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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: 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...
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...
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...
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 – 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...
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 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 – 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....
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...