This was absolutely shocking.
Fr John passed away at the end of January last year following a tragic accident.
There is shock and sadness in Abbeyleix and Ballyroan this evening as Parish Priest Fr John Cummins has passed away.
The Parish Priest,...
This incident, which happened back in March, was simply horrific.
Gardai are investigating an incident which saw a Laois man assaulted and robbed last night.
According to RTE News, the incident occurred at a house in the Shaen area between Portlaoise and...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Elizabeth (Liz) Monahan (née Dwyer)
47 Erkindale Drive, Durrow, Laois
Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Mick, sister of the late John &...
AOCA Engineering Consultants, based in Portlaoise, are currently hiring.
Job Function:
Civil/Structural Engineering Technician/Architectural Technologist
Employment type:
Full Time
Company industry:
Civil/Structural Engineering, Residential & Commercial Developments.
Seniority level:
Entry-Level
Skills:
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, AutoCAD,
Education:
Diploma/Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (or similar), with a minimum of 1-2 years’ post graduate experience.
Job...
This was one of multiple searches that happened throughout the year.
Laois was among eight counties that had premises raided by members of the Criminal Assets Bureau.
It was part of an Garda operation against an organised crime group in the...
Back in July, we were introduced to a Laois couple who had a tough story to share.
A Laois couple are at the end of their tether after suffering what they say is 'unimaginable abuse' at the hands of a...
There were some very entertaining games in this year's Divisional Championship games with many new faces making their mark.
The West came out on top in the end.
The full squad lists of players that will take part in this year's...
John Fitzpatrick from Meelick who has died in his 86th year was renowned and highly regarded in sporting circles.
John joined the ESB as a young man and was among the early crews that worked nationwide on the rural electrification...
In honour of Shane Lowry's Open win in the summer, we came up with a list of our favourite people from across the border.
Offaly. Offaly people. You can love them or hate them but you simply can’t ignore them.
They’re...
The SFC came to a conclusion back in October as Portlaoise defeated Killenshin to defend the Jack Delaney cup.
The Town have now won 12 of the last 13 Laois championships but the challengers did get a lot closer to...
Hume Auctioneers - we get the pick of the crop!
Perhaps the finest house on the market anywhere in the region today, this exquisite family residence superbly located just over a mile from Portlaoise town centre at Rathevan is magnificently...
A Laois man took over as Genral Manager of The Heritage Hotel and Spa back in March.
A Laois man has recently been appointed as General Manager of the 5 Star Heritage Hotel and Spa in Killenard.
Ger Alley from Durrow began his...
These pictures from the first ever Electric Picnic are always incredibly popular.
Electric Picnic 2004 was the year it all started. A one-day event that had a crowd of 10,000 – impressive for the time but a fraction of what...
This was a shocking incident back in February.
A convicted paedophile was the victim of a vicious attack in the Midlands Prison Portlaoise, according to the Irish Daily Star.
Gardai have launched an investigation after the inmate was set on fire...
The Sweet Bakery opened its doors in February.
Who doesn’t like a cream bun or an eclair? Who isn’t fond of freshly baked bread? Who doesn’t need a birthday cake, a wedding cake or a christening cake at some stage?
Sweet...
I was struck by a headline on a national newspaper recently that read, “A nation yearns for meaning at Christmas”.
It noted that 86% of Irish people, questioned in...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Fitzpatrick
Ashton Manor and Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois
Fitzpatrick, Ashton Manor, Portlaoise and late of Meelick, Portlaoise, December 19th 2019. At Blackrock Clinic. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family....
It was all excitement in Portarlington this morning as St Patrick's BNS welcomed a special visitor.
The one and only Santa Clause took time out of his busy schedule to say hello.
A large group of students, parents and teachers including...
Tusla-Child and Family Agency has issued an urgent appeal for a foster carer(s) for a child in Laois and the Midlands.
Tusla is seeking a foster carer for *Scott, a very affectionate young boy with a warm smile. He has...
Minister Charlie Flanagan met with his colleague Minister for Health Simon Harris this week in relation to the future of Portlaoise Hospital and has said that any HSE decision to remove services or downgrade the facility will be superseded...
Hot on the heels of the news of investment and development plans for the River Barrow Blueway through Laois and Kildare, similar proposals are at an advanced stage for its tributary, the River Triogue.
A river which has seen its...
Scoil Chríost Rí Moate 0-9 Community School 2-11
Leinster 'A' Senior Schools Leinster final
Scoil Chriost Ri suffered defeat in the final of the Lidl Post Primary Schools Senior “A” competition, with the Portlaoise school falling to an eight-point defeat against...
Farmers protesting over poor prices for their produce from the factories and supermarkets have got more moral support in Laois this week.
A motion before the December meeting of Laois County Council saw local elected representatives rally behind the farmers...
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has said the "Government cannot ignore the rip off in insurance premiums any longer".
This comes on the back of a Sinn Fein Consumer Contract bill being passed through the Dail this week -...
The hugely popular Finline Furniture annual 3-day factory sales takes place this weekend - January 3-5 - in their Emo showrooms.
All our wonderful Sofas, Chairs and Corner sofas are Irish-Made in our factory and our sale only takes place...
Two further Laois community groups have been approved for CCTV schemes this week.
The Woodenbridge Community District and the Donaghmore Community Alert have both been approved by the Department of Justice.
This follows on from an earlier annoucement this week that...
I cannot speak on behalf of everyone, but from my own experience, this offers some food for thought.
Christmas is the time of year you either love or you hate for some reason or another and we can so often...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joseph Dunphy
Meadow Court, Clane, Kildare / Maynooth, Kildare / Cullohill, Laois
Dunphy, Joseph, Meadow Court, Clane and late of Cowanstown, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and Cullohill, Co. Laois, December...
With the 2020 lambing season just around the corner, dog owners have been warned to keep their dogs under control.
Graphic and gory accounts of the devastating impact of a dog attack on sheep were given at the December meeting...
The PortDara Falcon U-18 Women's Rugby team took on Wicklow in the league final recently.
All the great work in the early part of the season lead to a league final against Wicklow in Energia Park, Donnybrook - the scene...
