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Hennessy Auctioneers complete sale of farm in Emo for €935,000 while Vicarstown holding goes...
Hennessy Auctioneers recently completed the sale of two farms in Emo and Vicarstown on successive days - for a combined total of more than...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George Thuillier
Ballinakill, Laois/Santry, Dublin
Thuillier, (Laois and Dublin) November 25th, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving...
Mountmellick Macra’s ‘Light Up Truck and Tractor Run’ returns this Christmas
Mountmellick Macra’s annual 'Light Up Truck and Tractor Run' is back by popular demand and will take place again this year on Saturday, December...
LoveLaois Podcast: Our comprehensive General Election review, winners and losers plus The Monk
The General Election has come and gone with all seats now filled both in Laois and nationally.
Willie Aird (Fine Gael), Sean Fleming (Fianna Fail)...
Laois-based singer releases new Christmas single with proceeds going towards Simon Communities Ireland
Durrow-based singer Davie Furey has released his latest single 'Christmas Eve', raising proceeds and awareness for The Simon Communities of Ireland.
Recorded in Jealoustown Studios, County...
Deaths in Laois – Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
George Thuillier
Ballinakill, Laois/Santry, Dublin
Thuillier, (Laois and Dublin) November 25th, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving...
Dunamase College presents ‘Elf: The Musical’ at Dunamaise Arts Centre in December
Get ready to jingle all the way as Dunamase College Transition Year students take to the stage with their spectacular production of 'Elf: The...
In Pictures: Serious style as Laois GAA stars celebrate at annual awards night
There was serious style on display as the 2024 Laois GAA Award winners assembled to collect their trophies on Friday night.
The Midlands Park Hotel...
Sean Fleming: ‘Governments deliver, oppositions can’t’
Laois Fianna Fáil TD Sean Fleming - who was elected for the seventh successful time - says that he's happy to go back into...
Deaths in Laois – Monday, December 2, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Costigan (née Mulligan)
Carrick Hill, Portlaoise, Laois, R32NYE3
Rita Costigan (nee Mulligan), Carrick Hill Portlaoise (R32...
Deaths in Laois – Sunday, December 1, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Rita Costigan (née Mulligan)
Carrick Hill, Portlaoise, Laois, R32NYE3
Rita Costigan (nee Mulligan), Carrick Hill Portlaoise (R32...
LoveLaois Podcast: Day 1 at the Laois General Election Count Centre
The story of Day 1 at the Laois General Election count centre was the stunning success of first time Fine Gael candidate Willie Aird,...
Laois U-20 FC: Semi finals down for decision as final competition of the year...
Graiguecullen v Portlaoise
Laois U-20 FC Semi Final in Graiguecullen at 5pm
Graiguecullen will host Portlaoise in one semi final and this one looks very hard...
Deaths in Laois – Saturday, November 30, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Thomas (Tommy) Lawlor
Graigue, Rathdowney, Laois / Galmoy, Kilkenny
Thomas (Tommy) Lawlor, Graigue, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, November...
LoveLaois Podcast: Transition Year Series – Cathal Carroll (Knockbeg College)
The third episode in our Transition Year series where we hear from Knockbeg College student Cathal Carroll.
From Stradbally, Cathal spent the first half of...
Laois man named as manager of top Dublin senior football club
Lar Wall from Arles-Kilcruise has been appointed as the manager of Dublin senior football club St Jude's.
A Laois club championship winner in 2003, Wall...
Deaths in Laois – Friday, November 29, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
John Bambrick
Malahide, Dublin/Stradbally, Laois
Bambrick John, Malahide, Co. Dublin and formerly of Stradbally, Co. Laois. 27th...
Inspirational Laois woman honoured with Carer of the Year award
Family Carers Ireland has announced Laois woman Sarah Dooley as the Netwatch Family Carer of the Year 2024.
From Mountmellick, Sarah is a mother of...
Francie Gorman: ‘The next Government needs to acknowledge the strategic importance of our agri-food...
As the General Election approaches this Friday, 29th November, IFA President and Laois farmer Francie Gorman is urging people to recognise the critical importance of...
SOLAS Santa Grotto: A magical Christmas adventure awaits
This Christmas, SOLAS Eco Garden Centre invites you to step into a world of festive enchantment like never before.
Our Santa Grotto experience is a heartwarming...
2024 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award Winners announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
The 2024 Nursing and Midwifery HEART Award winners have recently been announced at Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise (MRHP).
HEART is an acronym which stands for Honesty Empathy, Accountability, Respect...
Meet your Candidates: Your General Election hopefuls on political memories, who they admire the...
As well as podcast interviews and attending a canvass of the General Election candidates, we also asked them a selection of light-hearted questions.
On Tuesday...
LoveLaois Podcast: Our final General Election preview as Laois set to go to the...
The finishing line is in sight. After months of speculation and weeks of canvassing, the country will go to the polls on Friday.
And so,...
Two Laois farmers contribute on book aimed at providing tips for a sustainable future
Irish farmers, including two from Laois, have joined forces for a new book combining scientific research with local knowledge that gives farmers and others...
Deaths in Laois – Thursday, November 28, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Assumpta Kelly
61 Hawthorn Drive, Portlaoise, Laois
Formerly of Luggacurren Post Office, Laois. Predeceased by her parents...
In Pictures: All smiles as Laois author launches her second children’s book
Killeshin native, Vonnie Bolton, launched her second children’s book last Friday night in St Fiacc’s House Graiguecullen.
The book which is entitled ‘Friends in Fairyland’...
LoveLaois Podcast: Charlie Flanagan interview on his life in politics – and what it’s...
General Election campaigns by their nature are always about the candidates.
On this occasion in Laois, it is also somewhat significant for who isn't running.
Charlie...
Laois students receive top awards at Carlow College graduation ceremony
Four Laois students were recognised for student contribution and academic excellence at the recent Carlow College, St. Patrick’s Conferring Ceremony for 2024.
Mary Osadolor and...
Deaths in Laois – Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Below are the recent local deaths.
May they rest in peace.
Anne Prakash (née O`Shea)
Patrick St, Mountrath, Laois
Anne Prakash (nee O`Shea) Patrick st Mountrath Co. Laois...
Two Laois athletes chosen to compete on Irish team for European Cross Country Championships
Two Laois athletes have been selected on the Irish Women’s Senior Cross Country team to compete in the European Championships next month.
Mary Mulhare of...