Ladies weekend a huge success - and Crettyard put on a serious show
There was some disquiet last week when the finalists in the Laois Ladies senior football championship became known and that the final wouldn't be in O'Moore Park.
The...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Philip Duggan
Woodlands, Roundwood, Mountrath, Laois/Rosslare Strand, Wexford
Philip Duggan, Woodlands Roundwood, Mountrath, Co. Laois. . Died 10th September 2019, at his home. Loved and adored husband of Margaret,...
Athy Tennis Club ran it’s annual Delaney Cup on Saturday September 7 and had 40 players from Prosperous, Roscrea, Rathangan, Portarlington and Athy.
The weather, tennis and the food was excellent. Everyone enjoyed a great afternoon of good tennis in...
There's so much to getting married - but don't worry! The team in the Killeshin Hotel and Leisure Club have thought of it all.
They are hosting their Wedding Showcase this Sunday, September 15, when you can visit the hotel,...
Castletown 5-15 Spink 2-7
Laois Shopping Centre Junior Football Championship Quarter Final
Ryan Mullaney and Brendan Reddin were the stars of the show as Castletown crushed Spink by 17 points in Stradbally this evening.
They will now progress to face Park-Ratheniska is...
This is always a great event and it certainly didn't disappoint once more.
The annual Luggacurran 10km Road Race took place over the weekend - now in its 28th year.
This is one of the longest running road races in Laois...
There is deep sadness and shock in Camross today following the news of the sudden passing of club chairman Phil Duggan.
Phil, originally from Rosslare in Wexford, only became club chairman this year but was heavily involved with the club...
Gardai have launched an appeal for information following a break in at a post office in Laois.
The incident happened sometime between 11.20pm and 11.30pm last night at Crettyard Post Office.
Gardai say: "Two males attacked front window with what appeared...
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The group stages of the Senior A and Senior championships have concluded while the Intermediate is at final stage.
There is a replay in the junior semi final after The...
The well-known family-owned company Shaws Department Stores with 16 stores – and in business for more than 154 years – has just launched a fashion label that perfectly suits the professional woman and her lifestyle.
The new label is exclusive...
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The Laois ladies football championships came to an end at the weekend with three winners crowned in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior grades.
Sarsfield claimed their seventh Senior title in a row...
Meat processors have said that many of their factories throughout the country could be forced to close down.
Meat Industry Ireland has said throughout the country production is going to be slowed down at a number of factories for the...
Back last month, a group of people from Laois travelled to Lourdes on a pilgrimage.
Stradbally native Paula Hennessy was on the trip and she detailed what was a wonderful experience.
On August 1, I travelled with a group from Portlaoise...
Mountrath Christmas Lights Committee was first established in 2009 by a small group of individuals in the local community of Mountrath.
They have worked tirelessly over the past 10 years fundraising to have Mountrath lite up for the festive season...
The new local soccer season kicked into gear at the weekend with a host of Laois clubs getting their campaigns underway.
Check out how each of them got on below and you can also see the fixtures for next weekend.
FRIDAY...
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10
LAOIS SHOPPING CENTRE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Quarter Final
Castletown v Spink in Stradbally 7.45pm
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11
LAOIS SHOPPING CENTRE JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Semi Final Replay (Extra time if necessary)
Castletown v The Harps in Centre of Ex 7.45pm
Midlands Park...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
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Ann Doyle (née Cahill)
Harrow, London and formerly of, Ballyouskill, Kilkenny / Laois
The death has occurred of Ann Doyle (née Cahill) of Harrow, London and formerly of Ballyouskill,...
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The Laois Ladies season came to a conclusion at the weekend as the three championship competitions were down for decision.
Clonaslee-St Manman's were crowned Junior champions after they edged out Ballyfin on...
Everyday, letters and parcels are sorted in An Post's Portlaoise Mail Center.
But over the last two years, some very strange items have been confiscated in Portlaoise.
Imports related to animals must pass inspections before entering a country, while some movement...
Introducing Johnny, Layla, Grace and Amelia - meet Laois's newest set of quadruplets.
Laois mam Ciara Flynn and her partner Shane Magee are now the proud parents of four adorable little tots.
The quadruplets were born within four minutes of each...
Bowe's Foohall and Cafe in Durrow have vacancies for the following role:
Front of House Staff Position
Front of house staff required for immediate start, daytime waitressing in Durrow Monday - Friday 9am-5pm.
The successful candidate must have:
Waitressing experience
Availability to...
Celebrate Culture Night in Laois at some of the wide variety of free arts and culture events for people of all ages. Individual artists and arts organisations open their doors, hosting exhibition, tours, talks & performances for all to...
Laois PPN hosted their Laois CONNECTS event with Brendan Courtney (RTE presenter & fashion designer) interviewing Angela Hayes of the Thomas Hayes Trust ahead of their annual weekly event, which promotes mental and health and wellbeing, that will take...
We love hearing about Laois people being on the telly but this sort of news is on a whole different level.
Back in August, Virgin Media, formerly TV3, announced their new schedule for the end of the year and in...
Busy times for Laois Alzheimer’s Society
The Heath Golf Club kindly hosted a Competition for Laois Alzheimer’s Society on Thursday, September 5, with 45 teams taking part in the 18 Hole Competition, and 8 playing in the 9 Hole competition.
The...
First Choice Bathrooms and Tiles are holding a massive warehouse clearance sale in their premises in Portlaoise next weekend, Saturday and Sunday, September 14 and 15.
Located in the Clonminam Industrial Estate on Fr Brown Avenue in Portlaoise - between O'Moore...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Angela Larkin (née Baldwin)
176 St. Brigid’s Place, Portlaoise, Laois
Predeceased by her sister Maureen. Beloved wife of the late Patrick (Paudge) and much loved mother of PJ and...
Portlaoise 29 Newbridge 19
Rugby - Hosie Cup
Portlaoise's good pre-season form continued on Saturday evening when they ran in four tries to get the better of Newbridge.
This followed on from their big recent win over Athy and is ideal preparation...
Classically elegant and comfortably luxurious, The Heritage in Killenard invites you to celebrate the hotel’s Autumn Wedding Showcase on September 15 from 12pm until 4pm, at which they will have a 7-night Spanish getaway for one lucky couple to...
The Mountmellick Historical and Heritage Society had a busy few days recently celebrating Heritage week.
There was a number of events taking place in the town throughout the week and it went down as a great success.
In the library, there...
