The first snow of 2019 arrived in Laois yesterday and a forecaster is predicting that we are going to see a lot more of the fluffy stuff in the coming weeks.
The Laois Weather Facebook page posted pictures of a...
Fine Gael will run three candidates in the Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal in this year's Local Elections.
The party held their selection convention in the Gandon Inn this evening where it was decided that Cllr Tom Mulhall, Aisling Moran and Vivienne Phelan...
The new Laois senior hurling captain and vice-captain for the 2019 season have been announced.
Rathdowney-Errill's Paddy Purcell has been chosen as the man to carry-out the main duty in 2019.
The captain's role seems like a natural fit for the...
There was a strong Laois presence on the IT Carlow team as they took on DCU Dochas Eireann in Round 1 of the Sigerson Cup this evening in Dublin.
The side is managed by Portlaoise's Pat Critchley, who was part...
Laois TD Sean Fleming has called for greater urgency to be shown in relation to the progress surrounding Abbeyleix Hospital.
A Steering Group is hoping to make a submission for the Abbeyleix site to be included in the National...
Our popular My Club & I feature returns this week - and with Portlaoise in Towns Cup action on Sunday against Gorey, we chat to the club's Director of Rugby, Roy Glynn.
Roy began playing with the club at underage...
The Fine Gael Local Election selection convention for the Portlaoise Municipal District was held in the Killeshin Hotel on Wednesday night - with the party's three candidates setting out their stall ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Cllr Willie Aird and...
Portlaoise 39 New Ross 0
U-15 Leinster League Division 1
Portlaoise RFC U-15s secured full points in this Leinster league match against New Ross at the weekend.
The first half went from end to end with neither team getting to control the...
The problem of water ponding in Parnell Crescent, Knockmay, was highlighted at the most recent Portlaoise municipal district meeting.
'Water ponding' is caused by lack of water runoff towards drains or slab edges due to inadequate drainage.
When addressing the issue,...
Ahead of defending his world title in New York tonight, boxer TJ Doheny says he would love to fight in Portlaoise in the future.
The Town man, who still lives in Sydney but attends lengthy training camps in the USA,...
Cllr Willie Aird has been a member of Laois County Council since 1979 but he says the last five years have been the most difficult as the housing crisis continues to deepen.
Speaking at Fine Gael's Local Election selection convention...
Back in August, Portlaoise boxer TJ Doheny did what very few Irish men have managed to do - win a World Title.
There was stunned silence in Tokyo as Doheny claimed the IBF super-bantamweight belt following a unanimous decision win over...
Laois Ladies from the ages of U14 up to intermediate are ready to celebrate the fruits of this year's labour in O'Loughlins Hotel on Friday, January 18.
All of the U14, minor and intermediate teams are commemorating wins in the...
Laois had the highest number of crash deaths in the midlands in 2018, when six people were killed in road accidents.
The figures, which come from the Road Safety Authority, show it was the worst year for fatal crashes in...
The Laois Athletics Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships provided a great mornings entertainment and competition.
Now in it’s 22nd year, the event is going from strength to strength.
Held once again on the grounds of O’Dempseys GAA Club in Killenard, there...
Knockbeg College 5-18 Naas CBS 3-11
Top Oil South Leinster PP Sch Jun F “A” QF
Knockbeg put in a decent performance to get the better of Naas in the South Leinster U-16 'A' Quarter Final in Graiguecullen yesterday.
The side, manager by...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Pat McNamee
The Heath, Portlaoise, Laois / Virginia, Cavan
Pat passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family in Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise. Sadly missed by...
Portlaoise RFC minis welcomed Athy RFC to Togher recently for a rugby blitz.
Mini rugby covers the age groups from under 7s up to under 12s.
It aims to coach the basic skills of rugby in a safe and fun environment...
The 2019 golf season is back in full swing.
All over the county, players are beginning to come out of their winter hibernation and taking to the courses.
The Heath Golf Club recently held their Prize Presentation.
The winners and runners-up from...
Scoil Chriost Ri 5-9 Loreto St Michael's Navan 2-13 (AET)
Lidl Ireland Leinster Ladies Schools Junior 'A' final
What an incredible school Scoil Chriost Ri Portlaoise is and what a remarkable victory this is.
The Laois school have just won their second Leinster...
Evan O'Carroll was in fine form as UCD made a winning start to the defence of their Sigerson Cup title in Belfield this afternoon.
The Crettyard man, one of four Laois lads on the panel, was the only O'Moore man...
A local landowner has made 10 acres of land available to purchase near one of Laois leading tourist attractions in the Slieve Bloom mountains.
The news emerged at this morning's meeting of the Borris-in-Ossory Mountmellick municipal district where Cllr Paddy Bracken...
It may not be all bad news for Mountrath Mart after all.
Chairman Gerard Phelan says that the Mart could reopen if the costs that forced its closure came down.
The chair made the comments to Midlands 103 this morning.
The news...
There was great excitement and celebrations in Miguel House, Castletown, last week when a De La Salle Brother celebrated his 100th birthday.
Brother Norbert Mullins, a proud Limerick man, enjoyed a party with his relatives, confreres and Miguel House staff.
And,...
As the Fitzgibbon Cup is set to begin this weekend, we have put together a list of Laois players set to be involved in the competition.
There are 14 hurlers from Laois clubs involved with their respective colleges.
IT Carlow makes...
The slurry season is upon us and Laois farmers are being urged to take safety precautions.
IFA’s Health and Safety Executive, William Shortall has urged farmers to take safety precautions when undertaking the spreading of slurry.
As of January 13, farmers...
A former Laois senior football manager has been appointed as boss of a club across the border.
St Joseph's native Sean Dempsey will take over as Ferbane boss this year.
Ferbane were beaten in the 2018 final by Rhode, losing 1-18...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patricia Grey (née O'Connell)
Rathdowney, Laois / Portlaoise, Laois
GREY, Patricia (née O’Connell) (Rathdowney and formerly Portlaoise, Co. Laois) January 15, 2019 (peacefully) at Esker Ri Nursing Home, Tullamore....
Bosco’s Gala in Portlaoise is now recruiting for the following roles:
Deli staff - part-time and full time
Baker - part-time full time
Applicants must have the following:
Motivation/Initiative
Flexibility to work five days over seven
Experience in dealing with...
The late withdrawal of one of the candidates meant that there was no need for a vote at this evening's Fine Gael Local Election selection convention for the Portlaoise Municipal District.
Jim Ring from Abbeyleix, a Fine Gael candidate in 2014...
