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Former Portarlington boss Murphy appointed Offaly manager following sad passing of Liam Kearns
Former Portarlington manager Martin Murphy is to take over as Offaly senior football boss following the sad passing of Liam Kearns.
There was widespread shock...
Praise for Laois Garda and colleague as they help deliver baby following incident on...
There has been praise for a Laois Garda and his colleague as their swift and calm actions led to the successful delivery of a...
In Pictures: Laois students set for Croke Park appearance in entrepreneurship finals
Local Enterprise Office Laois have announced that teenage entrepreneurs from Heywood Community School and Portlaoise College will represent Laois at this year’s Student Enterprise...
St Patrick’s Day: The full list of parades on around the county this Friday
St Patrick's Day 2023 is almost upon us and committees around the county have been working tirelessly to bring the festivities to life this...
Portlaoise RFC U-15s see off New Ross in horrific conditions to reach Premier League...
Portlaoise RFC 37 New Ross RFC 24
U-15 Leinster Premier League
The going was heavy in Togher on Saturday as Portlaoise and New Ross battle the...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Annette Gardner (née Fitzgearld)
School Cottage, Barnashrone, Mountmellick, Laois
Annette Gardner nee Fitzgearld , School Cottage, Barnashrone,...
Gardai launch appeal for information following ‘incident of indecent exposure’ in Laois
Gardai in Laois are appealing for information following an incident of alleged incident exposure at the weekend.
The incident is believed to have occurred in...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Jetwash Services Ltd seeking to hire a Jet Vac Operator/Truck Driver
Laois Jetwash Services Ltd based in Cappagh North outside Portlaoise are currently seeking to hire a Jet Vac Operator/Truck Driver.
Requirements
Must hold a full...
Talking Sport Podcast: Barry in Belfast, finger-wagging, Kelly Cup conclusion and Cheltenham tips
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast is here as we reflect on a weekend of hurling, football and camogie action.
Our man Barry McEvoy was in...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Annette Gardner (née Fitzgearld)
School Cottage, Barnashrone, Mountmellick, Laois
Annette Gardner nee Fitzgearld , School Cottage, Barnashrone,...
SOLAS Eco Garden Centre – St Patrick’s Family Carnival
SOLAS is very much in festival mode with arrival of ‘Spin City’ carnival on March 10 for 10 days and a huge array of...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills looking to recruit Maintenance Fitter
Laois Sawmills are currently seeking to employ a Maintenance Fitter to join their team.
The ideal candidate will be motivated and reliable. An analytical individual...
Business Briefing: Abbeyleix Chauffeur Services, award winners and business supports
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, caught up with Aubrey Hutchinson, Owner of Abbeyleix Chauffeur Services.
Tell us a bit about Abbeyleix Chauffeur Services and...
Midlands Park Hotel awarded ‘Best Workplace for Women 2023’
Midlands Park Hotel, a four-star hotel in the heart of Portlaoise, have been awarded as a Best Workplace for Women 2023.
The awards ceremony took...
In Pictures: All the glitz and glamour from the St Conleth’s Ladies Football Dinner...
St Conleth's Ladies Football held their glamorous 2023 Dinner Dance in the Killeshin Hotel on Saturday night.
The club are celebrating their 20th anniversary this...
Portlaoise AFC U-15s get the better of Peamount in titanic U-16 SFAI Cup quarter...
Peamount United 3 Portlaoise AFC U-15 4
SAFI Cup U-16 quarter final
Portlaoise U-15s made their way up the M7 to Peamount for a SFAI U16...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 13, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Brigid Conroy (née Bracken)
Craydon Court, Portlaoise, Laois
Conroy (nee Bracken) Brigid (B), Craydon Court, Portlaoise, 12th...
Shock and sadness as former Laois manager Liam Kearns passes away suddenly
There is shock and sadness in the GAA community this evening following the news that Liam Kearns has passed away.
The sad news was confirmed...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois hurlers travel to Antrim
The Laois hurlers are in Belfast today to face Antrim in Corrigan Park in a vital game in Division 1 of the National Hurling...
In Pictures: Great selection of images as Stradbally boosted with early season Kelly Cup...
The first Laois GAA club silverware of the year was handed over on Saturday afternoon as the Stradbally footballers claimed pre-season Kelly Cup competition.
Stradbally...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 12, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josephine (Josie) Kearney (née Mooney)
Woodlawn Drive, Clonbullogue, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Michael’s Park, Portarlington, County...
Ballyroan land sells at online auction for over €18,000 per acre
Eighteen acres of agricultural land at Cashel, Ballyroan, sold for for €325,000, or €18,055 per acre, at an online auction on Friday afternoon.
Hennessy Auctioneers...
Three Laois entries advance to Dublin finals of Junk Kouture
This week saw the next generation of Irish up-and-coming eco-conscious creators, innovators, and fashion designers at the 2023 Regional Finals of Junk Kouture, the...
Laois school celebrates World Book Day with visit from ‘The Last Beekeeper’ author
Alliteration, hyperbole, and onomatope were flying around the library at Rath National School last week as students and staff celebrated the occasion of World...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, March 11, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josephine (Josie) Kearney (née Mooney)
Woodlawn Drive, Clonbullogue, Offaly/Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Michael’s Park, Portarlington, County...
Mixed Fortunes for Laois at Leinster Juvenile 40×20 Handball Finals
The Leinster Juvenile 40x20 handball finals were played last weekend with Laois represented in four finals.
Two of these finals were scheduled for St. Brigid’s,...
In Pictures: Great excitement as Sam Maguire visits Borris-in-Ossory and Portlaoise hospital
The famed Sam Maguire trophy has passed through Laois on numerous occasions in the years.
Mostly on its way to Kerry though after their various...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, March 10, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Josephine (Josie) Kearney (née Mooney)
Woodlawn Drive, Clonbullogue, Offaly / Portarlington, Laois
Formerly of St Michael's Park,...
Caution urged as heavy snowfall hits Laois leaving some roads impassable
Road users are being urged to exercise extreme caution this morning as heavy snowfall has hit the county.
Most of us have woken up to...
Talking Sport: The view from Antrim, Kelly Cup final and our new wall chart
Our latest episode of the Talking Sport Podcast is here and the focus is largely on hurling.
The Laois hurlers take on Antrim in Belfast...