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The super Christmas atmosphere continues all-round the county this weekend.
There is lots of live music of all genres. Phil Coulter and Red Hurley are both in the Dunamaise Arts Centre, The Riptide Movement play...
Last weekend it was revealed to the hundreds of thousands of people glued to their screens that the McDonald family from Ballyroan have made it through to the final of ireland's Fittest Family.
Since then, well wishes and tributes have...
A Portlaoise store, which was given the honourable recognition of 'National Gift Store of the Year', was celebrated in the Laois County Council chamber yesterday, Wednesday December 12.
Nook & Cranny on Main Street, Portlaoise, received a Certificate of Achievement...
It's one of the greatest days in Laois's sporting history - the September Sunday in 2001 when the county's ladies football team won the All Ireland title for the first time following a series of near misses.
In front of...
The man who helped lead Rosenallis to Laois and Leinster junior football titles in 2016 is back at the helm for his home club.
Paddy Dunne, who played with Laois at underage level, managed Rosenallis in 2016 and 2017, and...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maureen O’Connor
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois
Suddenly at home. Maureen beloved daughter of the late Paddy and Sheila. Cherished sister to Kevin, Jimmy, Martin, and Niall. And loving aunt to...
What a treat this was for all the staff and kids in Timahoe NS.
Back in August, the Limerick hurlers dethroned Galway in an enthralling encounter in Croke Park to claim the Liam McCarthy Cup.
The Treaty saw off Galway in...
Two Knockbeg footballers were chosen on the Carlow GAA Secondary Schools All Stars team at a ceremony last night.
Goalkeeper, and co-captain, Adam Nichol-Waugh and forward Diarmuid Ruth were chosen for their excellent performances in the Carlow School's League.
St Joseph's Nichol-Waugh was...
News has just broke that Fianna Fáil are to extend the confidence and supply arrangement with Fine Gael for one more budget.
It is expected that an election will be held in early 2020.
Fianna Fáil (FF) concluded that Ireland cannot...
Abbeyleix u16 girl’s hockey travelled to Tullamore on Sunday full of confidence after topping their qualifying group thereby reaching the WL playoffs for second year in a row.
Having diligently prepared over last few months under coach Liz Poustie, they...
A public walkway in Portlaoise will be closed due to anti-social behaviour.
The walkway in Rathevan, Portlaoise, will be closed at three entrance points in an aim to stamp out anti-social behaviour in the area.
The notice of Laois County Council's...
The debate over whether or not Portlaoise will have local election posters spilled over into this week's municipal district meeting.
Agruments for and against posters were raised yet again - with the consensus coming down to the fact that no...
Memorable characters and events will be celebrated in a special book recalling the history of a rural Laois community this weekend.
The Pike of Rushall historical review will be launched in the ICA hall, Castletown this Friday 14 December at...
Crime Journalist Paul Williams will chair the AGM of the Woodenbridge Community Alert this evening.
The Woodenbridge Community Alert are currently planning to install CCTV at five locations in the area for which funds have been raised.
Spokesperson Michael G Phelan says that for...
Someone in Laois could be waking up half a million richer this morning.
The National Lottery has confirmed that a EuroMillions Plus ticket worth €500,000 was sold in Laois.
The draw was made last night and the winning ticket was purchased...
Eddie Brennan's Laois hurlers made a great start to their new campaign at the weekend with a three point win over Offaly in the Walsh Cup.
However, they have now been dealt a huge blow with the news that Ross...
A Laois teenager has been nominated for the RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year award.
Paralympic athlete and Portarlington teenager Nicole Turner was one of just 13 nominated for the illustrious honour.
Nicole is certainly well-worthy of her place on the...
After a slow-down in September, residential presidential sales picked up again in October with 83 properties changing hands making it the second busiest month of the year after June.
Only 55 properties sold in Laois in September which marked a...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Maureen O'Connor
Newpark, Portlaoise, Laois
Suddenly at home. Maureen beloved daughter of the late Paddy and Sheila. Cherished sister to Kevin, Jimmy, Martin, and Niall. And loving aunt to...
Plans to repair a dangerous wall that could topple and overturn headstones at Timahoe cemetrey have been prioristed for early next year.
The graveyard's perimeter wall, which has been examined by Laois County Council, in such dangerous condition that it...
The Ballyroan 10 mile and Santa Fun Run took place at the weekend and was a huge success.
Despite the miserable conditions on Saturday, 274 competitors took on the course and completed it.
85 of these took part in the 5K...
No, it's not the Bridget Jones from the international book and film series - but Laois's Bridget Jones who will be writing about her own treasured memories of Ballaghmore.
'Ballaghmore, Collected Memories', by Bridget Jones, will be launched in the...
Portlaoise CBS 3-14 Enniscorthy CBS 1-0
Top Oil South Leinster Schools Senior 'B' Football Championship Round 2
Damien McCaul was instrumental as Annanough claimed junior football glory earlier this year and he was at it again today as he drove Portlaoise...
Heywood CS 2-6 Mountrath CS 1-6
U14 North Leinster 'C' final
A Darren Muhall and Liam Kehoe inspired comeback earned Heywood CS in this Battle of Laois.
It didn't always look as if the shield would be heading to Ballinakill, but a...
Gardaí have issued a warning about unsolicited emails which appear to be part of a rental scam to deceive people into handing over deposits on properties.
"It has come to the attention of the Gardaí that persons are receiving unsolicited emails...
A Laois artist and teacher has an exciting solo exhibition in Abbeyleix and works in an open call exhibition in the Dunamaise Arts Centre.
Mountmellick woman Ruth Williams has created the paintwork exhibition in Abbeyleix library which runs for the...
Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has raised the issue with community CCTV cameras in the Dáil with Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan.
Deputy Stanley said that the statement from the Dáil confirms the legal position as to who is responsible...
We're in the depths of December but there is another busy weekend on the GAA front.
This is most likely the final really hectic one before 2019 begins.
There will be two finals down for decision while both the Laois hurlers...
Donnchadh O'Mahony set up O’Mahony Careers Guidance Service to help ease the decision making for adolescents when they complete post-primary education.
“Since guidance services were cut during the 2012 budget there has been increasing demands on Guidance Counsellors in secondary...
This little girl will melt your heart.
Mountmellick native Chloe Moylan made an appearance on the Weekend AM couches with her mam Sylvia in a bid to raise awareness and funds for an organisation that helped save her life.
Six-year-old Chloe...
