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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...
Liam Kearns RIP

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

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...
Junk Kouture Laois

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...
Laois handball (8)

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,...
Sam Maguire Borris in Ossory (1)

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,...
R440 between Mountrath and Kinnitty

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 Podcast

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...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Thursday, March 9, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Ann (Nan) McKane (née Conlon) Ballygillaheen, Rosenallis, Laois / Moate, Offaly Ann (Nan) McKane nee Conlon Ballygillaheeni,...
Kolbe Special School

Kolbe school community ‘devastated’ as new development put on hold

There is devastation in the Kolbe Special School community, with an update from the Department of Education stating that the development of a new...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Seamus McCabe Meelick, Portlaoise, Laois The death has occurred of Seamus McCabe Meelick Portaloise and Moore St...
Simpsons Gala Stradbally

JOB VACANCY: Simpson’s Gala in Stradbally seeking to fill a number of part-time roles

Simpson's Gala Stradbally are currently seeking to hire a number of part-time positions. Currently we are seeking two part-time sales assistants to join our Simpsons...
LOETB Portlaoise Institute

Exciting new sports courses at Portlaoise Institute for September 2023

Portlaoise Institute is delighted to be offering students the opportunity to study two new Sports courses for September 2023.  The first new course is a...
Tom McDonald Clonsast

Property: 106 acres of agricultural land at Clonsast Lower, Bracknagh, to let on a...

Tom McDonald & Associates are delighted to offer to the market approximately 106 acres of agricultural land to let on a 5-year lease at...
Tom McDonald 2 Ashmount View

Property: Superb detached bungalow in Cloneygowan for sale with Tom McDonald Auctioneers

Tom McDonald & Associates - Experienced, Professional, Trusted - are pleased to offer to the market this beautiful 4 bed detached bungalow presented in...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Kathleen Malone (née O'Reilly) Coolane, Killeshin, Carlow / Killeshin, Laois Kathleen Malone (née O’Reilly) of Coolane, Killeshin and...
Breslin's SuperValu Job Ad

JOB VACANCIES: Breslin’s SuperValu Abbeyleix now hiring to fill multiple roles

Job description: Deli and Bakery Assistants Now Hiring to fill multiple positions for a very busy, fast paced deli and bakery counter.  Main purpose of the...
Talking Sport Podcast

Talking Sport Podcast: Easy league win, Kelly Cup drama and the Man Utd County...

After losing to Wicklow last week, the Laois footballers got their promotion push back on track on Saturday evening with a comfortable win over...
Michael Lala Greene RIP

Tribute paid as ‘one of a kind’ Michael ‘Lala’ Greene passes away

Portlaoise GAA have paid tribute to the late Michael 'Lala' Greene who passed away last Thursday. Mr Greene, from the Well Road and St Brigid's...
Death notices in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Monday, March 6, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Pat Hennessy 3 Church St., Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois Pat Hennessy of 3 Church St., Governey Park,...

Heartache for Laois in the Leinster Minor Camogie Final in Abbottstown as Meath lift...

Meath 1-11 Laois 1-9 Leinster Minor Camogie 'B' Final A spirited fight-back from Laois was not enough to turn around Meath's sizable lead as The Royals left...
Deaths in Laois

Deaths in Laois – Sunday, March 5, 2023

Below are the recent local deaths. May they rest in peace. Pat Hennessy 3 Church St., Graiguecullen, Carlow / Graiguecullen, Laois Pat Hennessy of 3 Church St., Governey Park,...
Laois v Waterford Live Blog

LIVE BLOG: Laois footballers take on Waterford in latest National League Division 4 action

After last week's disappointing setback at home to Wicklow, the Laois footballers are back in O'Moore Park this evening when they welcome Waterford for...

Laois U-20 footballers suffer their first defeat of the year away to Galway

Galway 1-12 Laois 1-11 John Kerins Cup A powerful third quarter surge wasn’t enough as Laois’ U20s fell to their first defeat of the year. A 61st...