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Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 4, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Joseph (Joe) Connolly Esker (R32VH26), Ballyfin, Laois Joseph (Joe) Connolly, Esker, Ballyfin, Portlaoise, Co. Laois R32VH26 died...
Timahoe NS Science Blast (10)

In Pictures: Timahoe students have a ‘blast’ at the RDS!

The good times are back!! So said the children at Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe as they found themselves boarding a bus and heading off to...
Adam Kirwan RIP

Funeral details announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who died tragically in...

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Adam Kirwan, the young Laois man who was killed in an accident in Tipperary in the early hours...

Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 3, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Adam Kirwan Derrough, Mountrath, Laois, R32 DN79 Adam Kirwan, Derrough, Mountrath, Co. Laois. On the 2nd of...
Fifty Seven Boutique

Check out the incredible €50 rail at Super Sale in Fifty Seven Boutique

Anybody who has an upcoming occasion and loves the thrill of a bargain needs to check out the €50 sale rail currently in Fifty...
Matt Dunne Main Image

Property: Matt Dunne & Associates offering almost 40 acres, 38 stables and two-bed cottage...

Matt Dunne & Associates RICS, the Portarlington-based auctioneers, have been instructed to sell Kingsdale Stud, Kilkeaskin, Carbury, Co Kildare, W91P528, three miles Carbury, seven...

Talking Sport Podcast: Picking the standout games from this year’s club championship draws

The Laois GAA 2023 club championship draws were made on Thursday night and Steven and Alan have recorded a bonus Talking Sport Podcast to...
Adam Kirwan RIP

Shock and sadness as talented young Laois hurler tragically killed in road accident

There is shock and sadness following the news that a talented young Laois hurler has been killed in a car accident. Adam Kirwan, aged in...
Laois Partnership CEO

JOB VACANCY: Laois Partnership seeking to appoint new CEO for role based in Portlaoise

Laois Partnership are currently seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Organisation  Laois Partnership is a well-established Local Development Company with a strong track...

Laois Partnership to host public consultations on new Local Development Strategy

Laois Partnership is set to host a series of public consultations on the creation of the new Local Development Strategy for LEADER 2023-2027. Laois Partnership...
Talking Sport Podcast

Talking Sport Podcast: Glory, Glory Knockbeg, the view from Waterford and dream championship draws

There's nothing like a bit of midweek GAA action and fresh from watching Knockbeg College win a thrilling South Leinster 'A' senior football league...

Glory for three Laois soccer clubs as silverware handed out in CCFL and Midlands...

Mountmellick 0-5 Portlaoise CCFL U-17 Premier Division  Portlaoise made the short trip to Conor Davis Park in Mountmellick for the second time in three weeks. They went...

Further wins for Portlaoise RFC boys U-18 and girls U-14 while boys U-14 go...

Barnhall 10 Portlaoise 31 Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier League  There was sadness in the air as both teams showed great respect in a minutes silence for...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 2, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Joseph Bergin Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Laois Joseph Bergin, Chicago, USA and formerly Kilbreedy, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 26th...

€500 award for top float as Clonaslee really push the boat out for this...

It's that time of the year again with St Patrick's Day parades set to take place all around the country. And in Clonaslee, the brilliant...

Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre holding Open Day this Tuesday, March 7

It is with great excitement that the team at Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre invite you to their Open Day on Tuesday 7th...

Small Changes, Big Savings – How to cut costs and make savings in your...

As part of this year's Local Enterprise Week, the hugely-experienced Bláthnaid Bergin is hosting a three-hour workshop on Thursday, March 9, in the Maldron...

Local Enterprise Week: Hear from renowned business consultant Blaise Brosnan next week in Laois

Renowned business consultant Blaise Brosnan is giving a talk in Bloom HQ in Mountrath next Tuesday evening, March 7, at 7pm on ‘Optimising your...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Gabriel Brophy Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Laois Gabriel Brophy, Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois. February 26th 2023. Suddenly...
Talking Sport Podcast

Talking Sport Podcast: Weekend of losses, learnings and a fierce lot of sand

All four of Laois's adult GAA county teams were in action over the weekend - but it was far from a good return. Four losses...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Seán Clear Farren Cross, Ballacolla, Laois Tragically in Taumarunui, New Zealand. Predeceased by his beloved Nanny Ev...
Sean Clear RIP

Funeral details announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who died tragically in...

Provisional funeral arrangements have been announced for Sean Clear, the young Laois man who was killed in a tragic accident in New Zealand. From Ballacolla,...

Support your local club through annual Laois GAA draw

Laois GAA people are being urged to support their local club ahead of the first All County Clubs Members Draw next month. There is over...
Teddy's Reception - Teddy with his wife Carmel and extended family. Photo: Michael Scully

In Pictures: Big crowd in the chamber as well-known Laois man Teddy Fennelly receives...

A Laois man who was named the National Heritage Hero in 2022 received a Civic Reception recently. This is the highest honour that Laois County...

In Pictures: All style as Naomh Eamann camogie celebrate 2022 success

Naomh Eamann have been a coming force in Laois camogie over the past number of years - and they enjoyed a breakthrough season in...
Olivia Reynolds Portlaoise College

Success for Portlaoise College student at World Archery Competition. 

Portlaoise College student Olivia Reynolds recently competed at the 2023 World Indoor Field Archery Championships held at Medway Park Sports Centre, in Kent, England. The...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 27, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Colette Delaney (née Metcalfe) Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise, Laois Colette Delaney (née Metcalfe) Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise passed away...
Clonaghadoo NS 2007

Moment in Time: When Cowen came to Clonaghadoo in 2007

There's nothing like an official school opening to get the dignitaries out in force. And that was certainly the case in Clonaghadoo in September 2007...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 26, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Mary Meredith Bayley (née Townsend) Forest View, Southfield, Ballintubbert, Athy, Kildare, R14 WP64 / Laois Mary Meredith...
Clonenagh Tractor Run (1)

East Laois Macra group set to host vintage car, truck and tractor run in...

A vintage car, truck and tractor run will take place in Laois next month in aid of an addiction treatment centre. East Laois Macra members...