There was huge controversy late in 2018 when the Laois footballers were found guilty by the GAA of breaking the training ban last April ahead of their Leinster championship opener against Wexford.
It was an issue that Laois manager John Sugrue...
Road works along the M7 motorway are expected to be finished by April 2019.
However, the speed restriction of 60km/h and speed vans are to remain in place until construction is fully completed in early 2020.
Originally, the addition of a...
Earlier this week the news broke that new candidate Conor Bergin was among nominees for the upcoming Fine Gael Local Election convention in Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick.
He is a young fresh face at just 25-years-of-age and now it is confirmed that another...
Four Portlaoise Panthers teams will play in this weekend's Hula Hoops National Cup semi-finals in Cork where they will all be hoping for big wins
Panthers have been on the rise in the recent years growing their club and producing...
What started out as a once-off commemorative event back has since turned into a landmark attraction drawing tourists from near and far.
The annual Gordon Bennett Irish Classic car run has been recognised for its promotion in tourism to Laois...
Park-Ratheniska is the place to be on Saturday afternoon as one Laois company will strive for Inter-firms hurling glory.
First Ireland Spirits, from Abbeyleix, will take on Mergon International of Westmeath at 1pm in the Junior Hurling final.
The Laois side...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Kathleen Dowling (née O Donovan)
Ballymaddock, Stradbally, Laois
Kathleen passed away peacefully at her residence in the presence of her loving family in her 91st year. Devoted and beloved...
January 2019 has kicked off with a new range of courses in Portlaoise Further Education and Training Centre across Healthcare, Business, Administration & Computers.
Regina Duane, Skills for Work Co-ordinator, noted that with increasing employment, the demand for evening provision...
Four locations around the county are set to host the masses as participants meet for the nationwide 'Operation Transformation' event.
On Saturday, January 12 participants will converge from Ballykilcavan House outside Stradbally for either the 3km or 5km walk.
Durrow walkers...
Portlaoise CBS 3-18 Dunlavin (Wicklow) 3-5
U-16 South Leinster 'C' Football Championship Quarter Final
Portlaoise CBS qualified for the semi-finals of the U-16 'C' South-Leinster championship following a 13 point win over Dunlavin of Wicklow this afternoon.
The victory for the side,...
Portarlington MediCentre and Operation Transformation doctor Sumi Dunne warned for people to be 'vigilant' towards the symptoms of meningitis today on Midlands 103.
This comes after the deaths of three people from the meningococcal disease in the past fortnight.
Measles can cause...
Tributes have been paid to well-known Portarlington businessman Pat Flanagan.
Originally from Johnsgrove, Rosenallis, Pat later lived in Killenard with his wife Mary and their children Sinéad, Fergus, Garrett, Conor and Niall.
Pat was extremely well-known in the local community for...
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers (ICMSA) will host a public seminar on PLANNING FOR FARM SUCCESSION and FARM STRUCTURE OPTIONS in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, on Wednesday next, January 16 at 8pm on the questions around:
Wills
Transferring the farm
Fair Deal...
The news that Mountrath Mart has closed was met with shock and dismay last night.
Leading farm website Agriland broke the news last night that a mart which would have had farmers coming to it for years from Laois and beyond was no...
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After a hectic couple of months in the lead up to Christmas and New Year things are a little quieter this weekend.
It seems to be all about getting out and about for...
A well-known figure in Laois GAA and camogie circles is set to appear on the upcoming series of First Dates Ireland - which begins tonight.
After the success of Camross native Eoin Scully on last year's show, we're sure producers...
Four Portlaoise Panthers basketball teams are set to play in this weekend's prestigious Hula Hoops National Cup semi-finals in Cork.
The Portlaoise senior women and U-20 men and women are all in semi-final action on Saturday with the U-18 boys...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Patrick Bowler
New Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Bowler. New Rd., Portlaoise, January 9th 2019. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. In the wonderful care of the staff of Portlaoise Regional...
Laois Camogie held their Annual General Meeting, electing their new county board committee members last night, Wednesday 9 January.
All roles were filled bar that of Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the year. Last year the role of PRO was...
A Laois guitarist and singer/songwriter has just been announced as a finalist for the 2018 SongDoor International Songwriting Competition.
Ciarán Finn, of popular alt-folk duo The Finns, is the only representative from Ireland that has made it to the final.
The Rathdowney...
The long-running Mountrath Mart has ceased trading as of today, according to the leading farm website Agriland.
According to Sylvester Phelan's report, staff were informed of the decision this morning.
The Agriland report states that "it is understood that the mart...
This is a fine accolade for any establishment to get.
The Sunday World 'Pub Spy' spent the previous year visiting various public houses all over the country.
And following that, the paper listed the ten best bars in the country in...
A local man has given blood for an incredible 100th time in Portlaoise yesterday, Tuesday January 8.
Timothy Gleeson, who lives in Ballytegan, on the Ridge Road in Portlaoise, even received a Golden Drop after his 50th donation from then...
Portlaoise College TY students Luke Kelly, Byron Sage McGuirk and Lee Carroll Talbot headed to the RDS today accompanied by teacher Ms Aoife Fox to display their findings for this annual competition.
Their project entitled ‘Does heading the ball in...
Kellie-Ann Drury has made a considerable donation to charity.
The young Ballinakill girl gave an incredible 14 inches of hair to the Rapunzel Foundation yesterday, Tuesday January 8.
Twelve year old Kellie-Ann was inspired to give her long locks to the...
Laois TD Brian Stanley says that progress on Mountmellick, Portlaoise and Abbeyleix Hospitals is likely to halt.
The Sinn Fein TD made the claim and cited what he deemed 'Government financial incompetence with New Children’s Hospital' as the reason for it.
He...
This week, registration for this years Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition opens for all students wishing to enter.
With all secondary schools back open after the Christmas break, students have until the 21st of January to enter.
Students can register...
The 2019 Student Entrepreneur Awards are now open and available to all full-time third level students in Ireland.
Ambitious college students interested in real-world business ventures could be in with a chance of winning €35,000 in cash prizes and €30,000 in specialist...
SuperValu in Abbeyleix have a vacancy for the following position:
Duty Manager or Evening/Weekend Manager
Approx 25-35 hours per week
We are looking for a candidate to:
Assist the store management in the day to day running of the store.
Have the ability...
When you meet Anthony Culleton, you would describe him as friendly, outgoing, confident and extremely kind natured. Indeed it was partly these traits that saw him crowned Mr Personality of Macra na Feirme for 2018.
Underneath this, although it may...
