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The news of the passing of one of Laois's all-time greatest hurlers was met with sadness yesterday. Clonad's Joe McCabe, who was in his 100th year, was one of the most remarkable Laois men to ever pick up the ash. Born...
Fine Gael Cllr Tom Mulhall has hit out at what he described as 'deplorable conditions' in a secondary school in Portarlington due to over-crowding. Just before Christmas, two local politicians, TD Martin Haydon and Cllr Tom Mulhall, were invited to...
Ireland's most famous family festival is celebrating 60 years this year and what better time is there to apply for a coveted position in the Rose of Tralee. Regional selections for the Diamond Jubilee year will be staged in towns...
A Stradbally business is offering the chance to earn a free breakfast with their new running challenge. Stradbally Fayre, owned by Chris Maguire and managed by Martina Cahill, started their 'Fayre Run Challenge' on Saturday, December 29. Interested in earning a free...
Three strong Laois connections have been revealed on the Ireland under 20 women's basketball squad. Head coach of the national team is Portlaoise man Martin Conroy, who announced a squad of 15 players on December 29. Claire Melia of Portlaoise Panthers...
New Year's Day in Ballacolla was the place to be for the Annual Richard Moynan Memorial Walk and Vintage run. The Vintage run was on a 15km route starting in Ballacolla village. The run continued through Grantstown, Coolacurragh, Cannonswood and Woodenbridge...
Huge excitement and anticipation is building in one Laois club as they get set to host an Australian LGFA team next week. a group of Australian girls on a European tour who will be hosted by our club and will...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Anne Marie Maher (née McInerney) Clarahill, Clonaslee, Laois Anne Marie Maher, (nee McInerney) Clarahill, Clonaslee, Co. Laois. Died peacefully at her residence on the 2nd January 2019. Predeceased by...
2018 was a brilliant year for all involved in Portlaoise GAA. The Senior footballers claimed the Jack Delaney Cup for the 11th time in the last 12 years as they defeated O'Dempsey's in October. Meanwhile, the club's hurlers enjoyed a bumper...
The Laois footballers will conclude their O'Byrne Cup campaign on Saturday in Wicklow. John Sugrue's men travel to Bray Emmett's to face their hosts in a game that is a dead rubber for both teams. Laois lost both of their opening...
This event in Timahoe is always very well attended and the 2019 edition was no exception. People from all over Laois and further afield turned up in Timahoe for the annual New Year's Day walk supporting the Irish Wheelchair Association and...
Eoin Barry, Labour Party representative in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington municipal district has called for the enforcement of sanctions to tackle illegal dumping in Laois. He said: “During the Post-Christmas period, people in Laois will have noticed an increase in littering on...
Two parents are hosting a vital fundraiser for a cause very close to their hearts, the Special Care Baby Unit in the Midlands Regional Portlaoise hospital. Sarah Clare and Brian Pearson are hosting a coffee day and raffle in Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory...
Some good news to start the new year. A multi-national company have announced plans to open a range of stores around Ireland - including one in Portlaoise. Danish global home retail brand, JYSK, will open 15 stores across Ireland in the...
Plans for a major housing development in Portlaoise have been launched. An application by Liam Conroy to build 72 houses on the Borris Road, Borris Great in Portlaoise has been submitted. Seven of these are to be designated as social homes...
A Mountmellick man says that his hopes of finding his sister who disappeared from Waterford 25 years ago this week are fading. Imelda Keenan disappeared from her home on William Street in Waterford City in 1994 - a quarter of...
There’s any amount of talented young Laois people making strides in various fields and we’ve picked out 19 of them to keep an eye on in 2019. Gaelic Football - Mark Barry Mark Barry has been making waves at juvenile level...
Portlaoise author Helen Cullen has had a simply remarkable year.  After her much-heralded first novel The Lost Letters of William Wolf was released in July, and was nominated for an An Post book award in the category of Newcomer of the Year. The...
A disqualified Laois driver who was caught speeding tested positive for cocaine in December, displaying that cocaine is everywhere in Laois.  A Laois driver, who is disqualified from driving for ten years, was detected speeding and driving dangerously while under...
It is the first week of January and the GAA season is set to return with a bang this weekend. Both our senior hurlers and footballers are set to continue their respective pre-season competitions on Saturday and Sunday. Eddie Brennan's Laois...
This looks like it will be great craic. Stradbally, Vicarstown and Timahoe Activity & Wellness Hub has managed to reach 5,332 participants in 2018 through running 32 events such as Beat the Barge Zombie Run, wellness talks, Easter hunts, summer...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Mary Bishop (née Conroy) St Joseph’s Terrace, Mountmellick, Laois/Clonaslee, Laois Mary Bishop (née Conroy). St Joesph’s Terrance, Mountmellick and formerly Ballinahemmy, Castlecuffe, Clonaslee. Died peacefully in her home January...
In September, LaoisToday met wth Stradbally native Brid-Ann Buggie. We asked her about her new role as principal of Maryborough NS, as well as her ever-growing Irish Dancing school. To become principal of a school only 10 years after graduating...
In the run up to the senior football county final in October, we had a number of great human interest stories.  One which really struck a chord was the tail of a former player who now works all around the...
What a remarkable woman Colette is! Back in April, she was crowned 'Everyday Hero' at the People of the Year Awards. Check out the story in full below: ____________________________________________________ The 43rd annual People of the Year Awards took place live on RTE last...
The IFC in Laois featured a Gaels team and the manager of the eventual champions was not too happy about it. Courtwood ended up playing and defeating Mountmellick Gaels twice on their way to their first title since 1987. And Eddie...
This is shocking. Almost every year, video and photos are posted about the carnage left behind after three days of the Electric Picnic.  However, one campsite reversed the trend as it was left absolutely spotless. In the Eco Campsite, the some 2,000 campers...
This is a very sad story which had a tragic and devastating ending.  Back in March, a Polish man living in Carlow went missing from Portlaoise Hospital.  A number of appeals were launched to find him but they failed until his...
In June, amid Leinster final preparation and the Old Fort festival, Portlaoise town welcomed a new bar and restaurant. Lillie's has went from strength to strength since it's opening, with a star studded launch taking place in October.  The night scene...
Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington are looking to fill the following position: Activities Co-Ordinator/Healthcare Assistant Required for: Permanent Part-Time position Requirements: FETAC Level 5 in Care of the Elderly or equivalent Good organizational skills, outgoing, enthusiastic, creative To apply: Send CV to: Avril Finnerty (Director...