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Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 21, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paula Coss (née Jennings)
Parnell Crescent, Portlaoise, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Paula Coss (nee Jennings). Newline Close Mountrath and...
Prisoner (30s) dies of suspected drugs overdose in Midlands Prison in Portlaoise
A male prisoner in his 30s has died of a suspected drugs overdose in the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise.
The Irish Independent has reported that...
ACFL Division 2: Ballyfin remain unbeaten while O’Dempsey’s get off the mark
Ballyfin 0-16 Rosenallis 2-7
ACFL Division 2
Ballyfin are three from three in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 2 after an entertaining Easter Sunday local...
The week that was – our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Shock as Laois nursing home informs residents and their families that it is to close
There is considerable shock among families and residents...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 20, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Bruce Walter MacDonald
Great Falls, Virginia, USA and Ormsby House, Durrow, Laois/Glengarriff, Cork
On December 8th, 2024,...
ACFL Division 2: Clonaslee-St Manman’s get the better of Park-Ratheniska to pick up second...
Clonaslee-St Manman's 1-10 Park-Ratheniska 0-10
ACFL Division 2 Round 3
Clonaslee-St Manman's made it back-to-back wins in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 2 this evening...
Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions present: ‘Open Mic Originals’ – a celebration of original voices
Portlaoise Spotlight Sessions is set to present 'Open Mic Originals', a free monthly event dedicated to original music and spoken word.
The call has been...
Handball: Thrilling final sees Laois’s Brennan claim Leinster Masters glory
The Leinster Golden Masters B Final was played in Carlow at the weekend with Laois man Kevin Brennan crowned champion.
Brennan was up against the...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 19, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Keating
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois/Virginia, Cavan
John Keating the Grange, Borris Road, Portlaoise and formerly of...
Finalists announced across 14 categories in this year’s Laois Business Awards
A range of Laois businesses, and individuals, have been announced as finalists in this year's Laois Business Awards.
The black-tie awards dinner is being held...
Community spirit in gear for ‘Rev for Trev 2025’ – a tractor run changing...
One of Laois’s most heartfelt and talked-about events is back this May - and it's about far more than just tractors.
Rev for Trev, now...
Rugby: Portlaoise RFC U-14s enjoy epic and successful weekend in Wales
The Portlaoise RFC U-14 boys team enjoyed an exciting weekend of rugby and fun in Wales for a two-day rugby festival.
With just under 40...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 18, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Timothy (Timmy) Young
18 Pattison Estate, Mountmellick, Laois
Timothy (Timmy) Young 18 Pattison Estate Mountmellick Co laois....
Laois Football and Hurling Podcast: Looking ahead to the GAA action over the Easter...
We are heading for the Easter weekend and the latest episode of the Laois Hurling and Football Podcast is here.
The biggest game of the...
35 students from Scoil Chríost Rí plant 2,800 trees as part of important environmental...
35 energetic and enthusiastic TY Students from Scoil Chríost Rí took up spades and donned their gloves to plant native trees in St Fintan’s...
Shock as Laois nursing home informs residents and their families that it is to...
There is considerable shock among families and residents of a Laois nursing home following the news that it is to close.
In a letter distributed...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 17, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Michael (Mick) Conroy
Johnsgrove/Mellick, Rosenallis, Laois
Michael (Mick) Conroy Johnsgrove, Rosenallis and formerly Meelick in the loving...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Manager Tommy Fitzgerald and captain David Dooley ahead of Joe McDonagh...
After a four week break, the Laois senior hurlers return to action this weekend with the commencement of the Joe McDonagh Cup.
Laois take on...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Valerie Hinds
Mountrath Rd., Portlaoise, Laois
Hinds, Valerie of Mountrath Road, Portlaoise. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by...
All of this evening’s Laois GAA results from around the county
There was Leinster minor championship action, Round 3 of ACHL Division 3 and 4 and a full schedule of games in the U-13 football...
Leinster MFC: Heartbreak for Laois as late Offaly surge halts comeback and dumps them...
Laois 2-9 Offaly 1-15
Leinster MFC Round 3
The Laois minor footballers are out of the Leinster championship after they were beaten by Offaly in the...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Busy week of club and county action as Feile na nGael...
It's another busy week of club and county GAA action with a number of games down for decision across the county.
On the county scene,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Mary Grant (née Bergin)
Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Laois/Ballybrophy, Laois
Mary Grant (née Bergin), Cuan Bhride, Rathdowney, Co....
ACFL Division 2: Lyons double helps Portarlington to second league win
Portarlington 2-13 Rosenallis 1-11
ACFL Division 2
Two first-half goals from Evan Lyons helped Portarlington to their second win in the Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division...
World Champion once again – Laois Irish dancer named best in the world for...
There was great success in Killarney at the weekend as a Laois Irish dancer was crowned World Champion once again.
Stradbally youngster Bobby Kinsella retained...
Laois Football Podcast: A chance missed for the Laois seniors and pride restored for...
The Laois Football Podcast returns to look back on a very busy weekend on the GAA scene.
On Sunday, the Laois senior footballers lost out...
Laois Hurling Podcast: Minors win again, deserved camogie joy and U-20 struggles
It was another busy week of Laois hurling action with Saturday, in particular, being a hectic day.
After three final losses in 2024, the Laois...
In Pictures: ‘Unforgettable experience’ as Laois students get special visit to TikTok HQ
Students from Dunamase College had an unforgettable experience recently when they were honoured with an invitation to TikTok HQ.
The students, from the Gaelbhratach Committee...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 14, 2025
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Colette Harrington (née Brophy)
St. Patrick's Avenue & formerly Ballintubbert, Athy, Kildare/Laois
Peacefully, in the loving care...
ACFL Division 2: Moore on form as Ballyfin pick up second league win
Ballyfin 3-15 O'Dempsey's 3-13
ACFL Division 2 Round 2
Sean Moore helped himself to 1-11 as Ballyfin picked up their second win in the Laois Shopping...