Time moves by too quickly, where has this year gone?!
This week we begin winter time. November is a time to
remember all our loved ones who have gone before us.
Death is that challenging confrontation that reminds us “We are only...
This week's 'Women in Sport' piece is all about decorated O'Moore's camogie and Sarsfields footballer, Casey Conroy.
The 23-year-old had been part of multiple teams throughout her sporting career such as Rosenallis U-8's, U-10's, U-12's and U-14's, Cumann na Bunscoil...
They said it couldn’t be done!
And in all fairness the idea of a Laois Surf Club is right up there and as highly unlikely as the Jamaican Bobsleigh Team in the Winter Olympics.
What’s the chances of a surf club...
Oughaval Athletic Club hosts its annual Beat the Barge 4k run in Vicarstown on this Bank Holiday Monday, October 28.
Now in its eighth year, this is a most popular event on the running calendar.
The run is comprised of 2km...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Kirwan
Donaghmore, Laois
Kirwan, Donaghmore, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. October 25th 2019. Peacefully at home. John, lovingly remembered by his wife Breeda, daughter Brenda, sons Eugene, Gerard, Sean, Pat...
West 2-10 North 2-9
Laois Divisional Football Competition Round 2
West Laois are in pole position heading into the final round of games in the Laois Divisional Football competition following a hard-fought win over the North in Anannough this evening.
The double...
After an exciting Round 1 last weekend, Round 2 of the Divisional Football Competition takes place tonight with another double header.
Crettyard is the venue as the four teams go into battle with the losers from Round 1 set to...
Laois woman Josephine Dowling is raising awareness in aid of Brain Tumour Ireland's 'Wear A Hat Day' today.
The Ballyfin woman was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour in 2015 after noticing problems with her hearing.
Josephine is hoping to raise...
Irish Injured Jockeys is a national charity that raises money and awareness for our injured jockeys.
Leopardstown Racecourse will host the final leg of the 2019 Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series on Saturday October 26 Laois ladies, Heather Heffernan and...
The transition year group from Mountrath CS completed a Bogathon on October 15 in Errill, on the 7 km long route, over a variety of landscapes, including some of Ireland’s most rugged countryside and barren boglands.
It provided the MCS...
There’s not a sign of a poster, or the hint of a date, much less a vote cast, but the drama surrounding the build-up to the general election in Laois-Offaly continues to unfold.
With Brexit plunged back into further uncertainty...
Portlaoise CBS 4-11 Gorey 0-11
South Leinster 'B' Schools Senior League Final
Portlaoise CBS' senior footballers have made a brilliant start to the new season as they were crowned South Leinster 'B' League champions this afternoon.
The side, managed by Killian Fitzpatrick...
The largest-ever programme of events for National Women’s Enterprise Day has taken place across the country recently.
An annual initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), including LEO Laois, the theme for this year’s event was “Making It Happen” with...
To celebrate their 40th year in Business, Finline Furniture will be sponsoring Ireland's biggest interiors fair, the Ideal Homes Show, in the RDS this weekend.
The Ideal Homes Show attracts some 28,000 visitors over four days and all will get to...
The story of Abbeyleix Bog continues to woo audiences nationally and is set to feature yet again on TV.
The ongoing success of the heritage and environmental project will be highlighted on RTE television later this afternoon.
To catch the item...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to stop wasting time and public money and to engage with the ESB to deliver the National Broadband Plan.
Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Stanley said: “This Government has now...
This week’s Car of the Week from Joe Mallon Motors is a 191 Renault Clio.
With a finance option in place, this car could be yours from €49 per week
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Why buy from Joe...
There are some things that are almost too heart-breaking to think about and the tragedy that befell Stradbally native Daragh McEvoy and his wife Tara earlier this year is certainly one of those.
The couple were expecting a baby and...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret Browne
Monkstown, Dublin / Portlaoise, Laois
BROWNE Margaret (Monkstown Farm, Co. Dublin and Port Laoise) 18th October 2019, peacefully, in the care of the staff at Kilminchy Nursing...
After an exciting Round 1 last weekend, Round 2 of the Divisional Football Competition takes place tonight with another double header.
Crettyard was to the venue as the four teams go into battle with the losers from Round 1 set...
And so the Cumann na mBunscol has come to an end for 2019.
It was two busy days as O’Moore Park was the venue for 20 finals on Wednesday and Thursday.
Teams from all across the county took park in some...
Last Sunday, Rathdowney-Errill claimed the Bob O'Keeffe Cup as they defeated Borris-Kilcotton in the decider.
But just over a week before the final, one of Errill's most loved sons, Jimmy Bergin, sadly passed away. In his acceptance speech, Rathdowney-Errill captain...
The Heritage Office of Laois County Council is holding a conference on the theme " Laois Heritage Matters", on Saturday November 23 at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
The conference aims to bring together all those with an interest...
It was another busy day in O’Moore Park hosted day two of the Cumann na mBunscol football finals.
Teams from all across the county took park in some very entertaining games over the last two days.
With plenty of talent on...
Newtown 1-7 Mayo 10-8
Roinn 4 Boys Champ Final
The last game of the day saw Crettyard out in force with Mayo taking on Newtown.
It looked as though Mayo would be in control for the game but Newtown put in a good...
Clonaghadoo 5-10 Ballylinan 9-8
Roinn 2 Boys Champ Final
Ballylinan's ability to find the back of the net proved the difference in the end as they got the better of Clonaghadoo in a 14-goal thriller in the penultimate game of this year's...
Teacher Dr Mary Kelly and the students of Mountrath Community School remembered the 1.5 million Jewish children whom perished in the Holocaust which coincides with the Crocus Project.
The aim of the project, sponsored by the Holocaust Ed trust ,...
Scoil Bhride Knockmay 9-6 Clonaghadoo 2-9
Roinn 3 Girls Champ Final
Scoil Bhride Knockmay (Portlaosie) and Clonaghadoo took centre stage this afternoon in the Roinn 3 Girls Championship Final.
Scoil Bhride had a strong start in the opening 10 minutes scoring 2-2.
Ada Byrne...
Ballyadams 2-8 The Rock 6-9
Roinn 2 Girls Champ Final
The Rock were rampant as they defeated Ballyadams to claim the Division 2 Girls title in style this afternoon.
After a slow start, a Aoibhe Foyle goal got them into their grove and...
Portarlington Boys 5-6 Ballyadams 0-12
Roinn 1 Boys Shield Final
An hour after scooping Division 6 championship glory, Portarlington claimed the Division 1 Boys Shield final as goals saw them past the challenge of Ballyadams.
They scored five goals and kept a clean...
