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Property: 28 acres of agricultural land at Drumagh, Crettyard, for sale with Hennessy Auctioneers
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to bring to the market this circa 27.75 acre Residential Farm at Drumagh, Crettyard, Co. Laois (Eircode R93 K4D6).
These...
O’Dempsey’s come good to see off disappointing Graigue effort
O'Dempsey's 1-10 Graiguecullen 1-6
Laois SFC Round 1
When this first-round clash was announced between last year’s beaten finalists O’Dempsey’s and 2020 runners-up Graiguecullen, most would...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Graiguecullen take on O’Dempsey’s in Laois SFC...
The Laois senior football championship gets underway in O'Moore Park this evening when last year's beaten finalists O'Dempsey's take on perennial challengers Graiguecullen.
O'Dempsey's enjoyed...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Portarlington
The drive for a historic four championships in a row for Portarlington gets underway this week and they are the favourites to do it.
Much...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Park-Ratheniska
The last couple of years have been some ride for everyone involved in football in Park-Ratheniska.
As recently as the summer of 2021, they were...
16 young players to watch out for as the 2023 Laois SFC is set...
The 2023 Laois SFC gets underway this evening and is set to keep us all very busy from now until October.
There are a total...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Portlaoise
After winning ten championships in 11 years, Portlaoise are now heading into their fourth season since their last win.
And while they looked miles away...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on St Joseph’s
A very good league team in recent years, the challenge for St Joseph's has been trying to convert that into championship form.
It is something...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Ballyfin
Semi Finalists in 2019 and 2020, Ballyfin have failed to hit those heights over the last couple of years.
A combination of unlucky draws and...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Breda O'Neill
Portlaoise, Laois
Late of Sue Ryder Centre, Portlaoise, Laois. In the wonderful care of Marie and...
In Pictures: Laois public representatives attend Midlands Regional Meeting in Meath
Laois Public Participation Network (PPN) attended the recent Midlands Regional PPN (MRPPN) Meeting in Enfield, Meath.
Laois PPN Secretariat, Paddy Buggy, Laois PPN Resource Worker,...
‘One of a kind’ – Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick’s funeral has taken place in...
A young boy who tragically passed away in Turkey last week has been described as "one of a kind; a portrait of contrasts."
Mourners gathered...
National titles for Delaney and McDonald as St Abban’s excel at the Juvenile Championships
The juveniles of St Abban's Athletics Club were busy competing at the National Juvenile Championships in Tullamore this past weekend.
A Special mention for both...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Graiguecullen
The Laois Senior football championship gets underway on Wednesday evening and one of the two teams involved is Graiguecullen.
Under new management this year, the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Ranking Laois’s Top 30 football clubs as 2023 championships set to...
The main Laois club football championships get underway this week with senior, intermediate and Junior 'A' competitions all set to begin.
Can Portarlington do four-in-a-row?...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on O’Dempsey’s
After 10 Podcasts last week, we are back as attention turns to football this week.
We hope to bring you 17 Podcasts this week and...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eamon Conroy
Graigue, Clonaslee, Laois
Eamon Conroy, Graigue, Clonaslee, Co. Laois, died the 22nd of July 2023, suddenly...
JOB VACANCIES: Corcoran’s Vehicle Repair Centre seeking to fill two roles
Corcoran’s Vehicle Repair Centre in Portlaoise are now recruiting for a number of roles.
Bodyshop technician/labourer
Spray Painter
Labourer
Commercial bodyshop technician/labourer required for busy workshop. ...
JOB VACANCY: First Ireland Spirits in Abbeyleix seeking to hire a Process Team Lead
First Ireland Spirits are currently recruiting for the following vacancy in the Production Team.
Process Team Lead
Based in Abbeyleix the main duties of the role...
Ossory Agricultural Show rescheduled to Sunday, July 30
The Ossory Agricultural Show, originally slated for Sunday, 23rd July, unfortunately faced unforeseen challenges due to heavy rainfall and health and safety concerns.
"The safety...
Rosenallis GAA unveil €100,000 cash prize draw during launch of new clubhouse plans and...
One lucky person could be walking away with €100,000 or a New Holland T5.120 tractor as part of Rosenallis GAA’s latest fundraiser.
The club’s "most...
Talking Sport Podcast: Our review of Round 1 of the Senior, Premier Intermediate and...
Round 1 of the top three tiers of the hurling championships is also at an end and we are here to look back on...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, July 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eoin & Dylan Fitzpatrick
Ballytegan, Portlaoise, Laois, R32Y2H
The deaths have occurred of devoted father Eoin Fitzpatrick...
Hilliard leads the way as Mountmellick get IHC campaign off to winning start
Mountmellick 3-10 The Harps 0-12
Laois IHC
Last year's beaten IHC finalists Mountmellick got their campaign off to a winning start when they proved too strong...
Zero refurbishment grants issued in Laois since Vacant Homes scheme was launched
Recent revelations show that that no Vacant Home Refurbishment grants have been issued in Laois since the scheme opened last year.
There have been 73...
Serious questions arise following Bord na Mona application for historic peat extraction
It has emerged that Bord na Mona is to seek consent from An Bord Pleanála for historic peat extraction at the Garryhinch and Garrymore...
Laois retailer set to saddle up to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland
Laois retailer, Dermot Mulhall is inviting customers to support its Tour de MACE static cycle in-store in order to raise funds for its charity...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, July 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eoin & Dylan Fitzpatrick
Ballytegan, Portlaoise, Laois, R32Y2H
The deaths have occurred of devoted father Eoin Fitzpatrick...
Funeral details announced for Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick, the Laois father and son who...
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Eoin and Dylan Fitzpatrick, the Laois father and son who were killed in an accident in Turkey on...
Laois County Council sets the standard for climate action with captivating video series
Laois County Council is taking a leadership role on climate action in partnership with local communities – working to reach its own climate targets...