Excitement is mounting all across the county for the twenty young women vying to become Laois's next Rose of Tralee.
Castle Durrow will be provide the stunning setting for the grand finale on Friday, April 19.
This Friday night sees each...
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It’s a long weekend and that means it’s a busy one. There is lots of family fun with egg hunts in Portlaoise and Timahoe, the Woodland Steam Train is running in Stradbally woods on...
A Laois man by the name of Jeff Butler and Cactus the dog have made international headlines due to their part in one of the world's most difficult races.
The 42 year old from Upper Rossmore in Killeshin came in...
A magnificent night’s entertainment is guaranteed when performers from Laois’s vibrant migrant community take to the stage at the Killeshin Hotelon Saturday 20 April at 7pm.
Join in a wonderful colorful night with a fusion of singing, dancing and...
Well this is some get-up!
A Laois bride-to-be was pictured wearing a very interesting outfit at her hen party.
Roisin Behan and her army of merry women descended on Galway for a weekend of madness as she celebrates her final few...
The weekly Vicarstown 5km parkrun has been hugely popular since it started in the winter of 2014, taking place every Saturday morning at 9.30am along the banks of the Grand Canal.
This weekend they'll have an extra special guest as...
Two Laois men have been selected on the first ever Irish Universities AFL squad.
Oisin Fitzpatrick from the Spink and Donal Sinnott from Shanahoe were chosen as part of Brian Currane's squad for the first ever Irish Universities team.
The two...
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Irish Wheelchair Association users lay down their concerns
Service users and staff from the Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) received a visit from current Laois County councillor and local election candidate Cllr...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Margaret (Madge) Quigley (née Rigney)
Yewston Estate & late of Sarsfield Street, Nenagh, Tipperary / Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Formerly of Sarsfield Street, Nenagh & Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossary. Predeceased by her beloved...
Laois homeowners have spent over €13.1 million in total through the Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) since its launch in 2013.
This incentive has facilitated homeowners throughout Laois in carrying out 1,063 home improvement projects over the last four years.
These projects...
The Laois football Feile ‘A’ and ‘B’ finals took place in the LOETB Centre of Excellence on Sunday evening.
Portarlington and Portlaoise contested the ‘A’ final on Pitch 1 while Ballyroan-Abbey took on The Harps in the ‘B’ final.
Both games...
Great news for Laois commuters as the Local Link Laois-Offaly new bus service between Roscrea and Portlaoise begins tomorrow, Thursday April 18.
Earlier this month the news broke that the JJ Kavanagh’s bus route from Dublin to Limerick serving Borris-in-Ossory,...
The former Lady President and Captain of Mountrath Golf Club was remembered fondly as she was laid to rest in St Fintan's Cemetery, Mountrath today.
Monica Phelan (née O'Brien) of the Pike of Rushall was described as 'always very welcoming...
Scoil Chríost Rí competed a remarkable feat last year as they qualified to represent Ireland in the International Schools Basketball World championships in Greece 2019.
This is the third time the Portlaoise school have competed in this tournament, having previously played in...
The office of the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan was contacted about reinstating the white lines and signs at Bondra Lane on the Abbeyleix road.
There previously was a continuous white line at this location in the Abbeyleix...
Is there any wealthy Laois billionaires who want to donate to the resurrection of the Blue Bridge in Portlaoise, akin to the donations being made to Notre Dame?
Today councillors at the Portlaoise municipal district meeting took the time to...
A Laois priest is getting ready for his appearance this Firday night on Ireland’s longest running programme, the Late Late Show.
Fr Sean Hyland was supposed to appear on the popular programme back in March but this has been rescheduled...
The former Parish Priest of Stradbally has called for all of Europe to come together to help rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Fr Sean Maher, who resided in Stradbally until last year before moving on to Kildare, was once a...
The MediCentre in Portarlington is a well-known business in the town - but they've recently added a new element to what they do with the establishment of the Portarlington Anti Wrinkle Clinic.
Dr Frank O'Hara, a GP with many years...
On Monday night a Laois woman spoke openly about her experience with Parkinson's disease on Claire Byrne Live.
Raheen native and mother of four Martina Sinnott appeared on the late night show to discuss the difference deep brain stimulation (DBS)...
In March it was revealed that Paralympic athlete and Portarlington teenager Nicole Turner was chosen as the Ambassador for the Olympic of Ireland Sport Federation.
On Friday April 5 she made her first school visit as part of the Olympic Ambassador...
Big cup games and some very important league matches.
SATURDAY APRIL 20
All games at 2.30 unless stated
Under 17 Cup Semi Finals
Mullingar Ath v Portlaoise; Gainstown Mullingar; Midlands
Abbeyleix Ath v St Francis; Fr Breen Park Abbeyleix; Offaly
Under 19 Division Playoff
Edenderry...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Berna Canning (née McCormack)
Mountmellick, Laois/Castlebar, Mayo
Canning (nee McCormack), Berna (Dundrum, Dublin and formerly of Castlebar and Westport, County Mayo). Died April 13, 2019 (Peacefully), surrounded by her...
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Kilminchy bigger than most towns
With more than 700 houses there, many with young families, the sprawling Kilminchy estate off the Dublin Road in Portlaoise is bigger than many medium sized...
Coloplast Ireland are hosting a Stoma Care Hints and Tips Day on Saturday, April 27, in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise from 12noon to 4pm.
The event is themed 'Helping you on your journey' and the Speaker Topics Include:
Mindfulness & Resilience -...
The annual St Pius X Ballacolla NS Grandparents Day went down a treat in the Laois school last week.
Grandmothers and grandfathers were given the royal treatment as the school celebrated a very special day.
The day is aimed towards celebrating...
Portarlington GAA club, the town and the surrounding areas are in mourning this evening following the death of Bill Bolton, a legendary figure in sporting circles.
Mr Bolton captained Portarlington to win senior football championships in 1955 and 1959 and...
Funding of up to €200,000 is available for rural towns and villages across Laois through the 2019 .
This is according to Laois/Offaly TD and Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan.
The scheme is specifically targeted at rural towns and...
Killeshin FC's U-14 team were crowned champions of the Carlow and District Juvenile Soccer League last night.
The lads were pushed all the way in the Division by their neighbours Crettyard United but a 4-1 victory over St Joseph's last...
The Laois minor ladies have qualified for the semi-finals of the Leinster ‘B’ championship.
This comes as Wexford stunned in a victory over Longford on Sunday.
This result played in Laois's favour as they now have a spot in the semi-finals...
