We previously shared a piece about Laois businessman, Tom McLoughlin, who thought up the next big thing to contribute to a more eco-friendly approach with the world’s first plastic-free recyclable paper coffee cup.
The Ballybrittas businessman believes that the product is contributing...
Supermac's owner Pat McDonagh has hit out at the insurance industry and the culture of claims in Ireland.
The Galway man, who was speaking at the launch of the Laois-Offaly Garda Youth Awards recently, said that while the government are...
It is rare but wonderful when a person you might only meet once leaves a positive long-lasting impression. Their sense of interest in every single person is infectious and their genuity provides a sense of trust and comfort -...
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There are two big semi finals down for decision in the U-20 'A' and 'B' football championships this afternoon.
Here, we will look ahead out how they might pan out:
Portlaoise v Portarlington in Stradbally...
We are living in a time of huge change.
Urgent and global conversations are happening in our classrooms, on our airwaves, on TV and in our social media feeds.
It’s easy to wonder what difference we can make when it seems...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Eileen Callanan (née Finlay)
Lea Road, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully at her residence. Loving wife of the late Jack and dear mother of the late Joe. Deeply regretted by her...
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Portlaoise’s bid to reach a first Leinster football final since 2014 was halted by Carlow champions Eire Og in MW Hire O’Moore Park this evening.
Niall Rigney’s charges, who finished the game with 13...
A Laois woman has won €30,000 on tonight’s Winning Streak.
Mary O’Neill from St Brigid’s Square in Portarlington was represented by her daughter Sandra Walsh who lives in Rathangan on Kildare.
Mary was in the audience but it was Sandra who...
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Portlaoise 1-6 Eire Og 2-11
Leinster Club SFC Semi Final
Portlaoise's bid to reach a first Leinster football final since 2014 has been halted by Carlow champions Eire Og in MW Hire O'Moore Park this...
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The big day for the Portlaoise footballers has arrived.
Portlaoise just came off the back of a dramatic win over Wicklow’s St Pat’s after a dramatic penalty shoot out in Aughrim.
And now, only Carlow’s Eire Óg...
We are almost exactly a month out from Christmas Day and the festive spirit will crank up a few notches tomorrow as Portlaoise officially opens its Christmas Market for 2019.
The action gets underway at 11am on Sunday as the...
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Laois 1-5 Sligo 1-11
Fr Manning Cup Final
The Laois U-16s lost out to a powerful Sligo outfit in Longford this afternoon as they claimed Fr Manning Cup glory.
Noel Coss, Shane Conlon and Mossy O’Connor’s...
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Rosenallis 1-7 Mullinavat 2-10
Leinster Club IFC Semi-Final
Rosenallis' Leinster football campaign is over after they were beaten by Kilkenny champions Mullinavat this afternoon.
Paddy Dunne's men lost Ronan Murray to a red card in the...
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The Portlaoise footballers take on Carlow champions Eire Og this evening in the Leinster Club SFC semi-final, their latest provincial championship action after almost a decade and a half of complete dominance in...
Laois/Offaly Fine Gael TD, Marcella Corcoran Kennedy has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh TD that Scoil Bhríde National School, Clonaslee, has received approval from his Department that the existing staffing levels at the...
Jesus couldn’t do much for the man on the cross…his own hands were nailed.
He couldn’t take him off, but he gave him more than he could ask for. He gave him paradise.
Where is God in our suffering? What sort...
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Portlaoise just came off the back of a dramatic win over Wicklow's St Pat's after a dramatic penalty shoot out in Aughrim.
And now, only Carlow's Eire Óg stand in their way of a...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Gerald Bowden
Garroonagh, Barrowhouse, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Gerald Bowden, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Athy. He will be sadly, missed by his...
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Rosenallis have gone from strength to strength this season and now they're one game away from a Leinster final.
They will take on Kilkenny senior champions Mullinavat.
Here is all you need to know.
When, where...
Clough-Ballacolla Camogie club held their annual awards night in the community hall in Ballacolla recently.
The hall was a hive of activity with girls from all ages present.
Recently the club ran a nursery programme with boys and girls taking part...
The Arts Office, Laois County Council hosted a reception and prize giving ceremony for the Lions International Peace Poster Competition in Áras an Chontae, Portlaoise, on Wednesday November 20.
Winners of 1st and 2nd prize were presented with a plaque...
Laois County Council have agreed to install signage on the R423 at Ballyfin to alert motorists to the potential danger of deer on the road.
The proposal was made this week by Cllr Paddy Bracken and seconded by Cllr James...
Laois County Council are currently pursing possible locations at the Rock of Dunamaise for car parking facilities and interpretative signage.
Cllr Thomasina Connell welcomed the reply she received to her query from Mr Dom Reddin the local authority’s tourism officer.
Cllr...
Is your business lacking a voice online?
Digital expert Seanie Walsh can show you how to build a bigger online audience and make a difference to your bottom line.
Los Angeles comes to Laois for a unique digital business seminar which...
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It’s a real clash of the titans on Saturday as Leinster club senior football heavyweights Portlaoise and Éire Óg collide for a place in this year’s provincial final.
Few could have imagined that despite...
An Garda Siochana and FraudSMART wish to alert the public in Laois to an ongoing Frauds enabled via Text messages, Fake Loans websites, Advance Fee Fraud and Invoice Re-direct Fraud.
It is particularly important that the Public are alerted to...
"He/she is a good catch" - How often will you hear it said?
It's almost the ultimate Irish compliment. But what makes someone a catch? In this day and age of online dating, Tinder profiles and God knows what else,...
A call has been made on Laois County Council to replace all the rubbish bins in one Laois town with new solar bins in their place.
Cllr Ollie Clooney has requested the local authority to provide solar bins for his...
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This Saturday, Rosenallis will look to reach their second Leinster football final four years when they take on Mullinavat from Kilkenny in Thomastown.
Paddy Dunne's charges had a brilliant win away to Fr Manning...
The first 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...
