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Management teams for six Laois GAA squads confirmed for the 2023 season
The management teams for the six Laois GAA hurling and football squads for the 2023 season have been confirmed.
The majority of the Senior management...
Heartbreak for Mountmellick Community School as Clara pip them for North Leinster glory
Mountmellick CS 0-11 Ard Scoil Chiarain Clara 1-9
School’s North Leinster Senior ‘D’ Football Championship Semi Final
There was heartbreak for Mountmellick Community School in the...
Laois TD urges people to check their passports are in date before booking holidays
Minister Seán Fleming has urged people in Laois to check their passports are in date before booking foreign travel for 2023.
With many people preparing...
Sadness in Colt and Raheen community following the death of the much-loved Bosco Grant
The small tight-knit community of Colt and Raheen is in mourning this week following the death of the widely popular Bosco Grant.
Every GAA club...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois footballers win in Sligo, Billy Sheehan reaction and tough day...
It was a mixed weekend results wise for the two Laois GAA teams that were in action at venues outside the county.
The Laois footballers...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, January 30, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Paddy) Walsh
Lacka, Ballaghmore, Laois
Patrick (Paddy) Joseph Walsh, Lacka, Ballaghmore, Borris in Ossary, Co Laois....
Westmeath go goal crazy as Laois Ladies suffer National League Division 2 defeat
Laois 0-11 Westmeath 7-8
Ladies National Football League Division 2 Round 2
The Laois Ladies footballers suffered a big defeat away to Westmeath this afternoon.
The two...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the updates as Laois in National Football League action on...
It might be the last Sunday in January, but it is still a busy day for Laois GAA teams.
The National Football League Division 4...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix celebrate fantastic 2022 campaign in style
The Abbeyleix hurlers are enjoying an incredible couple of years with success coming in various different forms.
Having put in huge work in the underage...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Wesley Dempsey
Corrig, Portarlington, Laois
Wesley passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Palliative team...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise announces appointment of new General Manager
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of John Joyce as the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Sheila Bowe
Presentation Convent, Parnell St, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny/Durrow, Laois
Sr. Sheila Bowe (Presentation Convent, Parnell...
Successful conversational Irish group announce plans to continue in Vicarstown
A group of conversational Irish speakers have been meeting in the Old School in Vicarstown for the past month.
Significant interest in the group has...
Funeral of well-known Laois man who died in England to take place this weekend
The funeral of Portlaoise man Declan Bracken, who died unexpectedly in the UK earlier this month, will take place in his native town this...
Portlaoise Badminton Club welcomes beginners as booming club continues to grow
As many people look towards getting fit and trying something new as January sets in, Portlaoise Badminton Club are encouraging people to give the...
List of guest speakers confirmed ahead of eagerly awaited Laois Jobs Fair next month
With the upcoming Laois Jobs Fair only a matter of weeks away, Laois Chamber Alliance have announced a list of speakers who will be...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois footballers set to begin in Sligo as Ladies continue in...
Our third Podcast of the week is here as we look ahead to a big weekend of GAA.
The Laois senior footballers begin their season...
In Pictures: Thrilling end to the Kathleen Burke Cup handball tournament
After a three year hiatus, The Kathleen Burke Cup made a welcome return to the Laois GAA Handball calendar.
St. Brigid’s, Monavea played host to...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Bunny) McInerney
86 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounded by her...
Student Learning Hub at Laois secondary school ‘goes from strength to strength’
The ETBI’s core values of ‘Excellence in Education’ and ‘Community’ are at large at Dunamase College, Coláiste Dhún Másc, Portlaoise.
Launched at the schools Open...
Warning made after man impersonating Garda appears at house in Laois village
A warning has been made to the public after a man impersonating a Garda appeared at a house in a Laois village.
The incident occurred...
Success for Laois athletes at National Indoor Combined Events Championships
There was success for Laois athletes at the National Indoor Combined Events Championships at the weekend.
St Abban's had four athletes competing in the competition...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Louise O'Reilly
Carlow Town, Carlow / Mountrath, Laois
Louise O’Reilly, New Line Close, Mountrath, Co Laois and...
SOLAS – Food, potatoes and upcoming family events
Last Sunday’s car boot sale was a big success with crowds from early and bargains to be haggled for.
This type of event is what...
Excitement building as two Leinster basketball finals ahead for Laois secondary school
A Laois secondary school are gearing up to take part in two Leinster U-16 basketball finals on Friday.
Dunamase College U-16 boys had an exciting...
Sadness and tributes paid as long serving former Laois school teacher passes away
Tributes have been paid following the passing of a long-serving school teacher who worked in Stradbally.
Mrs Ann Ramsbottom, from Luggacurren but originally from Portarlington...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seamus Mortimer
Robinstown, Collinstown, Westmeath / Mountrath, Laois
Seamus Mortimer, Robinstown, Collinstown, Co.Westmeath, and formerly of Mountrath,...
JOB VACANCY: Coolfin Dairy Products seeking to hire delivery driver in Portlaoise
Coolfin Dairy Products are seeking to hire a milk delivery driver for the Portlaoise area.
C licence required
Saturday morning deliveries
To Apply
Contact Eddie on 087...
JOB VACANCY: Dunmasc Genetics Ltd seeking to hire Logistics Manager
Dunmasc Genetics Ltd are a growing business based in Portlaoise who deal with the sale of Bovine Germinal Products to both domestic & International...
Two charged following robbery of taxi driver in Portlaoise while disqualified driver arrested in...
Gardai in Portlaoise arrested and charged two people following the robbery of a taxi driver recently.
The incident occurred on Wednesday last week and those...