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...
Laois will play its part in this Friday’s Climate Strike day of action.
While there are events planned worldwide and in all of Ireland’s major cities, one Laois woman was determined that Laois would not be left out.
Aisling O’Connor from...
As the weeks tick by, the importance of the games increases - and one Laois GAA club have four huge matches this weekend, including three county finals.
Camross are gearing up for two camogie county finals, a hurling final and...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John (Jack) Hennessy
Kilkenny City, Kilkenny / Crettyard, Laois
Hennessy, Kilkenny and late of Clonbrock, Crettyard, Co. Laois – Sept 18th 2019 unexpectedly and peacefully in Archersrath Nursing Home....
It's been a great week of sport out in Knockbeg College in a number of different categories.
TENNIS
There was great success for 2nd year student Juozas Cioladis who won the Ulster Junior Hard court championship, which is a tennis tournament...
Interested in joining a club with a difference?
As the Macra year kicks off Portlaoise Macra will be running a recruitment initiative over the few weeks.
The club offers something for everyone from competing in sports, to testing your brain power,...
Five bedrooms, six bathrooms and a view of one of Laois's most popular golf courses - what is not to like about this stunning property?
Fairway One, The Ballesteros Championship Course, in Killenard, Laois has just gone on the market...
Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson Brian Stanley TD has called for an end to the cartel-like behaviour by the beef processors who have refused to move on the base line price.
Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Stanley said: “How has the...
Following on from a successful Teac Tom fundraising walk in Castletown last weekend, another is set to take place this weekend in Stradbally.
The walk will take place in Oakvale at 1pm on Sunday September 22.
Teac Tom is a charity...
The Laois Arthouse Gallery in Stradbally, is the venue for an exhibition by Kildare based artist Cathy Whelan who specialises in ceramic artwork. The exhibition ‘Losing Ground’ will officially open this Wednesday, September 18 at 7.30pm.
The exhibition explores the...
This coming Saturday September 21 at 1.30pm the Laois Masters Over 40’s football team will attempt to claim some All-Ireland silverware for Lovely Laois.
Laois will play a combined team from Longford/Leitrim in Ballyleague Co Roscommon at 1.30pm in the...
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The CCFL season is now well and truly in motion and as entered week 3.
Here is all of the latest results, fixtures that are coming up and how the table is shaping at the moment
Friday September 13
Division 3A
Derry Rovers...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Philomena O'Brien (née Cronin)
Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois / Upton, Cork
O'Brien (nee Cronin) “Drishane” Meelick, Portlaoise and late of Clashinmud, Upton, Co. Cork. September 16th 2019. Peacefully surrounded by...
A congratulations is in order to Patrick O Callaghan for winning the St Marys CBS “From each his best” scholarship award.
Patrick is a past pupil of the Heath national school and a proud winner of the 2019/2020 award.
As part...
Gardaí wish to seek the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 16 year old Gearóid Morrissey.
He is missing from his home in Mountmellick Laois.
Gearóid was last seen on the 5th September 2019 in Mountmellick.
It’s not known what he...
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What a weekend of football that was!
We had shocks galore and some brilliant games as the Junior, Intermediate and Senior championships moved towards their conclusion.
In the senior, Ballyfin progressed to a first ever...
