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Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on the Laois SHC semi final – Abbeyleix v...
It is set to be a Sunday to remember in the Laois SHC as the two epic semi finals are in store.
For this Podcast,...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Samuel (Sam) Hendy
La Bergerie Road, Ballymorris, Portarlington, Laois / Athy, Kildare
Formerly of Ballindrum, Athy County,...
Rugby World Cup Podcast – Episode 3: Ireland v South Africa, Fiji shock Australia,...
Episode 3 of our Rugby World Cup Podcast is here, as we look ahead to Ireland's titanic clash with South Africa.
The game, which kicks...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on the Laois IHC semi finals
Saturday evening will see the Laois IHC semi finals down for decision with games in Rathdowney and Mountrath.
Rathdowney once again hosts Clonad who scored...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bridget (Bridie) Bolger (née Byrne)
Barrowhouse, Athy, Kildare / Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care of the...
Laois owned and trained horse scoops big prize at Listowel Races
The Listowel Racing Festival is taking place this week in Kerry and a horse that is owned and trained in Laois was victorious yesterday.
Ballyglass...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on the Laois Premier IHC semi final and quarter...
The Premier IHC has run into something of a scheduling problem following the quarter final meeting between Clonaslee-St Manman's and Rathdowney-Errill.
With the full time...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denise Delaney (née Reynolds)
Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Laois
Denise Delaney (née Reynolds), Kiln Lane, Mountrath, Co.Laois. Died...
Portlaoise College introduces seamless online application process and exciting Open Nights
Portlaoise College has taken a significant step forward in enhancing accessibility and convenience for prospective students by introducing a user-friendly online application process.
Speaking ahead...
JOB VACANCY: Emo Building Services seeking to hire general operative/carpenter
Emo Building Services are seeking a general operative/carpenter for their building company based in Emo, Co Laois.
No experience required but a willingness to...
Make Way Day 2023 – helping people with differing abilities
Make Way Day is all about changing the small things can have a very big impact on people with differing abilities.
This year's event will take...
Laois students encouraged to enter Ireland’s Top Teen Enterprise Programme
Schools across Laois are being encouraged to sign-up for this year’s Student Enterprise Programme (SEP) by new Brand Ambassador and rising Irish media star,...
Beautiful tribute paid following the passing of ‘larger than life character’ Eugene Young
There is sadness in Clonaslee this week following the passing of one of their most loved Gaels - Eugene Young.
Eugene passed away following a...
New Portlaoise Library to host first coffee morning this weekend
Laois Local Studies, now housed in a spacious and dedicated room in the new Portlaoise Library, has enjoyed a big increase in visitor numbers...
Talking Sport Podcast: Updating our Laois GAA football rankings live from the Ploughing
With the football action in the county now down to just two more rounds, we have updated our rankings.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan...
Banríon Gaels Camogie Club celebrate 10th anniversary in style
Sunday, September 17 marked the the 10th anniversary of Banríon Gaels Camogie Club.
The day was celebrated by over 160 members, parents, and invited guests,...
SOLAS: Where Great Food, Plants, Markets & Events Await
SOLAS: A Hub of Activity
SOLAS is gearing up for several weeks of excitement, with double market weekends featuring Farmers on Saturdays and Vintage and...
66,250 brave the weather on day one of National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska
66,250 visitors revelled in all of the action on day 1 of this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
Despite inclement weather conditions,...
Moynan goal earns Laois Hockey Club a draw in first ever competitive game
Laois 1 Suttonians 1
Leinster Hockey League - Division 6
Laois Hockey Club played their first ever competitive game on Saturday, finishing all square with Dublin...
Laois Lotto Plus 2 winner comes forward while Telly Bingo prize still waiting to...
The National Lottery has confirmed that the Lotto Plus 2 winner who scooped €250,000 in the Saturday, August 5 draw has come forward.
Arrangements are...
Portlaoise College start the year with visit from Transmitter
Laois band, Transmitter helped Portlaoise College get the new school year off to a banging start last week.
The band, made up of local musicians,...
Laois Labs Flag Football holding open day for new members this weekend
Laois Labs Flag Football Club will be running an open day for prospective new members at the Portlaoise Leisure Centre Astro Pitch at 1pm...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Galbraith
Oldtown, Abbeyleix, Laois
Late of Oldtown, Abbeyleix. Peacefully, at Portlaoise Regional Hospital. Deeply regretted by...
Exciting Times ahead at Portlaoise Institute
Portlaoise Institute is kicking off the new academic year with a series of forward vision developments that are sure to enhance the educational experience...
Huge value in Downey’s AutoStop summer sale – everything must go!
Downey's AutoStop in Portlaoise currently have an end of season summer sale - where everything must go!
They have a wide selection of used cars,...
In Pictures: Laois classical musicians combine for night to remember in Dunamaise Arts Centre
The Dunamaise Arts Centre warmly welcomed a trio of Laois classical musicians on Saturday night, September 16.
It was a night that celebrated the wonders...
Ploughing 2023: Navigating the Garda traffic plan as more than 200,000 people set for...
The 2023 National Ploughing Championships get underway tomorrow, Tuesday, September 19 in Ratheniska, and An Garda Síochána have detailed their traffic management plan.
Over 200,000...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reviewing the weekend’s Laois SFC ‘B’, IFC, IFC ‘B’ and Junior...
It was another hectic weekend on the football front and we have games in the Laois SFC 'B', IFC and IFC 'B' to look...
Free events for Culture Night 2023 in Laois
Culture Night/Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts, and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eugene Young
Bellair, Clonaslee, Laois
Eugene Young, Bellair, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died the 16th of September 2023,...