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Finline Furniture are seeking a Sales Person for their Emo Showrooms in Laois. Experience in Interior Design is preferable but not essential. To apply Please send CV & Cover Letter to ciaran@finlinefurniture.ie.  About Finline Furniture The story of Finline Furniture, the Emo-based business in Laois, is...
A second kind-hearted Laois family are set to appear on our TV screens this weekend in the popular RTE show 'Raised By The Village'. This morning, we revealed that the Dunne family from Clonaslee are going to be on our...
To paraphrase the famous quote, rumours of her political demise have been greatly exaggerated. Fianna Fáil general election candidate, Pauline Madigan, has defiantly confirmed her intention to persevere and press on as a candidate in the forthcoming general election. Pundits are...
As the saying goes "it takes a village to raise a child" - and one Laois family is going to put that theory to the test. RTE One's 'Raise By The Village' has been airing on our TV screens for...
Three Portlaoise College teachers recently travelled to the prestigious Oxford University to honour the work they're doing for promoting progression to third level education. Guidance Counsellors Daryl Egan and Christine Lawlor as well as vice-principal Patricia Cullen were invited to...
Portlaoise man Conor Kelly was out-half on the Leinster 'A' rugby side that won the Celtic Cup at the weekend, a competition for the second string sides of the professional rugby teams in Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Kelly, who started...
2019 had for the most part been a frustrating year for Brian Glynn, one that saw him twice undergo a serious ankle operation, but he came good at the right time to help Portlaoise to their 35th Laois SFC...
Is there anything more therapeutic and enjoyable than watching an hilarious movie with pals while enjoying delicious snacks and drinks? Spend some quality time your friends in the luxury of The Heritage in Laois with their special Girls Night In...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 192 Renault Megane. With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €56 per week This is another Exceptional Offer From JOE MALLON MOTORS. Why buy from Joe...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. JP (John Patrick) O'Mara Sampsonscourt, Ballinakill, Laois JP died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, son Brendan, daughters Kay,...
The Midlands Park Hotel went under a considerable refurbishment in recent years as they strive to provide the highest quality service to their guests. We spoke recently with one of the key people in the whole business - Bernard Rochford,...
A coffee morning for Pieta House will take place on Wednesday, October 23. The event will take place from 10 am to 11.30 am in Portlaoise Parish Centre. Host Thomas Lynch is aiming to raise funds for Pieta House in order...
Laois GAA have appointed a brand new Minor football manager and confirmed the make-up of the senior football management team. Following the decisions of Donncha Phelan (minor) and John Sugrue (senior) to depart their roles in recent months after two...
Emo-Courtwood were crowned Laois minor football champions for the third time in four years following a thrilling win over Ballyroan-Abbey in O’Moore Park yesterday afternoon. Having won the old U-18 grade in 2016, they have now won the U-17 minor...
Portlaoise have been crowned Laois SFC champions for the 35th time following their narrow win over first-time finalists Killeshin in O’Moore Park yesterday afternoon. Portlaoise had to dig very deep to pull through against a Killeshin side that pushed them...
A new Garda Divisional headquarters building complex has been announced for Portlaoise. The long overdue breakthrough for the development of a modern and fit-for-purpose Garda station in the county town was confirmed today by the Chief Superintendent, John Scanlon. He was...
The enduring strength of the GAA was very much evident in Barrowhouse on Saturday as the small club on the Laois-Kildare border welcomed the good and the great of the GAA world as they marked the club's centenary. Barrowhouse GAA...
Finalists in seven categories, Irish owned and family run Polar Ice were winners of the Transport Manager of the Year and Own Account Transport Operator of the Year awards. Headquartered in Portarlington, the market leading company collected the prestigious awards...
Portlaoise fighter, TJ 'The Power' Doheny claimed victory over Jesus Martinez of Colombia, after five rounds on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight debut. This was Doheny's first fight since his world title defeat to Danny Roman. That fight had been...
Darklands aired on Virgin Media One for the first time last week and episode two is set to take place tonight. Laois teenager Ryan Burke plays one of the leading roles in the show as he is the best friend...
A GAA Special Congress will take place in Cork this coming Saturday - with a number of motions to be voted on that will have consequences for Laois if they are passed. The big item on the agenda is the...
The past weekend proved to be a very busy one for Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club who played two league matches in the one weekend. The team achieved a great 4-2 win over Weston 2nd in the first match in Kilkenny...
The new ring road around Portlaoise - which will link the Timahoe Road to the Abbeyleix Road - has been hit with further delays but the team behind the project are confident it will be ready to be officially...
A Status Yellow rainfall warning is in place for Laois today, and will remain in place until midnight tonight. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow rainfall warning for Munster, Connacht and a number of Leinster counties including Laois. The warning...
A local candidate is in pole position to win the upcoming Seánad bye-election. Cllr Pippa Hackett from Geashill and an Offaly County County Councillor having won a seat at the Local Elections last May is the early front-runner to fill...
Nicole Turner was the worthy recipient of 'Sports Star of the Month' as she picked up her award in Property Partners Buggy last week. The award honours outstanding individuals in local sport on a monthly basis presented by Tommy Buggy...
Killeshin's first ever appearance in a Laois senior football final saw them come up agonizingly short against reigning champions Portlaoise in O'Moore Park yesterday. The men from the Carlow border led for different periods during the game but fell three...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Josie Dwyer (née Breslin) Ironmills, Ballinakill, Laois Josie died in the loving care of the Matron and Staff of Brookhaven Nursing Home, Ballyragget. Beloved wife of the late Jimmy...
Portlaoise 7 Newbridge Colts 2 Ladies Soccer - KDFL Playoff Final Portlaoise AFC ladies soccer team travelled to Athy on Sunday morning last to meet newly crowned Cup Champions Newbridge Colts in the KDFL Division 1 league playoff final. Nothing could separate...
Portlaoise Panthers 93 EJ Sligo All Stars 104 Men’s Division 1 National League Basketball It was a dramatic affair in Saturday evening's Men's Division 1 National League when Portlaoise Panthers travelled to Sligo to take on the EJ All Stars. The game...
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