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Leinster U-20 FC: Maher and Lee lead the way as Laois continue unbeaten run
Laois 2-12 Wicklow 0-6
Leinster U-20 FC Round 3
Three games, three wins, no goals conceded and a quarter-final to look forward to next week against...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as the Laois U-20 footballers take on Wicklow
The Laois U-20 footballers are in Blessington this evening to take on Wicklow in Round 3 of the Leinster championship.
With both sides having won...
Portlaoise Hospital helping to raise awareness of signs and symptoms of sepsis
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise has launched a campaign to highlight the signs and symptoms of the life-threatening condition, sepsis.
Activities taking place in the hospital...
Laois school working towards eco-friendly transport for students, including cycling, public transport, car pooling...
A Laois secondary school is making progress towards obtaining a Green Flag Travel Grant from Green-schools Ireland.
Portlaoise College's Green School Committee is working towards...
Laois GAA Fixtures: Busy time for county teams across the next seven days
Whereas April was once deemed 'Club Month' by the powers that be in Croke Park, now it is arguably the busiest time of the...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Forristal
Rathmore, Stradbally, Laois
Peacefully at Waterford General Hospital. Recently pre-deceased by his wife Eileen. He...
In Pictures: Laois hosts Live Well Expo 2024, helping people ‘improve their own health...
The Live Well Expo returned to Portlaoise over the weekend, as Healthy Laois and Age Friendly Laois hosted the largest Health and Wellbeing show...
Talking Sport Podcast: Storm Kathleen rages while the Laois minor and U-20 hurlers play...
On a quieter weekend than normal, two Laois hurling teams were in action on Saturday.
Storm Kathleen was raging during both games making conditions particularly...
Talking Sport Podcast: From Emo Celtic to UCD and on to the UEFA Youth...
In a special episode of the Talking Sport Podcast, we feature a young Laois man who is playing soccer at a very high level.
Emo's...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, April 8, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anastasia (Stasia) Somers
(née Ivory) Main Street, Stradbally, Laois/Rathilla, Kildare
The death has occurred of Anastasia (Stasia)...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, April 7, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Kitty Molloy
Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Laois
Kitty Molloy, Tinnahinch, Clonaslee, Co. Laois and formerly of Slieve Bloom Park,...
In Pictures: Barbie and Ken take over Captains Drive-In at Laois golf club
A Laois Golf club has welcomed their new captains for the year, with the traditional Captains Drive-In recently taking place.
The event was for captains...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, April 6, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Sinnott Snr
Borris Road, Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of New Ross, Co Wexford and Kildangan, Co Kildare....
Mountrath community group teams up with local architect to develop regeneration project
The reimagining of a Laois town has been selected as one of the three new projects to receive development funding of €10,000 under the...
Two young brothers with strong Laois connections have climbed Croagh Patrick in memory of...
Two young brothers from Birmingham, England with strong Laois connections have recently taken on the challenge of climbing the 2,507 feet of Croagh Patrick.
Tadhg...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, April 5, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patricia Downey
Cherrygarth, Portlaoise, Laois, R32F5PE
Patricia Downey (née Dunne) of Cherrygarth, Portlaoise. Passed away on April...
Talking Sport Podcast: Victory for U-20s, disappointment for minors and what can be done...
There was GAA action involving Laois teams during the week and our latest Talking Sport Podcast looks back on it.
The Laois U-20 footballers were...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, April 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Maher
Lakeview, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Suddenly at home. Pre-deceased by his mother Pauline, brother-in-law Adrian.
Deeply regretted...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois minor footballers take on Offaly in...
The Laois minor footballers are in championship action again this evening when they welcome neighbours Offaly to O'Moore Park.
Laois were beaten 5-13 to 1-11...
All systems go as entries for TriLaois 2024 set to close this week ahead...
Competitors from almost every county in Ireland will take part in TriLaois 2024 on April 13 in Portlaoise.
Hosted by the local Trilogy Triathlon Club,...
Club by club: How the Laois football clubs have graded their players for 2024
With the 2024 GAA season now underway in Laois, club players, managers and officials are back in the thick of it once again.
Training, matches...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Paul Maher
Lakeview, Ballaghmore, Laois/Roscrea, Tipperary
Suddenly at home. Pre-deceased by his mother Pauline, brother-in-law Adrian.
Deeply regretted...
Portlaoise Institute launches new full-time SNA and Social Care course
Portlaoise Institute is excited to introduce its latest offering, a full-time one-year programme focusing on Social Studies and Special Needs Assisting.
It aims to...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action as Laois U-20 footballers take on Wexford
After a hard-earned win over Carlow in Portlaoise last week, the Laois U-20 footballers hit the road this evening for the second round of...
Talking Sport Podcast: Reflecting on Division 4 success for Laois footballers and Justin McNulty
The dust has now settled on the victory for the Laois senior footballers in the Division 4 final on Saturday.
Our latest Talking Sport Podcast...
Basketball: Portlaoise Panthers ordered to replay 0.3 seconds of Division 1 playoff game
A bizarre situation has arisen in the National Basketball League as Portlaoise Panthers have been ordered to replay 0.3 seconds of their playoff.
Last week,...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Joe Walker
Carlow Town, Carlow/Laois
Joe Walker of 6 St Patrick’s Avenue, Carlow, passed away peacefully, surrounded by...
JOB VACANCY: Leprino Foods EU seeking to hire Warehouse and Logistics Manager in Portlaoise
We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team here in Leprino Foods EU, providing strong leadership and development of the team. Lead...
JOB VACANCY: CJ Sheeran Ltd seeking to hire Transport Administrator based in Mountrath
CJ SHEERAN is Ireland’s largest manufacturer and recycler of timber packaging and
pallets, providing a premium quality, sustainable and accredited packaging solution to Ireland and...
JOB VACANCY: Laois Sawmills seeking to hire full-time office administrator
Laois Sawmills Ltd are looking to recruit a full time office administrator, based in Portlaoise.
Tasks and Responsibilities
All administrative duties including raising invoices, liaising...