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Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 9, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Gene Byrne
Clondoogan, Summerhill, Meath / Mountmellick, Laois
Formerly Mountmellick, Co.Laois, Peacefully after a long illness, surrounded...
Popular Laois gift shop announces closure following nine years in business
A popular Laois gift shop has announced that it will close its doors for this final time this Saturday - September 9.
Breda's Gift Shop...
Talking Sport Podcast: 10 minutes on Abbeyleix v Rosenallis
There is a double header of Senior hurling championship action on Sunday in O'Moore Park.
We are into the final three weekends of the top...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, September 8, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Sr. Consolata Blackwell
Kilcock, Kildare / Portlaoise, Laois / Cappamore, Limerick
Blackwell, Sr. Consolata, Presentation Sisters, Kilcock...
Talking Sport Podcast: Premier, Intermediate and Junior hurling plus Electric Picnic re-cap
With the Electric Picnic now a memory, championship action is back up and going at full speed.
This weekend is a pivotal one in the...
Gardai unveil ‘Back to School’ – Road Safety Awareness programme following devastating first nine...
2023 has already been devastating for road safety, with 127 deaths on Irish roads to date.
That represents 24 more than the same period 2022...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, September 7, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andrew Morrissey
Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 HFX2
Andrew Morrissey, Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise and late of Monkstown...
Vintage motorbikes, great food and education – a vibrant weekend ahead at SOLAS
Last weekend marked a significant milestone at SOLAS, with the craft event organized by Events Manager Georgina Carey turning out to be the busiest and...
Laois JFC ‘B’: Five-star Rosenallis knock out Errill and march forward to semi-finals
Rosenallis 5-8 Errill 0-5
Laois JFC ‘B’ Quarter Final
Rosenallis' second team are chasing a league and championship double this year in football.
The club recorded an...
The Ranch Cabin – unique accommodation with beautiful Slieve Bloom mountain views
Laois Chamber Alliance CEO, Caroline Hofman, this week caught up with Iveta Melgaile and Patrick Bowe, owners of The Ranch Cabin, located near Errill.
Tell...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Andrew Morrissey
Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise, Laois, R32 HFX2
Andrew Morrissey, Chantiere Gate, Portlaoise and late of Monkstown...
Laois MFC: Stradbally Parish Gaels claim home semi final with victory over Mountmellick Parish...
Stradbally Parish Gaels 1-13 Mountmellick Parish Gaels 0-8
Laois MFC Round 6
Stradbally Parish Gaels have secured a home semi final following an eight point win...
Recent government figures show housing supply increase in Laois
Recent information shows that over 1,500 homes have been completed in Laois since the formation of the current Government.
An additional 160 homes have been...
Explained: Nine questions and answers as 750 Ukrainian refugees to arrive in Stradbally this...
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has released a statement outlining the details for the housing of Ukrainian refugees in Stradbally...
Business Briefing: McKeon Stone, Powerpoint Engineering, Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery and much more
Business News
We are delighted to see Stradbally-based Laois Chamber Alliance member, McKeon Stone, feature in this short film by the Defence Forces.
The film itself...
All of this week’s Laois GAA fixtures as hurling returns and finals commence
After a busy weekend at Electric Picnic, the GAA returns with force from this evening.
There are huge games with adult and juvenile finals place...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Imelda Doyle (née Carey)
Ballickmoyler, Carlow / Carlow Town, Carlow / Ballickmoyler, Laois
Passed away peacefully, surrounded...
Enrolment now taking place for The Certificate in the Accounting Technicians of Ireland in...
The LOETB Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre are now taking enrolments for the Certificate and the Diploma in the Accounting Technicians (ATI) of...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, September 4, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jacinta (Jess) Bracken (née Quigley)
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois/Mountmellick
Formerly of St Joseph’s Terrace, Mountmellick County Laois. Suddenly...
If the walls had ears – The Pantry Portlaoise walled garden
It was a magical night in The Pantry’s walled garden in Portlaoise last week, with the 2nd outing of If the walls had ears.
Curated...
Portlaoise Rugby Club’s colour run set to return for 2023
There was plenty of excitement at the Portlaoise Plaza last Friday with members of Portlaoise RFC gathering for the official launch of the 2023...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, September 3, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Jacinta (Jess) Bracken (née Quigley)
Arlington Estate, Portarlington, Laois/Mountmellick
Formerly of St Joseph's Terrace, Mountmellick County Laois. Suddenly...
GP Out of Hours services explained for Laois and Midlands – Midoc becomes Meddoc
A solution to the issue that arose around Christmas time in relation to the out of hours GP service in Laois appears to have...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Two Laois students score top marks as more than 1,000 receive Leaving Cert 2023 results
Two Laois students scored top marks as the...
Laois County Council hosting public information event for Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme
Laois County Council are inviting all stakeholders, residents, businesses and interested parties to attend a Public Information Event, setting out the Preferred Option for...
Clonaslee Badminton Club announce rescheduled open night for 2023/2024 season
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Clonaslee Badminton Club are announcing a rescheduled open night for their 2023/2024 season.
The club committee wish to reiterate their desire...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, September 2, 2023
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Patrick (Darby) Hyland
Garryvacum, Ballybrittas, Laois
Suddenly. Predeceased by his father Joseph and sisters Noreen and Bernie....
‘Laois-Offaly dairy sector facing into a devastating €100 million loss in revenue,’ says local...
An analysis by the Irish Creamery and Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has predicted revenue losses for the dairy sector in counties Laois and Offaly.
The...
30th Annual Luggacurren 10K – a date for your diary
The 30th Annual Luggacurren 10K is back for 2023.
The event takes place on Sunday, September 10, at 1pm sharp.
There will be prizes in all...
Historic Collaboration: Portlaoise Institute and SETU launch first ever degree programmes in Laois
In order to make higher education more accessible, Portlaoise Institute and South Eastern Technical University (SETU) have teamed up to pioneer the launch of...