The team at ROC Recycling Solutions Limited in Portlaoise, in partnership with Coca-Cola Hellenic, are celebrating after being named as one of the big winners at the recent annual Construction, Quarry and Recycling Awards.
Representatives of the partnership were presented...
One Laois Councillor has called on the Government to give the people of Laois the perfect Christmas present - guarantee that they will not downgrade Portlaoise Hospital.
In October 2017, after great speculation, Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley revealed that...
Due to our continued expansion and upcoming new projects, Martin Reddin Ltd currently have the following fulltime positions available in our Portlaoise Office.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Junior Quantity Surveyor
To Apply
To apply for the above positions please forward CV to...
Hundreds of jobs are going to be up for grabs in the new year in Laois.
A huge jobs fair, with up to 30 companies both new and existing in the county, will take place on February 12 2020 in...
Seven Laois women were honoured recently for incredibly dedicated volunteerism with Laois Riding for the Disabled.
Abbeyleix duo Ann O'Hanlon and Magareth Pratt, Portlaoise duo Harriott Adams and Kay Dunne along with Durrow's Mary Ryan, Ballyroan's Anna Bland and Stradbally's...
Portlaoise RFC 19-13 Edenderry
Leinster League Division 2A
Portlaoise RFC took home three points after a six point win over Edenderry at the weekend, their fifth win from seven games.
The win sees them remain in third place of the Leinster League...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Megane.
With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €75 per week
This is another Exceptional Offer From JOE MALLON MOTORS.
Why buy from Joe...
This is an extract from Pat Critchley’s latest book Bruno – a collection of stories, yarns and poems – that is being published this week.
The Giant drank Guinness, large bottles of Guinness. He drank so much Guinness that his rural local had to...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Catherine (Kitty) Browne (née Brennan)
Ballinakill (The Rushes), Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Laois
Peacefully at her residence. Predeceased by her husband Michael. Deeply regretted by her loving daughter Margaret, sons...
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Portlaoise's dreams of claiming an eight Leinster football title ended in MW Hire O'Moore Park on Saturday evening when they were beaten by Eire Og.
It brought to a conclusion a 2019 campaign where...
Approximately 2,000 Laois farmers across 20 different branches are entitled to vote as the IFA presidential election gets underway today.
IFA members vote for a new president every four years and this year they will elect a 16th president in...
Portlaoise 3 Corinthians 3
Leinster Ladies Hockey League Division 9
Saturday’s game was a high scoring and exciting encounter between Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club and Corinthians 4th in a home league match in Kilkenny.
Portlaoise started the match enthusiastically and immediately took...
The Christmas season has begun - and the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel will definitely get you in the festive mood this week.
Taking place in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel from 4pm to 9pm this Thursday, November 28, there will be Mulled...
The rain cleared for a few hours to make way for fantastic racing at Sundays National Championships where Laois athletes excelled.
None more so the Portlaoise AC's Mary Mulhare who finished second in the national final behind Fionnuala McCormack and...
We are almost exactly a month out from Christmas Day and the festive spirit cranked up a few notches as Portlaoise officially opened its Christmas Market at the weekend.
The action got underway at 11am on Sunday as the markets...
Mike Quirke's Laois footballers and Eddie Brennan's Laois hurlers now know exactly the order that they will play their National League fixtures after the CCC confirmed the ties over the weekend.
After back-to-back promotions under John Sugrue, the Laois footballers...
John McDonald, the new owner of O'Loughlin's Hotel in Portlaoise, says he has plans for a music venue and late bar where Club 23 once was, that the hotel will continue to trade under the O'Loughlin's name and that...
There is a spate of opposition after being lodged against plans to provide new housing in Mountmellick.
Dozens of objections have been made by other residents who oppose the provision of six modest social homes in the town.
The plans for...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John (Johnny) Maguire
3 Cottage Gate, Ballylinan, Laois / Curragh, Kildare
Formerly Blackrath Riding School, The Curragh, Co. Kildare. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret (Tiny), daughter Mairead,...
The recently re-named MW Hire O'Moore Park is to host the Leinster senior club hurling final this weekend when Kilkenny giants Ballyhale Shamrocks take on Carlow side St Mullins.
The game is pencilled in for a 2pm throw-in in the...
The second finals of a brand new Laois GAA initiative will take place in the LOETB Centre of Excellence this evening.
Back in October, Laois GAA adopted the concept of the Laois Divisional Competition at senior level into underage in...
Fifty Seven Boutique are excited to unveil changes coming soon to their Portarlington store.
A Pop Up Sale Shop will open in their Portarlington Store this Black Friday, November 29, and run until Christmas Eve.
With massive savings of up to...
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The Heath 1-12 Park-Ratheniska/Spink 3-3
Laois Shopping Centre Under-20 B Football Championship Semi-Final
A late, late goal from Aaron Thornton and an outstanding free-taking display from Conor Booth proved to be the difference as The...
This week for Property Watch we look at homes in Laois that are in the €350,000 to €400,000 price bracket.
If that sounds like your budget, then we recommend you look at the five houses we have listed below, all...
The latest results from the CCFL are in.
It was a busy weekend of football with many games down for the decision.
There were many Laois sides on the pitch where Towerhill Rovers fell short of a win while Stradbally Town...
Portlaoise 3-09 Portarington 2-14
Laois U20 Championship semi-final
Well, that was dramatic. There were black cards, yellow cards, a red card, a penalty, the odd kerfuffle, the loss of two starting keepers and extra time.
After snowy conditions forced a re-fixture, Courtwood-Emo...
After a brief sabbatical, our Tweets of the Week are back.
And we think we've made a come back with some crackers...
What a brilliant week for Colin Conroy!
4-2 win vs Israel , top of the group ???? pic.twitter.com/0oiBAfpkCJ
— Colin Conroy...
1 - Laois woman set to appear on new series of RTE’s Winning Streak
And she took home €30,000!
2 - BREAKING: Laois GAA announce new stadium name and new sponsorship deal
The name change came after MW Hire extended their sponsorship.
3 -...
How time flies.
This week's Moment in Time brings us back to this time 15 years ago when the Graiguecullen GAA club held an awards night to celebrate the achievements of their U-12 side that were victorious on numerous fronts...
Portlaoise Panthers 62 Fr Mathews 81
Men’s Division 1 National League
Portlaoise Panthers have suffered another loss in the Division 1 Men's National League in St Mary's Hall.
The win kept Fr Mathews second on the league table on 24 points while...
