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LoveLaois Podcast: Philip Meagher interview – the man behind Forest Fest, Laois’s newest music...
This week's LoveLaois Podcast is a little later than usual coming to you - but our special guest this week is Philip Meagher, the...
Talking Sport Podcast: London calling, Cumann na mBunscol chaos and club veterans star
It seems like ages since we last recorded a Talking Sport Podcast but with the Cumann na mBunscol hurling finals on in O'Moore Park...
Sustainable Fun, Farmers Market, and Family BBQ: The Ultimate Summer @ SOLAS
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre, famed for its eco-friendly practices and dedication to local community building, has recently been making waves across Ireland.
An extensive 17-minute...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, June 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary O'Mahoney (née Keyes)
Ballycarnan, Portlaoise, Laois
O'Mahoney, Mary, Ballycarnan, Portlaoise. June 1st 2023. Peacefully in Droimnin...
In Pictures: Fifty Seven boutique celebrates 20 years in business in style
The central green in Durrow provided the perfect backdrop as Laois business, Fifty-Seven Boutique and Gift Emporium, celebrated 20 years in business on Wednesday...
Goalfest as Bredin’s Mountrath edge Gilmartin’s Errill in Division 2 Shield
Mountrath 12-2 Errill 9-2
Division 2 Camogie Shield
Niamh Bredin and Sarah Gilmartin engaged in an epic battle as Mountrath saw off Errill in the Division...
McEvoy stars as Clonaghadoo overpower brave Ballinakill
Clonaghadoo 7-12 Ballinakill 1-4
Division 4 Camogie Shield
A devastating performance from the very talented Orlaith McEvoy helped Clonaghadoo to Cumann na mBunscol glory today in...
Fantastic Fionan and Super Seaic lead Gaelscoil Slí Dála to Division 4 glory
Gaelscoil Shlí Dála 12-11 Mayo 2-6
Division 4 Hurling Championship
Fionnan O Giollagain and Seaic O hUigginn were unstoppable as Gaelscoil Shli Dala romped to Cumann...
O’Connor and O’Brien to the fore as Knock get the better of neighbours Ballinakill
Knock 9-8 Ballinakill 4-3
Division 3 Hurling Championship
The meeting of Ballinakill and Knock in the Division 3 Cumann na mBunscol hurling final was a real...
McNamara and Mordi on form Abbeyleix defeat Holy Family in Division 6
Abbeyleix 3-4 Holy Family 1-1
Division 6 Hurling Championship
Kyle McNamara and Raphael Mordi were in top form as Abbeyleix defeated Holy Family in the Division...
A 64-year-old full forward and a 72-year-old referee doing six games in a day...
The GAA produces so many classic stories every year that it is very hard to accurately tell them all.
But Tuesday saw a collection of...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, June 1, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen Lee (née Conroy)
Main Street, Rathdowney, Laois
Kathleen Lee (nee Conroy), Main Street, Rathdowney, Co. Laois....
Cahalan points the way as Ballacolla edge out Gaelscoil Thromaire in thriller
Ballacolla 6-11 Gaelscoil Thromaire 4-7
Division 5 Hurling Shield
Midfielder Eamonn Cahalan finished with 3-6 as Ballacolla got the better of Gaelscoil Thromaire in a highly...
Goals the difference as Holy Family clinch camogie glory
Holy Family 3-2 Emo 1-0
Division 6 Camogie Shield
Goals from Samantha Salbe and Beth Donoghue helped Portlaoise school Holy Family to win the Division 6...
Early goals key as Rath get the better of neighbours Emo
Rath 5-4 Emo 2-2
Division 6 Hurling Shield
Rath National School have a long and proud Cumann na mBunscol tradition, and though initially in football, in...
Ballyfin’s scoring power key as they see off Emo
Ballyfin 5-10 Emo 1-8
Division 2 Boys Hurling Championship
The hugely impressive Rory Hand got Emo off the mark in the opening minute with a free....
After a four year absence, the Laois Walks Festival is set to return this...
For the first time since 2019, the Laois Walks Festival is set to make a return to the calendar this weekend.
The annual walking festival...
Portlaoise Hockey club captain Liz Poustie reflects on a remarkable season for the club
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey club has been in existence since 1924 and continues to go from strength to strength.
The club was originally based at Portlaoise...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael Keogh
Carton Court, Maynooth, Kildare / Stradbally, Laois
Keogh, Michael, Carton Court, Maynooth, Co. Kildare and...
Conroy shows her class as Ratheniska defeat The Rock
Ratheniska 6-3 The Rock 4-1
Division 3 Camogie Shield
The brilliant Kate Conroy stole the show for Ratheniska NS as she scored four goals to help...
Cuddy’s class steers Castletown to camogie triumph
Castletown 5-4 Abbeyleix 2-0
Division 6 Camogie Championship Final
Doireann Cuddy played a starring role as Castletown claimed victory in the Division 6 camogie championship final.
The...
‘Pure craic and madness’ promised as countdown continues to Forest Fest 2023
Philip Meagher is a long-established Portlaoise-based solicitor but in recent years he has become the man behind the new three-day music festival in Emo,...
Property: Matt Dunne & Associates offering 122 acres for sale at Newtown, Killeigh, Co...
Matt Dunne & Associates RICS SCSI - the Portarlington based Auctioneers are putting 122 acres of a good arable farm at Newtown, Killeigh, Co....
In Pictures: Laois school celebrates an outstanding day of student achievements
Mountrath Community School reverberated with applause and jubilation recently as students, staff, and special guests gathered to celebrate an outstanding day of achievements.
The occasion,...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as juvenile finals continue, Tailteann Cup resumes...
After a week off, the Laois footballers are back in championship action this weekend when they face London in Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon....
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ruth Eileen Deane
Mountmellick, Laois / Marino, Dublin
Deane, (Mountmellick and formerly of Marino, Dublin) in the...
School of Rock – Laois students create ‘Schools Out’ music video
Young musicians from The Rock NS, Mountmellick have launched a video showcasing their adventures with their bodhráns.
The students take part in the bodhrán programme, provided...
Timahoe Heritage Festival returns with a spectacular lineup of activities and entertainment this weekend
Get ready to immerse yourself in a weekend of historical splendour and excitement as the Timahoe Heritage Festival makes its highly anticipated return this...
Group pairings confirmed for All Ireland ladies football championship
Laois will play Connacht champions Mayo and defeated Ulster finalists Armagh in the group stages of this year's All Ireland senior ladies football championship.
The...
Over €13 million in funding for 12 Laois healthcare projects
Twelve Laois projects have been awarded a combined €13.29 million in funding from the Government's 2023 Capital Plan for the construction and equipping of...