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Cistercian College Roscrea students take to the University Concert Hall Stage in Limerick
Cistercian College Roscrea made their return to the University Concert Hall Limerick for the annual Musical Visit concert recently.
The evening was filled with music...
Talking Sport Podcast: Joe McDonagh Cup, Ladies defeat, Camogie loss and Feile winners
It was another busy weekend on the GAA front with games across hurling, ladies football, camogie and juvenile football.
The Laois hurlers were back in...
“Love is Brewing” at Midlands Park Hotel wedding event
Midlands Park Hotel are hosting a Wedding event on Sunday May 28th called “Love is Brewing”. The event will run from 11am to 1pm....
Business Briefing: EBS Mortgage Master, business news and upcoming events
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Matthew Kennelly, a Mortgage Master with over 15 years’ experience working with EBS, located at...
Fun-Filled Summer @ SOLAS: Plant Swap & Milkshakes in Portarlington
Delight in Family-Friendly Activities, Delicious Refreshments, and Gardening Tips at Your Local Eco Garden Centre
As SOLAS Eco Garden Centre continues to innovate and invest...
Laois team put in fine performance at Flag Football tournament
Laois Labs Flag Football Club took part in the American Football Ireland mixed tournament in Gormanstown on Saturday recently.
Flag Football is a non-contact version...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, May 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Elizabeth Delaney
Navan Road, Dublin / Laois
Delaney, Sr. Elizabeth, (Navan Road, Dublin and formerly of...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Dublin in the Leinster...
The Laois Ladies begin their first Leinster Senior football championship campaign in six years this afternoon.
Donie Brennan's charges travel to the capital to take...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, May 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paddy Lee
Bay Road, Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Paddy Lee, Bay Road, Mountmellick, died May 6th, at the...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois take on Kildare in the Joe...
After a weekend off last weekend the Laois hurlers are back in championship action this afternoon as they welcome Kildare to O'Moore Park for...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, May 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Patrick Connolly
Vesey Close, Abbeyleix, Laois / Dundalk, Louth
Formerly of Dundalk. Peacefully in the tender...
Weekend Read: Ladies football star Clodagh Dunne on her memories of 2001, building on...
While her memory of the on-field action is somewhat sketchy, Laois defender Clodagh Dunne had the privilege of being amongst a crowd of 21,000...
Darkness Into Light 5km walks begin in Portarlington, Portlaoise and Durrow tomorrow morning
Laois Senior Football Champions, Portarlington are joining forces with Durrow Lions AFC and staff at the Midlands Prison to host 5km walks as part...
Gardai confirm seizure of €230,000 of heroin and cocaine in Portlaoise
Gardaí have seized approximately €230,000 of suspected heroin and cocaine during a number of searches in Portlaoise this week.
The searches were conducted as part...
Talking Sport Podcast: Joe McDonagh, Tailteann Cup, Ladies football and minor football
After a longer break than usual, we are back with our latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast.
We have plenty of games to reflect...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, May 5, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kit) Brown (née Fitzgerald)
Garryheather, Clonaslee, Laois
Kathleen (Kit) Brown nee Fitzgerald, Kilburn London and formerly...
Laois woman Claire Byrne rules herself out of becoming Late Late Show host
Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has ruled herself out of the race to become the new presenter of the Late Late Show.
Ryan Tubridy announced...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, May 4, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kathleen (Kit) Brown (née Fitzgerald)
Garryheather, Clonaslee, Laois
Kathleen (Kit) Brown nee Fitzgerald, Kilburn London and formerly...
Extra-time disappointment as Laois lose out to Carlow in Leinster camogie championship
Carlow 3-17 Laois 3-16 - After extra time
Leinster Intermediate Camogie Championship
The Laois camogie team suffered extra time disappointment in Fenagh on Wednesday evening when...
ACFL Division 3: Early Byrne goal helps Arles-Killeen to third win on the trot
Arles-Killeen 1-14 Portarlington 0-14
ACFL Division 3 Round 4
An early goal from Oisin Byrne set Arles-Killeen on their way to a third straight win in...
LoveLaois Podcast: Political movement, The Ditch and legendary photographer Michael Scully on his life...
On this week's LoveLaois Podcast, we chat about one of the big recent local stories - the decision of Cllr Aisling Moran to leave...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Barry Dunton
Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Crosspatrick, Kilkenny / Cullohill, Laois
Barry Dunton, Sacred Heart Nursing Home,...
ACFL Division 2: First-half goals key as Park-Ratheniska beat Ballylinan
Park-Ratheniska 2-12 Ballylinan 0-8
ACFL Division 2
First-half goals from James Connolly and Jimmy Langton laid the foundations for Park-Ratheniska as they got the better of...
Big Laois presence as Athy RFC U-18s create history with first ever Leinster Premier...
Athy RFC 45 Dundalk RFC 43
Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier Cup final
History was created in Donnybrook on Sunday as Athy RFC U-18s claimed the Leinster...
Portlaoise RFC U-15s take the Leinster Plate title after tough Tullow challenge
Portlaoise 26 Tullow 10
Leinster Rugby U-15 Plate Final
Portlaoise RFC U-15s brought the curtain down on a fine season with a hard-earned victory over Tullow...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anthony Egan
New Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Anthony Egan. Paulville New Road, Portlaoise. Died 30th April peacefully at St....
JOB VACANCIES: Martley International Transport seeking to fill a number of roles in Portlaoise
Martley's International Transport are currently seeking to fill a number of roles in Portlaoise.
HGV Mechanic/Fitter
Based in our workshop in Portlaoise. Maintenance and repairs...
Millers Home and Garden reappointed exclusive Husqvarna dealer for Portlaoise
A long-established Portlaoise hardware company has been appointed as the official dealer for Husqvarna.
Millers Home and Garden, located on the Dublin Road in...
County Final Memory: Clonaslee claim senior hurling glory in 1975
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in May 2020.
Clonaslee 0-13 Clonad 0-8
1975 Laois SFC Final
It remains the greatest day in Clonaslee hurling...
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from Rosenallis NS in 2000
In the early years of the 2000s, the editorial team in the Laois Nationalist came up with the idea of sending photographer Alf Harvey around to...