Julie Anne Miller
This is what I’m studying: Meet the Camross lady studying in UCC
This week for our student series we meet with20 year old student from Camross Meagan McGlynn.
Meagan is in her second year in UCC and...
Moment in Time: A look back at the Rosenallis Fashion Show in 2008
Fed up of hearing about the weather this week?
So are we! Which is why we have brought another Moment in Time piece to give...
In Pictures: Amazing photos from Day 3 of the snowstorm
We're all getting a bit of Cabin Fever now, but we can't get enough of all these amazing photos being sent in from people.
The...
One Laois family go the extra mile in the snow as they build a...
It has been a busy few days building snowmen, skiing down hills, making snow angels, and simply just messing in the snow.
We have been...
In Pictures: More brilliant snow photos from around the county
Some more fantastic photos have been sent in from people around the county.
The Beast from the East and Storm Emma are sending the whole...
Well-known pub owner offering a new service as snow takes hold
A well-known publican in Laois is offering a new service this week as the county is covered in snow and driving conditions are very...
Local Confirmations in doubt this weekend as snow causes havoc around the county
Confirmations in a number of parishes in Laois are in danger of not going ahead this weekend due to the incredible amount of snow...
The Heath Golf Club prepare for Fashion Show Extravaganza
The Heath Golf Club Fashion Show Extravaganza will be held in the clubhouse on Tuesday March 13 at 7.30 pm featuring Spring/Summer collections for 2018.
The...
In Pictures: A perfect Spring morning as Portlaoise Golf Club tee off to a...
Portlaoise Golf Cub couldn't have asked for a better morning to tee off the new season on Sunday morning.
Spring was well and truly in...
Laois Champion crowned in Eason Spelling Bee County Competition
Laragh Wilkinson has been named as Laois Champion Speller in the 2018 Eason Spelling Bee County Competition.
The annual nationwide competition is now in its...
In Pictures: A night of style and celebrations at Park Ratheniska Ladies Dinner Dance
It was all style at the Park Ratheniska Ladies Dinner Dance Friday night which took place in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
A large...
In Pictures: Serious style at annual Charity Gala Ball in Killenard
It may have been the 12th year running, but the style was as glamourous as ever at Friday night's Charity Gala Ball which took...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 24, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Mary T O’Toole (née Dunne)
Santry, Dublin / Stradbally, Laois
O’Toole Mary T (née...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 22, 2018
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Christina (Tina) Lalor (née O’Brien)
Townpark, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving...
In Pictures: Valves draw great crowd to Kavanagh’s
Check out the style here!
Photographer Peter Haslam was in Kavanagh's Saturday night and captured some these brilliant photos.
The Valves took to the stage and...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Golf Club host annual table quiz
It was a packed house in Portlaoise Golf Club last Friday night as they held their annual table quiz.
The quiz was hosted by the...
Check out latest design in Junk Kouture National competition
Transition Year student Leah MoffitT from Heywood Community School is yet another talented Student taking part in the popular Junk Kouture Competition.
Her design is ...
Applications now open to volunteer at Electric Picnic
It's getting to that time of year again, as preparation's begin for Electric Picnic 2018 which takes place in Stradbally Hall.
But fancy earning a...
Excitement building for Laois family as Our Duke gets set for Cheltenham
Flights are being booked, accommodation is being arranged and the excitement is building for the Cooper family in Coolrain with the countdown to Cheltenham...
In Pictures: Camross host Juvenile Awards following incredible 2017
It goes without saying that Camross are still celebrating their success from 2017.
At adult level, they won the Palmer Cup, Division 1 of the...
In Pictures: Lots of style at Pippa’s Fashion Factory over the weekend
Ladies from all over the country travelled to the Midlands Park Hotel this weekend for the ever so popular Pippa's Fashion Factory.
The event took...
In Pictures: Large crowds gather for Ballyroan-Abbey Dinner Dance
There was a great turnout for the Ballyroan-Abbey Dinner Dance which took place in the Castle Arms Hotel in Durrow on Saturday night.
Over 100...
Moment in Time: Clough-Ballacolla Dinner Dance 2010
Whatever it is, people love looking back on old photos.
This week, for our Moment in Time, we head to Clough-Ballacolla direction as we look...
Our Wedding Story: Clare Coleman and Kevin Flynn
This week we have brought back our wedding feature.
Clare Coleman from Vicarstown and Kevin Flynn from Courtwood are the couple to feature on our...
In Pictures: Lots of style at the Laois Junior Hunt Ball
Over 200 people gathered for this year's Laois Junior Hunt Ball on Friday night.
Hundreds of teenagers from across the county and further afield were...
Liam Ó Maonlaí to launch art exhibition in Stradbally
To celebrate the launch of Bliain na Gaeilge and Seachtain na Gaeilge, the Laois Arthouse in Stradbally , will host Portráidí Óir agus Portraidí...
In Pictures: Portlaoise Golf Club host Friday night music
Portlaoise Golf club have many talented musicians who have come together on Friday nights to host a music night.
There was a great atmosphere on...
Mountrath students in the mix for Junk Kouture final places
Students from Mountrath CS have been selected to go forward to the regional finals of the hugely popular Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition.
One...
In Pictures: Great turnout for Colt GAA family walk
A large crowd braved the cold weather on Sunday afternoon for the Colt GAA family walk.
Club members, officials and friends took part in the...
Moment in Time: Throwback to Mountmellick Dinner Dance in 2003
It is the season of Dinner Dances and we decided to take a look back to the Mountmellick GAA dinner dance this time 14...