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Laois to host seven Street Feasts this Sunday with organisers calling on everyone to...
Street Feast 2023 - the national day of street parties and community celebrations - will take place on Sunday, June 25.
Six Laois Feasts have...
Young heroes from rural Laois school rally with fundraiser for mental health support
In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, a group of Laois school children embarked on a remarkable journey to raise funds for...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Pat) Kearns (née McCormack)
Briar Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Jim and sisters...
Portlaoise Businesses invited to event for Portlaoise Energy Master Plan
An information session for businesses in Portlaoise and surrounding areas on the future Portlaoise Energy Master Plan will be held this week.
Laois County Council...
Talking Sport Podcast: Tailteann Cup draw, Ladies, club league update and new Games Development...
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here and once again, there is plenty to talk about in the world of GAA.
Alan Hartnett is joined...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Elizabeth (Pat) Kearns (née McCormack)
Briar Lane, Mountmellick, Laois
Pre-deceased by her loving husband Jim and sisters...
Leading Ireland’s Future Together: Portlaoise College happy to be playing their part
At Portlaoise College, Transition Year students are given the opportunity to engage in a vast array of programs to develop skills and qualities in...
In Pictures: Ballyadams NS raises its second Active School Flag
There was great celebration in Ballyadams NS last week as they proudly raised their second Active School Flag.
Alex Fitzpatrick, who is a member of...
Millers Home and Garden announces expansion and move to new premises
Millers Home and Garden have announced they are moving premises to the former Condell and Ryan’s building in Kealew Business Park on the old...
Weaving, Wine, Local Food, and Family Fun: SOLAS Portarlington Delights Visitors
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre continues to enhance its child-friendly facilities, bringing joy to families with the introduction of a new sandpit in the play...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Charlie (Cha) Palmer
Clondalkin, Dublin / Castletown, Laois
Charlie Palmer - June 16th, 2023 (peacefully) at Tallaght University...
ACFL Division 6: Spink set up final meeting with O’Dempsey’s
Spink 1-8 Arles-Kilcruise 0-5
ACFL Division 6 semi-final
Spink are through to the Division 6 Final of the Football League after a hard-fought win at home...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reflecting on a brilliant win for Laois away to Limerick
The Laois senior footballers have kept their season alive by defeating Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds.
Things were looking bleak for Laois when they fell...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Angela Moriarty (née Sweeney)
Strand Street, Tralee, Kerry/Portlaoise, Laois
Angela Moriarty nee Sweeney of Strand Street, Tralee,...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Limerick in the Tailteann...
The Laois footballers are in the Gaelic Grounds in Ennis this afternoon to take on Limerick in the quarter-final of the Tailteann Cup.
It is...
Matt Dunne Auctioneers sells Killeigh farm for €1.35 million
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS SCSI, the Portarlington-based Auctioneer, sold a 122 Acre non-residential Farm at Killeigh, Tullamore, Co Offaly, by public Auction at...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Annette Coghlan (née Daly)
South Circular Road, Dublin/Clonaslee, Laois
Annette Coghlan (née Daly) (Clonaslee and Dublin) 15th...
Kilcavan book ACFL Division 4 final spot after eight-goal thriller against Annanough
Annanough 3-7 Kilcavan 5-11
ACFL Division 4 Semi Final
Kilcavan will meet fellow Junior 'A' outfit Barrowhouse in the ACFL Division 4 final following their victory...
JOB VACANCY: DKA seeking to hire office administrator/secretary in Portlaoise
DKA are design, planning and development consultants based in Portlaoise. They are now seeking to hire an office PA/ administrator/secretary to join their team.
Role...
Portlaoise Institute is a great choice for Leaving Certificate students
With the end of the Leaving Certificate exams approaching for students, the next chapter of their academic journeys is on their horizon.
Portlaoise Institute offers...
The Laois company that has become a massive success story – Stradbally Farm Services...
"For any company to be successful, it must have staff, product and customers. We have been very lucky to have an excellent staff who...
Talking Sport Podcast: Tailteann Cup quarter-final, the view from Limerick and how far can...
After a three-hour trek to Enniskillen last Saturday weekend, the Laois footballers hit the road again tomorrow when they head to Limerick for the...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joey Bland
12 Oakglen, Stradbally, Laois
Joey passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed...
Property: 24 acre residential farm holding at Ballickmoyler, Co Carlow for sale with Hennessy...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to offer this circa 24 acre Residential Farm Holding at Leagh, Ballickmoyler, Co. Carlow for sale by Online Auction on...
LoveLaois Podcast: Crime, live streaming, political convention and a new bus route
After no LoveLaois Podcast last week because of the Bank Holiday Monday, we're back with plenty to talk about.
Reporter Mark Comerford makes his Podcast...
Talking Sport Podcast: A comprehensive look at the Laois club hurling and football leagues
On the latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast, we have taken a comprehensive look at the club football and hurling leagues.
Alan Hartnett and...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joey Bland
12 Oakglen, Stradbally, Laois
Joey passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed...
Minister for Health accused of ‘leaving Laois pharmacies in the dark’
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has been accused of ignoring pharmacies in County Laois and across Ireland, by leaving them in the dark over...
Portlaoise Men’s Shed marks its 10th Anniversary as it goes from strength to strength
The idea of a men's shed in Portlaoise was born in 2012 at a meeting between Ray Harte (now secretary of the shed) and...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Pat) Murray
Coolaboughlan, Clonaslee, Laois
Patrick (Pat) Murray, Coolaboughlan, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died the 13th of...