This week’s Car of the Week in Downey’s Autostop is a 161 Ford Fiesta which is available to buy for €12,500.
This 1.5 litre diesel car has 55,612 miles/89,496 km.
The annual road tax is €180.
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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,...
CCFL Division 3A Result
Abbeyleix AFC 1 - 0 Killeigh
A fantastic game played out by both teams in Fr Breen Park this morning in perfect weather conditions, this game was an early season top of the table clash as second...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called for the introduction of a Living Wage of €12.30 an hour.
The Laois-Offaly TD was speaking in the Dáil last evening in favour of a Sinn Féin motion which called on all parties...
The Stradbally fire service were presented with 1916-2016 commemorative medals last Monday night to celebrate 100 years of service.
The presentation took place in Stradbally fire station where family and friends of the fire service gathered for the presentation of...
There's nothing like a county final to create a bit of stir.
And that's exactly the vibe in Durrow and Cullohill this week as the two communities prepare for the latest county final bid from The Harps hurling team.
Twelve months...
The death has occurred of JP O'Mara, a hugely popular and active member of the Ballinakill community, following a short illness at the age of 65.
JP was heavily involved in many aspects of local life and widely connected in...
And so we've come to our final football team of the week for 2019.
With all finals done and dusted now, last weekend saw the conclusion of the minor and senior championships.
In the minor, Emo-Courtwood came out on top following...
There is deep sadness following the passing of Portlaoise native Eoin Fingleton last week.
Mr Fingleton, who was a teacher in Drimnagh Castle College in Dublin, passed away following a battle with illness.
Eoin was a member of the Portlaoise senior...
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...
