Portlaoise College hosted its annual Christmas fair in the school Foyer recently.
Visitors were greeted at the door by the students who had everything on offer with various stalls selling everything from decorations to baked Christmas treats.
The 5th Year LVCP...
Clonenagh National School's Annual Tractor Run will take place in Coolrain on Saturday December, 28.
This fundraising event has proven to be a great day out for all of the family.
The fundraiser starts with a 6km Family Fun Run/Walk around...
Christmas. What a wonderful time of the year.
And it's set to be great Christmas once again in Portlaoise.
The Manhattan Mixer and the adjacent Soho nightclub in Market Square in Portlaoise have a serious lineup between now and the end...
The Dublin Road Business Park and the Jamestown Cladding in Portarlington have teamed up with the local Tidy Towns group to complete the second phase of 'Operation Daffodil' - bringing to 8,000 to total number of daffodils planted on...
Pardon the fishy pun, but I just couldn’t resist. ‘Tis the season to be jolly after all.
In more good news the popular Farmer’s Market in Portlaoise is to remain in its new location at Lyster Square.
And one of the...
Simply excellent.
Portlaoise man, Kean Kavanagh has been busy over the past couple of years with his music, producing and touring.
Almost a year since his single 'Coca Cola Sky' was released, Kean brought out the music video, his first music...
Institute of Technology Carlow last week celebrated 21 years of its sports scholarship programme at a special ceremony for 2019/2020 sports scholars.
This included international athletes Molly Scott and John Fitzsimons, Kilkenny senior hurler Richie Leahy, Laois senior hurler Enda...
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...
On this Sunday, December 22, the annual Mountmellick carol service will take place in St. Joseph's Church in Mountmellick at 7pm.
St. Joseph's Sunday Choir will sing a large selection of carols from the well known Away in a Manger,...
The hugely popular Fitz Hurleys, which is owned by former Laois hurler Joe Fitzpatrick have a Pop Up shop open at M8, Junction 3, Manor Stone/Circle K this Christmas.
Open from now, every day 10am-7pm, and 9am-1pm on Christmas Eve.
Hurls...
The Mountmellick Yarn Bombers are known far and wide for their colourful woollen creations and this week their Christmas Tree was unveiled in Government Buildings.
The tree was unveiled the Department of Culture, Heritage and Gaeltacht on Kildare Street and...
Two people were arrested after they were caught attempting to fly drugs into Portlaoise Prison.
According to Extra.ie, the incident happened Monday December 9 just before midnight.
It appears that the pair were caught just before they launched the audacious plan.
As...
The Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, Councillor William Aird, and the Chief Executive of Laois County Council, Mr. John Mulholland have signed the contract for the construction of the new library on the main street Portlaoise on the former...
The Heritage are delighted to host two fantastic acts in January. From the rousing music of the High Kings to the astonishing hypnotist that is Keith Barry.
The High Kings
Join us on Wednesday, January 1, and start the new year...
This Thursday, December 19, will see musicians and the local community gather together for a great cause.
'Busk for Cuisle' will take place in Kavanaghs Pub, Portlaoise and all are welcome to join.
The fundraiser will take place from 2pm-7pm and...
There is really nothing like the local community in times of need and this family have been blown away by the support.
If you've been following the story of Jamie and the Mannion family over the last few weeks, you'll...
This week’s Car of the Week in Downey’s Autostop is a 191 Ford Ka which is available to buy for €14,400.
This 1.2 litre petrol car has 10,470 miles/16,849 km.
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Laois intermediate football club Annanough have appointed joint player-managers ahead of the 2020 season.
The Vicarstown club have appointed John Scully and Rory Stapleton as joint managers with Darran Hennessy and Eddie Kinsella as selectors.
Scully and Stapleton have been key...
The All New 4 Star Midlands Park Hotel Portlaoise invites you to view their majestic Ballroom, Bedrooms and Suites.
An investment of €7 million over the past few years has transformed this property into a very sought after wedding venue,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Monica Muldowney
St Anne’s Togher, Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved sister of Bernadette, Columba, Aidan and Gerard. Preceased by her brothers Gabriel and Brendan. Deeply regretted by her family, brother-in-law Stan,...
One of Knockbeg College's longest serving teachers retired recently after almost 30 years of service.
Ms Louise Dillon, a Meath native, joined the staff of Knockbeg College in 1989 and was the first female on staff in this era.
She taught...
Expressions of sympathy and condolences have been extended to a Laois Parish Priest on the death of his mother.
The Parish Priest of Portarlington, Very Rev Fr Tom Dooley has been bereaved with the passing of his mother, Bridget, in...
It has been some couple of months for the Hackett family from Geashill.
Last May, Pippa Hackett was elected as county councillor in Offaly for the Edenderry Municipal District for the Green Party.
A couple of months later, following the vacancy...
Almost three years after it was first mooted, it appears that movement is finally happening for those involved in the Mountmellick CCTV Scheme.
The Neighbourhood Watch Group first unveiled plans to install cameras in a bid to combat crime in...
Sit back and relax in the beautiful setting of The Galleria and enjoy our new and delicious Festive Afternoon Tea in The Heritage.
Served twice daily at 1pm and 3pm our Festive Afternoon Tea will fill you with Christmas cheer.
Our...
Monica Muldowney, who has died, was an astute businesswoman whose boutique was one of the original retail outlets in Lyster Square in Portlaoise.
A highly successful venture it was hugely popular for ladies in search of style and that special...
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'May you live in interesting times,' is an old proverb that could be easily applied to Minister Charlie Flanagan, Laois's longest-serving TD and whose family political history goes right back...
Gardai in Laois are appealing for information after a number of cars were broken into in a church car park at the weekend.
The incident happened on Saturday December 14 in Abbeyleix.
A number of vehicles were broken into and property...
Laois traffic wardens are merely ‘doing their job’ on behalf of the County Council in accordance with the local traffic bye-laws and in the best interests of businesses and traffic management.
That was the clear message emanating from a meeting...
