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Minister Fleming welcomes new funding for the upgrade of Laois walkways
€12,000 has been awarded for the upgrade Laois walking trails under the Walks Scheme.
Sean Fleming TD, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, July 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rory Deegan
Oldtown, Cullohill, Laois, R32 C426
Rory Deegan, Oldtown, Cullohill, Co. Laois, June 25th 2023 tragically...
Laois TD says that Medical Card promise made in the Dáil ‘needs to be...
Laois / Offaly Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley has called on the coalition Government to deliver on the budget day announcement on GP medical...
Tributes paid following the sad passing of Fr Kevin Ó Néill
Tributes have been paid following the passing of Fr Kevin O'Neill of Abbeyleix and Mountrath.
A respected teacher, Fr O'Neill joined Carlow College in 1972...
The Harps pay heartfelt tribute following the sad and tragic passing of Rory Deegan...
The Harps have paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Rory Deegan who tragically passed away in Greece earlier this week.
22 Rory, who is...
New research finds cocaine is the most common drug for which individuals are seeking...
A Health Research Board (HRB) report into drug treatment demand has found that 12,009 cases were treated for problem drug use in 2022.
Almost four...
“Small ask, big impact” – Laois woman urges government urged to protect those living...
A national charity has urged the Government to give the cost of two coffees a day to protect those living with a rare and...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 30, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Séan Horan
Clonmel Road, Cahir, Tipperary, E21 DA24 / Portlaoise, Laois
Séan (formerly of Pallas, Portlaoise) died...
Returning county men help Portarlington beat Ballyroan-Abbey and reach Division 1 league final
Portarlington 2-11 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-5
ACFL Division 1 Winners Phase Round 3
Portarlington will play reigning Division 1 league champions St Joseph's in this year's league final.
The...
‘Fears of a land grab re-emerge following Minister’s failure to rule out compulsory purchase...
Independent TD for Laois Offaly Carol Nolan believes fears of a land grab have re-emerged following Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan’s failure to...
New Laois Heritage Officer looks for communities to get involved in Heritage Week 2023
In April, Thomas Carolan was appointed as the new Heritage Officer for Laois County Council replacing Catherine Casey who played such a significant role...
A breakdown of educational supports from the government for families and students in 2023
A range of educational supports for families and younger people are available - Laois TD Sean Fleming has said.
"The Government is acutely aware that...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Flanagan
Castlefleming, Errill, Laois
John Flanagan, Castlefleming, Errill, Co. Laois. 25th June 2023. Peacefully at Regional...
In Pictures: Laois Federation of Tidy Towns hosts seminar promoting community engagement and sustainability
The Laois Federation of Tidy Towns held its recent seminar, which took place on June 19 at the Camross Community Hub.
The seminar brought together...
“Agricultural mechanic must be considered for placement on the critical skills list,” says local...
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that urgent consideration must be given to placing the role of agricultural or heavy vehicle mechanic on the Critical...
Official opening of the new playground and multi-use games area in Borris-in-Ossory
Tuesday, 20th of June 2023 saw the official opening ceremony of An Ríocht Spraoi, Borris-in-Ossory's new Community Playground, at Ossory Court.
Outgoing Cathaoirleach of Laois...
Soaring back-to-school costs need to be addressed says Laois TD
Sinn Féin is calling on the Government to put measures in place in the coming weeks to address the high annual costs of preparing children...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Flanagan
Castlefleming, Errill, Laois
John Flanagan, Castlefleming, Errill, Co. Laois. 25th June 2023. Peacefully at Regional...
Applications open for Laois Arthouse Stradbally’s upcoming month-long residency
Laois Arthouse Stradbally have announce their annual month-long residency for July, August and September 2023.
Applicants are open to Laois based artists in any art...
Sadness at the death of Gerry Conway, legendary figure on local traditional music scene
There is sadness in Laois this week with the news of the death of Gerry Conway from Portarlington, a giant of a figure in...
Shock and sadness as young Laois man found dead in Greece
There is shock and sadness this morning following the news that a young Laois man has been found dead in Greece.
The young man has...
132 Laois Community Groups awarded substantial Government funding
132 groups and organisations in Laois have been awarded Government funding under the Government Community Support Fund.
The news was confirmed by Laois TD, Sean...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor
21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor, 21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, June 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor
21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Patrick Joseph (Paddy) Lawlor, 21 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from Croke Park as Laois take on Down...
Game day!
The Laois footballers are in Croke Park today for the first time in almost three years as they take on Down at 4pm...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, June 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gerard (Gerry) Conway
Avondale, Portarlington, Laois
Gerry passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family...
ACHL Division 4: Youthful Castletown claim silverware after fierce battle with Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe
Castletown 1-16 Park-Ratheniska/Timahoe 1-15
ACHL Division 4 Final
Castletown's second string have been pushed to their absolute limit throughout this ACHL Division 4 league but they...
In Pictures: Rathdowney GAA Club’s Annual Golf Classic another resounding success
Rathdowney Golf Club was a hive of activity recently as the local GAA Club held their 8th Annual “Rathdowney Pharmacy” sponsored Golf Classic.
Rathdowney Golf Club...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, June 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Eileen Josephine Ward (née O’Keeffe)
Drumneen, Stradbally, Laois
Eileen died unexpectedly, but peacefully, at Midland Regional Hospital,...
ACFL Division 1: Portarlington move one step closer to league final with narrow win...
Portarlington 1-8 Portlaoise 2-4
ACFL Division 1 Winners Section R
Anthony Cunningham's tenure as manager of the three in-a-row senior football county champions, Portarlington, has started...