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In Pictures: Abbeyleix celebrate fantastic 2022 campaign in style
The Abbeyleix hurlers are enjoying an incredible couple of years with success coming in various different forms.
Having put in huge work in the underage...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, January 29, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Wesley Dempsey
Corrig, Portarlington, Laois
Wesley passed away peacefully in the loving care of the Palliative team...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the last seven days
1 - Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise announces appointment of new General Manager
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has announced the appointment of John Joyce as the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, January 28, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Sheila Bowe
Presentation Convent, Parnell St, Kilkenny City, Kilkenny/Durrow, Laois
Sr. Sheila Bowe (Presentation Convent, Parnell...
Successful conversational Irish group announce plans to continue in Vicarstown
A group of conversational Irish speakers have been meeting in the Old School in Vicarstown for the past month.
Significant interest in the group has...
Funeral of well-known Laois man who died in England to take place this weekend
The funeral of Portlaoise man Declan Bracken, who died unexpectedly in the UK earlier this month, will take place in his native town this...
Portlaoise Badminton Club welcomes beginners as booming club continues to grow
As many people look towards getting fit and trying something new as January sets in, Portlaoise Badminton Club are encouraging people to give the...
List of guest speakers confirmed ahead of eagerly awaited Laois Jobs Fair next month
With the upcoming Laois Jobs Fair only a matter of weeks away, Laois Chamber Alliance have announced a list of speakers who will be...
Talking Sport Podcast: Laois footballers set to begin in Sligo as Ladies continue in...
Our third Podcast of the week is here as we look ahead to a big weekend of GAA.
The Laois senior footballers begin their season...
In Pictures: Thrilling end to the Kathleen Burke Cup handball tournament
After a three year hiatus, The Kathleen Burke Cup made a welcome return to the Laois GAA Handball calendar.
St. Brigid’s, Monavea played host to...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, January 27, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary (Bunny) McInerney
86 Kirwan Park, Mountmellick, Laois
Died peacefully Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore surrounded by her...
Student Learning Hub at Laois secondary school ‘goes from strength to strength’
The ETBI’s core values of ‘Excellence in Education’ and ‘Community’ are at large at Dunamase College, Coláiste Dhún Másc, Portlaoise.
Launched at the schools Open...
Warning made after man impersonating Garda appears at house in Laois village
A warning has been made to the public after a man impersonating a Garda appeared at a house in a Laois village.
The incident occurred...
Success for Laois athletes at National Indoor Combined Events Championships
There was success for Laois athletes at the National Indoor Combined Events Championships at the weekend.
St Abban's had four athletes competing in the competition...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, January 26, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Louise O'Reilly
Carlow Town, Carlow / Mountrath, Laois
Louise O’Reilly, New Line Close, Mountrath, Co Laois and...
SOLAS – Food, potatoes and upcoming family events
Last Sunday’s car boot sale was a big success with crowds from early and bargains to be haggled for.
This type of event is what...
Excitement building as two Leinster basketball finals ahead for Laois secondary school
A Laois secondary school are gearing up to take part in two Leinster U-16 basketball finals on Friday.
Dunamase College U-16 boys had an exciting...
Sadness and tributes paid as long serving former Laois school teacher passes away
Tributes have been paid following the passing of a long-serving school teacher who worked in Stradbally.
Mrs Ann Ramsbottom, from Luggacurren but originally from Portarlington...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Seamus Mortimer
Robinstown, Collinstown, Westmeath / Mountrath, Laois
Seamus Mortimer, Robinstown, Collinstown, Co.Westmeath, and formerly of Mountrath,...
JOB VACANCY: Coolfin Dairy Products seeking to hire delivery driver in Portlaoise
Coolfin Dairy Products are seeking to hire a milk delivery driver for the Portlaoise area.
C licence required
Saturday morning deliveries
To Apply
Contact Eddie on 087...
JOB VACANCY: Dunmasc Genetics Ltd seeking to hire Logistics Manager
Dunmasc Genetics Ltd are a growing business based in Portlaoise who deal with the sale of Bovine Germinal Products to both domestic & International...
Two charged following robbery of taxi driver in Portlaoise while disqualified driver arrested in...
Gardai in Portlaoise arrested and charged two people following the robbery of a taxi driver recently.
The incident occurred on Wednesday last week and those...
Fast start key as Mountmellick Community College survive Oaklands comeback to reach North Leinster...
Mountmellick Community School 3-8 Oaklands Community College (Offaly) 2-8
School's North Leinster Senior 'D' Football Championship Semi Final
Mountmellick Community College reached the Senior North Leinster...
More success as Portlaoise RFC U-15 boys and U-14 girls teams continue winning ways
Portlaoise RFC 44 New Ross 19
U-15 Leinster Premier League
It might have been cold in Togher last Saturday but New Ross certainly turned up the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday January 24, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Pascal Conroy
Borris Little, Portlaoise, Laois
Pascal Conroy, Borris Little, Portlaoise, January 20th 2023. Peacefully, at St...
Portlaoise College hosts stakeholder seminar
Supporting students in their educational journey in the core business of any school.
However there are many influences that can impact how a student...
International debut and assist for Laois teenager with Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland Schools team took on Australia in a friendly at the weekend and a Laois youngster was involved.
Crettyard's Peter Grogan, who...
Talking Sport Podcast: Walsh Cup ends, Ladies resume, Willie Maher and Donie Brennan
The 2023 GAA season is getting into full swing now with three of the top sides in the county now in competitive action.
Sunday was...
Secondary school hurling final abandoned in Portlaoise after player taken to hospital
A secondary school hurling final was brought to an abrupt and upsetting end on Monday afternoon after a played collapsed on the field.
Scoil Mhuire,...
Sadness in Laois community as ‘character who always had smile on his face’ passes...
There is sadness in the village of Timahoe this week following the passing of Seamus Foyle.
Mr Foyle died peacefully on Sunday surrounded by his...