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Three goals for Loughman as Portlaoise ladies prove too strong for newcomers Ballyroan
Portlaoise 5-12 Ballyroan 1-7
Laois Ladies SFC Round 1
A battle took place this evening under a blistering hot sun as Ballyroan welcomed Portlaoise to kick...
Incredible haul for Camross Comhaltas at Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann
After a two-year hiatus Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann returned to the streets, hostelries and various venues throughout the town of Mullingar last week.
Indeed...
In Pictures: Seven Laois clubs enjoy incredible occasion at Croke Park Experience Day
Anyone who has ever been associated with a GAA team has dreamed of lining out in Croke Park.
And this week a number of young...
Boost for nine Laois walking trails as details of new funding scheme announced
Community groups responsible for managing walking trails in Laois will receive grants of €1,000-€3,000 under new funding announced this week.
Walking routes in Cullohill, Durrow,...
ATMs to be banned in gambling venues, says Laois Minister
The Government is drafting legislation to ban ATMs in gambling venues, according to Laois-Offaly TD Sean Fleming and Minister of Stat in the Department...
The top scorers in the Senior and Premier Intermediate hurling championships ahead of Round...
With the final round of group games set to be completed this weekend, we have compiled the list of all the scorers so far...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, August 12, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Maura Daly (née Matthews)
Bealady, Rathdowney, Laois/Castleknock, Dublin
Maura Daly (nee Matthews), Johnstown Glebe, Rathdowney, Co. Laois...
Murphy’s goal proves key as Mountmellick see off Clough-Ballacolla in Laois IHC
Mountmellick 1-14 Clough-Ballacolla 0-15
Laois IHC Group B Round 3
Mountmellick’s intermediate hurlers suffered a disappointing defeat to Colt-Shanahoe in their opening group match, but they...
Areas in two Laois towns set to benefit from upgraded water services
Irish Water, working in partnership with Laois County Council, is replacing ageing backyard water mains and providing new service connections for customers along Lord...
In Pictures: Parks Tennis coaching programme goes down a treat in Mountmellick
Parks Tennis announced in April that their children’s tennis coaching programme would return to several venues across all provinces during Summer 2022.
Laois County Council...
Talking Sport Podcast: Looking ahead to this weekend’s hurling action and trying to put...
Laois U-20 hurling manager Ollie Hally joins us again on this week's Talking Sport podcast as we look ahead to all the weekend championship...
New Eco Food Shop, Markets and Ice Cream at Solas Eco Garden Centre in...
The past week at SOLAS have been simply glorious with the Food Court area in particular packed-out day after day as customers enjoyed ice...
Tragedy as man drowns while swimming in River Barrow in Graiguecullen
A man drowned on Wednesday night when he got into difficulty in the River Barrow in Graiguecullen.
The incident occurred at around 9.20pm on Wednesday...
Abbeyleix festival to celebrate renowned Irish artist Francis Bacon
The life of internationally renowned Irish artist Francis Bacon is being celebrated in Abbeyleix next weekend.
The Abbeyleix Heritage Arts Festival will run from August 12-14 with...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, August 11, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Margaret Burns
Cottage 1, The Green, Stradbally, Laois, R32 XA66/Killeshandra, Cavan
Margaret Burns, Cottage 1, The Green,...
Portlaoise Institute offers great choices for students for September
There are 17 QQI full-time and 7 part-time courses on offer for students at Portlaoise Institute starting in September 2022.
The benefits to doing course...
Priceless historical artefact to be donated to Laois during Heritage Week
A flag which was presented to Col James Fitzmaurice during his victorious trip around America following the first East West Transatlantic Flight will be...
Business Briefing: Laois Domestic Abuse, live on Newstalk and what’s coming up
Laois Chamber CEO, Caroline Hofman, recently chatted with Marna Carroll, Service Director at Laois Domestic Abuse Service, a Charity Member of Laois Chamber …
Tell...
Average rent in Laois now €1,204, up almost 11% on 12 month ago
The average rent in Laois now stands at €1,204, up 10.8% on this this last year.
That figure is now 128% higher than it was...
Further delays to re-opening beds in Abbeyleix deemed ‘unacceptable’
Laois Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says that further delays in opening beds in the nursing unit and the Day Care Centre in Abbeyleix...
Grennan penalty claims dramatic Over 35s league title for Mountmellick Utd
Mountmellick Utd 1 Birr Town 0
CCFL Over 35s League
A late penalty from Mark Grennan was enough for Mountmellick to claim their first ever Over-35s...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael McDonnell
Norwood Park, Rushbrooke, Cobh
Retired Garda Sergeant & formerly of Spink, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully, surrounded by his...
JOB VACANCY: JSD Contracting in Portlaoise seeking to hire Office Administrator
JSD Contracting – Portlaoise, is seeking to fill the following position: Office Administrator:
The position required is for a busy deadline driven environment. The office...
Portlaoise College launches ‘Recognising Student Excellence’ programme
Portlaoise College is a school that endeavours to uncover every child’s full potentia, nurturing all pupils to achieve their best, enabling them to thrive...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael McDonnell
Norwood Park, Rushbrooke, Cobh
Retired Garda Sergeant & formerly of Spink, Abbeyleix.
Peacefully, surrounded by his...
All this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as hurling comes to the fore once again
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
First-named team has home advantage; all games throw in at 7pm unless stated otherwise
Laois JHC 'B' Group A Round 3
Kyle v Castletown
Mountmellick...
Talking Sport Podcast: A championship classic, man of the match controversy and a boot...
Aedin Dunne is back in the presenter's chair and is joined by Steven to look back on all eight Laois senior football championship games...
All of Monday’s Laois GAA results on a busy evening of underage championship action
On a glorious summer's evening there was a busy schedule of underage championship action around the county.
As well as Mountmellick Parish Gaels and Portlaoise...
Mountmellick Parish Gaels book minor semi-final spot after high-scoring clash with Ballylinan
Mountmellick Parish Gaels 4-10 Ballylinan 2-10
Laois MFC 'A' Quarter-Final
Mountmellick Parish Gaels welcomed Ballylinan to their home grounds in Acragar this evening for this Minor...
Rural homeowners in Laois to benefit from upgraded laneways and non-public roads
Funding for the Local Improvement Scheme has been doubled to €22 million as part of Our Rural Future, the Government’s ambitious policy for rural...