Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary Anne (Nan) Lawless
24 Birch Grove (formerly of 13 Marian Avenue), Portlaoise, Laois
Beloved sister of Margaret, Kathleen, brothers Jimmy, Tom, Joseph, Jim and Danny. Deeply regretted by...
It was a dreary Friday night but one full of GAA action across the county.
In the SFC, St Joseph's saw off The Heath to go into round three of the championship.
The Heath are now into a relegation playoff for...
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Clonaslee St Manman's 1-9 Timahoe 0-10
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Round 2
Clonaslee are back in business in the Laois IFC following tonight's hard-earned win over Timahoe in Portarlington.
But Timahoe must now win...
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St Joseph's 2-10 The Heath 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Round 2 Qualifier
The Heath are out of this year's Laois SFC following and must now battle to preserve their senior status for...
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Rosenallis 3-16 The Rock 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Round 2 Winners
It was a night of pouring rain and slippery football, but Paddy Dunne’s Rosenallis side will not mind drying off to...
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We're back in O'Moore Park tonight as round two of the Laois SFC gets underway.
St Joseph's and The Heath will go into battle at 7.45pm in the qualifiers section of the...
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Ballyroan Abbey 0-9 The Harps 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre JFC Round 2 Winners
Two last gasp points from Eoghan Whelan on the 59th and 61 minute mean Ballyroan-Abbey have secured a quarter-final place...
Players from Ballylinan, Graiguecullen and Killeshin representing St Anne's, St Fiacc's, Killeshin FC and Hanover Harps have all helped their Carlow FC sides top their groups in the Galway Cup.
The U12 Carlow side finished joint top level on goal...
The Ireland U20 Women's basketball team have made it through to the division B semi-final of the European championships.
This magnificent feat mean they will come up against Bulgaria in the last four this Saturday at 3.30pm.
Claire Melia of the...
Laois TD Brian Stanley has claimed that the Government is, 'not taking the depth of the crisis currently affecting beef farmers seriously'.
The Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Agriculture said: "I have met farmers again this week who are directly affected...
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After a prolonged break, we're back with another Women in Sport segment.
This time we've turned our attention to Maggie Grehan Magee, a nine-time kettlebells world championship medal holder...
Are you serial killer fanatic? Do you obsess over the latest murder series on Netflix?
Well this new book on Ireland's most prolific serial killer may just be perfect for you.
'The Secret Serial Killer: The True Story of Kieran Kelly'...
Just as our own All-Ireland series in both hurling and football codes reach their crescendo over the coming weeks, so too does Aussie Rules climax with the Grand Final down for decision on Saturday, September 28.
And while there is...
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The first of the Laois SFC Round 2 action gets underway this evening with the meeting of St Joseph's and The Heath while there is also two big games in the...
Do you reckon you could be the next Gordon Ramsey? Or Darina Allen?
Ballinakill Community Development Committee are looking for hosts for their 'Come Dine with Me' fundraiser for a new playground in Ballinakill.
On September 14, 2019, the hosts can...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick (Pat) Flynn
Coolnabanch, Clonaslee, Laois
Patrick (Pat) Flynn, Coolnabanch, Clonaslee, Co Laois. (ex Board na Mona). Died on the 7th of August 2019, peacefully, at the Midlands Regional...
Irish Heritage Week is an annual event, and in 2019, it takes place from August 17-25, and will consist of hundreds of events, run by national institutions and local organisations.
The Bulfin Heritage Cycle Rally is one such event, organised...
A busy transport company in the Laois area are looking for an office administrator to join their team.
Candidate should have good computer skills.
Hours are 3.30pm to 8.30pm
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Once described by William Bulfin as “a gem in the basin of the Nore” the chosen route for our 2019 event will begin and end in the beautiful village of Durrow, in Co Laois.
Over the course...
The Heritage Killenard currently have a great offer in place for a two-night autumn staycation.
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Autumn Staycation (2 Night B&B, 1 Dinner, Spa Experience and Discount Cards)
This is an amazing offer for the perfect Autumn...
This evening yielded plenty of results in the junior football and hurling championships.
Mountmellick and Errill are now through to the junior 'B' football final, having defeated Arles-Kilcruise and Rosenallis.
Three games were down for decision in tonight’s junior A championship.
Barrowhouse...
Three games were down for decision in tonight's junior A championship.
Barrowhouse earned a win in their qualifying game, while Castletown's victory over Portlaoise ensured them a quarter-final spot.
In the remaining qualifier game for tonight, Camross saw off Ballylinan to...
Mountmellick 1-9 Arles-Kilcruise 0-5
Laois Shopping Centre SFC Junior 'B' semi-final
The rain held off in Stradbally until the 28th minute, which was when the floodgates began to open between the sides, when a Philip Hibbitts gave Mountmellick a crucial advantage...
Numerous player from Killeshin FC and St Fiaccs Graiguecullen are representing Carlow in the 2019 Galway Cup in Drom Soccer Park, Galway.
For Killeshin FC, playing on the U-13 team are Jack Brennan, Evan Askins and Jack Milton (joint captain),...
Foil Arms and Hog, David O'Doherty, Daniel Sloss, Jason Byrme, Ardal O'Hanlon, Deirdre O'Kane.... and so much more!
Nestled a quiet corner of Electric Picnic, away from the hustle, bustle and music, there is one sound you are sure to...
Local TD Carol Nolan has called on the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to commit to seeking a significant increase in the budgetary support offered to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
The Independent TD was speaking after having raised the...
A Portlaoise artist is releasing an orginal track featuring the Midland's Irish Sign Language (ISL) group.
Anti-folk artist Joe S is releasing the very special music video for his new single, 'The Mountain' with the ISL choir.
The video was filmed...
Laois Golf recently held a fundraiser which raised almost €5,000 for a very worthy cause.
All proceeds from the event will go towards cancer care in the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise.
The Cuisle Centre is a registered charity offering professional support...
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After an incredible busy bank holiday weekend we still have lots to do in Laois. There are walks to the lost village in the Slieve Blooms where you can escape from it all.
Learn...
On Wednesday August 7 one Laois family presented a cheque of €10,586.72 to Pieta House, in memory of their brother, nephew, cousin and son, Adam Kennedy.
Fifteen year old Adam passed away on November 8, 2018.
Since his passing, his family...
