‘Tis the season to be jolly and you couldn’t get a more joyous, fun or entertaining an occasion than The Rock National School Christmas Concert this week. It was in a word, uplifting.
Of course all parents, grandparents and family...
The Laois Ladies Minor team for 2020 has been announced and there are some superb players listed.
The team is managed by Paul Mulhall and his background team of Niamh Hyland, Eoghan O'Neill, Maureen Young, Martina Phelan and Caoimhe Simms.
The...
A Laois driver, who is disqualified from driving for ten years, was detected speeding and driving dangerously while under the influence of drugs last night.
The driver was stopped last night by the Laois Roads Policing Unit following reports of...
If you've been following the story of the beautiful little Jamie Mannion and his family over the last couple of weeks then you'll be delighted with this news.
Another local business have rolled out the support for the Mannion family...
Laois GAA chairman Peter O'Neill led the tributes as a well-known staff member is set to depart his role in the coming weeks.
Park-Ratheniska's Tomas Moore will move on from his GAA administrator job in the coming weeks.
Tomas has spent...
It’s that time of year again when the Transition Year students of Mountrath Community School display and sell their fantastic products at the Christmas market in the school.
The market will take place on Friday December 13 from 10am to...
This week’s Car of the Week in Downey’s Autostop is a 161 Hyundai Tucson which is available to buy for €18,950.
This 1.7 litre diesel car has 75,011 miles/120,715 km.
The annual road tax is €200.
Additional Info
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
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While storm Atiyah was battering the West Coast last Sunday, Abbeyleix U-16 girl’s hockey team were creating their own storm in winning the WL Hockey playoffs in Wilson Hospital School.
Wilson's newly laid hockey pitch with its fast surface suited...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Peter Daly
Westfield, Castletown, Laois / Offaly
Peter Daly, Westfield, Castletown, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. Dec. 10. 2019 (peacefully) at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his...
Two-time All Ireland hurling winner and RTE Sunday Game pundit Michael Duignan has been elected as chairman of Offaly GAA this evening after he ousted the sitting Tommy Byrne at the county's annual convention.
Duignan has been an outspoken critic...
The Christmas lights were officially turned on in Spink recently by a very special guest.
Photographer Alf Harvey was there to do the necessary in front of a big crowd.
Knock Vintage Club also presented a number of cheques on the...
Scoil Chriost Ri Senior A basketball team were recently crowned Regional Champions and now they're preparing for their next big game.
They will play St Genevie’s,Belfast in the All Ireland Cup semi final in the National Arena on Wednesday, December...
Laois Marlins were involved in two galas recently and here is a run down on how they got on:
Kilkenny Winter Gala
Laois Marlins was well represented at the Kilkenny Winter Gala with a crew of 24 swimmers, 14 girls and...
Padraig O’Reachtagain has been named ‘Colgate Caring Dentist of the Year 2019’ for the compassionate treatment he provided to a woman who was injured in an incident of domestic violence.
O’Reachtagain is now based in Roscrea but was reared in...
Courtwood will begin the search for a new management team following the departure of Eddie Kinsella and his management team.
Kinsella, who was recently appointed the new manager of the Laois U-20 footballers, leaves after three very successful years in...
In musical terms it is the equivalent of a greatest hits album; in sporting parlance it would be a testimonial to mark such a significant milestone.
‘Silver’ is the blockbuster exhibition currently running at the Kevin Kavanagh Gallery in Dublin...
There's nothing like a Carol service to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Away from the hustle and bustle, it serves both as a bit of time out and a nice evening all in one.
And the vibrant community in...
Enva are seeking to fill the following vacancy:
Driver - Waste Oil/Industrial and Automotive
Location: Based in Portlaoise with nationwide travel.
Primary Duties
Driving nationwide collecting different waste streams and delivering containers to customers
Handling all environmental paperwork
Following standard operating procedures
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The Laois U-20 footballers will once again take part in a league in 2020.
Last year under Billy O'Loughlin, the U-20s were placed in the Andrew Corden Cup alongside Carlow, Wexford, Tipperary and Waterford.
This was about the fourth tier of...
The Park-Ratheniska footballers will be managed by former Laois senior player Kieran Kelly for the 2020 season.
The Ballylinan man is set to take over from Anthony Hitchcock who has been in the position for the last couple of seasons.
Kelly,...
There's strong Laois involvement on the Cistercian Roscrea senior rugby team who take on Gonzaga in the Leinster league final in Energia Park in Donnybrook on Wednesday.
It's Roscrea's first league final appearance since they lost the 2015 final to...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Paul Kehoe
82 Newpark Portlaoise, Portlaoise, Laois
Paul Kehoe, 82 Newpark Portlaoise (eircode R32H96V). Died December 8th 2019 at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by...
Portlaoise 1 Pembroke Wanderer's 1
Leinster Ladies Hockey League Division 9
The Portlaoise versus Pembroke Wanderer's league game, held in the Three Rock Rovers hockey club grounds, began with a fast start on Saturday December 7.
Portlaoise made their intentions known from...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 181 Renault Kangoo.
With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €71 per week
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Why buy from Joe...
The Laois County Board for 2020 has been confirmed following tonight’s Convention in the Midlands Park Hotel.
After the 2017 edition saw a flood of votes, there was very little to excite the delegates who turned up this evening as...
Portlaoise has been revealed to be one of the country’s ‘Destination Towns’ under a new Fáilte Ireland scheme, according to Laois-Offaly TD and Minister for Justice & Equality, Charlie Flanagan.
Minister Flanagan said: “I am delighted that Portlaoise has received...
Wow - all 70,000 Electric Picnic tickets for 2020 are SOLD OUT.
Promoters have just announced the news in a statement.
They said: "Electric Picnic 2020 went on sale this afternoon at 12pm, with tickets for next year’s event selling out...
Last Friday marked yet another memorable day for Timahoe NS as sixth class students Seamus Ramsbottom and David Galway were crowned regional champions at the Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition.
Their project entitled ‘Let’s Look at Ammonia’ received considerable praise from...
The days of meeting in the Body & Soul at Electric Picnic are over.
After 16 years, the people behind that area of the festival in Stradbally have announced that they are ending their association with Electric Picnic.
Instead, they will...
Portaloise has been earmarked for significant funding by Fáilte Ireland to develop its tourism potential as part of the Destination Towns scheme.
The funding will be allocated through Laois County Council as part of the €15.5million ‘Destination Towns’ initiative launched...
