timahoe native Jim McDonald, who passed away suddenly on Thursday morning.
Late of Newtown, Ballyroan and Straffan in Kildare, Jim was originally from Cremorgan in Timahoe.
Beloved and proud father of Andrew and Stephen and...
Portlaoise College has announced this year’s winners for the first year scholarship programme.
Abbie Maher from St Colman's National School in Stradbally and Jonathan Murphy from Educate Together National School Portlaoise are the worthy recipients.
The Scholarship/Programme was established a number...
The Community Health with Psychology (QQI Level 5) course in Portlaoise Institute is designed to provide students with an introduction to the area of Social Care which will enable them to achieve both the practical and academic skills necessary...
Tributes have been paid following the sad passing of the president of a Laois athletics club.
Bill Devereux, of 7 Millbrook Manor, Portarlington, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family recently.
He was the president of St Michael's Athletics...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Bill Devereux
7 Millbrook Manor, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, family Adrian, David and Sofie, brothers John,...
Laois TD says there has been ‘upsurge’ in illegal dumping during Coronavirus outbreak
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says there has been a significant increase in illegal dumping in local areas since the beginning of the Covid 19 emergency.
Sharing a...
A total of 500 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 6,074 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 6,674.
While now 263 people have died from the disease –...
Gardai are warning people who have Netflix accounts to be wary of a new scam.
Criminals are trying to get banking or credit details under the guise of a request to update personal Netflix accounts.
They say: "An Garda Síochána at...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
Pat Critchley, Ciara Byrne, Jack Dooley, Gillian Wheeler and Portlaoise Panthers are tasting more success this morning.
The Basketball Ireland Annual Awards and President’s Lifetime Achievement Awards for the 2019/20 season have been announced today.
The awards will be presented at...
People First Credit Union are seeking to hire a Risk Management Officer.
The position is a part-time role and based at People First Credit Union's Head Office in James Fintan Lalor Avenue in Portlaoise.
As the Risk Management Officer (RMO) you...
For the vast majority of us, the Coronavirus means that those who have a job are now working from home.
But there are a lot of people on the frontline of this pandemic and here, we chat with a young...
The Coronavirus outbreak has put an end to all sporting events for the time being.
So many athletes in a range of different fields, who would normally be in the thick of their respective seasons, have had their lives, like...
Gardai in Laois have outlined some of the unnecessary journeys they encountered on Day 1 of Operation Fanacht which began yesterday.
This is a major operation to ensure compliance with the travel restrictions under the public health guidelines.
Operation Fanacht will...
