A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor.
Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned...
25 years on from Park-Ratheniska intermediate hurling success
Laois's newest GAA club - Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe - face into their first county final this evening when they take on The Harps in the Laois JHC decider.
It's a big occasion for the club...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas (Noel) Delaney
Derryguile, Mountmellick, Laois
Thomas (Better known as Noel) Delaney, Derryguile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois, died 20th September 2019, peacefully at Naas General Hospital, surrounded by his loving...
Laois camogie has seen a significant and welcome number of relatively new clubs competing at different age groups over the past decade - Portlaoise being one of these.
2019 marked the club's first year to compete at adult level, and...
Camross 0-24 Castletown 2-13
Laois Shopping Centre SHC Quarter-final
Camross's hopes of winning a third Laois SHC title in a row remain on track after surviving a stern challenge from their neighbours Castletown in the quarter-final in O'Moore Park this evening.
They...
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We're down to serious business now.
After a couple of rounds of shadow boxing, proper championship hurling gets underway tonight.
And in Laois, what better way to kick things off than...
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Laois SHC Quarter-final - Camross v Castletown
In O'Moore Park at 7.45pm on Friday, September 20
It will be a case of Friday night lights in O'Moore Park this evening as neighbours and...
Laois Martial Arts were in action again at the Tallaght Open recently.
The team of 7 competed in both Light Contact and Point fighting.
The youngest member of the team, Peter McInerney Under 6 Novice, competed in the Light Contact under...
SuperValu Abbeyleix and Rathdowney employ over 100 staff specialising in fresh foods and excellent customer service. Exciting plans for the coming months include renovations, extensions and online shopping which have created the need for a HR & Payroll position...
The students at Errill NS pulled out all the stops on Friday morning to welcome the Joe McDonagh Cup which was brought to the school by Laois hurling captain Paddy Purcell and his Rathdowney-Errill and Laois team-mates Ross King...
There was disappointment for Portlaoise's Zach Tuohy in today's Australian Rules Preliminary Final as his Geelong side were beaten by Richmond - and so miss out on a place in next weekend's Grand Final.
They were beaten 85-66 by Melbourne...
Hollybrook Homes, renowned for their quality and integrity within the building industry in the United Kingdom and Ireland, are delighted to bring the Mount Stewart estate near the centre of Portlaoise to the market through Hume Auctioneers.
Mount Stewart is...
Mountrath Community School will hold their Open Night on Tuesday, October 1, on Tuesday, October 1.
The night will entail a tour of the school and information for parents and intending first years for the for the academic year 2020-2021.
Registration...
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This weekend is all about Culture Night. There are over 20 free events all around the county.
There are free tours in Emo Court and Donaghmore Famine Workhouse.
Puppet shows in Abbeyleix, pop up Gaeltacht in...
St. Joseph’s in Mountmellick was packed to standing room only all the way out into the church yard.
They had come from near and far to pay a final tribute and bid farewell to a loyal friend and a colleague.
The...
2004 - Destiny's Child was in full swing, 'Mean Girls' had just been released and low-waist jeans were regularly seen on the red carpet.
2004 also marks the last time St Brigid's camogie club (comprising of Rathdowney, Errill, Borris-in-Ossory and...
Former Laois and Portlaoise footballer Zach Tuohy is hoping to become the first Irishman since 2006 to play in an AFL Grand Final.
Tuohy, along with Kerry's Marc O'Connor, are part of the Geelong Cats side that will face Richmond...
Walkers and weekend sightseers demonstrated their support for Pieta House at Rural Vagabonds’ coffee and tea fundraiser at the weekly Emo Village Farmer’s Market last Sunday, September 15.
Rural Vagabonds - Boutique Coffee and Eats donated all profits from their...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Noel Burke
Dunbrin, Barrowhouse, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Predeceased by his daughter Catriona and sister Tess. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, sons Noel, Michael, Dan, Billy and...
Well-known Portlaoise business Nolan's Locksmiths - a PSA Licensed Locksmitsh - are seeking to hire due to continued expansion.
They have a vacancy for the following role.
Key Cutting Technician/Apprentice Locksmith
Based in the award-winning Locksmiths Shop in Railway Street.
Experience an advantage...
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Portarlington 5-15 Graiguecullen 3-7
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Quarter Final
Portarlington are through to the semi-finals of the Laois SFC after a thrilling win over Graiguecullen in O'Moore Park tonight.
In a game high on scores...
The family of a popular Portlaoise man have been joined by musicians all over the Town and across the county in mourning the passing of Alan Ryan.
The young father would not be forty until his next birthday later this...
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This was a real thriller on Sunday and hopes are high that the second installment will be just as entertaining.
Portarlington got the draw in the end with two late Jake Foster frees and they...
The owners of the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel have said they will be giving full refunds to anyone who has purchased tickets for this weekend's concert by popular trad band The Kilkennys which has had to be cancelled at short notice.
A huge...
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There is one huge game this evening as Graiguecullen and Portarlington face off again in the Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Quarter Final replay.
We look forward to that game below:
Laois SFC Quarter...
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We have a seriously busy weekend of hurling and camogie on the horizon.
From Friday, a total of 10 games will be played - including four county finals.
In hurling, there are two Senior quarter...
Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington is holding its 17th consecutive Annual Hospice Coffee Morning this year – with the latest event taking place this Friday, September 20, from 10am to 8pm.
Fifty Seven Boutique was founded on Portarlington’s Main Street...
The hugely popular Tansmitter band will play a fundraiser gig in Vicarstown this Friday night, September 20, in aid of the local Annanough GAA club.
With over 15 years of experience on the live music circuit, Transmitter are one of...
These are absolutely class!
Last week, we revealed team names and the management teams that will be involved with the four teams in the upcoming Laois GAA Divisional Football Competition.
In conjunction with Laois GAA, we also asked members of the...
The construction of the new ring road in Portlaoise has been hit with delays meaning the Abbeyleix road is to remain closed until October 9 - Laois County Council has confirmed.
The road which was closed on September 3 and...
