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Portlaoise heroin

Gardai confirm seizure of €230,000 of heroin and cocaine in Portlaoise

Gardaí have seized approximately €230,000 of suspected heroin and cocaine during a number of searches in Portlaoise this week. The searches were conducted as part...
Talking Sport Podcast

Talking Sport Podcast: Joe McDonagh, Tailteann Cup, Ladies football and minor football

After a longer break than usual, we are back with our latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast. We have plenty of games to reflect...

Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 5, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Kathleen (Kit) Brown (née Fitzgerald) Garryheather, Clonaslee, Laois Kathleen (Kit) Brown nee Fitzgerald, Kilburn London and formerly...
Claire Byrne Late Late Show

Laois woman Claire Byrne rules herself out of becoming Late Late Show host

Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has ruled herself out of the race to become the new presenter of the Late Late Show. Ryan Tubridy announced...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 4, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Kathleen (Kit) Brown (née Fitzgerald) Garryheather, Clonaslee, Laois Kathleen (Kit) Brown nee Fitzgerald, Kilburn London and formerly...
Laois camogie

Extra-time disappointment as Laois lose out to Carlow in Leinster camogie championship

Carlow 3-17 Laois 3-16 - After extra time Leinster Intermediate Camogie Championship The Laois camogie team suffered extra time disappointment in Fenagh on Wednesday evening when...

ACFL Division 3: Early Byrne goal helps Arles-Killeen to third win on the trot

Arles-Killeen 1-14 Portarlington 0-14 ACFL Division 3 Round 4 An early goal from Oisin Byrne set Arles-Killeen on their way to a third straight win in...

LoveLaois Podcast: Political movement, The Ditch and legendary photographer Michael Scully on his life...

On this week's LoveLaois Podcast, we chat about one of the big recent local stories - the decision of Cllr Aisling Moran to leave...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Barry Dunton Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Kilkenny / Cullohill, Laois Barry Dunton, Sacred Heart Nursing Home,...

ACFL Division 2: First-half goals key as Park-Ratheniska beat Ballylinan

Park-Ratheniska 2-12 Ballylinan 0-8 ACFL Division 2 First-half goals from James Connolly and Jimmy Langton laid the foundations for Park-Ratheniska as they got the better of...
Leinster U-18 Rugby Premier Winners Athy RFC

Big Laois presence as Athy RFC U-18s create history with first ever Leinster Premier...

Athy RFC 45 Dundalk RFC 43 Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier Cup final  History was created in Donnybrook on Sunday as Athy RFC U-18s claimed the Leinster...
Portlaoise RFC U-15s

Portlaoise RFC U-15s take the Leinster Plate title after tough Tullow challenge

Portlaoise 26 Tullow 10 Leinster Rugby U-15 Plate Final  Portlaoise RFC U-15s brought the curtain down on a fine season with a hard-earned victory over Tullow...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Anthony Egan New Road, Portlaoise, Laois Anthony Egan. Paulville New Road, Portlaoise. Died 30th April peacefully at St....
Martleys

JOB VACANCIES: Martley International Transport seeking to fill a number of roles in Portlaoise

Martley's International Transport are currently seeking to fill a number of roles in Portlaoise. HGV Mechanic/Fitter Based in our workshop in Portlaoise. Maintenance and repairs...
Millers Home and Garden

Millers Home and Garden reappointed exclusive Husqvarna dealer for Portlaoise

A long-established Portlaoise hardware company has been appointed as the official dealer for Husqvarna. Millers Home and Garden, located on the Dublin Road in...

County Final Memory: Clonaslee claim senior hurling glory in 1975

This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in May 2020. Clonaslee 0-13 Clonad 0-8 1975 Laois SFC Final It remains the greatest day in Clonaslee hurling...
Rosenallis NS 2000

Moment in Time: Some classic photos from Rosenallis NS in 2000

In the early years of the 2000s, the editorial team in the Laois Nationalist came up with the idea of sending photographer Alf Harvey around to...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 1, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Marion Meagher (née Mahon) Ballybuggy, Rathdowney, Laois Meagher (nee Mahon) Marion, Ballybuggy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. April 30th...
Michael Scully Photographer

The fascinating story of Michael Scully, a renowned photographer who has been practicing his...

For more than half a century, photographer Michael Scully has been capturing special moments in Laois. From Stradbally, but living most of his life in...
Death notices Laois

Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 30, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Mary Hill Old Forge Crescent, Mountrath, Laois Mary Hill, 30 Old Forge Crescent, Mountrath, Co. Laois. Died...

Goals prove key as Ballyroan-Abbey get the better of Stradbally in ACFL Division 1

Ballyroan-Abbey 4-10 Stradbally 0-13 ACFL Division 1 Round 4 Ballyroan-Abbey made it three wins on the spin tonight at home to Stradbally. Two goals from Padraig McMahon...
Death notices Laois

Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 29, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Mary Langford (née Travers) Emo, Laois/Dromahair, Leitrim Mary Langford (nee Travers) Emo Village, Portlaoise and formerly of...

ACFL Division 1: Classy Coffey helps Portarlington get the better of rivals O’Dempsey’s once...

Portarlington 1-14 O’Dempsey’s 1-8 ACFL Division 1 Round 4 Portarlington and O’Dempsey’s renewed rivalries this evening in a repeat of last year's Laois SFC final On that...

Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 28, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowe Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowe, 30 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, 26th...
Purchasing Officer required for JSD Contracting Portlaoise

JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting seeking to hire a Purchasing Officer for head office in...

JSD is seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join its team. The location of the position will at the head office located in Portlaoise,...
St Joseph's v Killeshin

Hooney on the double as St Joseph’s make it four wins from four

St Joseph's 4-13 Killeshin 0-13 ACFL Division 1 St Joseph's have become the real league specialists in Laois club football over the past couple of seasons...
Laois Volunteer Centre job ad appearing on LaoisToday

JOB VACANCY: Laois Volunteer Centre seeking to hire part-time Outreach Officer

Laois Volunteer Centre are currently seeking to hire a part-time permanent (subject to continuance of funding) Outreach Officer. Job Title: Outreach Officer Reporting to: Volunteer Centre...
8 The Grange Portlaoise for sale with Elite Estate Agents

Property: Perfectly-located Portlaoise bungalow for sale with Elite Estate Agents

Elite Estate Agents are delighted to present this fine four bedroom detached bungalow to the market. No.8 The Grange is a fantastic property located...

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 27, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowe Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Laois Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bowe, 30 Daly Terrace, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, 26th...
Gardaí

Gardai investigating after man arrested and soccer match abandoned in Laois

Gardai have launched an investigation after a soccer match was abandoned in Laois on Sunday. Arlington AFC and Coil Dubh AFC clashed in Castle Park,...