The Heritage Hotel, Killenard has been awarded ‘Best Overall Hotel’ at the 2nd annual Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards.
The Midlands 103 Hospitality Awards recognise hotels and tourist attractions in the Midlands region that go above and beyond to deliver a...
The Laois ladies football intermediate panel get their Leinster campaign off to a start this weekend against Meath and there are a number of changes to the panel which started the 2019 league campaign.
Among those no longer on the...
Laois County Council, together with Laois Partnership Company and Laois African Support Group, has a jam-packed programme of events to mark Africa Day from Thursday May 30 to Saturday June 1.
Africa Day is an initiative of the African Union,...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Sheila Crawford (née Wall)
Graigue, Mountmellick, Laois
Sheila Crawford (née Wall) formerly of Graigue, Mountmellick, Co Laois. Died May 27th 2019 Peacefully in the wonderful care of the nurses...
Bloom takes place in the Phoenix Park over the June bank Bank Holiday weekend and Ballykilcavan Brewery will be making its first appearance at the hugely popular event.
What started out as a gardening show has now grown much larger...
A large area of the county is in darkness tonight following a severe power outage.
According to ESB Networks, parts of Stradbally, Timahoe, Portlaoise and Abbeyleix have no electricity.
The power went around 9.30pm and locals have reported that it still...
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The Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals kicked off in O’Moore Park today with seven finals down for decision on the day.
We had some brilliant scores, excellent saves and...
A part of the M7 motorway in Laois has been closed following a collision.
A section of the M7 southbound is closed between J15 Ballybrittas and J16 Portlaoise East following a collision.
Motorists should divert at J14 Monasterevin to avoid getting...
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The Cumann na mBunscol finals kicked off in O'Moore Park today with seven finals down for decision on the day.
We had some brilliant scores, excellent saves and heroic performances on...
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Abbeyleix 1-7 Durrow 4-7
Roinn 1 Hurling Championship Final
Durrown full forward and captain Darragh Townsend struck for two late goals as his side claimed the Division 1 hurling title to bring...
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Abbeyleix 1-1 Emo 2-4
Roinn 5 Hurling
An outstanding display by Abbeyleix keeper Darragh Ryan wasn't enough as Emo claimed the Division 5 Boys title this evening.
Dean O'Connor and Jack Murphy struck...
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Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix 6-2 Camross NS 1-5
Roinn 1 Camogie Shield
Scoil Mhuire Abbeyleix have claimed their second title of the day after an exhilarating affair saw 'The Fung' win the roinn...
One of Laois’s best small businesses, Hanlon Woodcraft Ltd will represent the Local Enterprise Office Laois at the National Enterprise Awards tomorrow in the Mansion House in Dublin.
Run by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices in the local authorities nationwide,...
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Abbeyleix 11-1 Portarlington 2-1
Roinn 5B Camogie
Abbeyleix claimed the Roinn 5B camogie title following a fantastic display against Portarlington this afternoon.
Portarlington kept battling from start to finish but they could not...
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Clonaslee 8-12 Borris 3-4
Roinn 2 Hurling Shield
What a game this was and what a display from Clonaslee player Jack Smith, who gave an awe-inspiring display at centre-field, while recording 3-10...
The man and his son who died in a tragic crash outside Killeigh have been named locally as Vincent 'Finch' Rossi and Sully Rossi.
Vincent, who was originally from Limerick but had been living in Portlaoise, also had two other...
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The Rock 6-8 Scoil Naomh Eoin Killenard 2-3
Roinn 4 Camogie championship
Camogie is definitely on the rise in both Scoil Naomh Eoin Killenard and The Rock NS and this is evident...
Popular Portlaoise priest Fr Paddy Byrne is set to leave for a new role as parish priest in Abbeyleix, also taking in Shanahoe and Raheen.
Fr Paddy has become a major part of local life in Portlaoise since taking up...
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Rath 3-2 The Rock 2-2
Roinn 3 Hurling Shield
Rath NS have secured the first title of the 2019 hurling Cumann na mBuscol finals today in O'Moore Park.
Owen McGarry was at the...
The Só Hotel group, with six properties around the country were represented last night by two hotels in the midlands at the Midlands 103.
The Athlone Springs Hotel and The Killeshin, Portlaoise, were both among the winners.
While Athlone Springs were...
It's that time of year again.
This week will see hundreds of children flock through the gates of O'Moore Park in the hopes of Cumann na mBunscol glory over the course of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Twenty-two championship finals, shield finals...
Commuter have been left angry and frustrated this morning as trains from Portlaoise station to Grand Canal Dock have been grounded.
Originally, all services had been hit but they are alowly coming back on stream with delays.
Thousands of commuters had...
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After a marathon three days, the counting at the 2019 Local Elections in Laois has concluded and 21 new councillors have been chosen.
After three days of incredible drama, the 19...
Hanlon Kitchens specialise in manufacturing premium bespoke kitchens and bedroom furniture at affordable prices, offering a fantastic range of solutions in a variety of different styles.
Owned by Danny Hanlon from Ballacolla, he has a team of staff ready to...
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, the Cumann na mBunscol Hurling and Camogie finals will take place in O'Moore Park.
Tuesday 28th May
Roinn 3 Hurling Shield
Rath vs The Rock 11:00am
Roinn 4 Camogie Champ
Killenard vs The Rock 12:00pm
Roinn 2...
St. Patrick’s Boys AFC 1 Hanover Harps FC 1 AET
(Hanover win 3-1 on Penalties)
Douglas Jewellers Carlow Cup Final
There was heartbreak for Graiguecullen side St. Pat’s as they narrowly missed out on penalties to Hanover.
This was the second final that...
On Saturday the 25th of May 2019, St. Abban’s AC in Monavea, Co. Laois took on the might of Europe in the European Club Championships in Tampere, Finland.
As the contingent had arrived on the Thursday, everyone had their bearings....
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Loughlin McEvoy
Lucan, Dublin / Ballacolla, Laois
McEVOY (Lucan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballacolla, Co. Laois) May 26th 2019 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at...
After three days of incredible drama, the 19 Laois County Councillors for the next five years are now known.
The marathon count came to a conclusion at about 11pm on Monday night when the final five seats were filled in...
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John King, Conor Bergin and Ollie Clooney have all been elected to Borris-Mountmellick this evening to conclude the counting.
In a dramatic twist, David Goodwin's votes did not bring any of...
