Sinn Fein Brian Stanley TD has said that significant progress is being made to ensure that the devastating flooding suffered by Mountmellick residents last year will not happen again.
The TD was speaking following a recent visit to the town.
He...
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Two of the four clubs involved in the county finals this weekend are facing major injury problems.
This Sunday sees the conclusion of the domestic hurling season with the Senior and...
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Just look at what we have started!
Less than 24 hours after the kids in Camross performed their County Final song, a shop owner in Rathdowney has responded with an absolute...
IFA President Joe Healy says Minister Michael Creed must stop telling everyone what he cannot do and act now to save beef farmers.
The head of the IFA made the comments at a protest outside the Beef Forum.
He said: “Under...
The importance of water safety simply cannot be underestimated - and Laois Water Safety are enrolling now for their new classes this autumn and winter.
The classes, which take place in Portlaoise Leisure Centre, start on Tuesday, October 16, at...
A huge package of land and a farmhouse has been sold at an auction in Laois recently.
€880,000 was the price received for 47.3 acres of land at Ballythomas, Stradbally.
This included a three bedroom traditional farmhouse residence and the price works out at €18,604...
There will be a Laois man at the helm of the Limerick minor hurlers in 2019.
Originally from Portlaoise and a former dual player with the club – as well as an All Ireland minor football winner with Laois in...
A site consisting of a both commercial and residential units is going up for auction at a guide price of almost €1 million.
The site in Graiguecullen consists of a garage forecourt, petrol pumps, a convenience store, take-away unit, office...
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At the start of this year's hurling season, many spectators and pundits alike would not have forecasted Portlaoise to reach the senior 'A' championship final.
They struggled in the league and...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anton (Anto) Heffernan
Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Laois
Anton (Better known as Anto) Heffernan, Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Co. Laois died September 30th 2018. Deeply regretted by his loving parents Anthony...
Killeshin GAA have applied for planning permission to construct a two storey clubhouse.
The construction will include changing facilities, meeting room, viewing area, new waste water treatment and all site works associated with the existing Killeshin GAA grounds.
Killeshin have enjoyed...
Popular Portlaoise pub, Kavanagh's Bar and Venue, has been awarded Innovative Pub of the Year at 2018 Irish Pub Awards regional finals.
The awards took place in Kildare recently, where Kavanagh's joined nine winners from the eastern region who now...
Sunday will see the Bob O’Keeffe Cup up for grabs and these children have firmly nailed their colours to the mast once again.
Today, we took a trip up towards the Slieve Bloom mountains and stopped in on two schools.
First...
The Laois senior hurling county final is just four days away and the excitement is building all the time.
And to officially begin our county final build-up, we ventured up to Camross.
And to say we were greeted with enthusiasm would...
A local TD is set to host a public meeting with school leavers and parents about how to manage stress during the Leaving Cert year, among other topics.
Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin is hosting a public meeting for school leavers in...
There were crowds queueing down Railway Street in Portlaoise on Monday evening in advance of the Open Evening for Dunamase College.
The school is preparing for its third year of enrolments.
“We were very impressed by the level of goodwill we...
After the retirement of former principal Noreen Sweeney was announced in August, a new principal has been appointed to Clonaslee College.
Suzanne McMahon has been appointed to the role as the new principal of the secondary school in Clonaslee.
Ms McMahon...
The IFC came to a conclusion on Saturday as Courtwood defeated Mountmellick Gaels to claim the cup.
It was their second trophy of the year having won the Division 2 title back in the summer and it propels Eddie Kinsella's...
Revenue officers at Portlaoise Mail Centre seized over 12kg of Mitragynine powder, a controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Acts.
The illegal drugs were discovered in several separate parcels originating in Indonesia and were destined for addresses in Roscommon...
Deputy Fiona O’Loughlin has said that adults in Laois are waiting an unacceptable length of time for mental health appointments.
Deputy O’Loughlin who is a member of the Oireachtas Future of Mental Health Committee, said that statistics she had received...
A national youth organisation held their second ever National Volunteer Conference in Portlaoise on Saturday, September 29.
Le Chéile works with vulnerable young people throughout Ireland that have offended or are at risk of offending, as well as their parents,...
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Clement Herron Real Estate are delighted to bring to the market this beautiful three bed semi-detached property with meticulous rear garden.
This property is located in the ever popular Bellingham estate. Accommodation briefly comprises three bedrooms (one ensuite), sitting room,...
Three candidates will contest for a place on the Fianna Fail General Election ticket in Laois-Offaly at the party’s selection convention later this month.
Fianna Fail will hold one in Laois and another one at a later date in Offaly.
The Laois...
Laois GAA have confirmed to their clubs exactly how much money they will receive from the JP McManus donation.
The Limerick business guru announced last month that he would donate €3.2 million to the County Boards which was to be...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Anton (Anto) Heffernan
Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Laois
Anton (Better known as Anto) Heffernan, Hillcrest, Ringstown, Mountrath, Co. Laois died September 30th 2018. Deeply regretted by his loving parents Anthony...
Over 250 people turned out to Rosenallis Community Hall to see the lads and ladies of Rosenallis GAA strut their stuff on the catwalk last Friday, September 28.
Rosenallis's third fashion show went down a huge success, with plenty of...
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The Harps manager and Cullahill native Fintan Deegan is hoping that his side have what it takes to make it back up to the senior ranks this weekend.
The Harps were...
St Aengus FC celebrated 50 years of soccer with a free family fun day in their grounds at Derrycanton, Mountrath at at the weekend.
Hundreds came through the gates to enjoy a variety of events.
To celebrate, the club also gave away...
People are willing to go to any lengths for a cause they care about, as one young Portlaoise woman has shown since she began training for a 500km cycle for a cause very close to her heart.
Roisin Dunne lost...
