Work on the dangerous wall in Timahoe cemetery are expected to be carried out towards the end of 2019 or early 2020.
The works are currently at tender stage, according to Acting Officer in the Environment Section Ann Carroll.
"I'm terrified...
The Irish Age group division two championships is one of the top Swim meets in the Irish calendar for young swimmers.
This Championship takes place in June, at the University of Limerick Sports Campus.
This meet is a level four Short...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret Bolton (née Tynan)
Kilbride, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St James Hospital Dublin. Sadly missed by her loving husband John, mother Una, father Ned,...
Championship season is now well underway and it was another very busy evening on the GAA front.
Last year's Junior 'B' champions Castletown made a winning start to their Junior 'A' assault as they ran out comfortable ten point winners...
Wow!
The Laois Creative Ireland Programme for 2019 is impressive.
It’s exciting, it’s extensive, it’s engaging and there are events taking place between now and the year end, right across the county.
There are over 30 different projects, and when I say...
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The ever popular GAA summer camps are continuing at pace around the county.
And one of more recent summer camps we visited was on a fine summer's day in Ballylinan.
The...
The countdown is well and truly on to Electric Picnic and excitement is building with each passing day.
Organizers have revealed further details as to who will be playing in the ever popular Salty Dog.
They say: "These musicians - press-ganged,...
Laois 4-12 Westmeath 1-3
Leinster Minor 'B' Camogie Championship Group A
The Laois minor 'B' camogie team are into a Leinster final as they defeated Westmeath last night.
The girls finished top of their group after victories over Carlow, with a scoreline...
Offaly. Offaly people. You can love them or hate them but you simply can't ignore them.
They're our neighbours, our constituency colleagues and Laois and Offaly share an amount of things in common - including a Garda division, the town...
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It’s another busy weekend in Laois with so much on for everyone in the family.
The Laois Walks Festival continues with guided walks in Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery, Erril Bog Walk, Oakvale Woods, Stradbally.
The Durrow...
A well-known Laois teacher has given an exceptional interview on national television about her experience growing up with a bad stammer, and the supports she received.
Claire Marie McGrath, who works in The Heath NS, appeared on the Elaine Show...
Lights at pedestrian crossings not being turned on can cause road accidents, say local councillors.
The discussion arose during yesterday's Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal District meeting.
Cllr Aidan Mullins stated that without the lights being turned on at the pedestrian crossing at Bracklone...
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Three Laois men have worked tirelessly to represent their club and country in the European Dragon Boat club crew championship in Seville.
Michael Renehan from Vicarstown, Pat Brennan from Luggacurren and Emo's Michael Moore are all members of the Athy...
Three Laois golf clubs held presentations in recent weeks.
The Heath, Portarlington and Mountrath are all featured as they each submitted pictures to us.
The Heath recently held their Captain's Prize with Ann Dunne claiming the win.
She was joined by captain...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret Bolton (née Tynan)
Kilbride, Portarlington, Laois
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St James Hospital Dublin. Sadly missed by her loving husband John, mother Una, father Ned,...
It was a very busy night on the GAA front as there were games on both the hurling and football front.
Portlaoise advance to Round 2 of the football championship in the winners section after defeating Ballylinan who headed for...
Castletown 2-17 Park-Ratheniska-Tiamhoe 3-12
Midlands Park Hotel Minor 'B' Hurling League Final
Jim Peters late strike broke Park-Ratheniska-Timahoe hearts as Castletown claimed Minor 'B' league hurling glory following a dramatic encounter in the LOETB Centre of Excellent tonight.
Conor Fitzpatrick, who is...
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Portlaoise 2-18 Ballylinan 0-11
Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship Round 1
Portlaoise had to play for 35 minutes with 14 men but it didn't bother them at all as they cruised to...
The Laois senior football championship gets underway this evening in O'Moore Park.
Reigning champions Portlaoise are about to start the defence of their title.
The Town's stranglehold over the Jack Delaney Cup has been incredible over the last 12 years.
They lost...
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Young GAA fans came in their droves to Ballacolla to get the chance to be taught all the tricks of the trade by their hurling and camogie idols this...
Borris in Ossory-Kilcotton GAA Club held their annual LJ Drennan memorial tournament on Sunday last, with twelve teams taking part from across Laois & Offaly.
After round of group games and semi-finals, the Shield final was battled out between neighbours...
Statues will be moving at Cloneyhurke House as the entire contents of the house, garden and warehouse go under the hammer this Saturday, July 27.
Renowned for buying and selling religious artifacts for over 30 years at the house, just...
It has been revealed that the 2019 allocation for adaption works to the social housing stock within the county is €242,000.
This is a reduction of one-third on the 2018 allocation of €362,000.
"Social housing is not on the priority of...
The football championships get underway this evening and our latest Podcast is here to guide you through it all.
The action begins tonight as reigning senior champions Portlaoise take on Ballylinan in Round 1 in O'Moore Park.
The games will be...
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The most important competition in club football in Laois gets underway this week as the senior championship begins.
There are a total of eight games to look forward to this week –...
A convicted murderer attacked five prison officers and stabbed one of them in an incident at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise, according to the Irish Daily Mirror.
Niall O'Connor reports that Brian Veale carried out the attack in the National...
A Laois County Council representative has given an update on the Portlaoise South Circular road project, which will connect the Timahoe Road to the Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise.
Work on the project began in August last year, and when finished it...
A family are hosting a fundraiser in Stradbally in memorial of their son who lost his life to suicide.
Kevin McCarthy is hosting the memorial for his son Keith's birthday on Sunday, August 4 in Napper Tandy's Bar and Venue...
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The race to win Jack Delaney Cup gets underway tonight with Portlaoise looking to win their third championship in a row.
Portlaoise have a new manager in the form of Niall Rigney...
