The committee behind the unique Kolbe Special School fundraiser say they have been overwhelmed at the positive response that they have received from the public.
Bryan 'Reggie' Lalor has teamed up with his friend Joe Deegan for a rather novel...
On Friday, June 28 the Durrow Community Bike Hire Scheme was officially launched at the square in Durrow.
The scheme was launched by the newly elected Cllr Olliver Clooney.
The Durrow High Nelly Club was there to assist with the launch.
It...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sarah Fogarty (née Kiely)
Barrawinga, Errill, Laois
Sarah Fogarty (nee Kiely), Barrawinga, Errill, Co. Laoise, 2nd of July 2019, wife of the late Frank. Deeply regretted by her loving...
Mulhall Meats in the heart of Portlaoise have a half price sale on Sirloin Steaks all day today and tomorrow, July 5 and 6.
Mulhall’s take great pride at being centre stage of all their customer’s meals and especially for...
Courtwood will play in ACFL Division 1A in 2020 as they were promoted this evening despite losing a high-scoring affair away to Arles-Killeen.
Killeen recorded a 0-24 to 2-14 win over Eddie Kinsella's men, but with Stradbally and Emo drawing...
Laois senior football boss John Sugrue has named his starting 15 for Saturday's All-Ireland Round 4 Qualifier clash with Cork.
Laois will meet the Rebels for the first time ever in a championship match in Semple Stadium, Thurles, at 5pm...
St Joseph’s 3-10 Portlaoise 2-11
ACFL Division 1A
St Joseph’s upset the odds to deny Portlaoise a place in the division 1A league final - for now.
A strong second half showing by Mick Kehoe, Dylan Doyle and the St Joseph’s men...
Last Friday June 28 marked the official launch of the Fort Protector Conservation Phase and Old Fort Festival at the newly revamped Fitzmaurice Place.
The Old Fort Festival is a celebration of heritage, music, food and family entertainment based in...
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The sun is set to stay shining in Laois for the first weekend of July and there are loads of things to do in the O'Moore County.
The Laois Walks Festival is in full swing...
Embrace FARM, the Farm Accident Support Network, had another excellent attendance for their all island Ecumenical Remembrance Service on Sunday June 30 in the Church of the Most Holy Rosary in Abbeyleix.
The service is in its 6th year of...
The closing date for receipt of applications for the 2019 Laois Community and Voluntary Awards is fast approaching.
The closing date for nominations is this Friday, July 5.
The purpose of the awards is to acknowledge groups and individuals who, through...
A teenager living in Laois has been charged with the murder of a Waterford fisherman following an incident almost a year ago.
According to RTE News, 18-year-old Dean Kerrie, with an address in Portarlington, Laois, was brought before a special...
The official music video of Laois's newest signing sensation has been released.
Seorsia Jack, who goes under the stage name of Sia Babez, is only 17 years old but is eagerly anticipating making her mark on the music world.
The young Portlaoise...
There was wild excitement in Abbeyleix yesterday afternoon as the Cul Camp season continued with some very special guests.
The boys and girls were treated to some very special appearances as members of the Laois hurling team turned up with...
Superfast Broadband is now a reality for homes and businesses in County Laois thanks to Imagine.
Laois is starting to see the benefits of the €300m investment Imagine is making in Superfast Broadband to cover over 1 million homes and businesses...
There really is something for everyone at the Folly Festival in Cullohill and the adventure race comprising a 6.5km run and a 24km cycle is definitely worth doing if you're that way inclined.
The adventure race gets underway at 10.30am...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sarah Fogarty (née Kiely)
Barrawinga, Errill, Laois
Sarah Fogarty (nee Kiely), Barrawinga, Errill, Co. Laoise, 2nd of July 2019, wife of the late Frank. Deeply regretted by her loving...
Athy Tennis Club ran their annual President's Day tennis tournament on recently.
The weather was perfect on June 15 and all the participants enjoyed good tennis, an amazing BBQ and the presentation of prizes.
Results:
Group 1 - Men's Doubles:
Winners: Kristian Redmond...
The Forge Beer Garden in the Anvil Inn in Portarlington is fast becoming one of the top live music venues in the region - and they have an extra special weekend of entertainment on July 13/14 with a host...
Camross are through to the Division 1 hurling final once against after they defeated Borris-Kilcotton in Kilcotton this evening.
The league holders led 2-3 to 0-7 at half time and they maintained that advantage in the second period.
They ran out...
The fine weather created the perfect back drop to the first debs of the summer.
And the young men and women of St Fergal’s College in Rathdowney set the tone for a summer of style.
The graduates of St Fergal’s followed...
They came from wide and far to the Killeshin Hotel on Friday night as Timahoe GAA honoured the men of 1969, the last team from the club to win the senior football championship.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of...
This extremely busy summer of GAA involving Laois county teams sees no sign of slowing down.
Both the Laois senior and U-20 footballers have enjoyed big wins in the last week and are progressing impressively in their respective competitions.
Episode 30...
The Irish Open golf tournament gets underway in Lahinch tomorrow - and the beautiful Clare seaside town will be packed for the next couple of days.
High profile golfers from around the world will battle it out with thousands set...
A Laois woman had to be airlifted to hospital following a farming accident.
According to Sylvester Phelan of Agriland, the accident involved cattle and took place in Mountrath.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed to the online outlet that the air ambulance had...
The tightly knit communities of Monasterevin and Kildangan are in a state of shock and still trying to come to terms with the tragic death of a local man in a mountaineering tragedy in Russia.
Forty-years-old Alan Mahon, a father-of-three...
Spink Comhaltas Summer Seisiúns are set to get underway this evening in Abbeyleix.
This very popular event will kick off this evening and is set to run for the next two months.
They say: "Join us in Heritage House Abbeyleix every...
A Laois resident with an extraordinary life story is looking to publish her memoirs.
Mary Fullerton, who moved to Ireland from England in 2003, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) at the young age of 31.
As her MS progressed, Mary...
Last night saw the Laois U-20 footballers defeat Westmeath after extra time in Mullingar to advance to the Leinster semi final.
Billy O’Loughlin’s men came from four points down with twenty minutes to play to get level and force extra...
The death has recently occurred of Joseph O'Callaghan from Emo, who served as principal of the primary school in the village for many years.
Originally from Quin in county Clare, he took up a teaching position in the old Morette...
