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Portlaoise Institute students gain work experience in Malaga
Learners from Portlaoise Institute recently had the opportunity to spend two weeks on a work placement abroad as part of the Erasmus+ Programme.
20 students...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, February 20, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ellen (Nellie) Ryan (née Herke)
Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Laois
Ellen (Nellie) Ryan (née Herke), Lyrogue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois....
Sadness as young Laois man dies tragically in New Zealand
A young Laois man has lost his life tragically in a freak accident in New Zealand.
Sean Clear from Ballacolla died late this week after...
From the Archives: Remembering the career of Bobby Miller – who made a huge...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in March 2019, ahead of a decisive National Football League game between Laois and Carlow.
The Laois and Carlow...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, February 19, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy
15 Wolfe Tone Court/Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy of 15 Wolfe...
Kelly Cup Roundup: Wins for Ballylinan, St Joseph’s and Killeshin
Ballylinan 2-6 Ballyroan-Abbey 2-5
Kelly Cup Group B Round 2
Gary Walsh made his first appearance of the year and helped himself to 1-4 as Ballylinan...
Fitzpatrick fires over injury-time equaliser as Laois U-20’s draw again
Laois 0-8 Roscommon 0-8
John Kerins Cup (U-20 Football)
The Laois U-20 footballers remain unbeaten in the John Kerins Cup following a dramatic draw with a...
The Week that Was: Looking back on our most read stories of the past...
1 - Three Laois growers among 13 top grain suppliers honoured for their top-class crops
Three Laois growers picked up coveted awards at the Tirlán...
Leinster honours for Joe Mallon Motors at prestigious Electric Vehicle Dealership awards
Laois business Joe Mallon Motors were the Leinster winner at the prestigious Electric Vehicle Dealership of the Year awards held in Dublin this week.
Zero...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, February 18, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy
15 Wolfe Tone Court/Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy of 15 Wolfe...
All of this weekend’s local CCFL soccer fixtures
All of this weekend's CCFL soccer fixtures, with a number of Laois teams in action.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
First-named team at home and all games at...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, February 17, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy
15 Wolfe Tone Court/Emmet Street, Mountmellick, Laois
The death has occurred of Ben (Benjamin) McEvoy of 15 Wolfe...
Property: 18 acres of prime agricultural land near Ballyroan for sale by public auction...
Hennessy Auctioneers are delighted to offer 18 acres of prime agricultural and for sale by Online Public Auction Online Auction Friday 10th March 2023...
JOB VACANCY: Miller’s Home and Garden seeking to hire mechanic
Miller's Home and Garden, based on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise, are seeking to hire a mechanic to work in our busy workshop.
Experience...
Garda warning after a number of ‘sports clubhouses broken into’ in Laois in recent...
Gardai have released a warning in relation to sports clubhouse after a number have been broken into.
The incidents occurred at a range of locations...
Talking Sport Podcast: The view from Carlow, Ladies, Camogie, U-20 football and Kelly Cup
We are two thirds of the way through February and one of the busiest GAA weekends of the year so far is ahead of...
In Pictures: Success for Laois athletes at Juvenile B Cross Country Championships
The St Abban's Boys U-11 team performed fantastically at the Juvenile B Cross Country Championships held in Gowran on Sunday last.
These Championships are specifically...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, February 16, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Breda Kelly (née Hosey)
12 Kilkenny Road, Ballylinan, Laois, R14 RX07 / Athy, Kildare
Peacefully, surrounded by...
JOB VACANCY: Boland & Company Solicitors Kilkenny seeking to hire experienced Receptionist/Legal Secretary
Boland & Co. Solicitors Kilkenny are seeking to recruit an experienced Receptionist/Legal Secretary to join their team.
Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years experience is preferable...
14 events announced for Laois’s Local Enterprise Week 2023
Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample 14 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Denis Cullen
Royal Court, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois
Denis Cullen, Royal Court, Borris in Ossory, Co. Laois. February 14th....
Laois Sports Partnership: Trekker walks, virtual Couch to 5k and upcoming programmes
Laois Sports Partnership have hit the ground running in 2023 with a number of activities, programmes and courses.
So far in 2023, we have...
Remarkable Portlaoise AFC U-15 girls claim U-16 SFAI South Leinster glory in style
Portlaoise AFC U-15s 7 Killeigh 0
Girls SFAI U-16 South Leinster Final
On a pristine astroturf in Moate, Portlaoise U-15’s team won their second trophy in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Cyril P. Walsh
Glebe House, Roscrea, Tipperary / Errill, Laois
And formerly of Garryduff, Errill, Co. Laois.
Peacefully...
Ballyfin get new season off to winning start as they see off Arles-Kilcruise in...
Ballyfin 1-11 Arles-Kilcruise 1-6
Kelly Cup Group D
Shane Conlon got his Ballyfin managerial reign off to a winning start this evening as his side were...
Former Laois footballer Munnelly takes coaching role with Roscommon club
Former Laois footballer Ross Munnelly has taken a coaching role with a top Roscommon club.
The Arles-Kilcruise forward was confirmed as part of the management...
In Pictures: St Brigid’s celebrate 2022 camogie success in style
The St Brigid's camogie club have suffered more than their fair share of disappointment on the local GAA scene in recent years, losing four...
After a wonderful success in 2022, ‘Shine in Emo’ confirms date for this year’s...
It was an overwhelming success in 2022 - and it has been confirmed that 'Shine', a one-day tradeshow style event in Emo Court that...
Appeal for dashcam footage launched after man impersonating Garda appears in Laois village
Gardai are appealing for information in relation to an incident of burglary and impersonation of a Garda in a Laois village.
The incident occurred on...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois hurlers v Waterford, Willie Maher, Davy Fitz and Kelly Cup...
It was another busy weekend in the GAA scene in Laois and we will go through it all over the next 45 minutes.
The feature...