Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
John Conway Domoney
Delgany, Wicklow / Monkstown, Dublin / Ballyroan, Laois
Formerly of Monkstown, Co. Dublin and Ballyroan, Co. Laois. In his 96th Year, after a short illness. Peacefully...
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Noel Tuohy launches election campaign
Portlaoise councillor, Noel Tuohy is set to hold his official campaign launch on Friday night, March 29.
It is being held in the function room of...
We’ve waited what has felt like an eternity for this - but Mountrath man Michael Boyhan lit up our TV screens when he appeared on RTÉ's First Dates tonight.
Mick, who was looking very sharp in the Gibson Hotel brought the usual...
The Student Enterprise Programme Laois Schools County Final took place in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise today with a dazzling array of young Laois innovators on show.
Eight secondary schools were represented at the awards with 35 teams displaying...
This weekend will see a 25km/h speed limit being put is on the busy M7M motorway from Dublin to Limerick at Kildare this weekend.
A traffic update from gardaí said that the 25 km/h speed limit will be in place...
The rounders season starts in earnest this weekend as the interprovincial competition takes centre stage in RSC Athlone.
The Leinster team have a strong contingency from Laois.
Representing The Heath this weekend will be all-stars Danielle Keane, Damien Keane and James...
Dundalk 17 Portlaoise 20
U-15 Leinster League Division 1 semi-final
At the weekend, Portlaoise RFC U15s travelled the long journey to Dundalk for their Leinster League semi-final and they returned home with their place booked in the final.
Portlaoise started strongly and...
Scoil Chríost Rí and Clonaslee College battled it out for the Division A Regional Final trophy last Friday in St Mary's Hall, Portlaoise, with Clonaslee emerging as one point winners. The two schools are known for their amazing basketball...
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It’s the weekend again and we’re looking forward to getting out and about.
If you are looking for something a little different why not check out Teach An Chuinne House Concerts in Shanahoe, an...
A group from Portlaoise CBS have been crowned winners of the Student Enterprise Programme Laois Schools County Final.
The event, which took place in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise today, saw students from secondary schools all over the county...
After two months of training, the Arles-Kilcruise Couch to 5k programme will conclude this weekend.
The final race will take place in the club grounds on Sunday March 31 at 2pm.
The cost of entry is €15 adults and €10 for...
The big day has arrived for Mountrath native Michael Boyhan.
The Laois man will appear on First Dates Ireland tonight in the final episode of the current series.
Speaking to Will Faulkner on Midlands 103, Boyhan revealed he is bracing himself...
There was uproar at this week’s Laois County Council meeting over the revelation that the Respond Housing Agency are charging deposits to successful applicants.
The issue was highlighted by Cllr Willie Aird who was livid to learn of the practice...
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The Knockbeg U-16 footballers are in an All-Ireland ‘A’ Colleges football final against St. Colman’s College Newry of Down on Saturday.
The Paul McGirr Cup final will throw in at 2pm in...
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There's an air of jovial spirit around the Scoil Chríost Rí camp as they finish their preparations towards the All-Ireland senior 'A' final this weekend.
Kickouts are being worked on, possession...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Frances Doody
Ridge rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Doody, Frances, Ridge Rd., Portlaoise, 26th March 2019. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted by her sister-in-law babs., nephews, nieces, grandnephews,...
It’s all over for another year, the final curtain has fallen and the dust has settled on a very successful Mountmellick Drama Festival 2019.
Eight nights of the best amateur drama was enjoyed by appreciative audiences drawn from all over...
Laois Public Participation Network hosted their annual Funding and Resources Workshop for community groups across Laois in the Midlands Park Hotel on Monday March 25.
The event once again proved to be a great success with over 180 individuals representing...
The Laois Association Dublin is holding a 70th anniversary celebration lunch on Sunday April 7 in Dublin's iconic Gresham Hotel.
Established in 1949, 'the Laoghis Men's Association', as it was then known. was set up to provide a reception for...
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An order setting the spending period that will apply to all candidates standing in the local elections to be held on May 24 this year was announced today.
The Local Elections...
The rugby season is beginning to wind down across the country at schools and club level but there was a game played this week that had a big Laois interest.
Cistercian College Roscrea took on Kings Hospital from Dublin in...
Laois U-20 football manager Billy O'Loughlin has named his 35-man panel for the upcoming season.
Billy O’Loughlin and his managerial team have spent the last number of months finalising their panel.
A total of 14 clubs are represented in total with...
This is a must for all history buffs among you.
In the first of Laois Heritage Society's programme of talks for 2019, the world famous 'Portlaoise Plane' will take centre stage.
Teddy Fennelly and Alan Phelan are giving a talk on...
Another hectic weekend ahead on the GAA front with two All-Ireland finals to look forward to.
FRIDAY MARCH 29
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 1B Round 2
Stradbally V Arles/Killeen 7.45pm
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 2 Round 2
Rosenallis V Annanough in Annanough...
Gardai are investigating an incident which saw a Laois man assaulted and robbed last night.
According to RTE News, the incident occurred at a house in the Shaen area between Portlaoise and Emo at around 10pm last night.
It is understood that...
Get your dance moves and 90s karaoke classics ready - Smash Hits is back and ready to perform in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Bank Holiday Sunday, May 5.
Italia 90, Saved by the Bell, bubblegum pop and double denim...
Unreliable and poor quality broadband is the burning issue on the doorsteps as the canvassing for May’s local elections gets underway in earnest.
Councillors’ ears are burning too with the grief they are getting. They are feeling the full brunt...
Lagan Brick Limited, part of the Breedon Group PLC, are seeking a 3rd level student in their manufacturing facility at their base in The Swan, Co. Laois
The Summer Student placement will provide an exciting opportunity to work with our ...
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There could be an All-Ireland title on its way back to Laois on Saturday evening.
Scoil Chríost Rí are in an All-Ireland Post Primary Senior 'A' final against Loreto...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Stephen O'Neill
Tallaght, Dublin / Laois
O’Neill, Stephen (formerly of Old Bawn, Tallaght), March, 24th, 2019 suddenly; beloved son of Anne and Seán and dear brother of Yvonne, Áine...
