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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...
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...
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...
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 – 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...
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...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Sadness as young Laois man dies tragically in New Zealand
A young Laois man has lost his life tragically in a freak accident...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Natalia Pilch
Rathevan Heights, Portlaoise, Laois
Natalia Pilch. Rathevan Heights . Portlaoise. Co. Laois. Feb 23rd 2023...
Laois Gardai arrest disqualified driver caught driving away from court following sentance
Laois Gardai arrested a disqualified driver following a rather bizarre incident recently.
Back in January, Abbeyleix Gardai were on patrol when they detected a driver...
Talking Sport Podcast: Kevin O’Brien from Wicklow, hurlers v Kilkenny and updated Kelly Cup...
We are into the final weekend in February and all four of our premier county teams are set to be in action.
It all gets...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Dunne
Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix, Laois
Manchester, England and formerly of Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix. Predeceased by his...
Portlaoise Hospital release statement as they are experiencing ‘high attendances’
Portlaoise Hospital has released a statement as the hospital is experiencing 'high attendances'.
The hospital is asking people where possible to seek assistance elsewhere before...
Powerful performances as Heywood CS claim All-Ireland U-19 ‘C’ girl title in style
Heywood CS 63 St Mary's Dundalk 39
All-Ireland U-19 'C' Basketball Schools League Final
Heywood Community School are celebrating this afternoon after they U-19 girls were...
JOB VACANCIES: Midlands Park Hotel seeking to fill a variety of roles
Why Work at Midlands Park Hotel?
At Midlands Park Hotel, care is at the centre of everything we do - for our amazing guests, our...
15 transfers approved by Laois GAA ahead of the 2023 club season
Laois GAA have approved 15 transfers internally ahead of the 2023 club season.
Mountmellick are the big beneficiaries with four of the transfers coming to...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 23, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Susan Brennan
Greenview, Portlaoise, Laois
Brennan Susan, Greenview, Mountmellick Rd., Portlaoise. February 19th 2023. Died suddenly at...
First mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit for the Midlands set to be live on Friday
The first Mobile Covid-19 Vaccination Unit to operate in the Midlands will be in operation on the grounds of the Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore...
Former newsreader and top culinary personality set to launch fundraising cookbook for Laois primary...
A former RTE newsreader and a culinary queen will come together to launch a cookbook for a Laois primary school in early March.
Honorary Laois...
Portlaoise RFC U-18s win again while U-15s suffer first defeat of the season
Portlaoise 43 Skerries 24
Leinster Rugby U-18 Premier League
Ewan McCann and Ivan Okonkwo stood up in an anxious second half to put the nail in...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pat Hooban
20 Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Laois
Pat Hooban, Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Co Laois (R32 YKC5) February 20th 2023,...
Property: 25 acres of agricultural land in Walsh Island to let on a five-year...
Tom McDonald & Associates are delighted to offer to the market approximately 25.2 acres of agricultural land in one lot to let on a...
Sadness as well-known Laois man Pat Hooban passes away
There is deep sadness in Laois following the passing of the well-known and highly-regarded Pat Hooban.
Mr Hooban, a well-known builder and a very popular...
In Focus: Dean Carroll on his role as Health Club Manager at The Heritage
This week we hear from Dean Carroll, Health Club Manager at The Heritage Spa about his background, what his role entails and the advice...
Laois wedding celebrant wins three major Irish Wedding Industry Awards
A wedding solemniser and family celebrant, based in Castletown, has beaten off stiff competition to win three major wedding industry awards.
Reverend Brenda O’Grady won...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – Four days of DAREDEVIL Circus
The big news is the arrival of DAREDEVIL Circus for four days at SOLAS Eco Garden Centre in Portarlington.
David Maher of SOLAS explains: “DAREDEVIL...
Talking Sport Podcast: A cracker in Dr Cullen Park but were Laois really lucky?
Sorry we're a day later coming to you than normal.
We did record this one on Monday morning but other things got in the way...
Medals galore for Laois athletes at National Senior Indoor Championships
Laois athletes had a fantastic showing at the National Senior Indoor Championships held at the National Indoor Arena over the weekend.
With plenty of warm...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda (Birdie) Langton (née Lalor)
21 The Glebe, Stradbally, Laois/Ballyroan, Laois
Breda (Birdie) Langton, 21 The Glebe,...
JOB VACANCY: Allbooks in Portlaoise seeking to hire full-time Senior Sales Assistant
Allbooks Ltd in Lyster Square in Portlaoise are seeking to hire a full-time Senior Sales Assistant.
Job Details
32-40 hours per week for our busy bookshop in...
In Pictures: Glory for Portlaoise CBS as they claim Mid-Leinster ‘A’ U-17 soccer league...
Portlaoise CBS 4 Ardscoil na Trionoide Athy 2 (AET)
Mid-Leinster 'A' U-17 Soccer League Final
Portlaoise CBS were crowned U-17 'A' Mid-Leinster Soccer League champions following...