Scoil Chríost Rí 4-4 St Oliver's (Meath) 4-14
Ladies School’s Senior D Leinster Football Final
A successful season came to an end for Scoil Chríost Rí's senior 'D' team as they lost to a strong St Oliver's side in Kinnegad today.
Scoil...
Nearly four months after the deadline, Portlaoise Hospital still isn’t providing abortions.
According to Midlands 103, a statement from the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, claims maternity staff still do care for cases of life-threatening pregnancy or fatal foetal abnormality.
They also...
The average price of farm land in Laois fell slightly in 2018 - but it still remains above the national average.
It has also one of the highest success rates in the country in terms of land coming to the...
We've waited what has felt like an eternity for this - but it is now less than six days away.
Mountrath man Michael Boyhan will appear on our TV screens next Thursday night when he takes his seat in the...
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This week saw Irish rugby star Alison Miller hang up her international jersey for the last time.
Miller's journey to the top tier of Irish women's rugby has been an...
This weekend sees Laois intermediate camogie go up against Antrim in their final game of division 2.
So far, Laois have won one game against Dublin and have lost to Kilkenny and Derry.
This sees them currently in third place on...
If you're looking for a real five-star experience - a night of bubbles, luxury and goodie bags - then this is for you!
You are invited to join the team at The Spa at The Heritage Hotel Killenard for a...
It is just under three months until the Elections and our eighth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as the countdown continues to this year’s Local Elections.
Ollie off to a flying start
If a good start...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick (Paddy) Hayden
12 Church Avenue, Stradbally, Laois
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Anne MacNulty-Farrell (née O'Brien)
Blackrock, Dublin / Durrow, Laois
MAC NULTY – FARRELL, (née O'Brien) Anne (Blackrock, Co. Dublin, formerly...
Mother's Day is just around the corner (next Sunday, March 31, for those of you who aren't fully tuned in!) but the nice folk in the Killeshin Hotel will look after you on this big day.
Treat the special ladies in...
After a wonderful trial success, Laois GAA are back with their club colours day initiative as the Laois footballers host Carlow in O'Moore Park this Sunday.
The best represented Laois club at the game will win a coaching session with...
The Electric Picnic organisers have officially announced the name and venue for their new festival.
'Kaleidoscope' is being marketed as a family friendly festival, aimed at young people and teenagers also.
The festival will take place in Wicklow.
"There has been much...
Scoil Chriost Rí 1-9 Colaiste Bhaile Chlair (Galway) 6-13
All Ireland Post Primary School Junior 'A' semi-final
Scoil Chriost Rí saw their junior All-Ireland dreams come to an end today as Clare Galway’s second half dominance and 4-8 scoring within the...
It was a winning weekend for Ballykilcavan, as the Stradbally based-brewery bagged six medals in the 2019 Dublin Craft Beer Cup.
The competition is part of the Alltech craft beer festival that takes place every year in the Convention Centre in Dublin...
The funeral details have been announced for James Griffin who passed away unexpectedly last weekend.
The former Knockbeg College student and teacher, from Tullow in Carlow who was just 26-yeas-old, died in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
His funeral details...
Works for a new footpath in Mountmellick that could cost €250,000 has not been granted due to the high cost for the 400 metre stretch.
Councillors at today’s Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick municipal district meeting were told that extending the footpath from Debbicott...
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There’s lots of live music around the county this weekend.
A great example is People Power in Dunamaise Arts Center Friday night is an excellent mix of talent and community working together for an amazing...
Laois toddler Mary Claire Knowles is one step closer to getting possible life-saving treatment from the 90 or so seizures she has suffered in her short lifetime.
Little Mary Claire, from Ballyroan, suffers from an extremely rare condition, Dravet’s Syndrome.
Dravet’s...
The Laois senior footballers face Carlow on Sunday in the final round of the National Football League.
With relegation and promotion potentially at stake for both of the teams, it is set to be a very exciting afternoon in O'Moore...
Fifty Seven Boutique in Portarlington is holding its 16th consecutive Annual Daffodil Coffee Morning this year – with the latest event taking place this Friday, March 22, from 10am to 8pm.
Fifty Seven Boutique was founded on Portarlington’s Main Street...
Portlaoise RFC women are through to the Division 4 League final in Naas RFC on Saturday, March 23 at 2.30pm.
Portlaoise are taking on home side Naas RFC, who have only entered a women’s team in the competition for the...
It is less just under three months until the Elections and our eighth Election Diary is now here.
We look at the latest political pieces as the countdown continues to this year’s Local Elections.
Local Election Candidate wearing odd socks for World...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Máire Hughes (née Hegarty)
Garrykennedy, Portroe, Nenagh, Tipperary / Ballinamore, Leitrim / Bawnboy, Cavan
Máire Hughes (nee Hegarty) Garrykennedy, Portroe, Nenagh Co. Tipperary & formerly of Bawnboy/Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim....
Are you heading to Picture This for one of their five sold-out gigs in the 3 Arena next week?
Have you your tickets sorted for the Spice Girls or Westlife in Croke Park? Mumford and Sons or George Ezra in...
Telfords Portlaoise are now hiring and are looking to fill the following vacancy.
Trade Sales Advisor
Telfords LTD are looking for a customer-focused Trade Sales Advisor to join our fast-moving Portlaoise Branch.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provide a high quality and friendly service whilst...
Gardai have launched an investigation after a man in his 40s was found dead in Wolfhill in Laois this evening.
Close to 100 members of An Garda Siochána, including members of the Emergency Response Unit, have been at the scene...
This is a very exciting initiative.
Portlaoise College’s Transition Year students have launched their own radio station.
Under the name of CPLR (Coláiste Portlaoise Local Radio), it plays during different days and times of the week.
The aim of the station, which...
Laois senior football boss John Surgue says his side will have to step things up a notch if they are to defeat Carlow on Sunday in their final group game in Division 3 of the National Football League.
Laois saw...
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision one mile from Ballinabranagh village, Carlow.
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the single vehicle road traffic collision.
It occurred at Clogrennane, Ballinabranagh, Co Carlow today,...
A Laois woman has climbed her way to amazing success in the UK's television industry, which was highlighted at last night's Royal Television Society awards.
Aoife Dunne, from Portlaoise, is a series producer of The Big Narstie show, which won...
