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Stradbally native Alan Hartnett is a graduate of Knockbeg College who has worked in the local and national media since 2008. Alan has a BA in Economics, Politics and Law and an MA in Journalism from DCU. His happiest moment was when Jody Dillon scored THAT goal in the Laois senior football final in 2016.

On the London Frontline: Laois nurse on her Covid-19 experience and how vaccination is...

A Laois nurse working on the frontline in a busy London hospital has opened up about her experiences since March. Christine Lambe, who hails from...

Watch: Well-known Laois man’s horse claims big prize in Fairyhouse

We could have a Laois horse in Cheltenham this year as Augusta Gold pulled off a remarkable win in Fairyhouse yesterday. The 10/1 shot, owned...

Long serving Laois defender announces retirement from inter-county football

The Laois footballers will be without the services of one of their longest serving defenders for the 2021 season as Denis Booth has announced...

Portlaoise Hospital delivers two of Ireland’s first babies of 2021

Two of the first babies to be born in Ireland in 2021 were delivered in the early hours of New Year's Day in Portlaoise...

Coronavirus: 12 further deaths and 1,620 new cases – 50 in Laois – as...

There have been 12 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,620 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities. 50 of the new...
Taoiseach Micheal Martin

CONFIRMED: Taoiseach announces full Level 5 lockdown until end of January

Ireland will enter full Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until the end of January, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has confirmed. As already revealed, schools are to remain...

Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 1,718 new cases – 23 in Laois – as...

There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,718 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities. 23 of the new...
School General

Teacher’s union urge government to extend school closure in January

The General Secretary of the Irish National Teachers' Association has called on the government to extend school closures into January due to the increase...

Coronavirus: Nine further deaths and 1,546 new cases – 38 in Laois – as...

There have been nine further Coronavirus-related deaths and 1,546 new cases according to figures released this evening by the health authorities. 38 of the new...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, December 24, 2020

Below are the recent deaths in Laois. Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam. Tommy Fitzpatrick Cloncullen (Ringstown), Ballyfin, Laois Beloved husband of Bernie and father to Deirdre,...

Laois students put finishing touches on community projects as school ends for Christmas

Laois students in secondary schools have really played a blinder this year. With Covid-19 limiting what they can enjoy, many of them have turned to...

Laois musician and photographer come together to release unique book

In the midst of Lockdown 1, Hugh Finn, a young man from Rathdowney, decided to raise the spirits of his community by creating The...

Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 938 more cases, 10 in Laois, as Minister tests...

There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 938 new cases. 10 of the new cases are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day...

€500,000 Community Forum to be established in 2021 as campaigners poor cold water on...

Plans for a €500,000 Community Fund have been met with resistance from a local action group. EirGrid and ESB Networks wish to construct a substation...

Almost €1 million per year ‘bad use of taxpayers’ money’ on rented public service...

Almost €920,000 per year is being spent by the government to rent offices in Laois for the public service. This, according to Sinn Fein TD...

Laois brothers yearning for return to normal live gigs in 2021

The Finns from Rathdowney in Laois are yearning for the return of live music in 2021. Hugh and Ciaran, who perform together, have seen their...

Laois County Council to spend €1 million on upgrade of halting site

Laois County Council have agreed to spend €1 million on an upgrade of a halting site in Portlaoise. Oak Park halting site in Knockmay, beside...

Huge investment in soccer in South Laois set to pay dividends

Three major investments in soccer clubs in South Laois will hopefully see the sport grow exponentially in the coming years. So says Killeshin FC's Ian...

WATCH: Laois primary school go virtual for annual Christmas Concert

Everything seems to have gone ‘virtual’ these days and it was no different in Timahoe recently as the boys and girls of Scoil Mhuire...
Garda

Appeal for information following robbery of woman after mass in Laois village

Gardai in Laois are appealing for information following the robbery of woman after mass in Laois village. On Sunday December 20, a robbery took place...

Coronavirus: 13 further deaths and 970 more cases, 13 in Laois, as first vaccine...

There have been 13 further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 970 new cases. 13 of the new cases are in Laois, meaning the county’s 14-day...

Laois communities urged to apply for energy funding

Communities in Laois are being urged to apply for a share of a new €28 million fund for community energy projects across Ireland which...

CONFIRMED: Government announce increased restrictions in bid to curb Covid-19 spread

The government has announced a raft of new Level 5 restrictions, that will begin to be implemented from Christmas Eve, in a bid to...

Bonus outdoor markets and last call for outdoor crib as Christmas approaches

There will be two bonus outdoor markets this week as Christmas Day approaches. The last Portlaoise Farmers Market of the year will take place on...

Watch: Laois TV presenter clashes with Dustin the Turkey over wearing ‘the same kacks...

2020 has thrown many things at us - but a feud between a national TV presenter from Laois and Dustin the Turkey was not...

Laois duo excel as Bohemians claim League of Ireland U-17 glory

Bohemians claimed the U-17 League of Ireland title last night - with two Laois teenagers playing crucial roles. Portlaoise natives Colin Conroy and Aaron Doran...

In Pictures: How a small class project blossomed into a wonderful Covid community endeavour

A small class project has blossomed into a Covid community endeavour in St. Fergal's College in Rathdowney. In September, the 1st Year Religion classes were...
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WATCH: Portlaoise College ’10 Days of Wellness’ culminates in hilarious video

Christmas is a time of joy, a time for giving, and a time for making memories - and with some of the dancing in...

Coronavirus: No further deaths and 727 more cases, just one in Laois, as British...

There have been no further Coronavirus-related deaths in Ireland and 727 new cases. Only one of the new cases are in Laois, meaning the county’s...

Laois student receives Excellence Scholarship Award for outstanding Leaving Cert results

NUI Galway hosted a special virtual Scholarship Ceremony recently for recipients of their scholarships for new undergraduate entrants 2020. And among the winners was Laois...